I'm an unskilled novice, but still I was wondering,
If you know the exact point of the problem (104')
why not dig around the pipe that distance out from the house?
See what is getting into the pipe and put some kind of barrier up.



Looking in on the problem, which is much different then having it I
realize, I think I'd rather fix it then to have my pipes plumbed
yearly.
But, I'm just commenting, not passing judgment. G


On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:05:27 -0600, Eggs Zachtly
wrote:

SHG said:

Check this out:

http://tinyurl.com/y53nog

I don't sub to that forum, so I can't post there, but I saw where you tried
to make it "easier" to view the pics, by changing the number each time.
There's an even easier way.

http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q...slideshow=true

This will automatically launch a slideshow in the browser window.

That being said, it was a great read, and your tenacity and ingenuity is
amazing. I'm sure you have other stories to tell, and hope you'll be
willing to share. This place needs more good-advice-givers. =)

Once a year, I have to have my line snaked out. The blockage is always, and
I mean every time, exactly 104' out. This is very close to the main sewer,
at an easement, and there are several large trees and shrubs in the
immediate area. The culpret is probably impossible to narrow down, or it
would be removed post-haste. Oh, how I wish I could identify the sweetgum
as the offender. Oh, how I wish. =)

Your method would probably be more difficult in my situation, but for
someone who's blockage is closer to the building, it seems the perfect
solution. The auger used by my plumber is the same size as the pipe, so
once he clears it, it's clear. At least for a year, anyway. I'm leaning
towards copper sulfate, but it hasn't come to that, yet. Perhaps a little
would point to the problem flora, but it goes against my nature to poison
plants, just to see what happens. For now, it will remain a yearly "fee",
to the plumber.

Cheers, HAND