Sponge stuck in lily pipe!

[Djoko Sauza]

I often considered using a sponge to clean lily pipe intakes, it sure is tempting, but this is exactly the reason why I never did it! 😂
Good luck I'm sure it'll come out eventually.

 

[si walker]

Hey is there a prize for the winning technique? Do you work for Co2 Art by any chance, their banner is always up when I read this post!

 

[Courtneybst]

I'm so intrigued

 

[si walker]

Im 'glued' to this and on tender 'hooks'! Oh god 'stop' it Simon!
Anyone else 'bunged' up today?

 

[orxe87]

Cut off the bottom of the tube (and sand afterwards with silicon carbide paper, then plug it):

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I might do that anyway, it'll make it so much easier to clean in the future.

Come on @Tom Michael, what's the result, who 'won'?

 

[Paulus]

Will it work to tape the inflow part (the small openings) so its closed on that size. And on the tube part/opening add a vacuum cleaner?

 

[Hufsa]

We need an update when you get it out and how 😁

 

[LondonDragon]

Have you tried sticking it on the vacuum cleaner? Might work!
Don't let the neighbours see they might get the wrong impression!

 

[Aqua360]

Please fix this immediately as it's flaring my OCD 😂

 

[Tom Michael]

Please fix this immediately as it's flaring my OCD 😂

I’m now feeling under pressure given the profile this original post.

im going to wheel the Henry Hoover out of the garage, carefully insert the pipe and tape up any air gaps.

to be continued...

 

[John q]

What, you mean you haven't tried any of the above yet!!!
I think you're toying with us and trying to get this to a three page post. 😉

 

[PARAGUAY]

Same principle as clearing a block drain theres 2 or 3 different drain rod heads one pushs the blockage another "screws" in the blockage and water jet slits the blockage. Large wood screw on a wire twist and slowly pull 🙂 water jetted in other end Best of luck

 

[si walker]

Surely If you block all the gaps in the pipe, the hoover won't hoover? Or am I over thinking this. Again.
I bet your doing it right now aren't you?

 

[Tom Michael]

So I’m pleased to announce the sponge in question has been removed! 😁
the winning suggestion came from LondonDragon. Unfortunately I’m not sponsored by Co2 art, so I no duel stage reg prize, however I’m just about to do a big trim and will gladly send you some Hydroctile Verticalata, Vallis and rotala green if interested (DM me address if so)!

thank you everyone else for contributing and fingers crossed i reach 3 pages🤞

 

[Karmicnull]

Blimey. Do I now have to add a hoover to my list of scaping essentials? I'm going to need a bigger cupboard.

 

[Tom Michael]

Hold on, just re read the posts and I think Paulus also suggested the suction route - so pleased to also offer plants to you if desired - let’s call it joint first place to avoid any arguments 🙏

 

[si walker]

We can all rest now. Well done 'A Team'.

 

[John q]

Is there any chance you could get the sponge stuck again to see if any of the other methods would work?

 

[ScaperJoe]

Just read this. 10 out of 10 - better than 'Breaking Bad'

 

[LondonDragon]

the winning suggestion came from LondonDragon.

Glad that worked out for you, I am no expert but to me just made sense that might work, just thinking outside the box