How To Clean Out Old Cast Iron Pipes
This method is great when you have a clog but were talking about descaling the inner walls of the old cast iron pipes to get them.
How to clean out old cast iron pipes. The plug has come loose and the CI treads are rusted and swelled so that I cant screw in a new plug. Cleanout plugs are removable. There are specific items to use that will stop more damage from being caused.
Cast iron was a good choice at the time because it was solid and expected to last. Now that I taught you how to sewer jet I want to also say that I am. Mar 10 2013.
Coupling the chain knocker with a jetting device designed for lower pressures works well. As a part of that maintenance they should be cleaned on a consistent basis to prevent various types of dirt buildup and clogs that may form after time. Grade level has increased about 10 inches over the years.
We use a picote drain cleaning machine to remove rust and loose debris. Most homes built until the mid-1960s used cast-iron drain pipes. These pipes cannot be cleaned with just any methods.
We then use a high pressure water jetted to clean the pipe. A word of caution if you happen to have orangeburg piping which is basically clay pipe used in older houses built before 1920 DO NOT SEWER JET your line you run the high risk of damaging and or breaking your pipe. Pipelining can be considered replacement or repair depending on whether the whole pipe length will be lined or just a section.
Well I did some experimenting on my lines today with the k-60 of courseI was able to snake down the 2 drain with the 78 cables with no struggles. For more information see. Cast-iron drain pipes although very strong and durable need to be maintained.