Corrected Q: Bathtub drain slow; snake stops at J-bend under floor.
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Ned Cannon
Glued plastic drain pipe is accessible in unfinished basement ceiling of 2008 home I own. Want to manually unclog every year, like basin & sink easy, without costly Drano which doesn't work well. 1/4" manual snake down thru overflow, stops at J-bend. Do I pay a plumber to customize plumbing?
3 answers
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The trap can be cut out and a new trap installed with drain on bottom. Depending upon your ability this can be a diy job or one of a plumber.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on May 02, 2013
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I would rework it with a trap that has a drain port or open up some of those really tight corners with some sanitary elbows. You have enough room there to install a full sized clean out.
KMS Woodworks
on May 03, 2013
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I have a unit with that kind of drain and it bonds differently from PVC. Once glue is applied, it bonds instantly, no adjusting the position. Sometimes dumping a box of baking soda into the drain will open it up, and I also use hair catchers made of screen to catch any debris that may fall in.
Adrianne C
on Nov 23, 2014
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