Where to find 4" sewer root bit
#1
11-26-18, 09:43 AM
Where to find 4" sewer root bit
I have a 100 year old house and I regularly get roots in the 4" segmented sewer line. I've tried the chemicals and they don't stop them. I've tried to rent sewer cleaners but the cleaning only lasts a couple weeks and I have had to hire a pro to clean it again. The only difference I see between his setup and mine was the root bit was much larger. Probably cuts all along the pipe walls.
Does anyone have a source for these cutter attachments? The machines I rent are Electric Eels.
Thanks!
Does anyone have a source for these cutter attachments? The machines I rent are Electric Eels.
Thanks!
#2
11-26-18, 10:32 AM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
Instead of trying to find a bit that may be costly and hard to use....... consider a high pressure water jetter. Not sure if they rent them where you are but they are much faster, safer on the pipes, and easier to use.
Instead of trying to find a bit that may be costly and hard to use....... consider a high pressure water jetter. Not sure if they rent them where you are but they are much faster, safer on the pipes, and easier to use.
#3
11-26-18, 11:35 AM
Group Moderator
Contact your rental store where you rent the auger and see if they will get one and include it in your next rental.
If buying just a bit keep in mind that augers come in many different sizes. Make sure the auger you rent is capable of handling a 4" bit. Using too large a bit can damage the snake. I have several tips from Enz but they are probably too expensive for occasional use. You can also contact an industrial supplier like MTA Distributors or search online.
If buying just a bit keep in mind that augers come in many different sizes. Make sure the auger you rent is capable of handling a 4" bit. Using too large a bit can damage the snake. I have several tips from Enz but they are probably too expensive for occasional use. You can also contact an industrial supplier like MTA Distributors or search online.
#4
11-26-18, 11:59 AM
For some reason, sewer companies in these parts all use snakes to clean residential sewer systems.
The cable that RotoRooter used looked like the same size as the one I rented. I do need to find out why the box stores don't lend a larger cutter with their machines. My line is about 80' long.
"Expensive" may be relative. If I have to pay a company to do this every couple years at close to $200, an $80 rental with my own bit won't take long to pay off.
The cable that RotoRooter used looked like the same size as the one I rented. I do need to find out why the box stores don't lend a larger cutter with their machines. My line is about 80' long.
"Expensive" may be relative. If I have to pay a company to do this every couple years at close to $200, an $80 rental with my own bit won't take long to pay off.
#5
11-26-18, 02:37 PM
Group Moderator
Fixing the cause of the clog would be my first choice. If things are right drain lines don't clog.
#6
11-26-18, 06:55 PM
For what it's worth, I would hesitate sending a significant cutting bit down clay pipes. They are usually fragile enough as-is... I wouldn't want an auger bouncing around inside of one.
Not that people don't do it... but I wouldn't. After seeing a company jet a set of lines for me, I would likely go that way with any significant root infiltration or clog.
Not that people don't do it... but I wouldn't. After seeing a company jet a set of lines for me, I would likely go that way with any significant root infiltration or clog.
#7
11-27-18, 03:10 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
Google .lining sewer pipes. This might be a better option than cleaning your pipe every year..
#8
11-27-18, 08:14 AM
There are, but the cost is in the thousands. To do the pipeburst lining they have to bust up my driveway on two ends, excavate 9-12' then refill and re-pour.
#9
11-27-18, 08:20 AM
Member
That old style drain line is always going to be an issue.
I would have dug it up and replaced with PVC long ago and never have to deal with it agin.
I would have dug it up and replaced with PVC long ago and never have to deal with it agin.
#10
11-27-18, 07:47 PM
Member
I would have dug it up and replaced with PVC long ago and never have to deal with it again.
It's very likely the sewer line is as old as the house, 100 years old. I agree with replacing it with a PVC sewer line.
#11
11-27-18, 08:31 PM
I add my vote to the concept that replacement is the only real solution. Pricey, yes it sure is -- it's a lot of work. But it's worth it. Once it's done, you'll be a much happier home-owner.
