How Do You Drain an Auger

Step One: Insert the Drain Auger. Grab your drain auger and insert the end of it into the drain or directly into your toilet. … Step 2: Navigate The Drain Auger Towards The Clog. Crank the handle clockwise as you slowly push the drain snake into the toilet. … Step Three: Pull the Drain Auger Out.

How do you drain a snake sink?

  1. Push the end of the snake into the drain opening and turn the handle on the drum that contains the coiled-up snake. …
  2. Keep pushing more of the snake into the drain until you feel resistance. …
  3. Rotate the snake against the blockage until you feel it feed freely into the pipe.

What is the difference between a drain snake and an auger?

Drain snakes work for smaller drains like your kitchen or bathroom sink. Drain augers tackle larger pipes like your toilet or shower drain. The snake covers lines from 1-1/4″ – 2″ range, and you’ll use an auger for lines in the 1-1/2″ – 3″ range. … When they do, it’s often from roots growing into the pipes.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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