This is a home owner here.
The kitchen pipes are blocked and water flows way too slow that i cannot run the dishwasher. The dishwasher floor is filled with dirty water at the end of the cycle.
Double sink with GD on one side.
I tried the 5/16 x25 ft auger. No grease found on the auger.
Used all kinds of liquid plumbing solutions.
A professional visited yesterday. He used the Ridgid Flexshaft and was able to extract some grease (white semi solid). He gave up after an hour. I too have seen this gunk in the past while using my auger.
Last night i sucked as much standing water out of the pipes with a wet/dry vac. Poured an ounce of "Green goblin" and let it sit over night. Today morning poured about 10 gals of hot water in 3 batches.
The last batch of water went through quick as if there were no blocks. Made me believe the issue is gone. When i ran the dishwasher, i realized the issue is still there.
Nothing explains why the last batch of hot water went through so quickly.
What are my options ?
a) Do i just replace the pipes that lead to the sewer line (these pipes are under a low level deck. so the deck may have to be partially dismantled.)
b) can i do the green goblin/hot water treatment for a period of time to realize any benefit.
Plumber suggested bringing in heavy machinery to jettison the grease out - About 2K dollars is the estimate.
Expert advice appreciated. Thank you !
The kitchen pipes are blocked and water flows way too slow that i cannot run the dishwasher. The dishwasher floor is filled with dirty water at the end of the cycle.
Double sink with GD on one side.
I tried the 5/16 x25 ft auger. No grease found on the auger.
Used all kinds of liquid plumbing solutions.
A professional visited yesterday. He used the Ridgid Flexshaft and was able to extract some grease (white semi solid). He gave up after an hour. I too have seen this gunk in the past while using my auger.
Last night i sucked as much standing water out of the pipes with a wet/dry vac. Poured an ounce of "Green goblin" and let it sit over night. Today morning poured about 10 gals of hot water in 3 batches.
The last batch of water went through quick as if there were no blocks. Made me believe the issue is gone. When i ran the dishwasher, i realized the issue is still there.
Nothing explains why the last batch of hot water went through so quickly.
What are my options ?
a) Do i just replace the pipes that lead to the sewer line (these pipes are under a low level deck. so the deck may have to be partially dismantled.)
b) can i do the green goblin/hot water treatment for a period of time to realize any benefit.
Plumber suggested bringing in heavy machinery to jettison the grease out - About 2K dollars is the estimate.
Expert advice appreciated. Thank you !
