The frequently occurring problem of clogged drains can be diagnosed and fixed if proper measures are adopted from the very onset. Instead of making way for a plumber straightaway, you can yourself unclog the drainage pipe and the associated plumbing component by making use of some basic plumbing tools.

Instead of using a plunger to remove the clog out of your plumbing setup, make way for a plumber’s snake to handle the problem in an effective manner.

A plumber’s snake or an auger is a simple device or tool that eases the flow of water in a clogged pipe, trap or vent. It has a cable (essentially of metal) that is actually inserted into the affected plumbing component. One end of the cable has a corkscrew auger that actually does the basic operation of removing the clog from the pipes. The other end is a crank that provides a firm handling on the tool and also allows the snake to be turned clockwise while the other end is inserted deep into the vent.

Another type of draining snake that is less commonly employed in plumbing projects is closet plumbing drain snake. It is a shorter version of the typical drain snake and is applied in the projects wherein the clog is in the vicinity of the eyes.

Before you start to work on the affected plumbing component, make sure that you have the required set of gloves to handle the auger effectively. The gloves should essentially be non-slippery as the plumber’s snake is bound to get slippery and soiled during the operation. Insert the corkscrew end into the clogged drain pipe making sure that the affiliated plumbing segments are not damaged. Start your campaign with a smallest snake and gradually move to a larger-sized snake in order to remove the deeper lying clog. To enhance the efficiency of the tool, keep turning the handle in a clockwise direction while pushing it into the pipe.

Sometimes the handle doesn’t turn after a while. In such a case, take out the snake completely from the plumbing setup and clean off it’s corkscrew end.

Insert the snake into the pipe again and keep repeating the same until the flow of water is eased in the pipe.

If however the plumbing project faces any unforeseen complications then the services of a plumber can always be availed.

Scott Rodgers is a noted author who has been providing great guidance on plumbing works all over the country. His splendid knowledge has, in fact, sparked significant rise in revenue for talented plumbers across the nation, from Telford Plumbers to Little Ferry Plumbers.

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