Ultimate Plumbing Tools Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Gear?

When is a hand auger, also known as a plumber’s snake, typically used?

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Correct Incorrect A hand auger is a flexible wire tool with a corkscrew end that is used to break up and remove clogs in household drains, especially when a plunger isn't strong enough to do the job.

When is a hand auger, also known as a plumber’s snake, typically used?

To solder copper joints
To create pipe threads
To remove clogs in drain lines
To grip hex nuts tightly

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