What to use to locate a drain pipe?
I placed the transmitter in a secure waterproof container (actually an old cylindrical 35mm film container) secured it with duct tape to the end of the plumber’s snake and sent it down the pipe. Initially my locator failed completely to detect the transmitter.
Where does the drain tube end on a Ford Expedition?
The tube terminates behind a metal panel near the wheel well under the truck. There is no direct line of sight to check it visually, I would try one of the methods above. The sunroof drain tubes end inside the bottom of the front fender, right where it meets the front door.
How did I find the end of the sunroof drain tube?
1. found an electrical power cord from a regular broken household lamp. Cut off the end of the power cord. Split the wire along the middle perforation to separate the two wires. Cord length about 36″. I pushed the single wire cord through the clogged drain hole.
What’s the best way to unplug a drain?
Insert one end of the plumbing snake into the drain hole as far as it will go. Push the snake up and down gently to loosen any clog. Remove the snake. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda down the drain.
I placed the transmitter in a secure waterproof container (actually an old cylindrical 35mm film container) secured it with duct tape to the end of the plumber’s snake and sent it down the pipe. Initially my locator failed completely to detect the transmitter.
1. found an electrical power cord from a regular broken household lamp. Cut off the end of the power cord. Split the wire along the middle perforation to separate the two wires. Cord length about 36″. I pushed the single wire cord through the clogged drain hole.
How is a corrugated rubber drain tube fixed?
Corrugated Rubber Drain (an open drain) Rubber causes a tissue reaction and the drain track caused by this material persists longer than when inert materials arc used. The drain is fixed by a suture at the end of the wound and a safety pin must he placed through the end to prevent the drain slipping inwards.
The tube terminates behind a metal panel near the wheel well under the truck. There is no direct line of sight to check it visually, I would try one of the methods above. The sunroof drain tubes end inside the bottom of the front fender, right where it meets the front door.