Tips On Installing A New Sewer Line
Installing a new sewer line or replacing your existing sewer pipe should always be left up to a professional sewer line plumber. In fact, there are certain country regulations and requirements for tapping into the city sewer service and you must have a handle on how to perfectly pitch the slope of the pipe so it drains properly. Sewer line issues can be very cumbersome, so it’s always best to contact a professional plumber. Here are some of the things your plumber should be doing when replacing your sewer drain pipe.
Getting The Right Pitch
When a sewer line is being installed a specific slope is needed to be certain the sewer pipe will operate efficiently. The slant of the pipe needs to fall between 1/8th to ¼ inch per running foot when installing a 4-inch sewer line. If the slope is too steep, the liquids in the pipe will run faster than the solids creating a condition where the solids slowly collect and eventually block the pipe. If the slope is too shallow both the liquids and solids will have difficulty traveling to the city branch which may also result in a clogged sewer pipe. The specific slope for your project will be clearly stated by local officials who will inspect the sewer line prior to it being buried beneath the soil line.
Perhaps Using Trenchless Technology
If you are simply repairing a cracked sewer line, you might not need to replace it at all! Sewer line replacement can be very costly since you typically have to dig a trench in your yard, remove the old pipe, and replace it with a new one. Simple cracks can be fixed using trenchless sewer line technology. This method works by inserting a pipeliner that adheres to the inside of your cracked sewer pipe. The pipeliner helps to seal small cracks and keeps your sewer line working for more time. This is a great alternative to traditional replacement and can save you lots of money!
Contact Us Today!
If you have a cracked sewer line, clogged sewer line, or some sort of another sewer issue, contact us today to schedule a sewer line service. We will first inspect your sewer pipes using our plumbing cameras to properly diagnose the issue. Then, we will either repair your sewer line with our trenchless technology or we can completely replace the line with a new one! We are the sewer line plumber Vista area residents trust to handle all of their needs!
