How to prevent roots from growing in main sewer line.
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- Опубликовано: 30 апр 2021
- In this video I will show you two strategies. To rid and prevent tree roots from growing in your main sewer line. This preventive maintenance will hopefully prevent you from having a sewer back up. I can not and will not be responsible for any damage or liability. Use this video as a guide for you to make your own decisions for maintaining your sewer line.
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Its always easier to prevent a problem before you have one.
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.
Hint: If you live in a place where ice isn’t a thing, you can use water softener salt crystals like Morton’s in the blue bag. Thank you SO much for this! Life saver!!
Thank you for showing me! I will certainly be watching more of your videos. Guys he knows what he’s talking about!!
Thanks for watching Jacob.
Thanks for the tip Rob!
Your welcome brother.
Dude you got a like and a sub. I just had a plumber tell me one side of my house had roots messing with the bathroom on that same side. That bathroom always has problems every so often and requires a long powered snake. Since I just had the bathroom remodeled I need a way to keep the drain clear over there. My dad mentioned the rock salt but I didnt have the details like your video excellently explained. Ill do the hot water in the gallon bottle method every so often. Great Video. If theres updates since this is 3 years old let me know tho.
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.
Thank you for this video. It was VERY informative…very helpful!!!
Your welcome 👍🏻
THANK YOU for this lovely information!!! ❤❤❤
It's my pleasure!! 🙂
Love that idea. Thanks for sharing.🚽🧻
Your Welcome!
Good video thanks Rob, I watched it again, it's still good.
I'm glad to help!!
Helpful and useful great information
Thank you and your Welcome.
Thank u..very helpful..wished I would had seen this sooner..had to have sewer snaked...now I know I know what to ...
Knowledge is the key. Your welcome have a good weekend.
Hello my friend! Your videos are always so informative! Thank you! I hope you are doing awesome!💕
Sharing knowledge one video at a time. Thanks for stopping by.
Excellent idea, I found your video recently but it helped a lot, thanks for posting
My pleasure!!
Thank you, wish I knew this sooner I have a plumber coming tomorrow, old house always having problem with roots
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.
Great information brother 👍👍👍
For sure.
Thanks for this video
Your welcome!!
Good job dear
Rounded Rob, two great videos on problems that I have. Your first video was on the Green Gobbler main line cleaner. I had just put it in all our drains and toilets, waiting for it to work, when I saw your video. Very comforting to know that it worked well for you. It seems to have worked. After watching that video, I came across this one and it relates to another problem we have had in the past: our outside storm drains getting clogged with roots. I'm assuming the sodium chloride rock salt would work just as well with a storm drain system with PVC and corrugated pipes outside as it does with the sewer main line? Thanks for all your help!
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.
Informative my brotha
Want to keep it flowing.
Salt. Thank you, and good night!
Yes, sodium chloride, have a great day.
Thank you. We spent 5k to have the toilet flange replaced last year. They jack hammered and had to replace the flooring in the bathroom to get rid of the roots. The roots grew back in the pipe and we had to habe it repaired again $$$$.. Its a
serious expensive problem to deal with.
That completely sucks. That sounds like a pretty aggressive root situation you had!!
THANK YOU!! Just saved me $500 on a plumber
Welcome!
Super tip man will salt and vinegar to kill our weeds in the mulch and stone areas in between the cracks in the driveway never thought to put salt down the drain though we have a lot of trees and we are actually surprised that we have not had a clogged main because of them we did take a lot of the big ones out when we moved in though so I guess that stopped him from growing.... Great tip though dude totally👍👍
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👍👍
Can we pour rock salt in the water tank for any effectiveness?
And rock salt is not expensive.
Love how you included giving a warning not to put the salt in the tank cus that would be something I would do lol. I am dealing with a bad clog and this was informative. I first watched the green gobbler video and due to your video Im going to try it.
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??
Thanks man everybody says you can’t do that it will eat the pipes there wrong right going to try it
Great video! I have 120 year old house with a mix of cast iron and pvc out to the clay pipe to the manhole out front. Would this cause an issue with the cast iron?
I don't believe so. Is the cast part vertical or horizontal?
@@roundedrob1483 It's horizontal. Thanks!
Good info just subbed to your channel..one question tho? So say you pour rock salt down the toilet and it comes in contact with the roots..at that point it kills the roots..whats happens to the roots then..do they stay in there or how do they get cut off from the leader ir they dont..
Great question, just like any living thing that dies. The roots will begin to disintegrate.
Do you endorse putting the Rock Salt (1.75 cups) directly into the "clean-out" twice a year? My "clean-out" is 18" from the foundation between the house and the tree.
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 ?
Will this work on cast iron pipes I had some roots pulled out and cleared out today but I have 2 collapes in my pipe in the front of my house
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.
Will rock salt kill the trees?
Can you use an electric auger snake in PVC pipe with a root cutting bit?
Thanks.
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.
I recently had a sewer backup it started from the clean out at the front of my house in the basement and ran out to the street and it was roots. Can I pour this rock salt sodium chlorine or the mixture that you mentioned right into the clean out so it goes directly from the front part of my house through the sewer line ? Will it kill the roots if they're coming in at the top of the sewer line compared to like a product like root ex which forms into the sewer?
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.
I like your method of sewer pipe cleaning. What could I do to make the flush liquid foam and expand which would work a whole lot better ?? Good video Sir.\
P. S. if the people who installed the pipe the sewer pipes would just wrap copper wire around the waistline this would never happen. The cost would only be an extra fifty to hundred dollars. Now that is a bargain for sure. This would make the pipes last the life of the house. PEROD !!!
You have some great points. Unfortunately, everything fails at a certain point. Repairs and stability is probably the end result.
Will the salt harm the beneficial bacteria in the septic tank? Also, any advice for a clogged field line from our washer? I suspect it’s roots - I’ll try the salt solution. Trying to prevent replacing field line on a 30yo home.
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.
Hi Rob im a new sub ive noticed some gurgling in my bathroom sink would you recomend pouring a cup each time we flush for a momth or two?
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.
Here's what I am trying. I put rock salt into a 1 gallon jug about half full, fill the jug with water and poke a small hole in jug so the water will slowly drip out. I poked a hole with a needle and put lid back on the jug to slow the drip. Put that as close to the main as possible. theory is it will constantly drip salt water in the line to kill roots. Monitor your jug so it keeps dripping salt water down the line
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
If youre flushing it down the toilet is your preferred method just using rock salt or is predisolving better for both toilet and sink?
Sink, I would use dissolved. Toilet, I just flush the rock down the toilet.
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Interesting rock salt will keep in mind if the time comes.
Nice video. Which is your preferred method, I feel dumping it in the toilet isn't enough contact time with the roots, where is the liquid may go thru too quickly. What is the science behind actually making more contact for a longer time with the roots or it just needs to be able to touch the roots in either method ?
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.
What about for drain lines off a specit tank? I have a cleen out right at my leach field. Can I dump it down the clean out and then dump hot water down?
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.
What about pouring it down the driveway sewer cleanout? My root problems always seem to occur there. Just had my main line blockage cleared less than an hour ago. He recommended mixing rock salt and water and pouring it down there.
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
Does it damage clay pipes? And would it clog up? I have lots of roots i just snaked and cleaned. Want to prevent..
No it will not damage clay pipes. My main line is clay.
What do you recommend for the septic? My septic has roots and I was told that I may need to fix it meaning paying a lot of money
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.
Wow I don't have blocked but I have a tree in the front thank you I will buy it
Preventive maintenance is a great thing.
@@roundedrob1483 I hope I can find the stuff 🙏 thank you
@Esperanza Flores Your Welcome
I’ve got old cast iron pipes, not the pvc, will rock salt rust em out?
No you will he fine.
What kind of brand do you have? I went to my local home depot and they only had rock salt for pools. Is that the same thing?
Check the ingredients for sodium chloride.
Will this help maintain and clear lines in general or just only for roots?
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.
Rob is this ok for old cast iron main pipe?
Yes
I don't think i could use ice melt i have a concrete septic tank and i have cracked pipe with some roots 2 ft
i was pouring it into my cleanout once a month one cup and after a year the roots caught up. Before that it was clogging up every 3-4 months. I'm not sure if it's better to flush down the toilet instead? Also, is it true to leave it alone once it's in the line for 8 hours? I've heard that a bunch of times but not sure why that would do anything extra. Thanks.
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.
lets say i have shrubs close to main line, will this procedure kill just the roots or travel up and kill the shrub or plant.
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
Does this works for lines that already have roots growing?
Yes, the roots that come in contact with the salt will begin to die.
Great video! When using Sodium Chloride, do I run the risk of killing the tree? I have a tall Pine tree that is right over the sewer line (and no more than 20 to 30 feet away from the house) so I feel that the tree roots are indeed the culprit. The thing that concerns me is, I use the Sodium Chloride, the tree dies and then the tree gets its sweet revenge by falling onto the house and killing me.
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.
Ok, I had this root problem last year and, yippee, again today. We have had next to no rain, this summer, causing the tree roots to go to any water source. So, I do this once every 3 months? Just wanna make sure I got that right. My plumbing bill? 😬😬Ouch!😢
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
@@Guttergirl182 So every month or 2. Start using this method to prevent the roots from growing.
@@Guttergirl182 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
This video got me thinking, my main line goes right past a red maple tree on its way to the street. But never had a problem with root intrusion. Then I got to thinking that it could be because of the water softener we've had for 50 years. When the water softener regenerates it flushes the resin beads of the salt brine. And that all goes right down the main line which could be keeping the roots at bay.
🤔 That could be very true.
What if I open the septic tank and drop off 2 40 lbs bags of pool salt. In direct there?
I don't think I would do that.
Will the salt harm the terra cotta pipes?
No it will not, actually roots have a pretty easy time getting into them.
How does root killer work when roots actually grow through the top of the pipe and the root killer would go thru at the bottom ?
Roots get in where they can get in top, bottom, or sides.
@@roundedrob1483 never seen a root coming from bottom
Can this be done to septic tanks too? TYMIA
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.
Is this ok for septic tank. Or is that too much salt for jt
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.
This is what Joe needs to do.
Can you use this salt in all lines? Cast iron? Copper? PVC?
Yes, the salt will not stay in the lines long enough to damage them.
Ok , i have a a clog in my main sewer pipe ,before renting a snake , i didnt know if i should try the root killer or green gobbler ?
The Green Gobbler!!
Can I used magnesium chloride or calcium chloride if I can’t find sodium chloride?
I would use sodium chloride. The others won't work. Or try a different alternative. Copper sulfate.
I've been looking for sodium chloride, but the one that pop's up is calcium chloride.
Will it work too?
Much appreciated
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.
Great info, Epsom salt is good also.
Thank you
Hello First time home owner here I have 3 bathrooms. Only my basement is affected. The back up comes out of my tub mainly n sometimes toilet. every 4 months for the past 3 1/2 years we have a back up n it’s ugly. Plumber gets called n removes the roots n other solution. Today I am taking a different approach. My first question is should I call the plumber to remove the roots first and then use your method??? Thanks In advance
I would just start treating the roots asap.
@@roundedrob1483 great I will do just that thanks Rob!
Can you do this on Orangeburgh pipe?
There is no reason not to try this method. These types of pipes are relentless for root problems. Also, they are known to collapse.
No need for product like rootx? Got a roots problem.
You can use what you have to!! Whatever gets the job done, right?
The ice and snow melt the same thing that you are using?
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!!!🤣🤣🤣
Hi, single mom here, have a serious clog that I finally figured out was root in my main line after snaking a bunch out, still completely clogged though, how quickly will this work? I'm freaked out I'll end up spending hundreds maybe thousands on a plumber, it's myself and 2 teenage boys and we share 1 bathroom...
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!!
I need help finding a liquid root killer that I can pour down my floor drain in the basement.
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.
Will this kill roots already present?
Yes
@@roundedrob1483 thanks! My Lowe's only has salt for water softeners , still sodium chloride. No problem?
Would mixing it with dishwashing liquid then flushing it help it foam big enough to get all roots in the main line?
I haven't tried that. But I wouldn't see how it would hurt.
Great video! Has anyone made the “John Gruden” comment yet? 😂
🤣 What comment is that?
Does pool shock kill tree roots?
That seems like an expensive method. Never tried it. Sodium chloride.
I was thinking will adding some detergent into the rock salt solution and stirring it to form some foam will be a good idea
I wouldn't do it. Did you know that sodium is used to harden bars of soap?
First Rock salt may not work unless you boil it on stove ..
You can put it in jug of water and it will not dissolve ...
Next reason foam killer works is because most of roots come in from.top of pipe not bottom....
So liquid salt would just flow by unless roots are touching bottom inside of pipe ?
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 ..
Can you pour this rock salt (Sodium Chloride) down your Tub, the toilet is affecting the tub.
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.
In MA, if the main line backs up, its deemed your fault, not the city's
Well, the mainline from the home to the city property is the home owners responsibility. As far as I know, that's everywhere.
Can you put it in every toilet or just the closet one to the main line?
The closest to the main line should be perfect.
What about the harm it will do to old cast iron sewer pipes?
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?
Copper sulfate is better
You have a good point. It might just be. But it's more expensive with fewer applications for consistency.
How long does this take to actually kill the roots so that the water and sewage flows? Hard to imagine it opens the line up quickly.
Also, what about copper sulfate? How long does that take to work
Thx in advance
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
Temperature DOES NOT affect how the salt dissolve in water. It does matter for sugar.
You're wrong on this statement!
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Not really any video on preventable cleaning
Green Gobbler mainline opener is one of the best. For preventive maintenance.
That’s a big ass fish in the background.
Thanks for watching.
Didn't mention that you it's probably a bad idea to flush rock salt if you have an ejector pump in your basement.
🤔 really?
I'll just dump a whole cylinder of table salt down the toilet since I cant afford to buy a whole bag of rock salt
Any sodium chloride should kill the roots. How much is rock salt were you live?
Good job poop
Thank you for the info and demonstration!
I want to ask, though......why would a person feel uncomfortable pouring 3/4 cup down the toilet?
And wouldn't the salt water preparation just flow too fast past the area where the roots are to do any good?
And wouldn't either choice (salt or solution) just touch the bottom of the pipe, leaving the sides and upper part untouched?
What about using a foaming chemical like Root Kill?
I just spent $650 having the roots cleared from my clogged main line, so I'm more than motivated to prevent them from happening again like that.
You should have seen the freaking TRUMPET VINE that was growing from the line, and up my plumbing vent, sticking out above the vent over 3 feet! The plumber took pictures, and said he had never seen such a thing before! After he pulled it up out of the vent, he showed it to me, and the root itself was 10 feet long, and an inch thick at it's widest part. WHEW!!
Thanks again for your input!
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.
This is the guy who everyone always tells him "you're so funny" and "you're such a character". LOL Then he believes it and sticks his big face on the video. Then... not so much.
I'm glad to help. Good luck to you and all your endeavors. Maybe when you create some content! I can check it out.
Why not just put it in the main drain instead of in the toilet then run the water .
The toilet will force the salt granules where they need to go.
It's bad enough what's already in our water supply don't add more too it please just rent an auger at home depot and watch some videos
Might not be good for the pipe depending what type you have. I know there is a problem if you find out you have orangeburg pipe. You will most likely need to get it replaced.
Rust out your pipes
Most homes have clay, pvc, lead, or cast iron main lines. The only type that has a potential of rust is the cast iron. With that being said the amount of salt that is distributed will not have enough time to rust it out the pipe. Just enough time to kill the roots. That are getting though the joints of the pipe. Cast iron pipes are thick. There lifespan is over 100 years. If the salt ever did rust out the cast iron pipe. Then it needed to be replaced anyway. Thanks for watching!!
Your poor fish. They are way too big for those small tanks. Get them a bigger tank and stop making them suffer by living in a space that’s too small
I find it quite funny that you watched this video for HELP. But you make a comment on something you have no idea about. My fish are all healthy. Get feed every day and get weekly water changes. In the wild there life may have possibly been ended or shortend quickly. By a larger predator, lack of food, poor water quality or disease. I respect your concern, but to make a judgment on these fish. Some that I've had for over 10 years is ridiculous.
Get your hand out of my face.