How do I find the main sewer line in my house? Since all your drains lead to one central pipe, find a pipe you know is a drain, like a toilet or sink line. Follow the pipe until it ties into a larger pipe. Follow thelarger pipe until it exits your basement or crawlspace. That d...
In a properly constructed drain-waste-vent system and septic tank installation, sewer gases produced in the septic tank find their easiest escape path back up through the scum layer and into the septic tank inlet tee and from there up the drain waste vent (DWV) system to the building ...
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 takes care of th...
How to get nasty roots out of sewer linePeter Hotton, Globe Staff
In the following lines, you will find an explanation of common types of sewer blockages, how to identify them, and who to contact to resolve the issue.
If you’ve found that there are trees around your sewer line, or you’re noticing thesigns of a sewer line break,contact Mr. Plumber for a sewer line video inspection. We can find the problem, fix it, and—hopefully—save you thousands in sewer line damage. ...
A sewer cleanout is a capped pipe that connects to your home’s main sewer line.Oatey Co. 2: Remove the cleanout plug from the drain pipe After identifying your cleanout, it’s usually easy to unscrew the cleanout plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench or locking-jaw pliers....
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How To Keep Cockroaches Out Of Your House “Once cockroaches get in, they’ll do everything they can to survive. They’re one of the oldest insect groups on the planet and are very adaptable,” says Benson. “The number one rule is to keep them out in the first place.” Here’s wh...
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