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greenmills · Feb 21, 2008, 07:02 AM

We have had our sewer line replaced from cast iron to ABS. We have noticed that apart of line is too high , resulting in some back up. We were told to lower that section using MJ clamps. The MJ clamps have solved the problem, the flow is finally correct. We had to use 5 MJ clamps. My question is : Is this a permanent solution? Is 5 clamps too much to use?
Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

massplumber2008 · Feb 21, 2008, 07:19 AM

Hey Green... any chance of posting a picture on this one.. If possible, use the go advanced feature when posting next time... let me know.

greenmills · Feb 21, 2008, 07:34 AM

I have uploaded 2 photos. Or at least I tried too. I am very new to this. Let me know if that helps.

KISS · Feb 21, 2008, 07:48 AM

You need to do a browse and then an upload, twice and then submit answer.

massplumber2008 · Feb 21, 2008, 07:52 AM

Thanks KISS... Green, try what he said. Once in advanced features, click on MANAGE ATTACHMENTS, then as KISS said, click on browse, add file, and then upload. Then browse again, add other file, and then upload that. Then submit. I will check back.

greenmills · Feb 21, 2008, 08:03 AM

Ok, sorry my pics were too big. I will try again. If it doesn't work I appologize now.

greenmills · Feb 21, 2008, 08:06 AM

You can see 3 clamps in the new resized photo. There are 2 others which are further apart. The water is from the ground not from the ABS, we have never had problems with leaking. Not yet. I have more pics if that helps.

greenmills · Feb 21, 2008, 08:12 AM

Here are 2 more pics.

So I am just wondering if you think we are good to go and pack it in.

massplumber2008 · Feb 21, 2008, 08:12 AM

NOPE.. all set on pics. GREEN... I would prefer to see a coupling between the two straight pieces of pipe... BUT, all in all... looks like a good job.

ANd in case you are wondering, clamps are used underground all the time. In my area they require 4 band type clamps... but in your area they may allow the two band type clamps you have on (never hurts to call and ask a local plumbing inspector anyway... )

So you should be all set... just be sure to pack the dirt back in real strong UNDER/around pipe so will not settle back down.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

greenmills · Feb 21, 2008, 08:25 AM

[QUOTE=massplumber2008]NOPE.. all set on pics. GREEN... I would prefer to see a coupling between the two straight pieces of pipe... ]

Sounds like a plan. I will pass that on to my husband. You have helped a lot, thank you.

speedball1 · Feb 21, 2008, 09:52 AM

I have installed entire buildings using No-Hub clamps. Both underground and throughout the building. As Massplumber sez; "So you should be all set...just be sure to pack the dirt back in real strong UNDER/around pipe so will not settle back down." Good luck, Tom