Plumbing Tool Smarts: How Handy Are You Really?

Plumbing Tool Smarts: How Handy Are You Really?

Why won’t your auger cable go back into the drum?

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Correct Incorrect Gunk like hair or grease can block it. Cleaning that out usually fixes the problem. WD-40 helps only after it's clear, and pulling can snap it.

Why won’t your auger cable go back into the drum?

  • Look for debris stuck in the housing
  • Pull harder
  • Spray the handle with WD-40
  • Freeze the cable
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