Claude Hopper wrote:
Jeff Wisnia wrote:

Claude Hopper wrote:

Murriel wrote:


Few years ago, the basement bathroom tub and "sanitary" tub in the
laundry room were clogged. I saw the plumber clear the bathroom tub
clog with a snake. Didn't see how he cleared the laundry tub but he
spent some time on the roof.

Now the basement bathroom sink needs to be unclogged. I was thinking
about snaking it.

Do I have to get on the roof first, and, if so, what procedures should
be followed? Thanks again for your help.


I used to use water pressure to unclog drains when I had apartments.
Just stick a hose in the drain, pack a wet face cloth around the hose
plugging the drain, apply pressure and turn on the water. Blows the clog
out every time.


You forgot to mention sealing any overfill holes in a sink with another
wet rag when doing that.

Jeff


That should be understood, no need to explain. You are covering the
overflow drain slots with the rag or face cloth. The hose tip is past
the slots.
What moron would be blowing water out the overflow?



Someone who isn't as familiar as you and I are about the construction of
typical bathroom sinks.

Telling that person to cover the overflow holes could avoid their having
to mop up the area after that "blowing water" you described flies all
over the place.

Peace,

Jeff

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