A blockage in sewer lines can be the source of many problems. Small clogs can result in slowly flowing drains, but even worse, a small clog is a full-blown blockage waiting to happen. All it takes is a bit of paper or solid waste to fill the space between the existing clog and the pipe wall to make the sewage stop flowing. The next flush could dump any excess waste into the home by flowing into the tubs, showers or toilets. The solution is to contact someone experienced in Sewer Cleaning in Edison NJ at the first sign of problems.
One obvious indicator of dirty drains is slowly draining tubs, and another is gas or air bubbling back through the drains. Drain cleaning begins with eliminating any existing clog. This is typically handled with a pipe snake or rooter. Once the waste begins to flow, the plumber can examine the pipes and decide on the best course of action. Experts such as those at Apollo Sewer & Plumbing will check the pipes using a video snake. The video system can help them locate possible blockages, roots or breaks in the pipes. The next step is cleaning the pipes with a highly pressurized water system, commonly known as hydro-jetting or water-jetting.
The purpose of this step is to wash away any debris stuck to the pipe walls. Materials such as grease and soap can easily form into clogs, and they often collect around pipe joints and fittings. These kinds of clogs are difficult to eliminate because they are extremely hard and dense. Water jetting removes this type of problem so that blockages do not continue to form. It can also eliminate the problem of plant roots. Roots tend to block sewer lines because the sewage provides an abundance of nutrients and water. In many cases, the plants tend to grow more roots inside drain pipes because of this rich food source.
However, this situation creates a problem because plant roots are tough and will block the flow of sewage. A rapidly growing root ball can quickly block the pipes and force the need for emergency Sewer Cleaning in Edison NJ. Cutting them away with hydro-jetting removes the roots and allows the plumber to locate any damages.
