Electrical & Plumbing Repairs : How to Use a Plumber’s Helper or Snake

A plumber’s snake is used to unclog drains of toilets and sinks. Use a plumber’s snake with tips from a certified HVAC tech and plumber in this free video on plumbing repairs.

Expert: James Drew
Contact: www.JNCHomeRepair.com
Bio: James Drew is the Owner and President of JNC Home Repair in Austin, Tx. and an HVAC Certified tech with over two decades experience in plumbing, masonry, and carpentry.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:9


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11 Responses to “Electrical & Plumbing Repairs : How to Use a Plumber’s Helper or Snake”

  1. This DOES work..So …
    This DOES work..So you dumb that say it doesn’t are full of it. This guys video saved me about $200 from calling a plumber. You have to cram the snake into the toilet and turn it until it unclogs. I could not get the regular toilet plunger to work at all. So thanks James!

  2. Thanks James.
    Thanks James.

  3. seminoleplumbing on February 24th, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Thats one of the …
    Thats one of the dumbest things that i have ever seen. NO REAL plumber would use that Piece of for a toilet or a shower. Great for urinals though.

  4. I don’t get …
    I don’t get it

  5. Interesting Device …
    Interesting Device – Can you tell me who makes this item! Thanks. Check out my channel for great kitchen makeover information

  6. That’s not for …
    That’s not for toilet use. and it will scratch the bowl.

  7. Thank you for the …
    Thank you for the information, very helpful

  8. This tool is not …
    This tool is not intuitive by just looking at it. This video is very helpful.

    Before using the auger, try using a plunger.

  9. i found this video …
    i found this video practical, simple, and helpful. wish more people could post such informative and concise information. Thanks.

  10. Merci buckets. I …
    Merci buckets. I too am not what you call a handy andy and I need to use this snake to unclog some drains.

  11. This was helpful …
    This was helpful for someone who has never used such a tool. Thanks.

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