Plungers 101

Hints for effective use of plungers

Learn how plungers work and how to use them

A website called clogged.info has published several of my articles, including Plungers 101, a short introductory level article on plunger basics.

From the text:

A slow swishing back and forth is much, much more effective than a quick jab. Maintaining your tight seal between the plunger & plumbing, work the plunger both up and down, as far as the plunger and drain shapes allow. Expect to have to work the plunger up and down many times, for several seconds per attempt. You may need to check, add more water, and plunge multiple times to completely clear the clog.