Sounds like you have a bushing missing or one that's come apart. It could be
something as simple as a snap ring coming out of the groove.
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Hume
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
I sympathize with you on this subject. I have purchased the coil style snakes
that attach to a drill and have them go to heck in a short time. I think the
main thing is not to run the drill wide open. If you use a variable drill and
keep the speed low, the drill bit assembly built into the snake housing seems
to hold up better. I don't know why they can't build some quality into these
units. The one I am currently using goes out of the drive gear easily and has
since it was new. I was about to pitch it, but found that if I pull back on the
drill, while holding onto the front handle of the snake where the snake comes
out of the housing, the gear assembly will work fine. I hope that makes sense.
----- Original Message -----
From: Lee A. Stone
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
I need to get a new snake for the end of the drill as the one we
bought at Home Depot lasted all of 5 minutes. thanks. Lee
On Sat, Jan
02, 2010 at 12:30:53PM -0500,
Rick Hume wrote:
> It is my experience that you want to be careful when using chemicals to
clean drains. Many of today's chemicals are quite toxic and can actually damage
your plumbing. It is best to attempt clearing a drain by using a plunger or
plumbing snake. Often, removing and cleaning the trap can fix the problem. A
plumbing snake will almost always clear the problem. I use a snake that allows
for attaching a drill. It'll clean her out like new!
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lee A. Stone
> To: Blind Handyman
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
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> is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
> counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
> drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
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You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to worry.
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