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  1. BroSamuel

    Roots in sewer pipe to main, Hydro-jet??

    Here is a video of a pipe that i recently scrubbed. This is a 4 to 6 transition dropping into the main. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1ESjID_Ow4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtArpc8Q_Ts
  2. BroSamuel

    Roots in sewer pipe to main, Hydro-jet??

    I totally agree! I you have roots than your system is essentially failed and should be fixed. Most small communities around us are requiring people to get their lines video inspected before they purchase a home and if its got roots, it has to be replaced or lined within 6 months. We explain that...
  3. BroSamuel

    Roots in sewer pipe to main, Hydro-jet??

    I guess I'm new to the forum and don't want to ruffle too many feathers, but how many of the plumbers on this forum are familiar with how root removal with a hydro jetter works? I have a brand new 2001 machine that goes every where I go and works fairly well for most applications. The problem...
  4. BroSamuel

    Roots in sewer pipe to main, Hydro-jet??

    Jetting is probably the longest lasting "short" term solution. We use both cable machines and jetters to clean sewers. The cable machine usually only gets around 60% of the roots out of the line due to clean outs not being big enough to put a cutter that is large enough to clean the whole pipe...
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