A simple mistake in Shrove Tuesday could see your pancake day treat end up costing you £300, according to experts. Despite how delicious pancake mixture is, it can wreak havoc once it is 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.
Pouring leftover pancake mix down the drain can also contribute to fatbergs in sewers. A fatberg is when fat and grease combine with unflushable items (such as wet wipes and cotton buds). 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 meters and weighed in at a whopping 130 tonnes.
