what can i use to unstop a drain at the cleanout?

Question

my drain is cloged at the clean out where it goes to the city drain is there somthing i can use to clear it like ridx or do i have to use a roto machine

Answer 1

I hate to tell you this but you will have to use a machine, a snake will open it up but will more than likely just poke a hole in the blockage. A pipe machine will cut the blockage out. I just wanted to tell you this so you will not keep having this problem, the main problem with sewer mains are roots. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

if you can find another clean out out side of the house snake it from there. a big block like that chemicals aren't really going to help it.. if you can't find a clean out out side be very carefully when you pull the clean out inside there will be a lot of back pressure and a lot of sewage behind that pressure get a few big buckets and another set of hands to catch the water then go ahead and snake it out and chances are you don't even need a power snake just something to break up the clog and push it down the line

Answer 3

I would go ahead and spend the money renting the roto machine...that way you know that it's clean. Best of luck to you.

Answer 4

You can usually rent a "snake" to unclog that type of drain. It's a simple job. Just make sure you rent one that's long enough to reach the clog.

Answer 5

How far in is the obstruction? A hand snake might work but if not call roto router or similar outfit.

Answer 6

My old grandad used to put soda into a big container mixed with hot water and pore it slowly into the drain it never failed

Answer 7

You would need to use a machine, you can rent one though.