Step 5 · Monitor for Clog Release

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Continue to hold the hose steady as the bladder works. Listen for changes in the sound of the water flow and feel for changes in the hose pressure. A distinct 'whoosh' sound, often accompanied by a sudden release of tension in the hose, signals that the clog has broken free and water is now flowing down the pipe. Once you believe the clog is cleared, have your helper shut off the water at the spigot. Wait about 30 seconds for the pressure to dissipate and the bladder to fully deflate inside the pipe.