THE PROJECT
1. Feed the corkscrew tip of the auger down into the toilet and begin pressing and turning the handle clockwise, until the curved plastic sheathing is resting at the mouth of the drain.
2. Continue turning the handle fi rmly as the coil works its way through the clog. When the clog begins to break up, the water in the bowl will begin draining.
3. Once you’re through the clog, slowly pull out the auger.
4. Dump a full bucket of water down the toilet to clear away the debris.
5. Turn on the water valve and give the toilet a fl ush. If it’s still clogged, repeat these steps.
6 Rinse the auger with a disinfectant cleaner and let it dry before putting it away.
Snake Through Tough Clogs
Plumber’s snakes (a.k.a. drain or trap snake, drum auger, toilet jack, and so on) are flexible augers that can be used to get through a variety of clogs in a variety of ways. For example, they can be used through a clean-out of a sink drain or down the overflow of a tub drain. They also come in various sizes and types. Small manual snakes are very effective, but for tougher clogs you can find handheld drill-driven ones. Just be careful when using this type— they have a tendency to whip around, especially as you pull them out.
Larger motorized snakes are available for rent, but I don’t recommend them for novices. These units are very
powerful and could potentially damage pipes or, worse yet, you! Leave these tools for the professionals. Don’t let this discourage you—barring some radical exceptions, practically no drain clog is safe from the fierce bite of a nonmotorized plumber’s snake.
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