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Questions tagged [drain]

Use this tag for plumbing-related drains such as under sinks, including when something is clogged it is helpful to include this so it is clear it is a drain clog.

Use this tag for plumbing-related drains such as under sinks, including when something is clogged it is helpful to include this so it is clear it is a drain clog.

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Snaking a clogged tub drain

My tub was draining slowly, so I removed the drain cover stopper and reached down into the drain with needle-nose pliers and extracted a disgusting wad of hair and soap residue, as I have done several times before. However, this time it didn't solve…
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Oobleck (cornstarch & water) CLOG in DRAIN!

Oobleck (cornstarch & water)was poured down my drain, maybe 4oz., by my child and is now stopped up. Now what? Can I unclog it or will it require a plumber?
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Is there a problem with two 90 degree bends in waste drain pipe?

I just had plumber replace cast iron toilet/lav/etc drain. It all drains fine. the only problem is I have a modern art sculpture in my basement.. Is this to code? Will it pass a house inspection if I want to sell? My big concern is the drain runs…
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Where do I cut glued piping to reconnect a new p drain for new sink?

I am installing a new sink/vanity and the drain needs to be relocated (closer to wall). The piping is all glued vs a simple "unscrew this nut" operation. Where do I cut and how do I reconnect? Pic of current piping included.
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Large obstruction in toilet drain

I am currently working on putting in a basement bathroom. Have a 4 inch drain pipe roughed in, which at it's location is the toilet. Put a camera down to see the condition of the pipe and about 12 feet from the opening is a piece of cinder…
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How do I seal an unused washing machine drain?

I have an unused washing machine drain in part of my house and it's started to smell because (I assume) the water in the u-pipe has dried up. My objective is to stop the smell and I guess the only way to do this is to seal this. I want the seal to…
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Is additional venting needed for my basement bathroom finish?

My house was built in 2015 and was pre plumbed for a basement bathroom. I called the city and all they can tell me is that a pre pour plumbing inspection was completed. There is the shower, toilet and sink drains along with a vent for the sink…
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Why does my kitchen sink drain so slowly

My kitchen sink drains very slowly. From full it takes more than a minute to fully drain, and it is hard to perceive the water level dropping. Listening in the cabinet underneath I do hear the trickling of water. I removed the S-trap to clean it,…
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Where should my water filter drain connect to my sink plumbing?

I asked the manufacturer where to install the drain and sent them a photo of my setup. After reading a bit more online, I think I got some bad advice. Can you let me know if this needs to be redone? Where does the RO drain need to be placed? If…
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Bathtub won’t drain

The tub was draining perfectly until I pulled a little hair from the drain. Now the bucket system in my very old tub, wont stay down. I pulled it, soaked it in CLR and greased it but now the lever won’t stay down.The drain won’t drain. It’s like I…
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Is a drain snake the right tool to clean a long-term clogged bath pipe?

OK, I'm not sure how to explain this best... If you have a better wording in mind for the title, please edit or tell me: The setup: I live in an apartment. The bathtub after the U-bend connects to pipe 50mm in diameter. That pipe then connects to a…
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How can I separate a drain pipe from a sleeve protruding from the floor?

I am assuming that this late 1940s, early 1950s, drain pipe, which goes into a pipe protruding up through the floor, is simply sealed there with putty. Is that correct? Should it be dislodged and removed by twisting the drain pipe a few inches…
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What is this pipe in my garage?

I have a mystery pipe in my garage which spews water occasionally (can't tell when why). The black flexible pipe is just a small pipe that connect to any drain and just lies on the ground. This is how the previous owners left it. The water that…
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Slow drain in upstairs jack/jill bathroom

Possible Duplicate: What are some causes/solutions for poor drainage? What is best way to repair slow draining water in bathtub?
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unclump cat litter in drain

Someone told me that the plastic jugs used for cat litter can be reused to store drinking water for emergencies. So I took three empty jugs and rinsed them out in a bathtub before filling them. Oops. Cat litter + water = hard clumps. My bathtub now…
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