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Would it be easier to just melt whatever is blocking your drain with lye?
That’s what I was thinking. Draino works a treat. If it’s tree roots though causing it you are fucked.
You could but I wouldn't use caustic soda in my pipes. A bit of overkill and it may not work everytime.