Can I use a drain snake on PVC pipe?

PVC pipes are an improvement over cast-iron pipes, because they have smooth walls that don’t allow debris to cling, so if you have to clear a clogged drain deep in the pipe, you can usually do it with a plunger or drain snake.

What is the size of the PVC pipe being used for the drain system?

A 3-inch pipe is what’s used in homes to pipe toilets. The 4-inch pipe is used as the building drain under floors or in crawlspaces to transport all the wastewater from a home out to the septic tank or sewer. The 4-inch pipe may also be used in a home if it’s capturing two or more bathrooms.

What is code for sink drain pipe size?

Some older sinks may have drains that connect to a 1 1/4-inch tailpiece, but most modern drains have a 1 1/2-inch outlet. All the pipes that connect to the tailpiece, including the P-trap assembly and all the horizontal extensions, are either 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

How big does a plumbing snake have to be?

You do this by sliding the auger end of the device into the blocked drain. Once inserted into the drain, you rotate the handle to extend the coil. Most drain snakes are around 50 feet long. This means they are effective in pretty much any drain. Once the plumbing snake reaches the blockage, the auger will rotate within the drain.

What kind of drain snake should I use?

A medium drain snake is used with a 3/8 inch cable and 50 to 75 feet of cable. These are great tools for cleaning out longer lines such as with a washing machine or a kitchen clog that may have wound deep into the drain. This snake should only be used on kitchen or bathroom sinks once the trap has been removed.

What kind of cable does a Duraflex drain snake use?

U.S.A. made DuraFlex DRAIN SNAKE CABLES DSS-132518 Lynwood, CA Curtis Bay, MD U.S.A. made DuraFlex DRAIN SNAKE CABLES NOW AVAILABLE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION GENERAL REPLACEMENT 10051323/8”x100’ IW CABLE W/MALE TO FEMALE CONN 100EM2 258511/4”x25’ CINC CABLE-EL BASIN PLUG HEAD 25HE1 25851A5/16”x25’ CINC CABLE-EL BASIN PLUG HEAD 25HE1A

Are there any PS-23 drain snake tool adapters?

PART NUMBER Description PS-23Drain Snake Tool Adapters PS-11Adapts Ridgid Heads to General Cables PS-12Adapts General Heads to Ridgid Cables Only Available from PASCO PS-11 PS-12 Drain Snake Tool Kit PS-23 Both Adapters Hand Pumps

Can a drain snake be used on PVC pipes?

Yes and No. Before you start using your drain snake you should know what kind of pipes you’ll be working with. If your pipes are made of PVC you need to be careful. PVC is plastic and while you can use your snake or auger on PVC pipes, taken extra caution not to be too rough when moving or spinning your snake cable around in your pipes.

You do this by sliding the auger end of the device into the blocked drain. Once inserted into the drain, you rotate the handle to extend the coil. Most drain snakes are around 50 feet long. This means they are effective in pretty much any drain. Once the plumbing snake reaches the blockage, the auger will rotate within the drain.

How big of blade do I need for sewer drain snake?

The choice of attachments for a sewer drain snake is generally limited to: If the technician is confident that a full-size blade can be passed through the pipe on the first attempt, a blade the same size of the pipe may be selected.

How does a drain snake get around a corner?

How to get a drain snake around a corner requires a bit of luck but mostly skill and patience. Most clogs happen at the P trap or other bends in the pipes. Debris like hair, grease, food, or anything else tends to catch and then gather more goo in those areas. Those corners in your pipes can also cause your drain snake to get stuck.