During cleaning, how does a drain line break?
The blades at the side of the machine have an inwardly bent bend. They are sharp, are called blades or knives, and perform what you expect them to do. They remove debris from the pipe. They spin around the length of the line. They will scrape the edges of the line to remove any residue.
For the main sewer line, the heavy-duty machine gets utilized with 4″ blades, which match the diameter of the tube. Inside bars, blades fit the length of the line. They vary between 1 ½” to 3″. In general, a smaller machine gets employed to make these lines.
Since the knives rotate around the entire circumference of pipes, the only method by which they are capable of breaking lines is to:
- The line is already damaged, and the machine detects the problem area, making it even more severe.
- The line is already damaged, so the device scrapes away the buildup holding the pieces together.
- The line gets installed correctly, causing the machine to reverse or turn incorrectly.
Can a plumber break a drain line?
A plumbing professional could indeed damage a drain line, but this isn’t due to the use of drain cleaning equipment. A sewer snake could become “stuck in a pipe,” resulting from an error made by the drain technician.
We all have a few things that could improve, and even the best drain techs may get the cable stuck. It could happen when they allow too much slack, use a faulty and weak cable, or misread the cable’s feeling as they run it. Be aware that when the drain cleaner is operating your line, it blind. It doesn’t have eyes on the line, but it can smell, feel and seek out clues about how it is draining and the direction in which the drain cleaner will pull back.
What causes drain line breaks?
Water is among nature’s most formidable forces on earth. Of course, the plumbing inside your home isn’t that many years old. However, the water is still causing corrosion in your pipes. Furthermore, water is sometimes the only thing flowing in your drainage lines.
Typically, we observe drain lines fail in the following situations:
- They’ve eroded over time due to the ages.
- The chemicals have corroded them.
- They’ve been affected by the growth of roots.
- The earth’s settlement has impacted them.
- They’ve gotten damaged due to equipment, such as those used for digging or trenching.
Who is responsible for broken Lines?
Many homeowners need to have the process of plumbing and drain cleaning, as well as the requirement of preventive maintenance, explained to them. To lessen the chance of breaking lines that get exposed during the drain cleaning or ones that tell their faults and need the assistance of an emergency plumber. Although there are instances when an individual contractor is accountable for damaged lines, most of them get covered by a hold harmless clause to cover pre-existing issues.
The hold harmless clause of our contract provides limitations on our liability in the event of damage resulting from existing conditions, and they include the following:
- Water pipes that leak
- Damaged or broken drain pipes
- Plumbing code violations/outdated plumbing
- Pipes made of lead
- Cast iron pipes
- Galvanized pipes
- Damage to the fixture, like cracks in tanks, toilets, and supply lines
- Underground pipes, such as drum traps or bathtub p-traps
- Electrical cables and outlets are visible or unnoticed near the plumbing.
Additional Risks of Drain Cleaning
The high-pressure water jetting may cause flooding if lines are not in good condition. If a drain gets cleaned, there is a possibility that the existing conditions may reveal, leading to leaks as well as water-related damage. A drain cleaner product gets utilized in the form of a product sold on the market. It could be absorbed into the drain, leading to corrosion.
However, the advantages that drain cleaning can bring are substantial. If left untreated, dirty drains could:
- Create sewage backups that adversely impact the health and property of the home’s inhabitants.
- Inability to use the plumbing, including the fact that there is no running water.
- Sanitary and sewage problems.
- A complete blockage of the sewer or drain line that requires urgent repairs that get not done can render the house inaccessible.
Prevention Maintenance Is the Key!
Prevention-based maintenance is more than just keeping roots from becoming more significant. Still, it allows you to review the plumbing systems you currently have to aid in repairs, not a replacement.
Cleaning is usually less expensive than replacing the pipe and is possible in nearly every case of blockages or obstructions. How often preventative maintenance should get carried out depends on your situation. What is the frequency of roots getting into your sewer line? How many residents live within your home, as well? How long your line is, the materials the sewer line constructed, the time of your house, and the plumbing. How frequently you need to clean depends on all of these variables.
Most people need to clean once a year or annually. Our drain techs are proficient in recommending after cleaning your drains regarding the frequency you should consider. Contact our Ottawa Plumbing Service by calling (613) 317-1682 and emailing info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
