An opening or drain leading into a plumbing system to provide a location to insert a snake or other implement for cleaning
Access point to sewer line to enable removal of settled solids or other blockages
A pipe fitting with a removable plug for inspecting and cleaning out drain pipes Back to alphabetical list
A plug in a trap or drain pipe that provides access for the purpose of clearing an obstruction
{i} act of cleaning out; passage or opening that gives access to a place that needs cleaning from time to time
A plugged fitting placed in a sanitary drainage system which can be removed to clean the inside of pipes A main cleanout (or stack cleanout) is located at the bottom of the stack; other cleanouts are located near fixtures