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I did my plumbing myself with a rotor router. I ...

I did my plumbing myself with a rotor router. I probably looked like Lucille Ball in the yard but I got it done. Unfortunately, I can not get the rooter out of the pipe. Any suggestions?


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run the machine in reverse, keep a steady and firm pressure on the cable while pulling it out. you probally have a big ball of roots on the end of the cable. keep your gloves lubricated, sewer machines are VERY dangerous, you can break a wrist easily if the cable grabs hold of your glove, the machine doesn't know the difference between you and tree roots, so it will keep on spinning.
Posted 2009-10-19T10:55:02Z
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First, try plumbinatorjim suggestion. But I will add BE VERY CAREFUL !! Not really for amatures. Then after you hopefully don't hurt yourself. Call a professional.
Posted 2009-10-21T02:37:53Z
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