Task · part of 5. Water: shut it off, then choose two of five

5(a). Clear a clogged drain or trap

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 5: which TWO of the five?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Available in almost any home. Put a bucket under the trap before you open it, because what is in there has to go somewhere.

Where this step comes from

Home Repairs Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(a)