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Snake the Drain

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Quick Tip For Clearing Back to Back Sink Drains #diy #plumbing #helpingothers @RIDGID_Tools

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What happens here

With the P-trap removed and the auger prepared, carefully insert the bent tip of the RIDGID Power Spin+ cable into the exposed drain pipe. Guide the cable further into the pipe, ensuring it goes around the initial bend and into the main horizontal drain line. Once resistance is met (indicating the clog), secure the auger cable in place and activate the auger. If using a drill, set it to a slow speed and push the cable forward while it spins. The spinning motion combined with the forward pressure will help the auger head break up and clear the obstruction. The video shows the auger cable being fed into the pipe and then operated to clear the clog.

Goal: Clear the clog in the drain line.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill RYOBI — Powering the drain auger
  • Eye Protection — Protecting eyes from splashes
  • Protective Gloves — Hand protection during auger operation
  • RIDGID Power Spin+ Drain Cleaner RIDGID — Clearing the drain clog

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what I like to do is take this cable and just bend that head. Then you're able to just run it along inside there, get it down in your drain. Because that is going right into that drain hole. We're gonna try to get that tight against the top and we're gonna run it out.

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