How do you get a snake past the bend in the pipe?
The proper way to use a snake is to insert the head into the drain and push very slowly without cranking. If you try to force it, it can bend back on itself and actually come out of the drain. Push gently and slowly, and if the auger is the right one for the job, it should slide smoothly through the pipe.
What do you use to get a snake out of a drain pipe?
Sometimes you can free the snake and get it to move farther into the pipe by twisting it, but not always. I have found a better way to open balky sink drains like this, where the clog is fairly deep in the pipe. I use a tool called a Drain King, which is basically a rubber hose nozzle.
Why is my drain snake not working properly?
But sometimes, your drain snake may not work as well as you thought. The auger cable might not be able to go down the pipe completely or if it does go down the pipe, it could fail to bring up the debris. Let you tell you why this might happen and fixes that will get your pipes running smoothly in no time.
Can a plumber’s snake make a sharp turn?
I have tried a plumber’s snake, but the pipe runs into the wall and makes a very sharp turn, and the snake hangs up in the turn. The clog is beyond that point. Can you help? —Maggie
Why is it bad to have a snake in your Pipes?
#2: You Could Damage Your Pipes. The number one problem with do-it-yourself snaking of pipes is the potential for damage. Homes with older, galvanized pipes are especially prone to this because the end of the snake can flop around inside the pipe and scrape the sides.
Sometimes you can free the snake and get it to move farther into the pipe by twisting it, but not always. I have found a better way to open balky sink drains like this, where the clog is fairly deep in the pipe. I use a tool called a Drain King, which is basically a rubber hose nozzle.
Why does my drain snake not make a turn?
If your drain snake won’t make a turn, it could be for a number of reasons. If your drain snake won’t make a turn, it could be for a number of reasons. One possibility is that you’re using a snake that is too hefty for the job. Another possibility is that it’s catching on a snag caused by pipe corrosion.
#2: You Could Damage Your Pipes. The number one problem with do-it-yourself snaking of pipes is the potential for damage. Homes with older, galvanized pipes are especially prone to this because the end of the snake can flop around inside the pipe and scrape the sides.
I have tried a plumber’s snake, but the pipe runs into the wall and makes a very sharp turn, and the snake hangs up in the turn. The clog is beyond that point. Can you help? —Maggie
