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    Mar 3, 2012, 07:27 PM
    My tub won't drain
    Iim pretty sure I got the snake to go past the trap but a few inches after that I won't go further. I'm don't think it's the clog itself because when I take out the snake nothing comes with it. Ideas anyone?
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    Mar 4, 2012, 01:47 PM
    You are snaking from the overflow and not the drain aren't you? If you have a older home you might have a drum trap. Check the tub access to be sure you have a "P" trap. Let me know, Tom
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