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Retrieve with Plumbing Auger

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Plastic Hair Snake Broke in Tub Drain! #plumbing #plumber #diy #plumbingtime #tips #hack

What happens here

When the claw grabber proves insufficient, a plumbing auger (also known as a drain snake) with a spring-like head is deployed. The video highlights that a smaller auger head is beneficial for navigating the drain's curves and reaching the obstruction. Insert the auger into the overflow drain. Maneuver the auger cable, feeding it into the drain until the spring head makes contact with the broken plastic piece. Twist and push the auger until the spring head wraps around or firmly engages with the plastic. With a secure hold, slowly and steadily pull the auger back out, bringing the broken drain cleaner piece with it. The video shows successful retrieval of the spring-like auger head with the broken plastic piece firmly embedded in its coils, signifying the successful resolution of the drain obstruction.

Goal: Successfully remove the broken drain cleaner using a plumbing auger.

Tools and materials

  • Camera Snake — Optional: For visual confirmation of auger engagement, if desired
  • iPhone Apple — Optional: For viewing the camera snake's feed
  • Plumbing Auger — Retrieving the broken plastic drain cleaner

What they say

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first time. It just doesn't want to cling. And then my neighbor Tom took his cable, his head is a little smaller. Oh, wait, I caught him. Yes, I'm holding it. Good. Oh, there he is. Oh, the little grabber saved the day.

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