When you have experienced an issue with your sewer line and it needs to be replaced, the most effective and efficient way to take care of the problem is with pipe lining. Rather than digging up the old pipe and replacing it completely, a new pipe lining is inserted into the old pipe and it is repaired. When this process is complete, it is just as strong as it was the day the pipe was installed. During this process the pipe has to be thoroughly cleaned so that the new pipe can adhere properly. Equal Rooter Pipe Lining is here to talk about some of the methods used to get the old pipe cleaned before the new pipe is put in place.
Underground Pipe Cleaning Process
During the cleaning process of an old pipe that is going to be repaired. There are several steps to make sure it is completely clean and ready for the new pipe to be placed.
– Inspection: The first step in the process is to do a camera inspection to see what is in the pipe. The blockages are located and the tools used to clear out the blockage are chosen so the cleaning is done effectively.
– High Pressure Water Jetting: An extremely effective way to clean out an old, underground pipe is with high pressure water jetting. Water is shot into the pipe at a high pressure and blasts the debris off the sides of the existing pipe.
– Mechanical Cleaning: If the water jetting doesn’t effectively remove all the debris from inside the pipe, mechanical means are used to remove the rest. This could include using rotating brushes and even cutting tools that can remove even the toughest encrusted deposits.
– Root Cutting: Sometimes, the problem lies in tree roots that have broken through the old pipes and caused a blockage. In this case, there is root cutting that needs to be done to effectively remove them from the old pipe. Root obstructions can be a huge problem for sewer pipes and will need to be removed completely from the inside of the old pipe.
– Vacuuming: After the initial cleaning is done, there is more flushing that takes place. A large vacuum is also used to remove any debris that might still be found inside the pipe. The vacuum helps to make the inside of the pipe completely cleaned so that the new pipe will be able to make contact with a surface that has been optimally prepared for it.
Sewer Drain Pipe Lining Repair & Replacement in Greater Miramar, FL | 33023, 33025, 33027, 33029
If you have a sewer line that you’re concerned about, you can turn to Equal Rooter Pipe Lining to take care of it for you. We will complete the repair using trenchless pipe lining that leaves behind little mess. It is the most efficient way to get repair a pipe that is underground. Call us today!
