Re: kitchen sink drain


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Posted by pillsbury on December 31, 1997 at 14:48:21:

In Reply to: kitchen sink drain posted by will on December 31, 1997 at 12:08:20:


: under my kitchen sink i've got my pipes taken off( the plastic ones) back to the metal ones; i can't get my hand snake past the second corner, so i went down into the crawl space and discovered that there are three 90 degree corners before i get to the clean-out plug, which i'm unable to muscle off: so i have two Questions if any one can answer. 1. would a power snake get around the three 90 degree corners easier than the hand one? and 2. how do clean-out plugs normally come off? i don't want to break anything. thanks!

sometimes a power snake will go around bends sometimes they will not. depends on the configuration of the offsets, the size pipe and the size snake used. ive even seen power snakes stuck in pipes, so be careful. cleanout plugs usually have a regular right tighty lefty loosey thread .in the past ive had to use a chisel, and sometimes even a sawzall to remove those stubborn cleanout plugs. you can usually find replacement plugs. sometimes a peterson bag is a handy tool to have. the peterson bag is a plastic or canvas attachment you hook to a hose. you stick it in the pipe as far as you can turn the water on, the bag inflates pushes against the sides of the pipe and builds water pressure in the pipe until it forces the clog out. sometimes this is messy but often your last option. hardware stores and plumbing outlets carry peterson bags but remember to buy the right bag for the size pipe you have. if all else fails call your local plumber im sure he can help. hope you find this helpful.
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