I ran a 1/2 inch pvc line out to my garden for a faucet. I tee'd off an existing line and ran it straight out for a distance of 130 ft. When I got the pipe connected and buried, I turned on the faucet at the garden, and but there's no water. Obviously, there's a blockage somewhere. Is there any way I can locate where the blockage is without having to dig up all 130 ft of the pipe? Any help would be much appreciated.
Blocked water supply
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If its a straight shot you can try using an electrical fish tape. You can get them for maybe $15 and up for a 1/4" x 50ft. then you will only have to dig it up in a few places.
Take the faucet off and turn on water. Might just be some dirt at the valve.
Take the faucet off and turn on water. Might just be some dirt at the valve.
I ran the fish tape down the pipe and found a big wad of grass and leaves. Before I buried the pipe, I had left it on the ground for several days. I guess some critter decided to take up residence. It took a while to get it out but now everything's working as it should. Again, thanx for the advice, Mr. Dave.
