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  • Nov 10, 2010, 09:44 PM
    Aliaac
    How to fix sink to drain properly?
    I recently leased a very old building and noticed that the kitchen sink won't drain. I tried draino and removed the pipes to see if there was anything blocking the water flow. The water does drain but it takes several hours. I had tried replacing the pipes to see if it would that was the problem. It seems to drain quicker but it's still a problem. Please let me know what I can do or what parts are needed to make this work correctly. Tomorrow I'll be able to take actual pictures of it to provide if needed. Thank you
  • Nov 11, 2010, 05:31 AM
    speedball1
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    Hey Aliaa,
    Sounds like you'll find your clog in the horizontal drain line in the wall.
    The line will have to be snaked.
    Remove the "
    J" bend from the trap. CAREFUL! Watch your eyes. Draino contains lye.
    Send your snake up into the wall, (see image) You will run into a bend about 8 inches in but once past that you only have five more feet to go. Flush with a tub of hot water. Good luck, Tom

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