Plumbers Snake Stuck In Roof Vent

You can also feed the hose down into the vent pipe as you would a plumber s snake to dislodge a clog that s not solid enough to dam water.

Plumbers snake stuck in roof vent.

Preparing to unblock the vent. Vents allow sewer gases to escape and allow air. A stuck snake can be frustrating but there are a number of ways to dislodge it. Smallest plunger covers tub overflow sink overflow.

9 times out of 10 i can make a sink better without a snake. How to clear drains through the roof vent. The waste lines in your house are connected to a venting system that performs two important functions. If your plumbing snake also known as a drain auger gets stuck while you attempt to wrestle a blockage out of your drainpipe you ve obviously got a persistent obstruction on your hands.

How do i get a stuck snake sewer cable out of the pipe on the roof. Indoor plumbing is messier than roof plumbing but it s also safer so try plunging and snaking the drain inside first to make sure going on the roof is even necessary. I carry 3 plungers one normal toilet size 2 smaller ones. I ve seen professional plumbers get up on the roof and unstop drains surely i can do this.

The key is finding a way of getting it out of the drain without breaking it. All of a sudden it binds kinks twists up like. The middle size one covers other drain in double basin.