vava Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 OK - I'm not much of a plubmer and don't know too much about plumbing problems.... but I'm pretty good with my hands and can usually figure stuff out... I was trying to unclog my bathroom sink drain. I plunged after blocking-off the other outlets on the system - the plunging usually works, but not this time. My building was built around the turn of the century, so the plumbing is a bit dodgy (and I definately CAN'T use chemicals...) so I went and purchased a small plumbers auger and went back at it. I have cleared the drain (water runs freely now) BUT I can't get my auger back out. It's stuck in the drain! Pissed me off.... So any of you do it yourselfers have a suggestion on how to get it out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armat Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Vava jan,sorry about your problem.Here what I found Insert the guide tube with the curve facing the direction of the drain. Some bowls drain to the front and some drain to the rear. Crank the auger in one direction until is becomes tight then crank in the other direction. Repeat this until the auger is in as far as it will go. Crank the auger to clear the obstruction. Pull the guide tube out of the toilet. If it gets stuck push and pull gently or turn a crank back and forth while gently pulling up. Do not force the auger or you may break the toilet bowl. Repeat the process using the plunger. If the water seems to be properly draining, go ahead and try flushing the toilet Also in my simple thinking I also think some kind of oil may help sliding it out.I am thinking corn oil It is safe since it is not a petro base.I would heat the oil little and pure in the hole and after five min gently start pulling and pushing the auger. get back.good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Ok - that sounds fine... BUT by the mention of a guide tube, it may be it's a 'closet auger' its referring to - mine doesn't have a guide tube... mind you, they all work about the same. I have tried the 'gently push and pull' part. I have tried the 'not-gentle-at-all push and pull' technique. I have a felling that I cranked the auger too much, and it has twisted into a knot. I think I may have to cut some pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I haven't tried a lubricant yet - but will tonight. I figure by the lenth remaining, that it's stuck about 4' or 5' inside the drainpipe... I'm not sure if the lube will make it that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgen Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 All I can say is good luck. I know these kind of problems can be annoying as hell. I remember when our toilet flooded because of excessive shower bahaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armat Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Vava before cutting any pipes.Few things to think about.How would you know exactly where to cut? and if your attempt was not correct you must cut yet again. I would consider calling a plumber and getting an estimate on the cost of removing the damm thing and see which way is cheaper.Consider that you have to replace the pipes $$ and time wasted fixing it. Try the lube first it may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armat Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Now that I think about it more the oil will work for sure.Just let it stay there 30 min.Heated oil travels fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I'll give it a try tonight when I get home - I'll let you know how it goes. BTW, i figure a plumber will first pull at it, and once it breaks ('cause I firgure that's what's gonna happen when you pull too hard) the plumber is going to cut the pipe. Not so bad in the end, if you cut after the wall tube - chances are it's caught somewhere on the other side of the trap - but that's a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellthecat Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 An auger?? Isn't that a big, hairy monster that lives in a cave and tears people limb from limb. If you've stuffed one of them down your sink, it's not surprising it got stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gevo27 Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 If your auger is stuck the oil will do very little... Only way for the auger to get stuck would be it aomehow turned up a long elbow curve, or as u said has twisted in a knott, the knott will a pain, im not sure how to get it out.. But for either situation, just pull hard and turn it the countercloskwise direction (or the opposite direction in which you inserted it).. Really there is no magic way to do it.. Just t\dont be afrid to pull it, if u think lubricant might work, then by all means i guess its better than nothing.. Calling a plumber will result in a big expense, unless its a friend or something, i gaurantee they will take advantage of the situation, and show you that they are doing more work than they really are.. LOL... Unless you seriously have to cut some pipe,, they will overcharge you for pulling it out themselves.. btw, do you have a crawlspace under your hous or is it slab? or is it a second floor? or apartment? thos will affect the situation... Iv done my share of plumbing btw but i like to construct it not maintain LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 An auger?? Isn't that a big, hairy monster that lives in a cave and tears people limb from limb. If you've stuffed one of them down your sink, it's not surprising it got stuck! LOL - He's pretty nasty, that Ogre... ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 :clap: I yanked, and I jerked, and then I yanked like there was no tomorrow. And I pulled the stubborn auger out of the trap. Ahhhh... finally! BTW - thanks guys for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armat Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Oh, and I must add, that at the end, I found a large twisted heap of metal that resembled a tank barrier (but it was made of bobby pins!) someone's gonna get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel4hope Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 SOMEBODY CALL THE PLUMBER.....!!! sorry. but am i overreacting???? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gevo27 Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 :clap: I yanked, and I jerked, and then I yanked like there was no tomorrow. And I pulled the stubborn auger out of the trap. Ahhhh... finally! BTW - thanks guys for the tips! Well, good thing you didnt call the plumber, you woulda yanked and pulled like there was no tommarrow all thos dollor bills right outta your pocket !!! LOL.. LETS JUST AL BOYCOT THE PLUMBERS! WHOS WITH ME!!!!!!!!!! NO!?? oh well i tried.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgen Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 SOMEBODY CALL THE PLUMBER.....!!! sorry. but am i overreacting???? lol We men prefer to handle such thing ourselves Angel jan. It hurts our pride to call for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 No me. I have no problem calling someone else to fight with SH&@. if you enjoy doing that that is your personal issue. Vava jan, when I read the title of this thread I thought I was going to come here and give you a warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Vava jan, when I read the title of this thread I thought I was going to come here and give you a warning. LMAO And I probably would have deserved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Vava jan, when I read the title of this thread I thought I was going to come here and give you a warning. Why Azatik, what was on your mind... http://queerhye.delri.net/amot.gif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I haven't tried a lubricant yet - but will tonight. I figure by the lenth remaining, that it's stuck about 4' or 5' inside the drainpipe... I'm not sure if the lube will make it that far. It all depends on the pressure you apply!!! Guys, you are incredible. This is the best XXX Forum on the Net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Gamavor, how the hell did you read my mind???? We were thinking the same thing! You are the best! Here is mine... Ok, this post will most likely suffer the faith of the Hippo link, but I just couldn't help myself and share my observation with you. This is by far one of the most hysterical threads ever. And to someone with a mind set for seeking metaphors in every detail it will surely appear very risque. Now I've compiled some of the phrases that has been thrown around in this thread, tell me that I am wrong to see it this way. I didn't fabricate it, it was just there whispering hidden meanings to me. I am ready to receive my warning by the way, the chance I am willing to take to show you the hidden meaning... but I'm pretty good with my hands and can usually figure stuff out... I was trying to unclog my bathroom sink drain. I plunged after blocking-off the other outlets on the system - the plunging usually works, but not this time. My building was built around the turn of the century, so the plumbing is a bit dodgy push and pull gently or turn a crank back and forth while gently pulling up. Do not force the auger or you may break the toilet bowl. Also in my simple thinking I also think some kind of oil may help sliding it out. have tried the 'gently push and pull' part. I have tried the 'not-gentle-at-all push and pull' technique. I have a felling that I cranked the auger too much, and it has twisted into a knot. I haven't tried a lubricant yet - but will tonight. I remember when our toilet flooded because of excessive shower bahaviour I would consider calling a plumber and getting an estimate on the cost of removing the damm thing and see which way is cheaper.Consider that you have to replace the pipes $$ and time wasted fixing it. Try the lube first it may work. I yanked, and I jerked, and then I yanked like there was no tomorrow. And I pulled the stubborn auger out of the trap. :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2: Vavachka, vavachka, oooph my esophagus hurts! One really has to be careful as to what is said in my complany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 ROTFL!!!! Alright, alright.... I'll try to watch my mouth, didn't know you kiddies would get such a kick out of plumbing! ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Just to let you know that my auger is NOT stuck! OK, people I'm just feeling goofy tonight and decided to revisit good old Samaritan topics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted July 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 (edited) This one was a classic. Edited July 27, 2004 by vava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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