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    atsipras Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 1, 2008, 07:58 PM
    Clog in the main line
    My main drainage line is clogged about ten feet below the basement. I have been snaking the line but it seems to be hitting something solid. I also have been adding a drain solution to dissolve the blockage but it seems to not be doing much. The water in the line is black and filled with sludge. I really don't know what else to do. Can you help?
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    Sep 1, 2008, 08:29 PM
    Rent a power sewer auger unit instead of doing this by hand. Rent one with several different heads including a cutter. Stop with the chemicals for now.
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    Sep 2, 2008, 05:26 AM
    Bob's correct,

    Rent a sewer machine ,(see image) from your local rent-all place. Make sure the furnish you with a cutter tip, ( see image) to cut through any roots that may be blocking you and a auger tip,(see image) to drill into and bring back any obstruction. Where are you snaking from? City sewer or are you on a septic tank? Good luck and let us know what you find. Tom
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