Using Pipe Bursting to Replace Your Sewer Line

April 10th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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The old fashioned way of repairing or replacing your sewer line was to dig up your beautiful yard. With today’s new technology, your sewer line can be repaired or replaced, in most cases, by boring underground without ruining your yard. Rather than open cut excavation (trench digging), pipe bursting can be a restorative process used as an alternative instead of wrecking havoc with your landscaping.

Most of the work associated with this process is underground. Small holes are necessary to hook up service connections and for the entry/exit of the pipe bursting equipment. There may be some disturbing of your favorite foliage; however, the potential for land damage is minimal in comparison to that of major excavation.

New replacement pipe is, in essence, threaded into the old piping, using special heads that break the old pipe into pieces. In the process, the original hole is enlarged for the new pipe and the fragments of the old pipe are pushed back into the dirt. Hydraulic equipment pushes or pulls the bursting heads along the old pipeline, through smaller entry and exit points above ground, while also pulling the new pipe into place.

The only real limitations to this process are that the old pipes must be of a material that can be broken and the soil needs to be able to absorb the remaining fragment. Given the material of most pipeline installations, this method appears to be an excellent solution for storm and sewer line replacement.

If you are in need of repair or replacement for your existing sewer lines, be sure to ask your local plumbing/sewer specialist about trenchless pipe replacement. You’ll certainly find it a much quicker and less damaging process.

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The Value of Camera Inspections of Sewer Lines

April 10th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Your main sewer line could be stopped up for many reasons. Forgotten objects accidentally lost down the sink drain become obstructions, as well as years of grimy build-up. Pipes can become broken or disjointed simply from the spread of tree roots growing around them. Septic tanks also become clogged or over-filled. Even after a drain or pipe has been successfully snaked, there may be other “hidden” problems existing that may cause recurring drainage issues. Today, cameras can be used by your sewer line professional to inspect your system and determine more accurately the cause of main line stoppages.

Pipeline camera inspections can save time and money in narrowing down the problem to a specific area. Modern video equipment allows the interior of the pipe to be inspected in a way that does not require additional home repair from destructive plumbing techniques. These cameras can fit into very small lines, clearly detailing troublesome areas. Sewer inspection cameras can be used, not only to identify blockages, but to actually aid in pushing out those that appear stubborn.  Cameras have even been found useful in guiding a plumbing snake to the exact section of pipe that is plugged.

Should excavation appear necessary work on your sewer line, these cameras can help keep the destruction to your landscaping at a minimum by accurately pinpointing the location needing repair. Long gone are the days when excavators were called upon to haphazardly dig trenches in your yard, hoping to find the source of your sewer problems.

Calling your local plumber or sewer professional for a video inspection of your sewer lines and household connection pipes is well worth the investment.

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How to Tell If Your Sewer Line Is Clogged

April 10th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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There is a big difference between the occasional, relatively simple, plug of a singular sink or toilet (easily remedied with plunging, chemicals or snaking) and that of a main sewer line clog.

The plumbing from your house is connected to your city’s sewer system or to your septic tank by what is called the main sewer line. This is the line through which all of your plumbing exits your home.

This is important because when this main line becomes clogged, you may see dirty water coming up in several places at once, which is one sure indicator of a main line clog. While you may initially notice the back up in your toilets, tubs, showers and other fixtures in your home may back up as well. The draining of your washing machine may also cause back up in a sink, toilet or floor drain. In fact, if you have a basement or lower level room in your home for your laundry, hot water tank, etc., that contains a floor drain, that floor drain may very well back up with the flush of an interior toilet, as it is usually one of the last drains out of the house running toward your sewer system. If you live in a colder climate, lack of plumbing usage in the winter can lead to a frozen main sewer line.

Stop using your home plumbing as soon as you suspect a main sewer drain clog. Water damage and bacterial waste are potential hazards. Don’t risk contaminating your home by needless delay.  A professional plumber, upon thorough inspection, can find the exact location of the clog, and remove it or fix it before it becomes a more serious issue.

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Why Camera Inspections Should Be Done Annually

April 10th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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In addition to being a smart financial investment, annual camera sewer line inspections should be viewed as necessary for ensuring the future health of your home’s drainage system. Modern video equipment now enables the plumber or sewer professional to view the interior of a pipe to determine its condition, even those of small diameter sewer lines and household connection pipes. This allows for detailed trouble shooting of even the smallest drain lines.

Major future problems can be curtailed by video inspection that verifies there are no breaks or defect in the pipe. Potential problems from clogs or leaks due to root infiltrations or corrosion in sewer lines may also be avoided through early detection. Errant roots from trees and vegetation, working into joint segments, can be identified and eradicated by cutter mechanism or inhibited by rooticide, before wrecking havoc with your drainage system.

A video picture, controlled remotely and with illuminating LEDs, is transmitted to a control module where it is permanently recorded. The camera operator analyzes much of the pipeline as it is viewed during the inspection. Important data can be compiled for possible future use as small lasers, able to measure even the pipe diameter, are used to aid in anticipating potential pipe weaknesses. The entire inspection can be saved for future review. Additionally, this stored documentation may prove useful for some insurance reimbursements.

As changes from previous inspections occur, various improvements can be made to your drainage system. Extensive defects and severe damage requiring costly excavation and repair may be avoided. Be proactive; invest in your home drainage system by calling your local sewer professional today, to begin annual camera sewer line inspections.

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Why Use Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement?

April 10th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Simple, because now you can! In times past, existing pipe repair or replacement meant that the ground burying those pipes must be removed. Traditional methods required deep excavation and the digging of trenches, potentially damaging lots of ground and landscaping, oblivious to their aesthetic appeal. Today’s trenchless sewer line replacement techniques have practically eliminated such distasteful consequences. It is now possible to replace existing water and sewer lines completely underground.,

Traditional trench digging and pipe excavation caused an enormous amount of disruption, of land and quiet. Where the pipe lays, under what road or building, is no longer an issue, as with trenchless pipe replacement there is no more land disruption. Additionally, this new hydraulic pipe laying method is quieter and smoother, no longer consisting of threatening noise levels or jarring vibrations. Furthermore, by accomplishing the replacing of sewer pipes entirely underground, a enormous saving in labor and equipment time is recognized (breaking apart the ground, digging a trench, refilling the trench, etc.). Of course, we all know that “saving time, saves money!” By saving time, labor and equipment, trenchless sewer line replacement can be performed at much less cost.

Another advantage of the trenchless sewer replacement technology is the potential for reduced delays. In the past, encountering the unknown in existing cables or pipes has necessitated additional trenching, causing further damage to ground surfaces, time, and cost. By using sensors, this technology can quickly identify the potential hazard of interfering objects, enabling adjustments and rerouting of the pipe, so that work may be continued safely with little interruption.

It certainly seems that the overall benefits of today’s trenchless pipe replacement system warrants a call to your local plumbing or sewer replacement professional for further consideration.

 

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