Every year at this same time..... my sewer slows down to a stop. I live in town....they said they are going to check the sewer main. Whatever its called. Just in case it is MY problem...are there any home remedies rather than chemicals?
2007-01-11 11:25:57 · 5 answers · asked by jane50071 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no. A rodding is recommended.
2007-01-11 12:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hardware stores carry what is called a "Pressure bag" or something similar that hooks to the end of a common water hose. The priciple is that the end the water comes out is smaller than the end it goes in so it builds up pressure and expands to seal tightly inside the pipe. As the water pressure continues to build up inside the pipe, most clogs will move down the line and out of the way.
The bacteria treatments can be an effective remedy for sludge build inside a septic tank where it can settle, but it doesn't work well with moving water as it just washes away.
If you find that the pressure bag is not working and the water just builds up pressure its time for the guys at roto rooter who have the right type of sewer cleaning equipment.
Good luck.
2007-01-11 12:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by mullinsports 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the local mega supply store and get rid X. It's a yeast like enzyme that eats the crud that builds up in pipes and septic systems. Just a spoon full down the toilet once a week will clear your drains up in a month or so. Let it get soaked before you flush.
2007-01-11 11:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Dog Johnson 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
plenty of poo eating bacteria out there to do the trick - check at a hardware store - call first.
2007-01-11 11:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by True Grits 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
liquid drano works,,let it set for about 1 hour,,that is longer than the bottle says,,,if you have to repeat it again it should work,,the drano is thick going in,,,
2007-01-14 16:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋