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Kali

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8. can you guess where the clog is?

Reply to DonaldsRump (Original post)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 01:33 PM

Nov 2020

does it back up right away or seem to run down the drain for a while before it starts backing up? for a short run try one of those plastic hair remover things that come with some drain products (then stop wasting your money on them) looks like a jagged strip about 1/2 inch wide with a pull ring at one end.

if further along than the p trap, first check for clear, properly installed vent pipe, then try a snake at the p trap to wall area (requires disconnecting)

its not hard, just aggravating. pvc is a miracle - think about working with metal, then relax and keep going. if it is a new set up it shouldnt be too gross, but I wonder if it is mechanical (bad angles or vent problems) rather than a clog?

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Chronically stopped-up bathroom sink [View all] DonaldsRump Nov 2020 OP

Sounds like you need to snake the sink. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #1

We use a Zip It Drain Cleaning tool. CrispyQ Nov 2020 #2

I second this easy solution to try n/t deek Nov 2020 #16

check the syphon. drray23 Nov 2020 #3

I use a plunger on my bathroom sink. safeinOhio Nov 2020 #4

Yes, I agree! janterry Nov 2020 #7

Check under the sink and see what type of Phoenix61 Nov 2020 #5

I use a plunger on my bathroom sinks and bathtubs. SamKnause Nov 2020 #6

can you guess where the clog is? Kali Nov 2020 #8

Good point! LunaSea Nov 2020 #18

I went ahead and got a 25 foot auger from Amazon (amazingly it was on a Cyber Monday sale today) DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #20

you have to really jam it in the drain to make it go past the P trap Kali Nov 2020 #21

Wow! DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #22

you are welcome Kali Nov 2020 #23

Crapola! The p-trap is cemented in! DonaldsRump Dec 2020 #27

It's plastic, you can probably cut it easily Kali Dec 2020 #28

Thank you DonaldsRump Dec 2020 #29

A hacksaw will cut it easily, even a box cutter, but maybe not safely. Kali Dec 2020 #30

I'm going to second the information that Kali gave you. llmart Dec 2020 #25

Excellent advice. DonaldsRump Dec 2020 #26

Wait, where am I? Arne Nov 2020 #9

I am not a plumber Bayard Nov 2020 #10

Sounds like you are opening the clog, but not really removing the obstructions. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2020 #11

You have to remove the stopper and use a small auger or clothes hanger to get down there and get cayugafalls Nov 2020 #12

Yep that exactly luv2fly Nov 2020 #17

Goodness me! Ya'll are GREAT! DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #13

What's clogging it? Applan Nov 2020 #14

Try baking soda and apple cider vinegar. iemitsu Nov 2020 #15

Can also use regular white vinegar. forgotmylogin Nov 2020 #19

Hair clog remover Wash. state Desk Jet Dec 2020 #24

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