Do those actually work on a kitchen sink as pictured with the "grating" (just not sure how much gunk can go through the smaller holes in grating)? ... been putting off biting the bullet and pulling apart the pipes below, but it's still in dire need of getting unclogged.
>>Do those actually work on a kitchen sink as pictured with the "grating"
They work amazingly on bathroom sinks, and on hair clogs in the shower that are higher up. I have a mesh strainer in the kitchen sink so that I don't have to deal with food clogs anymore.
They work amazingly on bathroom sinks, and on hair clogs in the shower that are higher up. I have a mesh strainer in the kitchen sink so that I don't have to deal with food clogs anymore.<<<
Thanks, might give it a try ... I see there's a lot of different assortment packs with augers and such.
Regarding sink clogs ~ the old baking soda (first), then vinegar trick always worked for me. It may take a few pours, but it has worked.
Sometimes a metal coat hanger, re-twisted, can work also. Lots of uses for those things<<<
Thanks, tried baking soda then vinegar, kind of worked a little bit ... actually just bought a bunch more, so will keep trying on this front. Also tried a coat hanger, but it could't get past a bend. I'm afraid the clog is where the pipe from this second basin meets the drain from the first basin and disposal ... so might have to pull out the disposal and fitting it's attached to really get at this clog. It's been 15 years, so picturing worse case scenario caked build up ... especially if the smell is any indicator.
Dollar Tree fake Drane-O does fine -- "Mr. Plumber". The key is to have Hot water in drain line, then add the stuff, wait a few hours, flush with Hot water.
A few sprinkles of common dish detergent in the Mix makes the stuff Foam up a bit, which helps.
The upstairs shower drain gets slow about once a month, and above procedure makes it flow again. I have a screen dome over the drain to prevent hair getting in there.
I think that might be an electrical tool, but I don't know what electrical tool it might be.
I had many clogs in the kitchen drains (pipes are level, not slanting downward), for years. I used the vinegar/baking soda method but it would only work for so long and then made things wose. The last guy who came to deal with them told me to pour a pot of boiling water down the drain once a week. I try to remember to do that and am reminded by the occasional yucky smell. Boiling water in each sink drain with a splash of liquid dishwashing soap - it really works.
I have one of those drain cleaners, works well. When I pull it out of the bathroom sink drain or my shower drain, I get a black slimy substance. Not sure what the fuck it is or where it comes from. Any ideas?
I owned one of the plastic drain-cleaning thangs about a week, but it was Krap Chinese plastic and broke. Fortunately it didn't leave part of its corpse in the drain line.
kB's item is definitely a tropical Fruit tool. The fabricated machine on the pointy end is for pulling out those fibers surrounding the seed Bed.
The ridges on the side are for scraping against a dried Gourd to make raspy percussion sounds.
Toucans and other similar Tropical Birds love that raspy sound as they are chowing down on Papaya, Guava, and similar overripe Fruit. They throw the gooey fruit against nearby walls in their delight.
I believe it's a key similar to a jet ski or snow blower. It is a kill switch to the power when removed. If you fall off a jet ski, the key pulls out because it is attached to the driver by a lanyard. I've never jet skied, but I've definitely fallen off the wagon.
I've been trying to find it in Google images by describing it. No luck so far but I'm sure that someone else who sees it differently could try another description and succeed.
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That is a Papaya Key.
That is a Papaya Key.
Good for Some melons as well.
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I was going to go with sink hair removal tool
I will never use a Papaya tool, in knowing it may of been mistaken for a hair removal tool
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Pretty sure it's not a papaya
Pretty sure it's not a papaya key or hair removal tool.
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Tinky-Winky's teething ring?
Tinky-Winky's teething ring?
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I was going to go with sink
I was going to go with sink hair removal tool<<<
Do those actually work on a kitchen sink as pictured with the "grating" (just not sure how much gunk can go through the smaller holes in grating)? ... been putting off biting the bullet and pulling apart the pipes below, but it's still in dire need of getting unclogged.
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>>Do those actually work on a
>>Do those actually work on a kitchen sink as pictured with the "grating"
They work amazingly on bathroom sinks, and on hair clogs in the shower that are higher up. I have a mesh strainer in the kitchen sink so that I don't have to deal with food clogs anymore.
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Regarding sink clogs ~ the
Regarding sink clogs ~ the old baking soda (first), then vinegar trick always worked for me. It may take a few pours, but it has worked.
Sometimes a metal coat hanger, re-twisted, can work also. Lots of uses for those things.
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They work amazingly on
They work amazingly on bathroom sinks, and on hair clogs in the shower that are higher up. I have a mesh strainer in the kitchen sink so that I don't have to deal with food clogs anymore.<<<
Thanks, might give it a try ... I see there's a lot of different assortment packs with augers and such.
Regarding sink clogs ~ the old baking soda (first), then vinegar trick always worked for me. It may take a few pours, but it has worked.
Sometimes a metal coat hanger, re-twisted, can work also. Lots of uses for those things<<<
Thanks, tried baking soda then vinegar, kind of worked a little bit ... actually just bought a bunch more, so will keep trying on this front. Also tried a coat hanger, but it could't get past a bend. I'm afraid the clog is where the pipe from this second basin meets the drain from the first basin and disposal ... so might have to pull out the disposal and fitting it's attached to really get at this clog. It's been 15 years, so picturing worse case scenario caked build up ... especially if the smell is any indicator.
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I used to have a shitty
I used to have a shitty garbage disposal. Every time I tried to grind potato peels I'd have to take the whole sink apart.
It may be worthwhile to get a snake. The shorter ones are manageable. The long ones are are annoying, but they work on those clogs way down the pipe.
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Dollar Tree fake Drane-O does
Dollar Tree fake Drane-O does fine -- "Mr. Plumber". The key is to have Hot water in drain line, then add the stuff, wait a few hours, flush with Hot water.
A few sprinkles of common dish detergent in the Mix makes the stuff Foam up a bit, which helps.
The upstairs shower drain gets slow about once a month, and above procedure makes it flow again. I have a screen dome over the drain to prevent hair getting in there.
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Newer papayas have keyless
Newer papayas have keyless entry.
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I think that might be an
I think that might be an electrical tool, but I don't know what electrical tool it might be.
I had many clogs in the kitchen drains (pipes are level, not slanting downward), for years. I used the vinegar/baking soda method but it would only work for so long and then made things wose. The last guy who came to deal with them told me to pour a pot of boiling water down the drain once a week. I try to remember to do that and am reminded by the occasional yucky smell. Boiling water in each sink drain with a splash of liquid dishwashing soap - it really works.
Good one, Bluest.
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end of it looks like a
end of it looks like a crimper
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that's obviously a
that's obviously a whatchmacallit thingamajiggy thing used for you know what
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ignition key for a
ignition key for a cylindrical UFO ?
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Blinker fluid dipstick.
Blinker fluid dipstick.
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Kesey, could that be for self
Kesey, could that be for self defense?
I have one of those drain cleaners, works well. When I pull it out of the bathroom sink drain or my shower drain, I get a black slimy substance. Not sure what the fuck it is or where it comes from. Any ideas?
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I owned one of the plastic
I owned one of the plastic drain-cleaning thangs about a week, but it was Krap Chinese plastic and broke. Fortunately it didn't leave part of its corpse in the drain line.
kB's item is definitely a tropical Fruit tool. The fabricated machine on the pointy end is for pulling out those fibers surrounding the seed Bed.
The ridges on the side are for scraping against a dried Gourd to make raspy percussion sounds.
Toucans and other similar Tropical Birds love that raspy sound as they are chowing down on Papaya, Guava, and similar overripe Fruit. They throw the gooey fruit against nearby walls in their delight.
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Is it some type of adjustment
Is it some type of adjustment tool for electronics? Kinda like a deep well pot turner?
Stu, if not for electronics, I think this might be a mango tuner, it's not the right shape for a papaya.
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Looks like a fish hook
Looks like a fish hook remover?
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I don't know what it is, but
I don't know what it is, but you could use it as a roach clip for sure.
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I believe it's a key similar
I believe it's a key similar to a jet ski or snow blower. It is a kill switch to the power when removed. If you fall off a jet ski, the key pulls out because it is attached to the driver by a lanyard. I've never jet skied, but I've definitely fallen off the wagon.
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It's on a key chain ring, so
It's on a key chain ring, so it needed to be handy.
Definitely a cocaine sampling device.
Was this found at a Salvation Army?
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I've been trying to find it
I've been trying to find it in Google images by describing it. No luck so far but I'm sure that someone else who sees it differently could try another description and succeed.
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Can you stoners quit screwin
Can you stoners quit screwin around playin guessing games and pick it up and use it to get me outta here already? Thanks.
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I started a thread on Reddit
I started a thread on Reddit to see what the larger internet thinks.
https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthisthing/comments/ltvg4p/mystery_plastic...
Two people so far have suggested it's a pull-starter for toy cars. Here's one that's similar:
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It looks like Reddit figured
It looks like Reddit figured it out: https://www.amazon.com/NTW-net-Lock-Locking-resistant-extraction/dp/B00Q...
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They figured it out, and I
They figured it out, and I looked at the link, but what is a NTW RJ45 net-Lock Patch Cable Locking key insert ?
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Apparently, you can lock some
Apparently, you can lock some internet cables into their sockets. This has something to do with that.
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Thanks.
Thanks.
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Well, WOW!! I owe you all a
Well, WOW!! I owe you all a big, HUGE THANKS!
It was found in a utility box, and no one I have asked had any idea.
The zone ~ a site wherein one finds multitudes of great knowledge, (as well as curiosity and imagination!)
And now, I am looking for another item, which is quite interesting, and no one has any idea what it is...however I seem to have lost it....
Thank you all for your input!
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Now that that's solved, what
Now that that's solved, what the hell is a papaya key?
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https://www.criticaleg.com
https://www.criticaleg.com/net-lock-cable-components/