Electrical & Plumbing Repairs : How to Use a Plumber's Helper or Snake

A plumber's snake is used to unclog drains of toilets and sinks. Use a plumber's snake with tips from a certified HVAC tech and plumber in this free video on plumbing repairs.

Expert: James Drew
Contact: www.JNCHomeRepair.com
Bio: James Drew is the owner and president of JNC Home Repair in Austin, Tx. Drew is an HVAC certified tech with over two decades experience in plumbing, masonry, and carpentry.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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Tags:

• home repairs
• home maintenance
• electrical repairs
• plumbing
• electrical wiring
• toilet
• bathrooms
• sinks
• showers
• electrical maintenance

[ravenbird74]

@ngv80 great for the septic im sure

[otherworldtrader1]

there is a plunger which looks like an according on a stick, , this usually unclogs about anything.

[lkim8487]

@otherworldtrader1 - OMG - what you said was hilarious!

[poppyseed1000]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :( i really didnt know how to use that snake. idk what everyone is talking about gasoline and bleach in a toilet it didnt say anything like that in this video. whatever.. this man has saved me !!!

[Wingslapped]

For toilets, I use a closet auger. Home improvement carry them. The end and line are much larger than a snake. I bought one after seeing a plumber use one on my toilet. I have a snake similar to what he's using for my sinks and tub.

[ngv80]

I PUT GASOLINE MIXED WITH BLEACH IN MY TOILET LIKE THE VIDEO SAID AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE TOILET AND IT GOT UNCLOGGED THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE!!

[bananian]

@slisenko

called Mr.Rooters. He had to pull out the toilet and turn it upside down. It was a floss container.

[slisenko]

@bananian Water trap below sink? You can take this part off.

[bananian]

I can't shove it in, it just coils on itself before the gooseneck.

[NTEESUPREME]

it works but can scratch the porcelain there is as snake made specifically for toilets with a rubber guard that won't scratch just a tip.