Rocky31186 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Just bought a new house, upstairs tub has a clog. Not 100%, but it slowly goes down. We used drain-o, but no good.. I think it might have a toy down in it? Im not sure.. If someone can look at it before weds that would be great.. Shoot me a PM so we can talk.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Im not a plumber but I am pretty good at layin pipe. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have a friend who is a plumber, if your interested I can give you his number, just pm me if ya like. Btw any chemical drain cleaners do more harm than good, they tend to leave behind a residue which causes them to just clog back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Might not have enough air flow going up and out the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 First fill it with water and hit it with a toilet plunger hard. A lot of times that will cause some gunk to pop out. If that is no good I would get a cheap snake from Home Depot and snake it ($20). A lot of time soap and hair gets stuck in there. Chemicals only dissolve some of that stuff and weaken the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I Drive It...It Breaks (Chris) works for Foust Heating and Plumbing. They did some work for me last week. i was happy with them. (614) 873-5681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks for the help guys. I'll try the plunger idea first. Go check on getting a snake. And then I'll try to seek a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Might not have enough air flow going up and out the roof. Isnt that only for the toilet? First fill it with water and hit it with a toilet plunger hard. A lot of times that will cause some gunk to pop out. If that is no good I would get a cheap snake from Home Depot and snake it ($20). A lot of time soap and hair gets stuck in there. Chemicals only dissolve some of that stuff and weaken the pipes. +1 pull the drain cover off, (usually a screw of some sort) and use a coat hanger. You'd be surprised what youll find just beneath the drain cover. If that doesnt get it, check the trap. This could be difficult since its upstairs, but their might be an access panel somewhere. If that fails, look into a cheap snake. If that fails, call a pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ray Hughes. 614-390-8585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Isnt that only for the toilet? Anything that has a drain. Usually people just run an open vent instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ray Hughes. 614-390-8585 I was just about to post this, as Ray is in my cell phone. Saved me $4k in unnecessary plumbing work because he's the fucking man. Definitely give him a call if you gotta get professionals involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You just bought a house, google unplugging a tub drain. If you write a check for every little thing you will go broke fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You just bought a house, google unplugging a tub drain. If you write a check for every little thing you will go broke fast. Thank you for your useless input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thank you for your useless input. Don't be hating the "google" Great home owner stuff out there. For example here is how to unclog your drain with a plunger like I suggested: You can also buy a "zip It"at a hardware store for $2 http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=zip+it&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13703947254663724001&sa=X&ei=PZWcTtzaMYWvsQKyofWqCA&ved=0CHUQ8wIwAg I use google and my library to learn all kinds of new things. Like how to pour a custom shower pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I used a zip it. And pulled up a washcloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I used a zip it. And pulled up a washcloth. :no: how the fuck does a washcloth get down a drain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thank you for your useless input. Don't get mad Bruh Bruh. The line goes plunger, drain o, snake. Just about everyone knows that...except you. I just put in new floors with the help of friends and some lowes.com videos. Home ownership is a learning process. either way glad you got it cleared up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 :no: how the fuck does a washcloth get down a drain cuse using the drain as a flesh light doesent work with out one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 :no: how the fuck does a washcloth get down a drain I was wondering the same thing... Owning a home is a huge learning process.. Im not knocking google search.. I just wanted another opinion on what should be done.. Infact I looked up zip it on you tube and saw a video of how it worked.. Spent 3$ at home depot and pulled it out of the drain.. Kind of like when people ask car questions, to me would be a stupid question since im a mechanic... And could just say "your cars broke, google "how to fix your car, If you write a check everytime your car breaks you will be broke fast." But instead I help out and give my input on whats going on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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