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Hassin Bin Sober

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9. Yes. Rubber gloves and eye protection for sure.

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 02:56 PM

Jan 2012

If you can't get it, maybe a call to a handyman might work. Plumbers and drain services can be expensive - around here $200 bucks just to show. I have a couple handyment that will do a service call for $60 bucks. If you can find one proficient with a snake it might be worth it.

I've tried messing with those snakes. There is definitely a bit of a learnig curve so I never had any luck.

The last time I hired a guy he had one attached do his drill. I think power is the way to go. The pros use those larger set ups - which can be dangerous to the non-skilled. I've heard of guys breaking their arm using one.

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I will go get the plastic drain snake. CTyankee Jan 2012 #4

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Yes. Rubber gloves and eye protection for sure. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #9

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