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The information below is designed to provide how to increase the efficiency of your sewer or drain system and use them in the most practical way, so that will save you money on future repairs. It is posted with the understanding that we are not offering advice that you do it yourself. If expert assistance is required, the services of competent sewer or drain cleaning technicians are available 24/7 at our toll free phone number.

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Be Aware of Existing Problems

You cannot plumb a good drain or sewer system into a bad drain or sewer system. Take time to assess the condition of the existing drain system before you begin your renovation. Take a step back; look at the total drain or sewer situation; and ask yourself, 'is there anything wrong with this picture?" Here are some things to look for:
            Pipes that is too small.
            PVC that is glued into ABS.
            Drain pipes that are improperly supported.
            Pipes that might be half-clogged downstream from where you are tapping in.
            A system with no main large-diameter vent.
            Large drains glued into small drains.
            Joists that are drilled or cut in half by a previous plumber.
            Improper fittings.
            Proper fittings mounted improperly.
            Drain joints left unglued.
            Drain joints that leak.
            Sagging kitchen drain pipe.
Think ahead. Once you tap into a drain line, its existing problems become your problems, and you may have to correct them.
Wash the Sewer Lines
"Always wash the sewer lines with the water from another fixture." This means that the line upstream (at a higher spot) from a toilet should always have an appliance or fixture that drains down toward the toilet. Though the typical X-in.-per-foot slope will work, a higher slope per foot will increase the velocity of the water and produce a better scour. A clothes washer or tub/shower is ideal, but a sink will also do the trick. The downward flow of water will clean the toilet line, washing away leftover toilet paper or debris so that it cannot accumulate in the line. This home-grown rule is even more important with today's low-flow toilets. This rule is so important it should be inserted into the codes.

COMMON DRAIN TROUBLE SPOTS The kitchen drain line is normally the longest drain pipe in the house and also carries the hottest water. The heat softens the pipe and makes it sag between supports, especially if the supports are spaced far apart. The low spot will collect food debris, which may eventually close the line. Thus keep the kitchen drain pipe diameter as large as practical, and keep it well sup-ported: every 24 in. to 32 in. when running at an angle to the floor joists and every 36 in. when running parallel to the joists. Code will sometimes allow 1Y-in. pipes in the kitchen, but to be safe, these pipes should never be smaller than 2 in. I have lost count of the number of I Y-in. kitchen drain lines I've had to clear or replace with larger lines.
The utility room drain for the clothes washer is another common trouble spot. The washer's drain pipe should never be less than 2 in. in diameter, even though both manufacturer and code may allow smaller-diameter pipe. Keeping it at 2 in. will minimize clogs and will prevent overflow of the high-pressure discharge water from the top of the washer drain pipe. Further, code requires a 2-in. if it is run under the slab. The line that runs vertically into the clothes washer trap (the vertical stand-pipe) can also be a trouble spot if it is too short (less than 18 in.).

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