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#1388616 --- 02/24/13 05:38 AM
Re: big water mess!
[Re: dainty]
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I'd try it myself, 1st. It's not hard at all; I couldn't imagine calling a plumber for a clog, without trying to clear it 1st, and failing, which hasn't happened to me, yet. You could start with Liquid Plumber, or a similar product. If that doesn't work, and it might not, since you seem to have chunks, use a snake. They make all kinds and lengths. The two I've used, and still have, are a 15' light duty, and a 50' heavy steel tape type, both manual. They've worked well, but here's what I'd look at if I were buying one now. I'm sure this manufacturer, or others, sell different lengths. Just be sure how long the drain line is before buying anything. If you have drains longer than the clogged one, you might choose the length with possible future need in mind: http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-81250-4-Inch...mber%27s+snakesEven if you have to buy a good variable speed drill, it would still probably be cheaper than the plumber, and you'd still have a good drill. If you have to buy a drill, and plan to use it only occasionally, so that convenience isn't much of an issue, I'd go with a corded model. Lots of power, and no (very) expensive batteries to mess with. You might need an extension cord, but they're good to have, too. Get the wire gauge recommended in the drill instructions, to avoid burning out the drill motor, although the cord won't need to be too thick (expensive, that is), if it's short. Drill cords are famous for being 2' shorter than you need them to be. 
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#1389600 --- 03/01/13 07:14 PM
Re: big water mess!
[Re: VM Smith]
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Even better, I'm sure you could rent one of these that VM mentioned. Finger Lakes Rental, I believe it's next to HEP on 5&20 rents snakes out and even has the power units. Their link and pricing are below: http://www.flequipmentrental.com/PRODUCTS_AND_PRICING.htmlSnake, Drain, 20' Hand $8.00 $6.00 Snake, Power 75' $45.00 $33.75 Snake, Sewer, 50'' Hand $14.00 I'd try it myself, 1st. It's not hard at all; I couldn't imagine calling a plumber for a clog, without trying to clear it 1st, and failing, which hasn't happened to me, yet. You could start with Liquid Plumber, or a similar product. If that doesn't work, and it might not, since you seem to have chunks, use a snake. They make all kinds and lengths. The two I've used, and still have, are a 15' light duty, and a 50' heavy steel tape type, both manual. They've worked well, but here's what I'd look at if I were buying one now. I'm sure this manufacturer, or others, sell different lengths. Just be sure how long the drain line is before buying anything. If you have drains longer than the clogged one, you might choose the length with possible future need in mind: http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-81250-4-Inch...mber%27s+snakesEven if you have to buy a good variable speed drill, it would still probably be cheaper than the plumber, and you'd still have a good drill. If you have to buy a drill, and plan to use it only occasionally, so that convenience isn't much of an issue, I'd go with a corded model. Lots of power, and no (very) expensive batteries to mess with. You might need an extension cord, but they're good to have, too. Get the wire gauge recommended in the drill instructions, to avoid burning out the drill motor, although the cord won't need to be too thick (expensive, that is), if it's short. Drill cords are famous for being 2' shorter than you need them to be.
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