The idea was to saw-cut both ends of the pipe, lift the pipe, let the flow run in the box and then place the insert in the box. Once the insert was in the box, grout it securely and then place a precast cover on the new junction structure.The tie-in work happened over a 2-...
prevent them from growing if used consistently, they won’t immediately solve the problem. It is necessary first to mechanically clear the blockage after root intrusion has been identified. That removal will ensure that chemicals can effectively flow through the sewer line and adhere to the root ...
The simplest way to add to your septic tank while remaining connected to existing sewer lines is to simply add an additional septic tank. This gives your home a largerwastewater capacityand gives your septic system more time to treat the wastewater before draining. If you're adding a septic t...
Tell them you want to know where your sewer lines are located and they will send a locator to mark the approximate location of your underground pipes where they connect to the city sewer system. This service is free! Once you know your sewer line’s location, see if any trees are near ...
Choosing a sewing machine if you're a novice sewer can be overwhelming, to say the least. Let me put them into a few groups to make it less confusing. Here are some common sewing machine types: regular (household) sewing machines - this is the ONE we're talking about today!
Reconnect the water line. Install the toilet seat. If the prospect of installing an entirely new toilet doesn't appeal to you, there are retrofit kits available that will convert your existing toilet to a dual flush system. The bowl will still use a siphon system to evacuate waste, but you...
What to Do Immediately After a Basement Sewer Backup Before beginning your sewage cleanup project, take care of these important details. Make it very clear that no one is to enter the affected area. This includes anyone with existing medical issues as well as children and pets. Let everyone ...
Reconnect the water line. Install the toilet seat. If the prospect of installing an entirely new toilet doesn't appeal to you, there are retrofit kits available that will convert your existing toilet to a dual flush system. The bowl will still use a siphon system to evacuate waste, but you...
If you’re going to re-use the existing trap, take it outside and rinse it out with a garden hose. When reassembling the drain trap, first tighten the coupling nuts by hand and then tighten them with the slip-joint pliers, but don’t over-tighten. Run the water and look for leaks....
The Sewer Line Just to be clear about what we're discussing here, a home sewer line is the big drain pipe (typically 4-inch) that runs from the bottom ofmain waste/vent stack(main drain) in the house, down under the yard, and into the city sewer main under the street. The city ...