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How to disconnect gutter downspout.
Place the tip of the.
Soak up the rain.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.
A bit of warm water should be enough to break up frozen chunks and clear the blockage.
If the ground is safe and level grab a ladder and pour warm water into the top of the frozen downspout or gutter.
If you don t have experience working on ladders or you re not comfortable with heights hire a professional gutter cleaning service to tackle the job.
Drill out the rivets connecting the bottom elbow to the downspout with an appropriate size steel cutting drill bit.
Measure and cut the existing downspout 9 inches from the standpipe cap the standpipe so water cannot continue to enter the storm drain through this entrance attach the downspout elbow to the downspout using pliers to ensure a tight fit secure the elbow with.
Why should i disconnect my downspout.
Disconnect redirect downspouts downspouts are often directed onto a paved surface such as a driveway which sends water directly into the street when it rains.
During heavy rain every downspout on your home can send 12 gallons of water a minute to the sewer system which increases the risk of basement backups and sewer overflows.
Remove the screws that secure the lower downspout strap with a phillips screwdriver.
You can also use a hose connected to a hot water tap to spray water on the outside of your frozen downspout.
The strap is the thin.
This video shows you how to safely disconnect your downspouts.
Wait for mild weather conditions to clean the downspouts.
Some downspouts cannot be disconnected.
Using a drill bit the same size as the old rivets in this case 1 8 drill straight through the center of the old rivet until it pops out of place.
In this diy how to video tool dude tony shows you how to remove and replace downspouts on your home with a few basic hand tools.
Performing a downspout disconnection.
Downspouts may also be connected to a pipe in the ground that connects directly to the sanitary sewer or storm drain system.
The first step is to remove the existing rivets.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
Out with the old in with the new.