How to prevent roots from growing in main sewer line. 

But.. don’t you already have a problem ? The line is compromised…

@@MaribelLopez425What makes you think it compromised?

@@roundedrob1483 you have roots in your pipe, what is the entry point of the roots? Broken pipe? Separation between joints? What’s the root cause? No pun intended.

@@MaribelLopez425 It could be any of those problems. That's why using this method. Will keep the roots at bay. So you don't get a back up.

@@MaribelLopez425 The point is even though the roots have already made it thru, it don't want the roots getting bigger and making the problem worse, so you want to kill the roots so the problem doesn't get bigger which means a full dig and pipe replacement. If your sewer line is working, probably makes sense to do this now while everything is great. I just ordered a camera so want to see what my line looks like. I had a sewer backup 2 years ago and the plumber said we need to keep an eye on the roots. Unfortunately he never mentioned I can possibly do preventive maintenance like this. Haven't had another issue but I am worried I will eventually.

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Well, look at it this way. After the plumber is finished and you regain water flow. You can use this method to prevent future problems.

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For sure.

Well, what type of updates are you looking for? I mean, I haven't had any problems with the plumbing. I also use Green Gobbler to keep a great flow. I did a video on this product also.

Want to keep it flowing.

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Sure I don't see why you couldn't use it in the storm drains. Thanks for being part of the channel. Happy Thanksgiving in advance.

That's good you haven't had a sewer back up yet. It's never fun, and can be costly sometimes. Im at the point now, I do this quarterly. Just routine preventive maintenance.

@@roundedrob1483 for sure....well we took out 5 huge oaks and that helped but we may start doing this quarterly too👍👍

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That completely sucks. That sounds like a pretty aggressive root situation you had!!

Keep me posted!

Agreed, excellent knowledge transfer and covering all the. basis because some may easily come to the conclusion, hey I can throw it in my tank

Did u try it? If so, did it work??

Yes, sodium chloride, have a great day.

🤔 That could be very true.

You have some great points. Unfortunately, everything fails at a certain point. Repairs and stability is probably the end result.

Great question, just like any living thing that dies. The roots will begin to disintegrate.

I don't believe so. Is the cast part vertical or horizontal?

@@roundedrob1483 It's horizontal. Thanks!

Sure, you can pour it into the cleanout. Roots will get in from all angles. But they will have to grow to get to the water level. Foaming root killer could also be effective. That will have to be flushed down a toilet. To mix the 2 parts that create a cemical reaction. That makes it foam. But depending on how far out it must travel, the foam may dissipate. Then, not get to the top of the pipe.

Sink, I would use dissolved. Toilet, I just flush the rock down the toilet.

Sorry to hear about the collapse section of pipes. But it should help prevent the roots from growing back. So yes it will work on your cast iron pipes.

I don't believe it will effect the beneficial bacteria in the tank. How bad is the clogged field line? I did a video on a product called Green Gobbler. This stuff is amazing and is safe for septic systems.

I say do it J. Especially when you know we're the plumbing problem area is. Since you just had it cleaned out I would go with a monthly regiment.

I did it into my cleanout and eventually the roots came back.

@@earthpart3 Like he said, you need to repeat this as regular maintenance. Monthly most likely during spring / summer / fall. Probably wouldn't hurt over winter too just to show the roots who's boss

@@webcompanion even when I did it once a month they'd still come back after a while. Luckily at this point I've moved out of that house the landlord was a joke which is why I even had to do it to begin with. No issues anymore and they also had a cracked slab and water kept coming into the floor vents and we found mold. One day I missed work because the water in the vents was getting so high I had to be there to manage it. Never again

I would consider that a good idea. I did a video review of great product call Green Gobbler stuff is impressive. Might want to check it out.

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No it will not damage clay pipes. My main line is clay.

I don't think I would use the salt with a leach field. It will kill the good beneficial bacteria in the tank.

But I can by pass the tank it's self and putt right down the lateral lines. That's where the roots are.

@@51-FS Sounds like you have a good plan then.

Either method will work. As far as contact time. Do it before you go to bed. So it has time to work when your sleeping.

@@roundedrob1483 Thanks Rob, do you mean flush it down before bed it let the crystals dissolve over night and flush it in the morning ?

@@westbccoast Pour in the salt, flush, go to bed. Or Pour in the salt flush then go to work.

Preventive maintenance is a great thing.

@@roundedrob1483 I hope I can find the stuff 🙏 thank you

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No you will he fine.

No, the rock salt will not kill the tree. Just the invasion roots getting in the pipe. Many new homes and upgraded plumbing is done. Using PVC plumbing. So yes, you can use a snake in them.

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Check the ingredients for sodium chloride.

From your toilet to your clean out. Is the pipe under ground? If so roots can grow between them.

Once the salt or mixture is put in the line. The more time it has to be on the roots. The more effective it will be.

@@roundedrob1483 it's between the clean out and the street we have a big tree right before the curb. I'll try flushing a cup of rock salt down the toilet every month and then just not using any water for 8 hours unless you think it's better to drop it down to clean out and not flush anything but I feel like if I do that it's just going to sit away from where the roots are because the roots are probably like 20 to 30 ft away from where the cleanout is

@@earthpart3 You could flush a cup a week. For the next two month's. Then go once a month.

Well it kills the roots you may have. With no roots flow will not back up. But I also like to use Green Gobbler for the build up, soap scum, hair, and great flow throughout all the pipes.I did a video on this. Consider checking out that video also.

It has to be sodium chloride. Using table salt would be way too expensive. Animal salt?

@@roundedrob1483 thank you

Sure you can put in the clean out. But the question we have to ask. Is your roots growing after or before the clean out.

@@roundedrob1483 How often do you do it Rob, monthly ?

The Green Gobbler!!

It will not kill the tree just the roots that are invading the pipe.

are the roots getting in the pipe because the pipe has a hole in it? shouldn’t it be replaced?

Does this destroy the root completely

@@jlover911 roots can be as thin as a hair. They find ways in through pipe joins and cracks. If the pipe collapses, then of course it needs to be replaced. But otherwise it shouldn't need replacing until then.

@@korikraig567 get a plant. try it out.

You could try ROEBIC K-77 root killer.

​@@roundedrob1483 Roebic K-77 is an excellent root killer. For emergency clogs that show up for the first time I've also used Roebic K-37 which my septic guy says could be used for regular maintenance on a monthly basis. K-77 twice a year.

I don't think I would do that.

I would use sodium chloride. The others won't work. Or try a different alternative. Copper sulfate.

Calcium chloride will not be as affective and it might not be at all. It's all about the salt witch is sodium.

@@roundedrob1483 thanks for the reply, can I do this even though I have put roebic root killer k-77?

Sure you can. I have used the foaming root killer. Seemed to work. It's just that the rock salt is cheaper and just as affective.

@@roundedrob1483 i really appreciate your help to those who need your advice. I just bought my little home two months ago and plumber told me I have a 9,000 dollars issue.

@@flakoHuertasWell I also did a video on a product called Green Gobbler mainline opener.

Roots get in where they can get in top, bottom, or sides.

@@roundedrob1483 never seen a root coming from bottom

Yes

Well, everyone has a way to do it. But flushing the rock salt whole allows it to get caught in between any roots. Anyway, good luck to you thanks for being part of my channel.

I don't think this will help, not enough to make a difference.

@@westbccoast there is the fact that my drain is not being used very much and the roots will be constantly getting salt water

@@Brian-gx7yx Alright, sounds like that might work then if the roots are touching the bottom of the line.

@@westbccoast The roots need water and all the water should be high concentration of salt which should kill more than just the root. I have occasionally added concentrated herbicide to kill the plant. Really an experiment that I believe can work. Your optimism is appreciated

No it will not, actually roots have a pretty easy time getting into them.

Yes, the roots that come in contact with the salt will begin to die.

Yes, the salt will not stay in the lines long enough to damage them.

I'm not on a septic system. It most definitely could affect the bacteria in the tank. Which is needed for it to work properly.

There is no reason not to try this method. These types of pipes are relentless for root problems. Also, they are known to collapse.

If you're already backed up. This may not be an option. This is more to prevent roots from growing. But I did a review on a product called Green Gobbler Main Line Cleaner. This product might help your situation? Otherwise, you might have to get a plumber out there. Then do this to prevent further problems!! Keep us updated!!

That's a great question. It could kill the beneficial bacteria in the tank. But I did a video on Green Gobbler mainline opener. Witch is safe for septic systems. Maybe check that out or call a local plumber.

I would just start treating the roots asap.

@@roundedrob1483 great I will do just that thanks Rob!

No, you will he fine. The roots that get to the mainline are from trees.

Thanks you sir!@@roundedrob1483

But how can i be sure the roots are from a tree I have large one in the front yard but close to wear the plumber with his cam showed me, I have plants shrubs etc, so will it kill the plants around lets say one of their roots made its way in?@@roundedrob1483

So the plumber cleaned it out, and you have good water flow now, correct?

@@roundedrob1483 Yeah, no back up in the basement. The bath is running a bit slow

@@Guttergirl61 So every month or 2. Start using this method to prevent the roots from growing.

@@Guttergirl61 You might want to use a product called Green Gobbler to get the tub to flow better. I use Green Gobbler mainline opener.

@@roundedrob1483 Wonderful! Thanks so much! I'll look for the green goblin but we might not have it here

You can use what you have to!! Whatever gets the job done, right?

That seems like an expensive method. Never tried it. Sodium chloride.

Do you still have any flow through your drains?

Generally. Occasionally it backs up into my shower 😒

I did a video on Green Gobbler main line sewer opener. You might want to check it out .

Thank you so much!!!!

I wouldn't do it. Did you know that sodium is used to harden bars of soap?

Go to my channel and watch the video review I did on a product called Green Gobbler. That might help get your pipes flowing again. Then use this video method to follow up and get it completely cleared out.

So I guess I don't understand. Why did you watch this video? The reason I ask, because your comment ! You seem so Knowledgeable but you watched it for HELP. So why do we have to boil it on a stove? The video proves rock salt will dissolve with hot water in a jug. How do you know were the root are getting in at? Everyone's situation can be different. Foam killer has been known to work. But it's $20.00 or more a pop. One time application. You can buy a bag of salt for half the price. Then have many, many and many applications. Consistency always pays off. You keep running that salt down the mainline them roots will die and back off.

@@roundedrob1483 ,I do sewers fir living fir years ....tree roots mostly maples travel down to joints in terracotta pipe .. Go in from top and reason foam.killrrs work.so well ... Rock salt is very hard to dissolve .. I boil it on stove ... We used to plug end of sewer and add salt water filling up sewer pipe . Then it worked well ... But foam killer is better .. They have companies now that come out and foam the pipe from exit and fill Pipe with foam ..

I haven't tried that. But I wouldn't see how it would hurt.

As long as it has sodium chloride in it!!

@@roundedrob1483 Home Depot doesn’t have it in stock now. Maybe rock salt at Walmart. Plain table salt will help?

@@JohnDavis-yz9nq Table salt might not be very cost-effective?

@@roundedrob1483 another thing about using table salt is that I will be healthier. The more I pour down the drain the less I will eat. Lolololol

@@JohnDavis-yz9nq Now that's a FACT!!!🤣🤣🤣

🤣 What comment is that?

Well, the mainline from the home to the city property is the home owners responsibility. As far as I know, that's everywhere.

I believe you should check out my Green Gobbler mainline opener video. Are you backing up already??

@@roundedrob1483 yes I am, the toilet is still flushing down but water is coming up through the tub

@@aperxmim Check out my Green Gobbler main line video. I would do that to regain better flow. Then do the sodium chloride to kill the roots. That are catching all the toilet paper and fecal material.

Yes

@@roundedrob1483 thanks! My Lowe's only has salt for water softeners , still sodium chloride. No problem?

The closest to the main line should be perfect.

Well, sodium chloride will not have much effect on the pipe itself. The solution or granules will kill the living roots in the pipe. Basically, because it's a living matter. If the pipe is that bad, it needs to be replaced anyway. So it's a win to try it out! Right?

You're wrong on this statement!

You have a good point. It might just be. But it's more expensive with fewer applications for consistency.

I would say copper sulfate would be a quicker kill and more expensive. Sodium chloride works amazing and is cost-effective. But it sounds like you need to get flow back. Then go to these alternatives. I did a review on the Green Gobbler mainline opener. You might want to check that video out!! Keep us informed!

@@roundedrob1483 Thx I will. Someone mentioned copper sulfate to me a few weeks ago. It’s about $22/gal

Ok well for starters, Your more than welcome. I can only imagine what that looked like. WOW!! Some people might question poring rock salt down there drain. Because of the same reason why some people are afraid to drive a car, ride a roller coaster, be around large groups of people, afraid of bugs, etc. I just wanted to give them an alternative for success. If there are roots in that line and that salt gets on the roots its going to kill them. The salt chunks will get caught up in the roots. As far as sides and top remember the roots grow to the water line. So as you send salt water or just the salt down the pipe the roots will drink it, killing them. Foaming root killer probably will work, but how much of the pipe will it fill from top to bottom? What if someone's problem is 40, 50, 60 feet from the house or further? Eventually the foam will dissipate and be on the bottom anyway. Its also $20.00 for a one time shot. You can buy two 50 LB bags of rock salt for the same price. Its up to you to make the best decision on your plumbing maintenance. I hope this answered all your questions. Consider checking out the rest of my channel.

@@roundedrob1483 Thanks so much for your reply! I have ordered rock crystals, and a couple of 5 gallon buckets with lids. I will start using the salt at least once a month, both flushing the crystals down the toilet, and running a solutiion down the sink. I love your amazing fishes! I also used to be a foosball monster, WAY back in the mid-1970s! I subbed and I will check out your other vids! Have a great day!

@@MissAstorDancer Thanks for being part of the channel. See you soon.

🤔 really?

Green Gobbler mainline opener is one of the best. For preventive maintenance.

Dont want to dilute the mixture anymore. As far as a septic tank system, it could affect the bacteria. Maybe try Green Gobbler mainline opener it is safe for septic tanks. I did a video on it.

Thanks for watching.

The toilet will force the salt granules where they need to go.

No worries