A sewer drain snake is used to clear a main line stoppage.
Using a drain snake.
Fortunately like other drain snakes a sewer drain snake can be rented for the day from a tool and equipment rental location.
Snakes make up the middle ground between common household plungers and the really big guns if you re dealing with a clog too stubborn for your plunger then a snake is your best chance to clear it out yourself.
Clogged drains inevitably happen in every home and when they do you have a few options for clearing them.
You can use a plunger the least expensive option and proper first choice you can try pouring chemicals down the drain not good for the environment and potentially dangerous to anyone working on the drain.
Keep pushing more of the snake into the drain until you feel resistance.
This component can become damaged when using a plumber s snake so it s best to remove and protect it.
A plumber s snake or drain auger is a tool that reaches down into pipes to remove clog causing blockage.
A drain snake can be a do it yourself solution to a professional level problem.
If you have confirmed that you have a main sewer line clog you may wish to attempt to clear it yourself.
The equipment is easy to use but ask the dealer for operating instructions.
The basic process is as follows.
Optional but recommended remove the p trap which is the bent pipe that sits right below the sink.