how to replace sewage pipe

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How to Replace Sewage Pipe

Replacing a sewage pipe can be very expensive, and if you don’t know what you are doing, paying a

professional to fix your mess can cause you more than the repair you needed. Here is a guide of how to replace a sewage pipe, we recommend for you to

always hire a professional plumbers like. JMS Express Plumbing.

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The first step is to locate the pipe, once you locate the pipe you must break the concrete or floor above the pipe before

starting to dig. Using a saw make a rectangle shape around the perimeter where you are planning to dig. After

cutting the perimeter break the concrete of floor with a sledge hammer and then

start digging.

Once you reach the pipe inspect it and see if it has any holes. If you find holes buy some fix clamps and gaskets from your

local hardware stores and install it where the fix is needed. However, if the pipe is greatly damage you might need to consider an alternative solution like

pipe treatment or replacement.



If more than one drain is clogged the first choice is normally a drain cleaner

that can remove soft or hard obstructions along the entire length of

the drain, from the drain opening through the main sewer drain to the

lateral piping outside the building



Assuming that the clamps are enough to fix the problem, you need to install them properly.

First you need to neatly clean the area where the clamps are going to be installed, once it is clean put the clamp in place and tight its bolts making sure they are properly secured. Having

the pipe still exposed turn the water supply back on to make sure the fix works is doing its

job.



There are some tools that can useful when dealing with household drain clogs. The first is a plunger, which is frequently the first tool you will reach for when trying to unclog any drain. Be sure to buy a well-made and strong plunger, since a cheap weak plunger will not be effectual. Having one plunger dedicated for the toilets in your home and another for sinks, tubs and showers is recommended.



Home owners must be careful of the type of chemical drain cleaner they are using. There are some chemical drain cleaners based on acid or

industrial lye which is a very acidic and poisonous alkaline substance. Drain cleaners

based on lye can corrode metals and if the drain cleaner is based on lye or acids they can

contaminate and corrode the whole piping system from your house’s drain, all the way to

your local water treatment plant.



A gentle yet effective approach to unclog a drain is to use simple household ingredients instead of burning a hole through the clog with industrial lye or acid. There are even bacteria-based enzyme cleaners available in health food stores that eat the clog free from the pipe

without harming everything else in which it comes into contact. And it is always worth it to try

unclogging a drain first with an old-fashioned plunger; they very often do the trick. If all the home remedies

do not work you will need assistance from a professional.



In the case that the fix clamps are not enough to fix the problem, you can proceed to cut and replace the damage segment of the pipe. Use a saw (electric saw recommended) to remove the damaged segment of

the pipe and smooth the edges using sand paper. Record length and diameter of the segment that you

need to replace and get a new segment from any hardware store. Merge the two pipe using clamps,

tape, and plumbing glue.



Finally, you will need to tighten the clamp to complete your sewer pipe repair. Check the results

of your efforts by turning on your faucet and running water inside the pipes. Be sure to check for any small leaks so you will know whether or

not you are successful on your attempt.



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