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    jay1pizza Posts: 35, Reputation: 3
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    Oct 13, 2012, 01:25 AM
    Sewer Problems
    I had my main line augered 2 months ago and now I am backing up again.There is overflow at the cleanout particularly laundry cycles and tub.But what baffles me is this,when I place a toilet plunger over the cleanout and pump it vigourously a few times or little while the water drains on forward.If it was a major blockage I shouldn't be able to get the water to pass? Does this sounds like a mild blockage or slight root infestation? Sometimes everything drains fine to a point it backs up again especially with a large volume of water.Does this sound like a pipe collapse surely not if a plunger forces the water on through.Any suggestions be appreciated.
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    Oct 13, 2012, 06:56 AM
    My guess would be roots at the street raiser but to be sure have a plumber run a Sewer Cam through to the street. Let me know what he finds, Good luck, Tom
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    Oct 19, 2012, 10:10 PM
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    My guess would be roots at the street raiser but to be sure have a plumber run a Sewer Cam through to the street. Let me know what he finds, Good luck, Tom
    Tom you nailed it on the head.Roots were found at that connection and also waste/tissue was accumulating there affecting drainage.I asked for assistance they will,time to get out the checkbook oh boy.
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    Oct 20, 2012, 05:30 AM
    You do have options here.
    1- Dig up the raiser, remove the roots and recaulk the connection. **OR**
    2- Keep the checkbook in your pocket and If you wish to control root problem RootX or Robics Foaming Root Killer that contain Dichlobrnic are two products you could try.
    A less expensive way would be to call around to garden supply stores and ask for fine grain Copper Sulphate. Put a 1/2 pound in your toilet and flush it down. Repeat in 6 months.
    Hope this helps and thank you for rating my answer, Tom

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