K-1500 sectional

[davevb]

Anyone pulled one out lately? That is my job today. Our administration building has a yearly backup in the sewer drain and the only way to reach it is with the "Big Snake". I put down 8 sections I think and brought back a two foot long root ball, but didn't open the line:( So a bit of lunch and back at it.
Take care, DaveVB

[PLUMBER RICK]

it's all in the proper cutter and running the full distance.

the k-1500 is as big as it gets. try a cutter approx. 1/2'' smaller than the pipe and run the full distance. use water to flush and test while snaking. you'll be done before dinner:rolleyes:

rick.

[davevb]

I had hoped to be done last night. Put 9 sections down and couldn't reach it:mad: . So have to wait on some borrowed sections this morning. Meanwhile the whole office building bathrooms are shut down:p We also didn't have a good cutter head, just a grease trap head. The borrowee? has a better set. Hope to get done soon this morning. Take care, DaveVB

[Australian Plumber Josh]

I use it all the time.

Like Rick says,rod all the way to the sewer main with the biggest cutter you can fit.

Dont forget the K 1500 accesory, the shovel. Dig up a proper access point an youre half way there.

Josh

[davevb]

Well, we got it. Had to call in more sections but it was just the different head we put on it that broke through the roots. Now I have to order some parts for our machine, so we are ready next time. Also see about cutting down a tree, or digging a 15' hole to replace the root infested pipe. Take care and God Bless You super good!!!!