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JamesAA (CA)
My kitchen sink became clogged over the weekend. It takes abotu 20 seconds of running the water before it starts backing up. It is not a full clog. If the sink fills up and I leave it alone, within a few minutes the water will work its way down.
My wife made a lot of cupcakes with coconut slivers right before it got clogged. I figured the coconut slivers contributed to this clog.
I have a $30 snake, the kind that winds into a circular drum.
In events like this, is it best to go straight to the snake? What about something like Drain-O or Liquid Plumber? Those products are $5-$7, and the snake is free now that I own one. So theres's that to consider. Also, what about a sink plunger? I do not have one but they are cheap enough and I wouldn't mind purchasing one if it will be useful over the years.
I appreciate any help/tips you can offer, and thank you in advanced!
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Wheelchair (IL)
Personally, a vacuum machine would be my first try, but I know that is not practical. You can remove the P-Trap under the sink and look for solids. Removing the P-Trap will allow better access to the waste line too.
I would not consider using chemicals like Drano. If you do, save your receipt as you will need it to get your money back when it doesn't work.
Lastly, watch what is tossed down your drains.... or develop a saving account that you contribute money to each week for such occassions.
Best Wishes
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hj (AZ)
Chemicals will be useless, a plunger will just compact the stoppage tighter, and your snake may also be useless since it is so small that it may just make a hole in the stoppage which will close around the snake immediately.
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gj13us (PA)
I just ran into this problem two days ago.
The snake was useless. Plunging didn't do it. I had to cut the pipe in the basement and dredge out the sludge. Then I ran the garden hose through it, on full, as far as it would go.
Now I'm at the stage of having to repair the pipe.
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hj (AZ)
That is where you and I differ. I would SELDOM, if ever, cut the pipe, so I would not have to put it back together.
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