How To Use a Sink Auger
By Bob Formisano, About.com
Loosen Setscrew, Extend More Cable, Re-tighten Setscrew, Continue Process
Extend More Cable and Continue Cranking
© Home-Cost.com 2006Step Four:
Extend more cable and continue cranking as required until you feel you've worked through the clog. This should work if the clog is in the trap.
Prev
- Overview and Use of the Sink Auger Tool
- Loosen Setscrew and Extend Cable
- Insert Cable and Tighten Setscrew
- Spin Auger Until You Reach Clog
- Loosen Setscrew, Extend More Cable, Re-tighten Setscrew, Continue Process
- Withdraw Auger Cable and Rinse; Flush Drain
- Auger Use Beyond the Sink Trap
- Rinse Auger Tool then Let Dry and Lubricate Before Storage
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