There are certain plumbing issues which are minor enough to be handled and fixed even by a novice. One of them is the problem of clogged drains. Incorporating certain simple yet effective tools such as plumber’s snake, plungers, closet augers etc. in your plumbing tool kit, can solve a lot of plumbing problems of your home.

A plunger is one such tool that can be utilized to solve the problem of blocked drains. Though a better option is to make way for a plumbing tool popularly known as a plumber’s snake.

A plumber’s snake or an auger is a simple device or tool that eases the flow of water in a clogged pipe, trap or vent. It has a cable (essentially of metal) that is actually inserted into the affected plumbing component. One end of the cable has a corkscrew auger that actually does the basic operation of removing the clog from the pipes. The other end is a crank that provides a firm handling on the tool and also allows the snake to be turned clockwise while the other end is inserted deep into the vent.

Another type of draining snake that is less commonly employed in plumbing projects is closet plumbing drain snake. It is a shorter version of the typical drain snake and is applied in the projects wherein the clog is in the vicinity of the eyes.

Put on the gloves and make sure that the gloves have a non-slippery grip which helps in holding the snake firmly. Kick off the campaign by inserting the corkscrew end of the tool into the affected pipe, vent or trap. Keep pushing the snake into the pipe until it stops turning any further. While the snake is pushed in, keep turning the crank in a clockwise direction to enhance the penetration of the snake tool.

Sometimes the handle doesn’t turn after a while. In such a case, take out the snake completely from the plumbing setup and clean off it’s corkscrew end.

Keep repeating the process until the normal condition is restored in the affected plumbing segment. Alternatively, a plunger can be brought-in to the rescue operation if the problem appears imperishable.

Make sure that the supervision of an expert is always in tact to handle the complications arising in the project.

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