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Snake stuck -- Drain still clogged
Well, bathroom sink was running slow. Did the plunger, hot water,
baking soda/vinegar, Liquid plumbr. It was running slightly better, but still slow. Keep running hot water down over a two-week period, no better. So, plunged the heck out of it today. Now it is really clogged.... Took off the trap, which was clean. Took off the tailpipe, which connects to a 1"1/2 CPVC (or whatever that black plastic stuff is) inside the wall. Just inside the wall the plastic pipe makes a sharp "L" to the right. I tried my 3/8" snake and then tried my smaller "plumber's tape." Cannot get past the L just inside the wall. I can feel a great amount of cold air coming in from the open drain pipe, which I assume is coming in from the vent? I was thinking of going on the roof and trying to snake the vent....All I have is a manual 25' snake, and it is a two story house and the clogged drain is on the first floor, although I guess I can rent a longer snake.....Is it worth it? Should I throw in the towel (so to speak LOL)....and call a pro.... |
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Don't try to flush it out with any of those garden hose attachments; you'll wind up with a flood. Jim why do you say that? i've had good luck with those things. |
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Hi all -- OP again --
Thanks for the tips. Regarding the water hose pressure jet...When I removed the trap I was amazed at the amount of water that continued to flow in from the tailpipe and into the bucket. Normally, when I take off a trap, I get a few dribbles but 99 percent of the water that I get I get from emptying the trap. In this case, with the amount of water that came back, I figure several ounces already must be part way up the stack....We're not talking gallons or anything, but probably a good pint or so came back... I think I will try the vent first, just because it sounds easy and won't hurt anything and then move on to more drastic measures.... Thanks again. |
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