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130 PLUMBER · 09-03-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by realliveplumber

do it from the roof.

hahahahahaahahahahaha

Tommy plumber · 09-03-2010, 11:27 PM

Use dynamite. Light fuse then flush down Habebe's toilet. This should work. If not call Fudgepacker plumbing at 1(800) Pack Fudge.

Redwood · 09-03-2010, 11:47 PM

Get these guys on the job...

They really dive into their work....

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

RW Plumbing · 09-04-2010, 12:57 AM

These people on here are jerks. Don't listen to their bad advice. Get yourself some plumbers crete. It is a special cement designed to desolve clogs in drain lines. All you have to do is mix it up and pour it into the cleanout. It will dissolve in the backup and eat roots and grease.

Make absolutly sure you don't use regular cement. That would harded in the drain and cause you more problems. Plumbers crete is a special thing which is only called cement but it really acts as a drain line sealer. It will dissolve grease and coat the inside of the pipes to create a smooth surface which will prevent future clogs.

Mattw41375 · 09-04-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rtlplumbing

I have 10 apartments and my sewer line backed up. I have a commerical snake (100 feet), tried it 3 times still would not open. Will a commercial snake work on grease? Thanks.

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100ft may not be long enough. I would first check the city manhole to assure your flowing there first. Then I would go to the cleanout and put a rag on my cable ( be careful and make sure the rag is secure to the cable by pinching a hole through the rag and put blade through the hole this will keep rag attached to snake. Sometime you may need a hydro-jet cleaning. Grease overtime will build up to a white- solid brick like substance that needs high pressure to break it up.

A local Mr Rooter is who I would recommend if a jetter is needed. You can expect to pay 500-750 for this cleaning. Also maintenance is key to preventing this from happening again. Bio-Clean/ or and enzyme based cleaner monthly will help this from happening again. Face it tenants done care what goes down the drain, as a plumber you should know this. However drain cleaning and be a real pain in the butt if you dont know how to attack it from every angle.

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 09-04-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwood

Get these guys on the job...

They really dive into their work....

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

The title of that video made me snicker.

TheMaster · 09-04-2010, 12:16 PM

I've seen a meyers ramjet super truck fail to open a 6" clay lateral. All they did it blow the pipe apart and call a trachoe. It was solid white grease and you couldn't break it with a hammer. Somtimes grease means new pipe.

Cal · 09-04-2010, 09:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rtlplumbing

I have 10 apartments and my sewer line backed up. I have a commerical snake (100 feet), tried it 3 times still would not open. Will a commercial snake work on grease? Thanks.

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Absolutely not!! You'll have to use a "snake" that's worked in TV, and movies...

Much more believable....

YOU ASS !!! I spilled my drink !! LOVED IT !!!!

retired rooter · 09-07-2010, 03:38 PM

get all the tubs on bottom floor backed up with sewage climb on roof blowon stacks until you find one tight (full of water) then go to other end of bldg (so you will clean the whole line ,put your snake down stack
Now slowly, snake your snake thru the line ,have someone watch the tubs,when water starts to go down ,you have got it, then pour in the crete, lines will never back up again

plumbpro · 09-07-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UnclogNH

RTLplumbing, The best way to clear that grease clog is with a 1/4 x 100' cable with no blade Hand crank style

will take a little while to clear and will stay open for years

I disagree, for a 100' 1/4" snake you'll want some power behind it, but I agree that you'll want a 100' of 1/4" cable, that's how the pros do it

09-03-2010, 11:27 PM	#12
Tommy plumber Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,145 My Photos	Use dynamite. Light fuse then flush down Habebe's toilet. This should work. If not call Fudgepacker plumbing at 1(800) Pack Fudge. __________________ Hire a licensed master plumber.

09-07-2010, 03:38 PM	#19
retired rooter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 497 My Photos	get all the tubs on bottom floor backed up with sewage climb on roof blowon stacks until you find one tight (full of water) then go to other end of bldg (so you will clean the whole line ,put your snake down stack Now slowly, snake your snake thru the line ,have someone watch the tubs,when water starts to go down ,you have got it, then pour in the crete, lines will never back up again __________________ rode hard put up wet Last edited by retired rooter; 09-07-2010 at 03:44 PM..

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09-04-2010, 12:57 AM	#14
RW Plumbing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 863 My Photos	These people on here are jerks. Don't listen to their bad advice. Get yourself some plumbers crete. It is a special cement designed to desolve clogs in drain lines. All you have to do is mix it up and pour it into the cleanout. It will dissolve in the backup and eat roots and grease. Make absolutly sure you don't use regular cement. That would harded in the drain and cause you more problems. Plumbers crete is a special thing which is only called cement but it really acts as a drain line sealer. It will dissolve grease and coat the inside of the pipes to create a smooth surface which will prevent future clogs.

09-04-2010, 12:16 PM	#17
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	I've seen a meyers ramjet super truck fail to open a 6" clay lateral. All they did it blow the pipe apart and call a trachoe. It was solid white grease and you couldn't break it with a hammer. Somtimes grease means new pipe.