Is Your Sewer Pipe Blocked Or Broken?

June 16th, 2014 Posted in Sewer Lines
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There are always some tell-tale signs when your sewer pipes are malfunctioning. First of all, there is usually an unmistakable odor. If your waste material is not completing the trip from your home to the city sewer line, it will cause an odor to back up into your home. The lowest level of drains will be the most distinct areas of odor; usually the basement drains, if you have one. Secondly, you may begin to have sewer back up into your plumbing fixtures, causing more odor and problems. The question is now, is it a broken pipe or just a clogged or blocked sewer line?

Determining Breaks Versus Blockages

Unfortunately, there is no simple way to find out whether you are dealing with a broken or clogged sewer pipe. Most sewer line issues happen below ground, making it hard to diagnose them on your own. However, if you have a broken pipe which is leaking sewer water into the ground, you may notice wet areas in your lawn, collapsing soil or even an odor outside. Be aware, however, that just because there are not any visible signs or odors does not mean it is only a clog.

At the first sign of a sewer line malfunction, the best course of action is to call your local sewer repair company. They will be able to diagnosis the problem, usually by either attempting to remove any clogs or by first performing a camera inspection using a video camera to inspect your sewer lines. Whatever the problem is, you will need it resolved immediately before further damage occurs, so it is best to get a professional involved as soon as possible.

 Posted on behalf of Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.

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Camera Inspections of Sewer Lines

June 4th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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One of the greatest tools available to professional sewer and septic system contractors are the high-technology cameras.  They allow the technician to inspect sewer pipes, as well as septic systems, for problems from the inside of the pipe.  These high-resolution cameras are waterproof, have lights and are very tough.  On one end is the camera head, while the other end is a monitor and control unit.  The two ends are connected by a heavy-duty and flexible wire, which sends the images back to the control unit.

When first inspecting a commercial or residential property for a blocked sewer line, the professional sewer contractors will use the camera to see what is going on inside of the pipe.  The technician is able to determine if a crushed pipe or a restriction in the pipe, due to a build up of sludge, is causing the blockage.  In some cases blockages can also be caused by a low spot in the pipe, which interrupts the flow of sewage in the pipe.  Sewer line camera inspections are able to also take the guesswork out of where the blockage or other problem is occurring.  The technician is able to locate exactly where the problem is in the pipe.  This is very beneficial when the pipe is crushed and the only way to repair the pipe is to dig it up.

The camera is also used extensively by qualified septic system contractors during both routine inspections, as well as when investigating specific septic system issues.  It allows a detailed look at the condition of the entire septic system from the tank to the drain field.  This results in potential issues to be identified early, before they become critical and really expensive!

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