How to retrieve a lost drain rod using a retrieval tool?
How to retrieve a lost drain rod
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The biggest cause of lost or stuck drain rods is people turning the rods in an anti-clockwise direction whilst rodding the drain. If this does happen to you, all is not lost. The retrieval tool has been specifically designed with that eventuality in mind. | |||
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Step 1 – Connect retrieving toolConnect the retrieving tool to the end of your drain rods and insert down the drain towards the stuck drain rod, adding rods until you have the desired length to reach the lost drain rod. |
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Step 2 – Continue inserting rodsOnce you have reached the lost rod, continue inserting the retrieving tool approx 152mm (6″) further on and begin to slowly turn the rods in a clockwise direction. |
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Step 3 – Slowly turn rodsContinue slowly turning the rods connected to the retrieving tool until the lost rod locates itself into the coils of the retrieving tool. |
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Step 4 – Continue turning rodsAs you slowly continue to turn the retrieving tool, the lost rod should lodge itself further into the coils of the retrieving tool. |
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Step 5 – Slowly pull rods backWhen you are sure the lost rod is lodged into the coils, begin to slowly pull the rods back out of the drain. The joint on the end of the lost rod should jam itself in the coils of the retrieving tool, holding it fast. |
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