{"id":5498,"date":"2021-08-08T15:58:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T15:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcworkshop.com\/?p=5498"},"modified":"2022-05-24T22:47:51","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T22:47:51","slug":"what-is-a-plumbing-electric-eel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcworkshop.com\/what-is-a-plumbing-electric-eel\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Plumbing Electric Eel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An electric eel is a snake-like tool used in plumbing to clear out blockages and clogs in drains and septic tanks<\/a>. Essentially, it is a metal tool that is coiled and is adept at rotating when it is sent down deep drains and septic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It works by breaking down a big chunk of debris or clog into smaller pieces so that they can be pulled from the drains effectively. Sometimes, it also gets stuck to materials that are causing blockages that can thereafter be easily pulled up, therefore, clearing the drains efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Types of Electric Eels Commonly Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hailed as an incredibly effective plumbing tool<\/a> in the plumbing community, the electric eel comes in many different forms. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Hand Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you notice a small blockage in your bathroom due to the accumulation of hair or body waste, you may use a hand auger to clear this out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common places where a hand auger proves to be effective include the bottom of sinks and the surroundings of bathtubs in households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Closet Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a small J-shaped electric eel that is used to unclog toilets. It is covered by a plastic covering at the bottom end which prevents any damage to the porcelain of the toilet while you are cleaning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It clears out blockages by breaking them into smaller pieces that can, thereafter, be flushed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Roto-Rooter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is an electric eel that is mostly used to clean larger drains and septic tanks. It is one of the most commonly used plumbing tools in the United States of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Drum Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a potent and robust motorized auger that is used to clear out tree root blockages in bigger drain pipes. The reason that makes it a powerful tool is that it comes with several interchangeable blades that can be used depending on the nature of the blockage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Sewer Inspection Electric Eel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This conventionally does not fall into the category of an auger. However, it is also a tool similar to an electric eel that comes attached with a tiny video camera on its rear end. This works wonders in identifying blockages from a remote location and clearing them out with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Benefits of Using an Electric Eel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits of using an electric eel. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n