Need Help w/Kitchen Drain Block
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11-19-19, 10:02 AM
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Need Help w/Kitchen Drain Block
Our kitchen sink stopped draining. No amount of lye, Draino, etc. helped. When we unhooked things underneath, we saw nothing so followed the line to the basement. I unscrewed a small round plug on the side of the pvc pipe and a gusher of dirty water fell out. After reconnecting it and replacing the p trap, the sink still doesn’t drain. I’m again draining the basement line and think the issue must be between there and the sink. Should I just buy an augur and run it up from the basement opening? If not, what can I do?
Thank you so, so much!
Thank you so, so much!
Last edited by Ken Sternberg; 11-19-19 at 10:50 AM.
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11-19-19, 10:14 AM
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YES! Only a snake will properly clear a clog. Chemicals are a waste of money! If your situation is similar to mine I have a re-occurring kitchen clog about half way down from the sing to the main drain. I ended up putting in a PVC long union. Now I can snake it from both directions.
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11-19-19, 02:47 PM
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Thanks so much! What’s a long union?
Boy is this a coincidence. My wife tells me the kitchen sink seems to running slow. It usually starts very slow then all of a sudden it clogs up solid without further warning. It happens about on a two to three year intervals. That's why I installed the long union. Actually the proper term is PVC compression fitting, available at any Home store.
I know what I'll be doing tomorrow! Too tired to bother with tonight.
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11-19-19, 05:39 PM
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The problem is not between that cleanout and the sink. The problem is below/beyond that point.
You'll need to snake from that cleanout towards the septic/sewer line.
You'll need to snake from that cleanout towards the septic/sewer line.
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11-19-19, 07:33 PM
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Next step: Buy a good snake. Are more professional, effective ones available from equipment rental places?
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11-20-19, 04:27 AM
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usually a standard snake sold at BIG BOX is all that is needed. However, the thick flat tape type with a bullet at the end are better and can cut through most clogs with the push and ram action. What's more important is the proper use of a snake. Small feed, twist, small feed twist, remove clean, re-insert, and repeat.
You used chemicals earlier. Be very careful when opening any clean outs and when removing snake. Use at the very least eye protection if not full face protection.
You used chemicals earlier. Be very careful when opening any clean outs and when removing snake. Use at the very least eye protection if not full face protection.
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11-22-19, 08:56 AM
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I’ll need to put the snake into a side hole fastened by a round plug with a small square thingie to twist it on and off. It’s about 6 feet to where the line leaves the house, but there are a few elbows.
Will keep you posted!
Will keep you posted!
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11-23-19, 08:53 AM
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Ok. Put the snake in gradually, turning whenever I felt resistance. Went in a good 15-20 feet until it wouldn’t go further. Spun it a lot, but it came out clean and water still backs up. I guess I’ll call the plumber.
