LearningToBeHandy
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So the only house cleanout (that I can find) has a slotted recessed cover (flat tip screwdriver like tip in my common speak terms). It's a small cap, I think 3" in diameter and black plastic.
I've seen the multi prong type tools that have the various cleanout attachments on it and noticed some of these have slotted sections. Is this the right tool to use plus pipe wrench? I tried the back of an adjustable wrench and then pipe wrench the adjustable wrench but that seemed like it wasn't going to work.
With the multi prong tool how do you keep it engaged and not slipping off the cap, elbow grease? Also are there any additional steps that should be done before just wrenching -- spray vinegar or other penetrating type oil? The cap is plastic by the way. I understand destroying the cap is ok (i.e. chisel out) but I'm worried about cracking or damaging the underlying pipe by doing so.
Thanks for any tips!
I've seen the multi prong type tools that have the various cleanout attachments on it and noticed some of these have slotted sections. Is this the right tool to use plus pipe wrench? I tried the back of an adjustable wrench and then pipe wrench the adjustable wrench but that seemed like it wasn't going to work.
With the multi prong tool how do you keep it engaged and not slipping off the cap, elbow grease? Also are there any additional steps that should be done before just wrenching -- spray vinegar or other penetrating type oil? The cap is plastic by the way. I understand destroying the cap is ok (i.e. chisel out) but I'm worried about cracking or damaging the underlying pipe by doing so.
Thanks for any tips!