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Insert and Operate the Drain Snake

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What happens here

Carefully feed the end of the drain snake into the overflow drain opening (or the main drain opening if preferred). Once inserted, press the trigger on the cordless drill to begin rotating the snake. As it rotates, gently push the snake further into the pipe, allowing it to navigate bends and break through the clog. The video emphasizes not exposing too much of the snake to prevent kinking or loss of control.

Goal: Push the drain snake through the clog

Tools and materials

  • Clear Vinyl Gloves — Protecting hands
  • Cordless Drill Ryobi — Powering the drain snake