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"MiamiCuse" wrote:

In running my sprinkler system I came across some tree roots that has
basically twisted around under and over my 1" PVC pipe. I am trying to
untangle them but it's impossible. The roots are fifteen feet away from the
center of the tree and I want to cut the roots away to free the pipe so I
can work on it.

Others have expressed concern for the health of the tree but, since you
have already done your best to cut the root(s) in question, it's a moot
point.

It would have been far easier to cut the sprinkler line, pull it from
the root tangle, then repair the pipe. You might still consider doing
so. Good luck.
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JR