Plumming: Was trying to snake out vent stack on roof and auger fell into stack.
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Jeff7
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And ensure that the string is strong enough to resist the magnet's maximum holding force, should it discover something made of steel during the course of its adventure.
MongGrel
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I'm having a problem myself with the main sewer line atm.
It's been acting up for weeks and think its roots, just locked up today, was out there trying to snake it all afternoon like I used to.
So much for a relaxing Saturday
Finally said screw it and have Midway coming out in a few hours to auger the thing out.
Sewer things are a bitch, I feel you're pain trust me.
It's been acting up for weeks and think its roots, just locked up today, was out there trying to snake it all afternoon like I used to.
So much for a relaxing Saturday
Finally said screw it and have Midway coming out in a few hours to auger the thing out.
Sewer things are a bitch, I feel you're pain trust me.
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If it didn't make it all the way to the actual sewer, just leave it there. If it did make it all the way down you might be able to find a clean out under the house and could retrieve it through that. I'd try the magnet idea as well. If none of those work, cut the pipe and pull it out.
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I have a septic tank. Not sure if it made it down to the tank. I think it got hung up before then. I was thinking about leaving it but wasn't sure that was a good idea.
Orignal Earl
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It won't matter much in the vent, but it will create an enormous problem in the waste line. If it's in the septic tank, leave is as a surprise for the next guy that cleans the tank.
Lots of sewer companies have a camera they can shove down there to have a look see, you might want to call one in.
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I was going to suggest wrapping a wad of duct tape ( tightly ) around the end and poking it through and see if it stops, but it sounds like your good
Good news!
Related note: Did you expect it to smell anything but nasty? It's a great big tank of festering shit.
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Do you have a crawlspace or basement you can check? You'll likely want to open one and shine a bright light in to visually inspect the line. Those coil augers are thin, but I would expect them to take some force to get them to go all the way through the drain system (particularly when it turns horizontal).
The vent stack is 2" wide through your roof. After the vent stack reaches the bottom floor, it hits a sanitary tee and has a plug at the end of the line. That would be a place to visually inspect the inside of the 3" or 4" pipe and look for your auger and possibly pull it out. A lot of plumbing code also requires a cleanout as soon as the line exits your home (if it's new enough). You can look there too and see if you can retrieve it. Typically code for cleanouts outdoors are either wyes with a 45 to go to the surface or a combination wye, so you may not be able to visually inspect the line from there without a camera. The spring-end of the auger is going to ultimately grab onto toilet paper or feminine hygiene products and cause you trouble. (backups will likely affect your shower/tubs first if you get them)
The vent stack is 2" wide through your roof. After the vent stack reaches the bottom floor, it hits a sanitary tee and has a plug at the end of the line. That would be a place to visually inspect the inside of the 3" or 4" pipe and look for your auger and possibly pull it out. A lot of plumbing code also requires a cleanout as soon as the line exits your home (if it's new enough). You can look there too and see if you can retrieve it. Typically code for cleanouts outdoors are either wyes with a 45 to go to the surface or a combination wye, so you may not be able to visually inspect the line from there without a camera. The spring-end of the auger is going to ultimately grab onto toilet paper or feminine hygiene products and cause you trouble. (backups will likely affect your shower/tubs first if you get them)
I had the same thing happen. A magnet won't work since the pipe is made of iron. I tried a snagging hook on 16-lb test line but haven't had any luck yet.
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