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Handy Dandy Tool
Pleasure to write a review. Of course I had a plugged drain. Tool perfect for the job if you follow the simple directions. What I want to write about is what you do once the plug is dislodged. Advise not to just pull the (25') tightly wound spring-like quarter-inch plunger line back out but to run it constantly in and out as you withdraw it...helps loosen any remaining gunk. Also, DO NOT just shove it back into the storage unit as you withdraw the cable run. Leave it gather as you are pulling it out. Once withdrawn, it is typically dirty and wet. Lay the cable out straight if at all possible. Then douse a rag with WD-40, wipe the cable from end to end with the rag to clean, oil and let dry. Now return the cable to the storage unit. No rust likely until you are ready to use it again. Recommend rapping a colorful tape around the cable at a point leaving a full wrap in the storage chamber. Extending full length when using the tool without this guide could result in you losing the entire cable "down the drain"!
December 2018 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase