Sewage cleaning: how to increase service life without major

During the operation of the wastewater disposal system from apartments and private houses, various deposits accumulate on the inner surface of the pipes, preventing the normal operation of the network. Therefore periodic cleaning of the sewerage is necessary.

Otherwise there is a risk of serious accidents.

The need to remove sediment

No matter how carefully you use the sewage system, growths will still form on its walls, consisting of salts present in water, soap residues, fatty deposits, and so on. These formations prevent the passage of wastewater, which leads to blockages.

Cleaning sewer pipes at home, carried out from time to time with your own hands or with the help of specialists, allows you to get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon.

We list the main types of pollutants that lead to obstruction of sewage pipes:

• foreign objects in the system;
• organic particles;
• textile;
• sand and earth;
• silt and clay.

Tip! Preventive cleaning of sewage pipes and other elements of this system allows you to avoid serious accidents. For example, if a sewage was poured out of a sewer or a sewer pipe broke, the cost of the network rehabilitation services would be much higher than the cost of preventive measures.

There are several ways to clean the sewer system:

• mechanical - a special cable is used;
• hydrodynamic - you need special equipment for cleaning the sewage system.

Types of cleaning

Removal of blockages

You can use one or another sewage cleaner: sold in a store or made by yourself.

But sometimes the causes of traffic jams are more serious:

• hit in the pipe of large objects;
• improper installation of the drainage network;
• small pressure in the plumbing system.

The last two reasons may require rebuilding the entire system.

It is advisable to engage in preventive cleaning at least 2 times a year, or at the first sign indicating that a traffic jam will be formed soon:

• unpleasant smell from sewage;
• slow drainage of water in the sink.

Prevention of rainwater removal system

Cleaning storm sewers is a job that allows you to resume the effectiveness of this system without major repairs, which will cost 5-10 times more expensive.

Tip! If you do not neglect the preventive measures and clean the "stormwater" in the fall and spring, it can serve 10-20 years without the need to replace the defective parts.

Instructions for cleaning this system is absolutely not similar to the list of measures necessary to eliminate blockages of the classical sewage system. Storm pipelines accumulate large amounts of debris and other deposits that are difficult to remove with a plunger or plumbing cable.

Sand and soil, lingering on the walls, narrow the internal diameter of the pipes and impair their throughput, which, in the end, leads to the formation of a plug. Cleaning should be done with the use of special hydrodynamic equipment.

The bottom line is:

• with the help of a special device in the pipeline is the supply of water, which washes the walls from all layers;
• fluid pressure can reach 200 atmospheres, which makes it possible to get rid of lime stones and corrosion centers.

Types of pollution of storm sewers, which helps hydrodynamic flushing:

• growths of carbonates and calcium salts;
• layering of iron, concrete and bitumen;
• the remains of gypsum, paraffin;
• traces of glue, varnish, rubber;
• metal scale;
• natural dirt;
• organic residues.

Washing the storm sewer is divided into:

1. Prophylactic. It allows you to prevent sewer pipes from clogging up with various debris and ensures its smooth operation. It is used in case of a significant deterioration in system performance.
2. Planned. Carried out in spring and autumn to clean the pipes from the accumulated debris.

Purification of wastewater accumulation and filtration systems

The sewage pipes in the city apartment are connected to the existing utility networks, which the respective organization is responsible for servicing. As for the private house, here the accumulation of wastewater is made in the tank, because the cleaning of sewer wells is an important measure, without which the operation of the drain system is impossible.

Note! If you use a biological sewage treatment system, its maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the attached documents and with the participation of specialists. Otherwise, performance is not guaranteed.

The emptying of the sump is an unpleasant process that must be carried out using special equipment.

There are various chemical products that allow not only to efficiently remove waste, but also to disinfect the tank, as well as to promote better processing of organic residues. This makes it possible to less often resort to the services of vacuum trucks.

Self-disposal of blockages

When a cork of debris or grease has formed close to the drain hole and you need to restore the flow of sewage as quickly as possible, use the simple and proven tips below.

Hot water

An effective and inexpensive way to flush sewers. To do this, you need only a few liters of boiling water and an ordinary plunger.

In the process of work should follow these rules:

• hot water is poured directly into the hole;
• the overflow hole (at the top of the sink or bathroom) must be sealed, otherwise it will not work to create the necessary pressure;
• the drain hole must be tightly closed with a rubber part of the plunger;
• hold the handle of the plunger down, making sharp movements up and down;
• remove the plunger from the drain hole should also dramatically.

The main advantage of this method is the complete absence of harm caused to the sewer system. The plunger is necessary so that the boiling water comes to the blockage under pressure, dissolving fat accumulations.

Make sure that in the process of work you do not get burned by too hot liquid or steam.

If necessary, the described procedure must be repeated several times until the passage of the drain pipe is restored.

Chemicals

Used in cases where hot water was powerless. Modern substances for washing the sewage, connecting with water, dissolve solid inclusions and remove them from the sewage system.

Before use of these or those substances, it is necessary to study the maintenance instruction. Some compounds can damage plastic pipes or cause corrosion on cast iron parts.

It is also forbidden to mix substances with each other, as this may cause a chemical reaction, the consequences of which are hazardous to health.

The process of using the questions does not cause: it is necessary to pour or pour the substance into the drain hole, leave it there for a while, and then rinse the sewer.

The described method can be used for prevention.

Conclusion

Cleaning the sewage system is a mandatory measure, which allows you to avoid serious problems and accidents, the consequences of which you are unlikely to enjoy.

In more detail the issues of operating wastewater disposal systems are covered in the video in this article.