Drain Cleaning Australia – yes, that’s right! As crazy as it sounds, this channel features some of the most addictive content I have ever come across, and all brought to you by a plumber based in Perth, Western Australia.

The premise is quite simple; the host gets called out to unblock drains, pipes, and grease traps – and then films everything while offering an entertaining and uniquely Australian commentary. I don’t know why this works, but it does – and very well indeed!

The plumber himself is a bit of a mystery man, as we never see his face nor learn the name of the business he owns. I could be wrong about this, but I have watched dozens of his videos and this appears to be the case. I think this dynamic works well for the channel.

What we do know is that his name is Bruce, and that he operates in Perth where he offers plumbing services to both the city and surrounding areas. We also learn very quickly indeed that Bruce is quite a character – a real entertainer to be sure!

How this man can film to such a high standard while battling difficult jobs is an achievement in itself, especially when you consider that most of his videos are created via his mobile phone – with additional footage provided by a drain camera.

Not only are the videos well-edited and presented, but the channel also provides a soundtrack of sorts – with 1980’s synth-electronic music pumping out whenever the action reaches a crescendo. The main beat sounds a little like Daft Punk, whilst another track regularly featured on the channel has a real Pet Shop Boys vibe about it.

These videos are highly informative and educational, as Bruce takes the time to explain the nature of how complex networks of pipes work and the direction in which the water is supposed to flow. Before long you will be talking about gullies and inspection points, and after that you will start noticing these places wherever you go – paying attention to things that were always there, and now knowing their purpose having watched this channel.

I can also assure you that after absorbing some of Bruce’s grease trap content, you will gain considerable knowledge about how these contraptions work.

The host also provides a great rundown of the equipment that he uses, and you quickly learn how and why – and under which circumstances he deploys them. In fact, after watching a couple of videos you might be able to start anticipating which tools Bruce is about to use – depending on what type of job he is facing.

For the most part, the weapon-of-choice is a high pressure jet hose – with a famous nozzle attached to the end that is known as ‘The German’.

I’m sure the owner won’t mind me giving his videos a plug, and I should mention that all the photos I have used were taken directly from his channel – Drain Cleaning Australia.

Look, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, so if you are a little weak-stomached when it comes to built up grease and gunk – not to mention sewage – then perhaps you should give this channel a miss. But for those who have a curious streak and enjoy delving into subjects and situations foreign to them, then Drain Cleaning Australia could be for you.

Also consider that water usage is a big part of our everyday lives; we just don’t think about it a lot until something goes wrong – and when it does, plumbers become modern-day heroes. With that in mind, the host of this channel is incredibly highly-skilled at his job, and always gets the business done – leaving his viewers completely satisfied after every video.

Drain Cleaning Australia – 248,000 subscribers can’t be wrong, so check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/@DrainCleaningAUSTRALIA

All screenshots used are courtesy of Drain Cleaning Australia YouTube Channel.