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    finley2 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 11, 2010, 07:47 PM
    I just got a power drain snake but it won't extend what am I doing wrong?
    I have bought a new power drain snake but when connected to the drill it isn't extending itself what am I doing wrong?
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    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
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    Jul 11, 2010, 08:44 PM


    Hi Finley2

    I can't be sure, of course, but I'm guessing that you have purchased a MANUAL power snake. Here, the snake may fit onto the drill but it still needs to be fed into/out of the drain line BY HAND! Wear leather gloves and safety goggles for your own safety... ok?

    Otherwise, let us know the specific kind of "power drain snake" you purchased... can tell you more after that!

    Back to you...

    Mark
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    Jul 11, 2010, 08:49 PM

    Yep. The ones for the drill generally work that way. You undo a locknut. Remove the snake until you hit something. Tighten the locknut. Turn on the drill and repeat.
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    Jul 11, 2010, 08:57 PM
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    Cobra power snake, attaches to my power drill...
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    Jul 12, 2010, 03:50 AM

    Finley2...

    I saw your comment. The cobra snake is indeed a manual power feed snake. You will need to push the snake into the drain and pull it out by hand while engaging the drill itself.

    Hope that gets you up and running!

    Mark

    PS: If you want to post an answer post it in the box at the very bottom of the page... ;)
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