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    ignorhome Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 8, 2010, 04:22 PM
    Sewer check valve
    Can a snake be put through a backwater valve without damage?
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    Feb 8, 2010, 04:27 PM

    If your really lucky. I wouldn't suggest trying it because you may not be able to get the snake back out. I would suggest removing the guts of the valve and snaking from there.
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    Feb 9, 2010, 07:39 AM

    MGD77 is right on. You will be able to put snake IN - but good luck getting it OUT.
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    Feb 9, 2010, 07:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ;
    Can a snake be put through a backwater valve without damage?
    m Both experts are bang on.
    Your sewer check valve, (see image is like a roach motel. The cable can enter but it won't be able to come out. This can be done in one of two ways.
    1) Milos suggestion
    I would suggest removing the guts of the valve and snaking from there.
    **OR**
    2) If the clean out's in front of the check valve you can snake from there.
    Good luck, Tom
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