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    Nov 10, 2008, 10:35 AM
    Snake stops short in bathtub overflow
    Trying to cure a very slow bathtub drain...
    I bought a snake that attaches to my power drill.
    I took off the overflow hole cover (the cover also holds the
    Drain stopper switch, and the switch from shower-to-tub,
    So I pulled out some attached gear along with the cover).
    The snake when down easy, but stopped firmly after about 2 feet,
    And I am not able to go any further, even while pushing and
    Drill-rotating the snake. ANy ideas?

    Thanks!
    Paul
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    Nov 10, 2008, 01:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by paulinarlington View Post
    Trying to cure a very slow bathtub drain...
    I bought a snake that attaches to my power drill.
    I took off the overflow hole cover (the cover also holds the
    drain stopper switch, and the switch from shower-to-tub,
    so I pulled out some attached gear along with the cover).
    The snake when down easy, but stopped firmly after about 2 feet,
    and I am not able to go any further, even while pushing and
    drill-rotating the snake. ANy ideas?

    thanks!
    Paul
    Hi Paul,
    You are in the bend of the "P" trap,(see image) This is a reture bend but once around the trap you only have to put out 10 more feet. Can you see the trap" It is a "P' trap and not a drum trap isn't it? Regards, tom
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