Hubby put the drain king into the clean out trap, outside
The house, directly adjacent to the kitchen sink. I may
Have over estimated the length it went in. Plumber said
He is guessing it is caught in the bend of the pipe. The
Picture showing the auger tip looks very much like the
One they used. They used others as well, all they had
With them... man using the snake was a very large man
And appeared to be apply a lot of muscle behind it.
Going through the vent on the roof might fix it?
Thank you for your answers...
Originally Posted by
hkstroud
Since the "drain King is probably stuck in the first turn and I don't have Marks fancy tools, for $5000 (or to save $5000) I would either;
A: Dig down on the outside and tunnel under the footer to get to the pipe. It's probably close to the exterior wall right?
B. Remove the sink cabinet or cut out the bottom, rent a chipping hammer and go thru the floor to the first turn.
Any possibility of finding where drain goes into stack and going in from that way with snake and pushing "drain King" back up pipe. Its probably wedged at the turn and would come back easier than pushing thru.
Mark
I don't think you should have deleted your post. To much heplfull information there. Please repost.
This sounds a lot like what he suggested, price tag was between $3ooo.-$5000.
Having my Grandson come over today to take a look and will show him all your
Suggestions.
Thank You so much, will keep you posted!
The plumber came out again this morning, he bought a new auger much bigger than the one he used yesterday, he got the "drain king" out in about 45 seconds. Whoooopeeeee!!
This man's determination made my day! Many thanks to all of you for your idea's... MsB