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How to snake a kitchen drain from the roof.
The first step to snaking will be to disconnect the p trap from under the kitchen sink.
Turn the drain snake through the clog.
It is a very simple process.
Crank the handle to work the head through the obstruction.
Tighten the setscrew and turn the crank clockwise to feed it into the drainpipe.
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Insert the snake into the drain pipe where you removed the trap easier than from the drain in the bottom of the sink and when you meet resistance rotate the snake clockwise.
The snake tip is designed to corkscrew through clogs and around corners.
Insert the head into the vent opening and feed it down until you encounter resistance.
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Keep pushing the brush till the clog and the stagnated water flushes down out of the outlet pipe.
Pipe brush is a long brush which is designed for cleaning out the drain in the roof from top.
If it begins to move forward easily again you have likely just hit a turn in the pipe.
Thread the tip of the drain snake into the drain stub out.
Insert the drain snake.
Bring a 20 foot sewer auger onto the roof.
Continue to turn the snake when you encounter resistance.
The trap is held together by friction washers and slip nuts.