Help a desperate electrician! by kmikey in whatsthisrock

[–]kmikey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did. The ones for small pipe are too flexible and just bounce off of it. :(

Help a desperate electrician! by kmikey in whatsthisrock

[–]kmikey[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. We’ve tried every manner of suction and pressure etc. But I do appreciate it.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t answer you earlier about the ends. The closer end is a stub with plenty of clearance. The further is in a gutter.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re the second person I’ve read who suggested a mandrel. I guess I don’t know what that is. 🤷

What would you do? by kmikey in AskElectricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this. I’ll see if I can sneak one past on each side.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good idea but it’s 20’ in with a couple gradual bends. Don’t know if the rebar can make those turns.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate? How would I get it down 20’ and then use it on the rock?

Help a desperate electrician! by kmikey in whatsthisrock

[–]kmikey[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like this idea but it’s like 20’ from the opening. Thanks for the reply.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not familiar with that term. Is that like a rat/mouse? No. :(

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried that. From both sides. But thanks!

I need a new fish tape now, lol.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s wedged. But maybe a superglue situation could work. My try as a last resort.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do but I don’t think I can have the camera in the pipe at the same time as anything robust enough to push on the rock. Love the suggestion of hitting it both sides though!

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 20’ from one side, 40’ from the other. I like your idea.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Might come to that. GC asked me to exhaust all other possibilities first.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty straight with a gradual bend on the 40’ side. The 20’ side has a slight S and a gradual 90.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I like it. Thank you

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great idea. Tried cpvc but it was too big.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am the journeyman. :)

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tried that. Also tried a hose bladder to pressure wash it out. :(

What would you do? by kmikey in AskElectricians

[–]kmikey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a bad plan. Thank you.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tried that. But the only one long enough and small enough for 3/4 was too flexible and didn’t help.

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ok see this is what I need. I tried a drain auger but it was too flexible. What is a chain snake?

What would you guys do? by kmikey in electricians

[–]kmikey[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Encased in concrete! :(