The simple mistake on pancake day that could cost you £300
manchestereveningnews.co.ukExperts have warned that you could make an easy mistake on pancake day which may cost you £300. Although pancakes are tasty treats, the batter itself can cause serious damage to your drains if its poured down the sink.
A plumbing expert at Rated People said: “Pancake batter contains flour, fat and oil and this is a recipe for disaster when it comes to drains as it can quickly harden in pipes and lead to blockages and burst pipes which can be costly to repair.” As well as damaging your own pipes, pouring leftover pancake mix down the drain can contribute to fatbergs in sewers.
This is when fat and grease combine with unflushable items (such as wet wipes and cotton buds). READ MORE: NHS issues official pancake day warning Fatbergs prevent water from flowing through, and it’s estimated that South West Water spends a huge £4.5 million every year just clearing blockages from its 17,000km sewer network.
One recent fatberg in London’s sewers, nicknamed ‘Fatty McFatberg’, was reported to have stretched for 250 metres and weighed in at a whopping 130 tonnes.
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