I tried the "suck" method several times and never got any results, I have
used the shop vac on a 3" ABS pipe that was clogged 30' away and it worked
like a charm, I've also used it on a kitchen sink but you need to close and
cover all other drains with a towel in case the block goes that direction.
Heck I used compressed air to unclog my Dad's drain to the road about 100'
away, we tried with a snake without any results and then got a small amount
of water moving with the compressed air. Once the water was moving we poured
drain cleaner down the pipe that worked it's way to the clog. Any chance
your drain cleaner is not getting to the clog?




"Peggie Hall" wrote in message
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HotRod wrote:

I've had great success pressurising the pipes with the "blow" side of a
shop vac. Be very careful where the pressure lets loose though.

Interesting you should suggest that. I don't have a shop vac...but it
occured to me that a solution of vinegar and baking soda down the drain
might blow whatever is blocking it loose if I also plug the sink. It
produces enough effervescence to blow out a hose connection on a boat if
you're not careful. I don't THINK there's any danger of that happening in
the house, but I'm not sure what else might!

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Peggie
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Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
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