1/4 in. x 15 ft. Drain Auger

Great cheap drain auger for small runs of pipe. My upstairs sink drain pipe often clogs along its 8 foot run in the wall to the main stack. I wanted a short auger for the 1-1/2" thick galvanized pipe and this fit the bill. The auger wire holder is nice and the shorter wire length means less hassle. The wire has a spring to it and is tough enough to be pushed through a pipe. To use, you run the auger line through the handle and push the wire through the pipe. Once you are set to auger, tighten the nut on the handle and turn it. As it moves through the pipe, you can move the handle. The end of the auger wire will grab clogs (long hair in my case). Once it pushes through, remove the auger line and the clog attached to it. This can be difficult to clean but its worth it for a clean line. Storage is easy with the wire holder. This is design for 1-1/2" to 3" pipes. This auger is made in China and has a lifetime warranty.

I had a clogged toilet which a sturdier 3 foot toilet auger didn't clear. I bought this auger with the idea I would try to hook the washcloth with a turning motion, stuck about 3 foot down the pipe I imagined. The head of this auger is cylinder shaped which makes it more difficult to push though pipes than an egg shaped head. It can be done with a counter clock wise turning at the point where it gets stuck. I didn't manage to hook anything with the head, which end claw I had filed to a point the get through fibers and get traction. I don't even know what was clogging up. I had to lower the auger into the toilet several times which at the beginning only gave slightly better drain. The clog disappeared after a few extra flushes. This auger leaves metallic marks in the toilet bowl. They can be prevented by cutting a foot of garden hose or similar and have positioned at the first visible bend of the toilet, run the auger through it. If anything could be made better it is to go with an egg head and design the handles to feel slightly sturdier and longer. Current design is for Chinese hands or girl hands. The metal snake is strong enough for heavy duty it seems. Great value. When you pull it up the toilet pull it through a wrapped paper towel held in supporting hand. This is a one man job if you are patient and don't panic. Can't see this work in a sink as the bend in the pipe is too sharp.

It works good but is a little clunky to set up. Unravelling the auger from the case is sort of a pain but once you run it through the handle it really is very easy to use and does a good job honing the pipes in a circular motion. There's a wing nut that can be tightened and loosened to feed the auger even deeper. The head of the auger is small but can clear 1 1/2" - 3" drains (sinks, toilets, tubs for example). It's a bit messy to put away but it does work good.

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This quarter inch drain auger is what I was looking for when my sink was clogged. For toilets you need the big drain augers, but for bathroom sink, this is the right size. It is very flexible enough to go through tight traps. The fifteen feet length is enough for most situations. I quickly solved my problem with this product.

Works well, only downside is lack of instructions; need to ho to YouTube video

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