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yawnmaster

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12. mine never clogs in the p trap under the sink but further under the house...

Reply to crunch60 (Original post)

Sat Sep 15, 2012, 10:11 PM

Sep 2012

if it is in the p trap under the sink you are lucky and can get it with a small snake.
there are bio treatments that will eat up that crap but it may cause further blockage.
If the block isn't right under the sink you may need the plumber.

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Need advise on how to uncolg the water in the kitchen sink. I have tried [View all] crunch60 Sep 2012 OP

Draino Incitatus Sep 2012 #1

thanks, I usually like the home remedies, but they don't seem to be working this time. I'll try the crunch60 Sep 2012 #2

Try a plunger tandot Sep 2012 #3

Will a plunger still work if you have a garbage disposal? Fla Dem Sep 2012 #23

I've never tried it on a GD sink but think it should work the same: tandot Sep 2012 #28

Also, if you use a plunger, tandot Sep 2012 #4

Draino first, then plunger, then a snake Major Nikon Sep 2012 #5

No no no no. Curmudgeoness Sep 2012 #9

Good advice. Plumbers hate working on pipes with Draino in them. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #14

Never had a problem Major Nikon Sep 2012 #17

If it it a hair clog (which is probably unlikely in the kitchen sink) Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #6

+1000. Nye Bevan Sep 2012 #16

Empty 1 gallon plastic bottle whistler162 Sep 2012 #7

thanks so much for all the advice crunch60 Sep 2012 #8

I find that when using a plunger, Curmudgeoness Sep 2012 #10

try taking the elbow off handmade34 Sep 2012 #11

mine never clogs in the p trap under the sink but further under the house... yawnmaster Sep 2012 #12

Plumber's snake... WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author davidb19766 Sep 2012 #15

You try lye? XemaSab Sep 2012 #18

That's pretty much what Draino is. Na2O works even better but you really have to be careful struggle4progress Sep 2012 #20

Don't worry about unclogging the water ashling Sep 2012 #19

smiles...lol yes unclog the drain.. very tired from plunging. buying the snake today. crunch60 Sep 2012 #21

Pull of the S-trap (with a bucket under it) to see which side the clog is on. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #22

If you have to use Drano, I find the red label works best. n/t grasswire Sep 2012 #24

Dawn! Digit Sep 2012 #25

Problem is if there is fibrous material, as there often is in the kitchen drain... yawnmaster Sep 2012 #27

Yep, and no corrosive chemicals Digit Sep 2012 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Sep 2012 #26

If you're brave, bring the hose in from outside, poke it in the sink hole, cover it all dimbear Sep 2012 #30

Been a plumber for 30 years: PLEASE READ THIS!!!! Meandering1 Sep 2012 #31

I thought medical advice was verboten on DU? retread Sep 2012 #32

Thank you everyone for all the good advice. I ended crunch60 Sep 2012 #33