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When a
bathtub, sink or toilet drain becomes clogged the first tool to try to
remove the clock is a plunger. There are two main types of plungers that you
can use to remove the clog. One is designed for a sink clog, and is referred
to as a sink plunger, and the other is designed for a toilet clog and is
known as a toilet plunger. The sink plunger basically consists of a rubber
bell shaped cup that is attached to a wooden stick. The toilet plunger is a
little more elaborate and contains, in addition to the wooden stick and cup,
an elongated bell shaped rubber flange section that is actually an extension
of the base cup. |
The
sink plunger is ideal for removing drain clogs in sinks, as well as bathtubs
and showers, as it has a flat surface to seal tightly up against the surface
of the drain.
With
the toilet plunger, the flange section is designed to fit into the bottom of
the toilet bowl to create a tight seal. A toilet plunger can also be used as
a sink plunger by folding the bell shaped rubber flange section up into the
plunger.
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How
to Remove Toilet Drain Clog with a Plunger
To remove a
toilet drain clog with a toilet plunger it works best if there is water actually
in the toilet so that the plunger itself is fully submersed. The reason for this
is that water does not compress and therefore will help to push the blockage
through the drain.
Once
placing the toilet plunger up snuggly to the bottom of the toilet bowl’s exit
pipe, rapidly push the toilet plunger several times while maintaining a tight
seal.
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If the
clog is eliminated the excessive water in the toilet should quickly begin to
drain out.
If
after repeated plunging attempts the toilet still fails to unclog, then a
drain auger should be tried. If the auger fails then call a plumber.
How
to Remove Sink Drain Clog with a Sink Plunger
To
remove a sink drain clog with a sink plunger it again works best if there is
water actually in the sink, however prior to filling the sink remove the
sink plug so that the plunger can sit tightly over the sink drain. Also,
cover the overflow drain hole with either duct tape or a rag.
Next
fill the sink with water to the point that the top of the sink plunger cup
will be submersed in water.
Now
place the sink plunger over the sink drain and then rapidly push the sink
plunger several times while maintaining a tight seal around the sink drain.
If
after repeated plunging attempts the sink still fails to unclog, then try a
drain auger or disassemble the P or J-Trap underneath the sink to remove the
clog. If the clog is further back in the drain system, you may need to call
a plumber.
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How
to Remove Bathtub Drain Clog with a Sink Plunger or Toilet Plunger
To
remove a bathtub drain clog with a sink plunger it again works best if there
is water actually in the shower-bathtub unit, however prior to filling the
bathtub remove the bathtub drain plug so that the plunger can sit tightly
over the bathtub drain. Also, cover the shower-bathtub overflow drain hole
with either duct tape or a rag.
Next
fill the bathtub with water to the point that the top of the sink plunger
cup will be submersed in water. Alternatively you can use a toilet plunger
by folding the flange portion up into the top portion of the plunger.
Now
place the plunger over the bathtub drain and then rapidly push the plunger
several times while maintaining a tight seal around the bathtub drain.
If after repeated plunging
attempts the bathtub drain still fails to unclog then try a drain auger. If
the auger fails then call a plumber.
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