Plant roots around toilet base.
replying to maradcliff, jdc wrote:
I had the same problem. Roots grew up the OUTSIDE of the toilet drain pipe, between the slab and the pipe. Then they grew through the wax seal, just like growing through soil, and then grew down into the pipe, like a horsetail hanging in the pipe. The plumber had seen this before, but said mine was an extreme case. Before replacing the wax seal, he packed a paste of coarse salt around the drain pipe, into the space between the pipe and the slab. I hope this lasts, but if someone knows a better fix, please le me know. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ase-65123-.htm |
Plant roots around toilet base.
On 9/2/2017 1:44 AM, jdc wrote:
replying to maradcliff, jdc wrote: I had the same problem.Â* Roots grew up the OUTSIDE of the toilet drain pipe, between the slab and the pipe.Â* Then they grew through the wax seal, just like growing through soil, and then grew down into the pipe, like a horsetail hanging in theÂ* pipe.Â* The plumber had seen this before, but said mine was an extreme case.Â* Before replacing the wax seal, he packed a paste ofÂ* coarse salt around the drain pipe, into the space between the pipe and the slab. I hope this lasts, but if someone knows a better fix, please le me know. Sure, remove the trees from your yard.Â* No trees = no roots in your plumbing. And if you live in thunderstorm country, you won't have to worry about a tree falling on your house and you waking up with a tree branch up your ass. |
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