Clogged Line.


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Posted by Jack on January 10, 1998 at 10:35:38:

I have a clogged line near the kitchen sink. Also on this line is the washing machine and
a utility sink next to the washer. When water is drained from the washer, kitchen sink or
dishwasher it backs-up in the utility sink. I've tryed chemicals. No help. I've tryed to
snake.I've plunged like mad. Like the post below the snake won't go in either the kitchen or utility sink. It
looks like 2 90 degree turns. I can see where both of these sinks drain into a pipe in the
crawl space. The pipe these 2 sinks drain into is about 2 " X about 30 feet. It drains into
the main drain pipe which is about 6" wide.

The 2 " pipe has what appears to be a splice. A 2" band of rubber around the pipe held on by
2 clamps of the type that would be found holding a radiator hose on a car.
Question: Can I remove that "splice" and snake from there? It would be easier than using a wrench
for access. Also, there is a 1-1/4 " bolt next to the utility sink. If I can open it. (I do have
a 1 1/4" socket.) Would that be the preferable access?

I've been waiting for this sink to drain all day. It was very close and my wife just ran the water
and refilled it. Oh my! Seems like I don't want to undo until all water is drained (very slowly) to avoid the mess.
Thanks,

Jack


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