Posted: 9/24/2013 3:30:29 PM EDT
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Hey guys, I've been having some problems with my main drain under the house. It was completely plugged up, I snaked it out, and everything seemed fixed.
It wasn't. It drains small amounts of water (showers & sinks) fine, but when hit with a larger amount of water (dishwasher & clotheswasher) it backs up. I just got done snaking it again & found no resistance. So now I'm thinking that sludge has accumulated over the years and the pipe diameter is smaller. So I'm wondering if there is some chemical that I can drop that will open things back up? Is there something else that I can do that I'm not thinking of? I'm in town with city sewer & the pipes are cast iron if it matters. Thanks. |
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Thanks for they replies guys.
Originally I snaked it to 40 ft with a 1 inch spear head. That got me to the second clean out & the drain runs fine after that, so my slow down is somewhere between the first and second clean out. I thought about jetting the pipes, but I don't have the equipment. I also thought about renting an industrial snake, I might call around today to see what's in the area. Though as much as I hate to admit it, I think I may have to call someone out this weekend. |
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Thanks for they replies guys. Originally I snaked it to 40 ft with a 1 inch spear head. That got me to the second clean out & the drain runs fine after that, so my slow down is somewhere between the first and second clean out. I thought about jetting the pipes, but I don't have the equipment. I also thought about renting an industrial snake, I might call around today to see what's in the area. Though as much as I hate to admit it, I think I may have to call someone out this weekend. I wouldn't wait til the weekend! most shops charges more for weekend calls. A 1" spear point is a good start, but you should end with a head that is at least 3" 
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