Brian Cooke of Marin Plumbing explains how advance diagnostic techniques helps diagnose persistent plumbing issues. In this case sewer line repair is the only thing that will keep this problem from recurring.
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@impetus4444 жыл бұрын
Theres a whole lot of comments from people who have no idea what they are talking about. That blockage was toilet paper and 'flushable' wipes that got caught at a bad joint. After the blockage is cleared out completely you can see that the joint is offset to the side. No real plumber would ever install a section of 3" pipe in the middle of a 4" line, this is going to cause reoccurring blockages at the bottleneck, and/or the craptastic joint where this blockage was. Another clue they weren't a real plumber is the bad joint its self where the pipe is transitioning back to 4". There are 2 options here, keep snaking it out every 6 months or replace the piece of 3" with 4". I would do PVC myself, the cast iron we get down here in florida just doesnt last. Replacing 4 feet of pipe burried under someones front yard will cost about as much as having it snaked out twice, the real crooks are the plumbers who dont want to make a permenant fix. Lots of shady plumbers survive solely off a clientele of people who call once or twice or 7 times a year who are led to believe 'this is part of the cost of living in this home'. I'm no longer a plumber, I do video sewer inspections for a living and pride myself on telling every customer the truth.
@garydohe2 жыл бұрын
You are right. Except a lot of customers dont want to spend the extra money to dig up the lawn or even pass a camera to begin with. So often thats what they get. A drain that blocks regularly and need to be fished at least 1x per year. Ive had clients prefer to pay once a year than truly fix the problem. But yes there are a lot of crooks out there . Including the ones that tell you that you absolutely need to replace the whole line even if there is only a small amount of roots , just because they contract the job to a friend and get a 20 percent cut on it. If it isnt a major problem like this one, a screw up from an amateur, then i always advise them that if they dont have rhe money to dig up the lawn and replace the line then theyre better off to have it cleaned every year or so. Where i live here in montreal, canada, some places can run up to 10,000 $ to replace the drain believe it or not
@Myeyeofthebeholder2 жыл бұрын
@@garydohe some people are on fixed incomes. Many are older. They only get a out 1300 a month retirement. ... they have no mortgage anymore and cant afford to fix the pipes ... so spending 100 a year to clean the pipes would better then 10grand ....
@smoketj4830 Жыл бұрын
@@garydohe 10,000 thats crazy but most people dont have the confidence to do it themselves. its not hard. But its messy . Im here because im trying to figure whats clogging the plumbing. Now from this video i got the idea to buy the camera and see for myself because it may be something simple like a paper clogg or the pipes could be completely ruined So before i break the floor i want to check it out with the camera. with be a simple problem
@fixedit8689 Жыл бұрын
I’m with you. I do service work, video inspection, pipe tracing and jetting. I’ll tell them the truth and give them options. I work with a couple of other companies that I feel comfortable with and let them dig up the ground or slabs. I do stop by if time allows to reassure the home owners that the work will be good
@redhen689 Жыл бұрын
How about lining the pipes with epoxy impregnated felt? That seems the way to go in many cases, but it might not fix the problems shown in this case.
@draincameras530911 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show just how useful drain cameras really are.
@MJCPeters10 жыл бұрын
I've cleaned a lot of sewers, and aside from the pipe being reduced, this looks like a very clean sewer line that did not need repairs or replacing. The blockage you found was common, The camera is a great tool, but you should also invest in the proper cutters for your snake. If you had cleaned it out using the correct size cutter instead of a retriever, you probably would have got it the first time and not had to come back 5 times. New Cutter $35.00 Camera system $3000 +.
@twincitydrain80419 жыл бұрын
MJCPeters Looked like a root saw, probably Ridgid.
@ArchaicSeVeN309 жыл бұрын
+MJCPeters If hes coming out there to snake the main line every six months it seems like a solution to me. Snaking a isn't good for your pipe to begin with especially that frequent. This home owner now has a liner in there that bares a lifetime guarantee and that's a good insight for him when it comes time to sell that house. I recommend any home owner to stop wasting 4-5 hundred dollars for snaking a line and all other treatments and maintenance when they can make an investment and never have to worry about plumbing again.
@benitojr4686 жыл бұрын
How is Polly pipe for sewer lines?
@1stchoicejohn6 жыл бұрын
Actually if you watched where He cut that blockage out you could see that the pipe was separating. Brian knows exactly what he is talking about on this. I’m a plumber up in British Columbia that has 27 years of experience in plumbing and Drain Cleaning. He was right to suggest replacing that sewer.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
@@twincitydrain8041 it's a retrieval head that was sarpend to cut roots that a general drain cleaner rigged has a spiral cable with about 4 to 5 wraps and enlarges to 3-4 in
@abdou60035 жыл бұрын
this video and commentary is better than and more interesting than any sports event on TV or even in person
@septictankpumpinggreasetra64035 жыл бұрын
Nice resolution on your sewer video camera. It gave really sharp images of the inside of the sewer lateral. The initial installation was faulty where they reduced the pipe size which caused the restriction and the toilet paper/grease accumulation problem.
@DennisMathias10 жыл бұрын
Weird. I was fascinated by this. And I'm no plumber.
@jdanderson9155 жыл бұрын
Very good video and excellent commentary. I have the same problem…every 6 months gotta snake my sewer line. 2 foot clay tile 4" diameter lateral. 100 foot run to street. belly 15-20 feet from my house and goes about 40 feet! water in my sewer line! My house was built in 1931. 88 year old sewer line. time for a new one. its 10-11 feet deep. my sewer guys charge $12,000 to replace. gotta dig up old line. gotta cut through brick patio, 12 feet of asphalt driveway and a sidewalk, plants etc…will back file with 2-3 stone (all way updriveway patio and sidewalk). tamp it does as they go.
@antt40810 жыл бұрын
I believe that white blockage was grease build up. Grease turns white and cheese like. It sticks to the pipe and eventually blocks it completely. That was a salesman not a plumber if you ask me.
@O-townplaya7 жыл бұрын
And boy does that shit smell bad
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
It was toilet paper if it was grease it would break apart and smear on the clay that's why I like jetters
@kef1036 жыл бұрын
Definitely greedy salesman. That was not extremely hard for him to clear and completely ripping out a yard to redo the entire thing is more about cash in his pocket than doing right for the homeowner.
@bryanstrasser89245 жыл бұрын
@@kef103 Its roots and paper.
@Franktheplumber5 жыл бұрын
Kef103 not really... Either they rip apart the yard and replace the pipe or they have him out there every 6 months to clean the pipe again because it will just keep getting clogged
@sanseiryu4 жыл бұрын
Dig up and use 10' cast iron pipe for replacement? Looking for a payday. Use a pipe locator on the camera cable. Locate the exact position to the foot above what looks to me like a cracked pipe with root intrusion which then captures the grease. This way you minimize the trench size 3'x4'. Cut and replace a 12"-18" section with ABS. Camera in the pipe makes roots look huge. Little fine roots around the seams are normal. It's the gnarly brown tree roots that will cause backups. Use root killer or copper sulfate crystals once a year to control them.
@dannydee99195 ай бұрын
I would agree with this but the difference in pipe diameters creating the lipped pipe can be a nuisance nonetheless it was poorly thought out and poorly executed. 😊
@tubutieghi5 жыл бұрын
BEST video I have seen of an 'Endoscope Camera' being used in a drain .. very clear too.
@gordocar3520 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I enjoyed that the tech was answering the questions a homeowner may ask.
@leftylou60706 ай бұрын
I think it was rehearsed.
@jewelann85408 жыл бұрын
Came to look at sewer videos to get a better handle on what's going on in our house. We've been smelling a funky old water smell for several weeks and never thought of looking in the basement to discover that the sewer had backed up. Had it cleaned by a sewer and drain specialist yesterday, then scoped by a plumber. We've had the sewer cleaned numerous times over the years we've lived here. Never thought to have the camera done but glad we did. Turns out we have a cast iron pipe to the boulevard at which point it switches to clay pipes going out to the manhole. Our part is in good shape but the city pipes have collapsed about 4-5 feet from the manhole. To think of how far everything has been backing up is disgusting. What's even more disgusting is to be told that property owners are responsible for paying for repair from the house to the manhole. I don't know how municipalities can get away with that. We currently have been told not to flush solids down the line. Wondering if anyone has any comments on how to proceed with the city.
@robertk11297 жыл бұрын
Your contractor Might be able to use a drain liner look into those They are great. The city does this all the time They still use clay 2ft and under till this day It's cheaper anything 2ft and bigger is PVC and concrete ...So your gonna have to pull a special permit to tap into the city sewer pipe and have inspection done.. Don't worry It's not a biggie just make sure your contractor knows this before you hire or he might walk away from the job but trust me most know this already and It's not to be said but most times the whole drain has to be dug up and replaced from your clean out to the street one or two sidewalk slabs might have to be moved some inspectors se that and demand you have new poured though. I would go with 30/34 PVC only if you know what your doing as far as bedding with gravel and topping same goes for schedule 40 or 80 thicker wall but brittle if not bedded proper needs min of 1-1 1/2 inch pitch per 10 ft -20 ft I think....I would add a clean out before the main 30 ft from the house if more the overall span is greater then 90 ft of drain needs to be installed... you will thank me later If you need to snake the drain or now you can hydro jet if the drain ever clogs again just don't let them install cast iron what ever you do. Hope this helps.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
Becouse it is your line the home owner is responsible to the city tap not the other way around
@UZCOexcavationexperience6 ай бұрын
If it’s the city main that collapsed it’s 100% their responsibility
@brendacleland63894 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I am in Alberta Canada, Looks like after 10 years my septic tanks has settled and I have a drainage problem. Bringing in a camera on Monday to figure out what to do next. Your video was helpful and gave me a better understanding. Appreciate it- thank you .
@mars1883 жыл бұрын
better have deep pockets
@johnburkes66479 жыл бұрын
Good to see that this company really knows what its doing. Nice job!
@lauralambeth18 жыл бұрын
***like
@iAmTaiBoogie7 ай бұрын
Dont know how I stumbled here but I actually enjoyed this video! lol
@SantaNMS9 жыл бұрын
This is cool!! I like the commentary along with the video!!
@infinitesum3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. It felt like watching a Discovery channel program about Plumbing. 👌😆
@GavinJones1998210 жыл бұрын
I like how he keeps ramming the camera in to the blockage like GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE
@mikewelch83796 жыл бұрын
Wow, that camera was fascinating. Makes me want to get one of my own and go visiting the neighborhood to see what everybody's been eating, maybe become a weekend scatologist. I see your camera had a microphone. I think I'd add a loud speaker for some late night spooking. This won't only open drains, it'll open doors to new crap! Ok, seriously, very informative. My house is approaching 60 years and most of the work I've seen was clearly weekender if not "weekender with bad attitude". Had to rebuild 1½ bath in this place. Set out to replace rotten flooring discovered vertical studs hollow from termites. One question, why are you still using cast iron these days? Everybody I've talked to pushes PVC. From what I've read the life expectancy is 40-50 years for PVC as opposed to 50-60 for cast iron. Considering the cost and weight I'm surprised to hear you're doing iron.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
Pvc has a longer life span if not exposed to uv rays underground installations are approved for 75+ years my kids kids will fix it when that time comes but I agree on the cast iron it is only used in public areas such as hospitals jails court houses and libraries due to the fire code because when pvc is burn it makes a very bad gass but since they can't sell a lot of cast there saying it's more quiet and reliable phhhhhh lol
@pipersmitty875 жыл бұрын
This sewer does not need replacing. The guy was upselling bigtime.
@jesuslightsmyway4 жыл бұрын
Thats what i was thinking,
@jamesantonacci8884 жыл бұрын
How does it NOT need replacing? The pipe Decreases in size! Solid debris will always hang up in that pipe transition. That being said, Cast iron will always rust and fall apart....Eventually. VSP pipe is in good shape except for the crack at the Alleged CO ( no way to tell for certain unless you have a pan and tilt push cam or can locate the clean out cap)
@tleonard4103 жыл бұрын
Might just be me but at the end pipe looks broken and offset no?
@jordansimpspn106210 жыл бұрын
Why would u install cast iron and not 30/34 pvc or at least sched. 40 ABS. That clog was toilet paper and grease, next time call a real professional with a jetter
@boatznhoz18904 жыл бұрын
Schedule 40 PVC all the way. This guys a fuckin moron. That line was fine other than where it necked down for some reason just another dumb plumber trying to take someone for a bunch of money
@EliteOnTheBeat4 жыл бұрын
@@Ciana_Baby REMEMBER what YOU said next time someone robbed YOU! Why did they rob you? Oh "because he can". #CantFixStupid
@cash33943 жыл бұрын
My face when he said cast iron 🤔
@davidstoll29175 жыл бұрын
You were running the cable backwards at the clog. I noticed when you cut back to it after 6 mins., you were running it clockwise and started breaking the clog up.
@JUMP5T73 Жыл бұрын
Anyone still using cast iron for sewer lines needs to catch up with the industry, badly. They haven't been mainstream since mid 80s
@ZePereira2000 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. I do have a similar situation on my sewer line.
@clwnluv18 жыл бұрын
Why the hell would you replace the drain with cast iron and not pvc? Trying to ensure you return again?
@TangoCharlieAlpha8 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I heard that and was like....."what did he just say? Did he say replace with cast??" Yep....he sure did. Why not throw in some Orangeburg too while you're at it? SMH.
@clwnluv18 жыл бұрын
+mydejavooo1 Lmao! Thanks for that laugh. I know I'm not the only good plumber in this world. Surely it's not him.
@joeminor_7028 жыл бұрын
correct. it won't corrode or no roots will get in. rubber boot connections .
@SidJustice17 жыл бұрын
I originally had cast iron pipes on my home only to be replaced by pvc. Once that happened, my drain/plumbing problems surely began.
@clwnluv17 жыл бұрын
SidJustice1 not all plumbers are created equal.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
As a plumber the problem was with the reduced pipe and then after that there was a cracked fitting behind the toilet paper build up all that was needed was a repair not a replacement of the drain line. But cast iron for replaceing clay you might as well put Orangeburg down there pvc is the way to go and no couplings sc 40 with the bigggggg bell ends no tree root is getting through that but that's just my 2 cents
@mikehurtado31942 жыл бұрын
PVC ?? OR DO YOU REALLY MEAN ABS BLK PIPE???
@themanwiththeplan1282 жыл бұрын
@@mikehurtado3194 dang this was a long time ago but yea pvc pipe sch 40 I still don’t recommend foam core pvc pipe for underground work but if u can find sch 40 with the bell ends go with that
@themanwiththeplan1282 жыл бұрын
Also less fitting = less problems
@themanwiththeplan1282 жыл бұрын
Also after looking over the video over again the pipe installed is clay. the Restriction was a 3in cast iorn pipe at the end of the restriction it upsizes to 4in clay. The toilet paper had some tree roots in it most likely from the improper repair. Probably from the clay pipe Collapsing and the quick fix was too shove a pipe In a pipe. I believe I made a snarky joke regarding to the cast iorn repair and took a jab at the old ww2 drain pipe that was installed that is what we know today as orangeburg. And I believe I made a rant about pvc pipe which I still say today but over all I was probably 1/2 asleep when I wrote this lol
@tevman695 жыл бұрын
Best video I’ve seen so far. Thanks!
@Fishingtuts3 жыл бұрын
Great job both of you, really enjoyed watching.
@MrParkinthedark5 жыл бұрын
I learned something new today, thank you for the video!
@randyschneider60863 жыл бұрын
Our town sewers are originally clay pipe short sections,where streets are lined with elms lots of root intrusion even at ten ft. deep,going now with pvc no more problems.
@itonysi4 жыл бұрын
thank you for you video, I learn something today.
@grgl1406 жыл бұрын
Other than the downside in pipe diameter, the overall condition of this pipe was good. The blockage was grease buildup and not root intrusion. Didn't see any reason for a costly dig up and repair. Snow job
@scalethemachine6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, no need to fix what ain't broken
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
But but but but the 45 was blown out causing the issue I think repair is the better option here
@94dgrif11 жыл бұрын
I spoke to a plumber about that very thing, after he helped clean out our drain. He told me they're all junk and none of them eat through things like hair, which bind the grease.
@cowlumbus7 жыл бұрын
Bad drain...hahahahaha! This is a very clean line other then joint to a small pipe...there is very little issues. That blob is just grease and although most clean out costs are a bit of rip off I would recommend the more expensive jet/cut. Once we had that done our problems were diminished greatly. These guys make an hourly as good as my dentist! You others saying the other guy is a dumb...he's clearly the "guy on the street" question or the homeowner like guy and his questions are comparable to what any non pro would ask. If you think the questions are dumb then you most likely are always the smartest guy in the room..even when you are not!
@calametrocity7 жыл бұрын
Look at the video again. The grease clog formed where two joints were out of line. You can see the end of the next joint on the left-hand side.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
Yep love my jetter it the besssssttttt and all the restraints love me got them on a 12 month contract and everything
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
@@calametrocity no it formed because if you look the fitting is blown out and then the grease filled the void thus causing the issue
@kef1036 жыл бұрын
The man wants his tuna tower
@TriLunar12113 жыл бұрын
Granted the plumbing done was improper, but you are certainly not gonna stop tree roots. I don't know what that white plant was, but the pipe sweats and the roots of any plant will wrap around the pipe, and if strong enough will break into the pipe. No stainless steal or rubber coupling is going to stop that. Granted there are some ways to get around it, but rather expensive.
@kale33504 жыл бұрын
Sewer lines are so unpredictable if you are called to cable or jet you need to put a camera in and see what caused the issue not come back every so often to fix it there’s obviously a damn problem get the spot fixed with excavation or trench less replacement. There’s so many companies boring now a days and they somehow manage to find your sewer line inspect your lines!!
@tedmed73492 ай бұрын
the video shows the clog at 32 feet , you can dig to replace that leaking root invaded joint with a Fernco flex seal. That will work but there was a few other joints starting to let roots in.
@wilsonchen49787 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍👍👍
@VideoNash5 жыл бұрын
Why not PVC, 20 foot sections???
@Pfannenstiel19873 жыл бұрын
Very educational. I’m doing mine tomorrow.
@Ben.N2 жыл бұрын
the ultimate duo
@abelvillagomez927010 жыл бұрын
Use a jetter it already has a clean out excess, it does have shifted joints. It needs repairs but it can wait.
@josecanisales34913 жыл бұрын
Replace it with ABS.
@4596111 жыл бұрын
It took 5 times before you used a camera? Sounds like rip off to me
@debblouin3 жыл бұрын
Customers often resist looking at what might be causing issues, opting to limp along for far too long.
@Fishingtuts3 жыл бұрын
Customers don't want to pay for the camera to go down, it's their choice. I did the same drain within six months and I offered the camera but customer declined.
@raulsanchez44934 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video thank you
@dkingpaul8 жыл бұрын
wow that was a great video.. thanks.
@1stchoicejohn6 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian good job explaining everything to the client. That area of the blockage sure didn’t look good.
@tulrob6 жыл бұрын
Why the hell would you put freakin Iron back in the job..is this plumber a time traveler from 1950
@kayd92444 жыл бұрын
this is very good footage
@MrFakit8 жыл бұрын
Replace with cast iron?! that's like 3x the price of PVC and doesn't last as long
@mikieg59857 жыл бұрын
Y ea cast iron is crazy.
@olgaryaz39137 жыл бұрын
Cast iron. Are you plumb crazy!!?? Get on top of technology dating back 30 years already! ABS all the way!
@iunderyourbed966 жыл бұрын
upsale ?
@kef1036 жыл бұрын
Exactly . Like I said before he wants to get the tuna tower .
@kef1035 жыл бұрын
Exactly lol
@chrisholliefield46787 жыл бұрын
why in the hell would you replace the line with cast iron????? Ive been doing this for over 15 years and thats the stupidest thing Ive ever heard!!!! DWV PVC is 1/3 of the cost and a much better way to go, and it would out last cast iron pipe 3 fold!! The only time I would ever replace cast iron with cast iron is in a commercial building due to fire ratings such as a hospital. And why do you have to replace the whole line? Have you not heard of spot repairs? If the customer still has a good amount of life left in the remaining pipe, then at least offer the guy options!
@LaFox234 жыл бұрын
@@Ciana_Baby lol you really dont know anything
@litzlimgo14 жыл бұрын
I agree. I am just reading this in 2020 because I have the same problem.That is my thought, why not just dig and repair . I have the same problem and I plan to install a back flow preventer near the house and spot repair where its needed. Thank you for this video though and several comments, it really helps.
@MontyBurns19698 жыл бұрын
I think rather than "saving the world one toilet at a time" the guy meant "ripping off 1 customer at a time." Like that drain with a few mm of roots growing in needs to be dug up, ripped out and replaced. I'm willing to bet that he was able to suck that guy into doing it though.
@DennisDLDemskiSr3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video man
@SimpleCookiee9 жыл бұрын
No idea how I got to this video but it was rather interesting ;D
@petermitchell87639 жыл бұрын
Saving the world one toilet at a time. LMAO!
@randyjohnson58714 жыл бұрын
This guy said he has came out 5 times before and this is the first time he ran a camera? jackleg
@GuitarSwedette4 жыл бұрын
Randy Johnson Don’t blame the plumber. Maybe the homeowners didn’t want to pay extra for the camera service on the previous service visits. There are companies that promise to unclog the drain or it’s free.
@Nyck46110 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video.
@drain-unblocker2 жыл бұрын
I will do a drain unblock and suggest a cctv at the end. If the customer declines a cctv inspection if it clogs again I say the next unblock cost will include a cctv as their is a potential problem. Better see what's going on sooner than later.
@michaelmongiello43523 жыл бұрын
I had an eight unit apartment building mainline Camered . I shut the water off to the building for 15 minutes but the camera showed water running down the main line the entire time. Is that normal?
@orbee698 жыл бұрын
never use a camera as battering ram
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
But but but I do it all the time lol
@ssamantha2710 жыл бұрын
This is a great video.
@pukeschannel68823 жыл бұрын
I've never been on a job where the plumbers went DOWN a pipe size downstream. That being said, the blockage was not at the reduction. I suspect that the plumber(s) NEVER did anything (until this video) but poke a hole in the blockage every six months. Before cameras,. it is a known fact that if you snake back and forth for an hour (on a pain in the rear jobsite)...chances are you will NOT be coming back in six months. But if you just clear the blockage (or in this case,..poke a hole in it so you can call it good) and leave,..you will be back sooner. If it was my house, I would dig it up and redo it,..but then, my labor and backhoe are free because I own them.
@UZCOexcavationexperience6 ай бұрын
Agree
@robertk11297 жыл бұрын
Cast Iron Why would you use That... 5 years they will be back to square one...
@pickinvidders11 жыл бұрын
god I love macho sewer guys! "My sewer cleaner can beat up your sewer cleaner!" ;-) [do agree that that glob of stuff was pretty wimpy; the main problem was missing it with the hook thingie]
@HarrisWaterandSewer3 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Always fun to see what’s in the line. We have similar videos on our channel
@TantheMan19956 жыл бұрын
Picote Maxi Miller to descale that pipe, jetter to sweep it clean, and pull-in-place liner for that sectional sewer pipe repair. Would never fix that with cast iron!
@bobsrooter11 жыл бұрын
Please tell me about the new technology couplings you use on cast iron? Have you heard of High Density Polyethylene Pipe bursting? Where the pipe is fused and you have 2 transition areas? Cast iron rots on the bottom, trench-less HDPE pipe is forever.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
The qestion is the old pipe running level when you push pull that new hdpe pipe though the old pipe
@tripjet99910 жыл бұрын
"as if we were never there." (yeah, right.)
@LaFox234 жыл бұрын
Scammer, replacing the VSP pipe with CI pipe is a bad idea. You should be replacing it with schedule 40 PVC or PVC SDR35 pipe.
@leftylou60706 ай бұрын
Why don't you use PVC for the sewer line? Is it because the ground freezes there and it will become brittle and break?
@greekmaster10014 жыл бұрын
Why not just repair the two bad spots.? You should.have a locator which would tell you where to dig exactly. Also which camera is that?
@computergroove2 жыл бұрын
Because the pipe went from larger diameter to smaller. Someone installed the pipe incorrectly. Gotta fix it then forget it at some point.
@kenyonhairstylingprofessio60186 ай бұрын
Great video! Can I BUY or RENT THIS CAMERA at Home Depot, Lowes or a Plumbing Store so I can do this myself? I have something clogging my Houses Sewer Later that runs between my Outside Clean Out and City’s Sewer in my front yard (about 10’ distance)
@Fayw20234 ай бұрын
Yes
@darrellb65832 жыл бұрын
If i had the camera i would use it everytime. It seems to me as a plummer you would want to make sure you got all of the clog. This should come with the price of service not an up charge.
@MH-kv2hj4 жыл бұрын
I am not saying that he is in the wrong, but I have a feeling that he used a smaller machine when he said that he cleaned it out already. A larger machine with a larger cable would of cleared it out a little easier for sure!
@bookie0397 ай бұрын
What brand and model is the camera? very clear footage.
@moedem5 жыл бұрын
Good video
@robertmccabe29934 жыл бұрын
I was just going to say that why use Cast iron and isn't PCV cheaper and easier to put in ??
@LaFox234 жыл бұрын
It is
@Theplumber7114 жыл бұрын
I saw. 3 ft section repair, cast iron?, 5 visits?, call another plumber.
@nelsonfeliciano9717 Жыл бұрын
I like this plumber. Is he for hire?
@brianw4brian6 жыл бұрын
would the black plumbing pipe work just as well or instead of cast iron?
@bxblack13 жыл бұрын
Nice....Thanks for posting
@thyandyr73695 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@realryandugger10 жыл бұрын
It was a combination of toilet paper grease and whatever else. It clearly got snagged up on the lip of the crappy line. It probably piles up at the first lip then chunks down and gets caught on the second. Anyone who says this is a good sewer line is crazy.
@jonathanraul40865 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@brenyz50133 жыл бұрын
That’s cool good job .
@CHIBA280CRV3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job , where are the rest of the videos ? You only posted one ?
@djkarmal11 жыл бұрын
Yet why no cutter blade..just trying to b safe?
@mirabilo8 жыл бұрын
That was very interesting.
@jarkolimbo92689 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am curious-With the camera AND snake in the pipe at the same time, what was the state of the camera push cable after the procedure? Did all that thrashing about damage the camera cable? I'd be very nervous about putting my 3000 dollar camera in the waste line with my 1/2 in snake and cutter......Let me know. cheers
@twincitydrain80419 жыл бұрын
The push rod costs a lot more than 3,000 dollars. A good total camera system (Ridgid) is close to 9,000 dollars.
@jasonspencer69909 жыл бұрын
Jarko Limbo Rigid CS10 w/ 200ft reel set me back 11K. Not including the locator.
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
@@twincitydrain8041 12000 if you include the locater
@JZHTOP Жыл бұрын
nice device
@kiddiescripterkiller5 жыл бұрын
My recommendation... call someone else with a jetter...
@LaFox234 жыл бұрын
@@Ciana_Baby like you know shit
@ltsgarage7898 Жыл бұрын
Why would you replace the complete sewer if you go out and clean that drain more than twice a year. How much does Marin Plumbing charge to clean a sewer line???
@JuanSandovalPlumbing5 жыл бұрын
nice video
@carlossosa2940 Жыл бұрын
but if you used cast iron for sewer lines that will rust and cause problems again, i live in north carolina and i have never seen cast iron for sewer lines and i do undergrounds and we only used pvc pipes
@donaldblank88738 ай бұрын
From a license plumbers point of view, Give a bid on replacing the pipe from the transition point to the street. Or do not touch it at all and walk away.
@joeminor_7028 жыл бұрын
hydro jetting is expensive, but basically renewing your drain
@themanwiththeplan1286 жыл бұрын
Naaaaa it's not that bad we charge 120 for the 1st hr with our jetter almost the same as the guys running the old cable style cutter. Buttttttttttt we still have ours for the time the jetter can bust though
@dannydee99195 ай бұрын
Is cast iron better than abs in main drain applications? Wny??
@bobsrooter11 жыл бұрын
Drano would be a good $10.00 you threw to the curb. After it's finished compromising your seals and the integrity of the bottom of your pipe, it will cost you thousands to replace them prematurely.....If there was a drain cleaner more effective than your plunger, I would be in another business! After 44 years I haven't seen any drain cleaner with instant results. A maintenance program with a bio clean solution would be more effective and safer for the environment as well as your pipes!
@jkim47ill5 ай бұрын
How much does a curb trap replacement and excavation typically cost?
@aidanray48464 ай бұрын
50-60k
@154g2 ай бұрын
I think i have a broken pipe feet from the street. Do i have pvc pipe or cement?