Old cast iron rusts from the inside, and the rough scale that forms catches waste and narrows the pipe. That was the problem behind a blocked sewer line and pump pit in West Melbourne, which Drain Solutions cleared with a water jet truck and a CCTV camera.
In brief
- Where: West Melbourne
- Job: a blocked cast iron sewer line and pump pit
- Cause: rust build up inside the old pipe
- Method: water jet truck and CCTV camera
- Safety: a thorough pit clean needs confined space entry
How was it cleared?
The line was jetted and then checked on camera. Water jetting uses high pressure water to scour scale and waste off the pipe wall and flush it out, and the camera then shows whether the line is clear. Cleaning the pit properly needs confined space entry, which is carried out to safety rules. See high pressure water jetting and CCTV inspections.
Who do I call for a blocked sewer pump pit?
Call 0413 522 220 or book online. See the blocked drain service.