Comments on: Home Improvement & Repair on Video : How to Unclog a Sink Using a Drain Snake

By: 378dac

378dac — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:28:05 +0000

thank you that helped

By: eastontario

eastontario — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:40:58 +0000

The snaking part starts at about the 2:00 mark. One might fast forward. Maybe in the title that could be.
Reference to affiliation forward local plumbers directory might be a good link.
Nice work! Kitchen drain. Maybe a power drill snaking with the noise and motion would have been worthwhile add on to video. Maybe that’s still possible with Youtube file joiner.

By: jtnoodle

jtnoodle — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:01:42 +0000

Not exactly “expert” advice. As an professional in the sewer and drain business for 16 years, I can tell this little video is woefully overdone. It’s nowhere near necessary to go to the extent this fellow did which is removing the piping etc. The snake should be able to pass right through the drain opening in the sink, down trough the trap and itnto the stoppage. Removal of the pipes is totally unnecessary.

By: argenfargabarg

argenfargabarg — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:15:47 +0000

Just my two cents but, when I buy a house or move into a new apartment (or a relative does), I think it’s good advice to replace the P-traps. Takes a strong stomach though. They’re usually full of a mixture of cosmetic, toothpaste, you name it goo and hair. Makes me feel like it’s a heck of a cleaner place after I’m done.

By: Artdoitall

Artdoitall — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:52:37 +0000

No real handyman would ever use chanel lock plyers on these chrome fittings. The “grips” will score the fitting then corrosion will set it …not to mention ugly “teeth” marks on an expensive fitting. There are special “fitting” wrenches available for that !
If anything is worth doing, DO IT RIGHT !

By: hashmob

hashmob — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:32:54 +0000

go fuck yourself tim the tool man

By: tadjuz

tadjuz — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:04:23 +0000

thanx a lot for helpful video . i’m subscribing

By: MrHydeCanPlumb

MrHydeCanPlumb — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:33:06 +0000

Usually that “expensive stuff” is used only when visible, i.e. a pedistal lavatory. Anyways, I’d recommend also removing the trap arm, the last piece of chrome drain entering the PVC adaptor. The slip nut and washer are easy to remove and re-attach at that point. Plus, the drain is less likely to damage any chrome.
~just my 2Pb’s

By: MrHydeCanPlumb

MrHydeCanPlumb — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:37:40 +0000

How did you manage to sneak the snake past the basket strainer? Rarely is there an opening to squeeze even a 1/4″ snake through.
Removing the j-bend and trap arm are simple, safe, and quickly-done enough to handle for even the most novice Mr. HandyMan.
~just my 2 Pb’s

By: Calliber50

Calliber50 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:37:59 +0000

Ok well I removed the trap… Actually the trap shattered into tiny bits. This is not going as planned…