I tried a snake to clear the bath tub drain. The snake will go down aboout a foot then stop, I believe it is being stopped by the drainage system [flip handle to close/open drain etc].

How can i get the snake down farther? It doesn't want to budge even with force. This is in a 1940s home, the pipe is original for all i know with all others new [copper].

Does anyone have a solution? The pipe seems to be in an S shape so maybe the snake is stopping on part of it or?

Any help is appreciated!

Turbo745ti@aol.com

thanks!

Dan

Take popup flnge off above the drain one with (handle on ) and run cable down there, you might have a drum trap are a Salem bath trap in the line, is there a brass plate in the floor, one would be about 2" and other would be about 4".
Look up thse traps at www.google.com

Hi, i removed the plate with handle [2 screws holding it] off the tub, and i have to get a cable down there? I can't see anything down there and the access panel for the tub only has the water supply to the tub. Can you email me, turbo745ti@aol.com if possible? I can take a picture of what i have off the tub etc?
Your help is great,thanks again.
Dan

Ok, pulled the handle 100% out, the pipe goes down the into a sideways S [like this ~] from the pipe from the handle, the snake will not go through the S. Anymore ideas?

Thanks

Dan

I always remove the overflow cover plate and snake from there. You'll have to carefully remove the trip lever and plug, snake it and reassemble. Bye bye hair!

Get a different snake. If it does not work either then there may be something lodged in the trap. Or you may just need a plumber.

hello if you can humor me a minute plse try taking the trip lever cover off and putting a rag in the overflow part now PLUNGE i know sounds silly but make sure that you are trying to pull the obstruction with the plunger not force it down the line copper drain lines are notoriuos for soap and hair build up if that dosent work i have a few more ideas let me know how it goes thnks have a good day