Most grease stoppages are due to a gradual buildup of small amounts of grease over the years. A one-time overload stoppage is possible, but is rare.

CAUTION: Stoppages due to grease build-up are more complex than they appear. The blockage may be at one or several points and there may be other points where the grease may soon cause a blockage. A quick pass with a sewer cable may only make a small hole in the grease and the line may clog again soon.

Foreign Objects in Pipe Lines

• Hair & Lint
• Feminine Products
• Paper Towels

Broken or Collapsed Lines

Damage can be caused by nearby construction, or as a result of excessive root growth, improper connections, or other installation defects. When this condition is verified it is normally advisable to replace the damaged portion of the line.

Settling and Slope Problems

Low spots, poor connections, or inadequate slope to a line are usually caused by improper installation. Typically, the conditions caused by their defects do not cause problems for many years.

Roots

Roots enter lines through microscopic holes at joints and fittings or at fractures. Within the line they tend to grow first on the top and sides of a line. The blade used to cut roots must be a size close to the diameter of the line in order to reach to the top and sides.

Other Line Problems

Poor installation or ground settling causing low spots, inadequate slope or breaks in the line.

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