{"id":5098,"date":"2020-06-25T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=5098"},"modified":"2023-07-26T01:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T01:30:10","slug":"how-to-clear-roots-from-drain-pipes-without-digging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/how-to-clear-roots-from-drain-pipes-without-digging.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear Roots from Drain Pipes Without Digging."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I have a large oak tree in my front garden that has started to cause some blockages due to roots in our sewer and stormwater pipes. I presume after a long drought the tree roots went searching for water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trick is to either remove the blockage or kill the roots once and for all. In this post, we will be going over how to clear roots from drain pipes without digging and the best root killer for sewer lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The task was to find the offending tree root blockage and chop it off at the source. The stormwater pipe was an easy fix as it was just a matter of feeding in a USB camera and count how many meters from the opening. I already had a USB endoscope inspection camera<\/a> with 5m of cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use an electrical cable snake as well. Just push it through until you feel some restriction. Or if you call out a plumber and he can give you a good indication of the location as he pushes through a hydro jet to clear the blockage. I have my own hydro-jet drain hose for my car pressure washer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I used the camera and the electrical snake to push it through some tough sections. Being wireless means I have more options not having to stand in the pit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to use your high-pressure washer to clear drains.<\/h2>\n\n\n