Drain snakes come in so many different varieties and forms that they can be virtually used to clear any kind of stoppage. The best part is that these gadgets can e rented from a hardware store at the fraction of the cost you might pay to hire a plumber.
Here is a brief description of some useful gadgets and their appropriate use:
Toilet auger
It is an instrument made specifically for the purpose of clearing toilet stoppages. It comes into use when a plunger fails to clear the blockage. It is better to buy an auger for doing the job yourself so that money can be saved on calling the plumber.
Top snake
It is the smallest version of the snake. It is mostly used for tubs, showers, bathroom sink stoppages, washing machines and sometimes kitchens sink. They usually come with a 25′ long cable and are either electric or manual.
Medium drain machine
These work best if you have a kitchen or washing machine clean-out or to snake the drain from or under the kitchen or bathroom sink once you take the trap off. Ideally these should have 50′ to 75′ long cable. However, these snakes are not good for cleaning tub and shower stoppages because they can break the trap under tub or shower.
Large drain machine
These also come in a variety of shapes and sizes however the recommended size of the cable to be used with it is 50′ to 100′. The machine can be easily under for the drains that are 3′ or larger in width.
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