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    WES BROWN Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 31, 2008, 02:41 PM
    Kitchen sink clogged
    Liquid draino and other products don't work. What do I need to do? If I need to take off the j pipe and clean it, do you think that will work and how do I do it.
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    Dec 31, 2008, 03:25 PM

    If there is no cleanout in the line, and it turns out not to be in the P trap, you can remove the P trap and run a small handheld (25') snake down the train line. These snakes normally only cost about $10.

    Although, you may get lucky and find the P trap clogged.

    If someone poured burger grease down the drain then this could very well be the culprit.

    If it does turn out to be a grease clog, then once you clear the drain, dump several pots of boiling water down the drain to help melt off the rest of the grease.
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    Dec 31, 2008, 08:23 PM

    Not many plumbers will use, or tell you to use any acids as a drain cleaner, it mixes with the grease and makes a goo similar to the old lye soap that people use to make.

    It is possible that the clog could be in the
    j-bend of the trap, or it could be down the line several feet. I recommend you do like Andrew said and buy a cable in a spool.
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    Dec 31, 2008, 08:38 PM

    You have clog in the horizantal drain pipe, remove the "J" bend from the trap and snake the drain line, (see image). You will run into a 90 degree bend about 8 inches in but once around that you only have to put out 6 more feet of cable. After, flush with hot water, Good Luck.

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