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Anonymous Posted on Apr 02, 2014

Bath sink very slow draining

Plastic cable for drain plug

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Plunge drain while blocking sink vent

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Donni Steen

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2009

SOURCE: sink drain slow

You can purchase a device from Home Depot that will clean out the drain. In the plumbing business, we call it a blow bag. But some call it drain dog and so on. It's a black rubber bag that fills with water and then when it reaches a certain pressure it blocks the drain but runs water through it until the clog is dislodged. You attach it to a water hose and push it into the drain as far as you can get it. Run it for 15 to 20 min. and then pull it back out. There are several sizes to accomadate the pipe size. You sill need the one that does pipes up to 2 inches. You will have to remove your drain assymbly under the sink to do this. While you have the drain assymbly off, you can make sure it is clean as well. This will clean out the garbage that collects in the pipe. Hope this helps.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2009

SOURCE: kitchen sink drain loose

You can probably tighten it from the bottom. But first, get a little plumber putty from the hardware store and put it around the seal from the topside of the sink. As you tighten it down, it will squeeze out a bit, but that is okay. Good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: kitchen sink drain is leaking

Yes all can be replaced. They sell complete replacments at Orchards, Home Depot or Lowes. Just make sure you are getting the right parts.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2009

SOURCE: Slow tub drain

I am not completly sure about the kohler,but i think that you have a toe tap drajn.You should be able to un-screw it counter clockwise.IF you can get it un-screwed look at the bottom of the toe tap.There will be a screw or a plastic nut.I beleave that you loosen it to raise the drain I hope my information is correct,I will certanly do some research on your drain.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2010

SOURCE: Direct push-type Kohler bath drain won't drain.

Spring loaded chrome stopper will not stay down to fill tub with water.

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Model GE372073. Is a gasket installed between the drain and the sink?

Do you mean the Eurostream GE372073 two-handle lavatory faucet? If so, you need to place a ring of a silicon, acrylic or latex sealant around the drain opening before placing the threaded drain body into the opening. This is not included with the faucet; look for a kitchen/bath silicon sealant (caulk) at your hardware/ home improvement store. The rubber washer should go on the drain body and get snugged against the underside of the sink as the lock nut is tightened.

To see the installation guide for this faucet, go to http://www.eurostream.ca/product_details.asp?id=GE372073 . The direct link to this manual is http://www.eurostream.ca/products/pdfs/GE372073_im.pdf .

I hope this helps. Because the drain body is plastic, do not use an oil-based plumbers putty when you assemble the drain.

Cindy Wells
Jul 01, 2018 • Plumbing
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A slow daring dathtub

put a part fill in the tub( about 1" deep) with the plug attached to a bit of wire
pour about 1/4 cup of draino ( sodium hypochlorite ) into the water and stir with a broom handle or suitable stirrer pul the plug out and the mixture will dissolve any hair, soap and grease that is blocking the system
NOTE
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE IS CAUSTIC ( BURNS THE SKIN AND EYES ) SO USE RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY EYE WARE AND USE EXTREME CARE
FLUSH THE BATH WELL WHEN DRAINED
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Shower and bath sink wont drain.

Bath sink will be on what is called a "wet vent" for the shower.
That means they are on the same drain.
There should be a cleanout on the sink drain below where the drain enters the wall. That would be your "last resort" access to put a snake in to break up the obstruction.
I would try using a plumbers suction plunger on the shower drain.
Show no mercy!
Cheers.
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I'm a retired plumbing inspector so should be able to coach you.
Oct 24, 2015 • Dishwashers
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Very slow drainage of a small bathroom sink. Liquid Plumber does not help

probably hair stuck in the drain. did you remove the stopper "pop up" if no hair or blockage there or in the trap, then its further down, you will need a small snake. 1/4 inch cable works well in bath and kitchen drains.
you can purchase one at home depot.
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Slow drain. would like to remove plug o clean

Oh these are a pain to remove.
under the sink, feel for a knurled nut on the back of the tailpiece that comes down form the sink it will have a lever activated rod coming out of it. Remove this knurled nut, it may be difficult, squeeze the little spring that captures the rod to close the drain. Now there should be a rod with a ball and gasket still inside where you removed the knurled nut, pull these out and the plug should be able to be removed. These units are known for the white plastic gaskets breaking, and the rod where the white ball is for rusting through BTW. I had to buy a new unit just for those parts.
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Slow tub drain

I am not completly sure about the kohler,but i think that you have a toe tap drajn.You should be able to un-screw it counter clockwise.IF you can get it un-screwed look at the bottom of the toe tap.There will be a screw or a plastic nut.I beleave that you loosen it to raise the drain I hope my information is correct,I will certanly do some research on your drain.
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Can no longer drain tub unless I use a piece of plastic under the plug and use this to pull the plug out after the bath

At the base of the plug there is normally a stud with a thread on it to allow you to raise and lower the plug so that it seals or empties.

If that is not how your oulet is made then there is a lever behind the or to the side of the outlet underneath the sink, that also is adjustable on most sinks.

Sometimes it is via a spring clip which rusts and loses its grip
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Water is leaking from bath tub drain

the most common reason for a drain to leak is that the plumbers putty around the drain where it meets the sink or tub has dried out and has a crack or void in it. Unscrew the drain from inside of the tub and check the plumbers putty. There is an inexpensive drain wrench sold at hardware stores, lowes and home depot that makes this an easy fix.
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