Will a drain snake go through a trap?
They are designed to wend their way through the internal trap of the toilet as far as the waste opening and maybe a little farther. Sink augers are designed for 1 1/4-inch and 1 1/2-inch sink pipes.
Can you snake through a shower drain?
Shower drains can easily be clogged with hair and other debris, but fortunately, they are among the easiest fixtures to clear using a drain snake. Sink and bathtub drains often require that you disassemble the drain trap in order to snake out the clog.
How do you unclog a shower if a snake doesn’t work?
Extend the snake cable into the drain a few inches at a time, gradually extending it. Once you feel it reach the clog, move even slower. It is the rotation of the cable that will loosen the clog.
Can a drain auger get stuck?
If your plumbing snake (also known as a drain auger) gets stuck while you attempt to wrestle a blockage out of your drainpipe, you’ve obviously got a persistent obstruction on your hands. The key is finding a way of getting it out of the drain without breaking it.
What’s the snaking process for a shower drain?
Snaking is the process of using a plumber’s snake to clean out all of the old hair and soap residue that collects in a drain. The snake will collect hair and gunk clogging the drain, and then pull it back out of the pipes. Snaking a clogged drain is preferable to using chemical cleaners because the snake will not damage your pipes.
How do you turn a snake in a shower drain?
The snake may also become more difficult to turn as it rounds any corners or bends in your shower drainpipe. If you experience resistance, pull the snake back 2 inches (5.1 cm) and then gently press it back down into the drain while turning it. Snake the drain until you feel resistance lessen.
Why is my drain snake not going down the drain?
The answer may be that you are either using the wrong kind of drain snake, or you are trying to force it through a P-trap, or you are forcing the snake cable through the pipe too quickly or the clog is just too darn big. Did you know that there are 5 different types of Augers?
What do you use to unclog a shower drain?
Sometimes the best way to unclog a shower drain is with a drain snake, sometimes called a manual auger or electric auger. If it’s electric, you’ll need a power drill to run the plumber’s snake. If it’s electric, you’ll need a power drill to run the plumber’s snake.