Plunge first. Then pull the P-trap. If the trap is clear, run a hand-auger 8-12 ft. If you bring back nothing, the clog is past the trap arm and into the stack - that is when you call. Skip Drano: it eats P-trap gaskets, eats your hands if it splashes, and rarely solves a real clog.
| SKU | QTY | SPEC | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG-25 | 1 | Hand auger / drum snake, 25 ft | Cobra 25 ft is the standard |
| BUCKET-3 | 1 | 3-gallon bucket | P-trap holds ~1 cup, but the line above does not |
| GLOVE-NIT | 1 pair | Nitrile gloves, 6 mil | Disposable; do not reuse |
| WAS-PT | 1 | P-trap slip-joint washer, replacement | Use new washers if old ones tear |
| SKU | QTY | SPEC | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN-001 | 1 | Plunger, flange (toilet) or cup (sink) - use the right one | - |
| GEN-002 | 1 | Channel-lock pliers, 10 in. | - |
| GEN-003 | 1 | Headlamp | - |
| GEN-004 | 1 | Old toothbrush | - |
Plunge first. For a sink, fill until the cup seats in water. Twenty firm strokes. Many soft clogs (hair, grease) resolve here. Toilets need a flange plunger, sinks need a cup plunger - they are not interchangeable.
Bucket under the trap. Loosen both slip nuts by hand or with channel-locks. Drop the trap into the bucket. Wear the gloves - what comes out is not pleasant.
Inspect: if the trap is full of hair or food and the trap arm (the horizontal arm into the wall) is clear, you have found the clog. Clean and reassemble.
If the trap is clear, the clog is in the trap arm or beyond. Feed the auger into the trap arm. Crank gently. Snag, pull back 6 in., crank forward - repeat until you bring back debris.
Reassemble. Hand-tighten slip nuts plus a quarter turn. Run hot water 60 seconds. Watch for drips at every joint.
Final test: fill the basin, pull the stopper. Full-basin draining at a healthy swirl confirms the line is clear. A slow swirl means partial clog still present - auger again or call.