Home Maintenance

How Pipes Are Professionally Cleaned and Relined

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The video above delves into an approach to professionally clean and reline sewer drains, eliminating the necessity for extensive excavation. The reporter, a skilled plumber specializing in this method, showcases proficiency in pushing a blue tube through a defective sewage pipe using pressurized air. Through this procedure, a resilient new pipe is established within the pre-existing one, effectively resolving concerns of old pipes.

This approach to pipe relining proves to be quicker than traditional replacements, requiring only two workers to complete the job.


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The process starts with inspecting the pipe’s interior using a tiny camera to identify any cracks or leaks. After assessment, the pipe is cleaned with water and a rotating chain to remove rust, dirt, hair, sewage, and oil buildup, restoring it to its original size.

The relining process involves measuring the pipe, cutting a piece of felt lining and filling it with epoxy resin to create a strong and chemical-resistant lining. The compressed lining is then shot into the old pipe, forming a new pipe inside it. After curing for four hours, the finished product can last over 50 years, twice as long as a new PVC pipe. This innovative method not only addresses sewer odors, slow drains, and constant clogs but also minimizes disruption and ensures a long-lasting solution to sewage pipe issues.

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