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OT: snake for fully glazed trapways

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bob young
bob young Member Posts: 2,177
in THE MAIN WALL
general makes the best. we prefer the drop-head style

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  • 1bourbon
    1bourbon Member Posts: 25
    stubborn commodes

    Need a decent toilet auger that won't scratch up toilets with fully-glazed trapways.

    Any suggestions of one brand over another?

    Thanks.
  • Brad White_191
    Brad White_191 Member Posts: 252
    Interesting question...

    The glazing is pretty hard (glass) but of course it can scratch over time...

    Maybe a change of diet? :)

    Most quality WC's have fully glazed trapways, but if a plunger or hydraulic ram cannot release a clog, might it be deeper down than the siphon?

    I suppose if you had to punt, some vinyl or surgical rubber tubing might give some protection in a pinch but I always think it is the metal corrugations (against metal pipe mind you) that makes a snake effective.
  • Tim Weaver
    Tim Weaver Member Posts: 49
    Hydraulic Ram

    I'd be careful with that thing if I was you. It will blow the wax ring out at the least, and cover you with who-knows-what in the process.
  • CC.Rob_13
    CC.Rob_13 Member Posts: 7
    general thanks

    Thanks for the thoughts. Will take a look at the General. Looks similar to the Ridgid.

    Brad, the immediate problem is anthropogenic in origin, but not digestive in nature, so recommending a dietary change won't help. 'nuff said.
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