[Shop-talk] plumping question

[John T. Blair]

At 06:12 AM 10/29/2007 -0800, Randall wrote:

>I also live in a one-story ranch on a slab (although my drains have
>cleanouts).  Thought tree roots were my problem too, especially since they
>have damaged a wall & the front porch....

>However, there are some joints with a bit too much spacing, might be
leaking, 
>so the plumber tried to convince me to replace the line from the house to the
>street, for 'only' $10,000.
>
>Perhaps I'm being foolish, but since it's only been a problem once in over
>15 years, I figure I'll wait until it happens again.  Or at least until the
>grass turns greener over the sewer line <G>

Randall,

I have to agree with you.  Even at $500 per year to clean the drain out,
that's over 20 yrs to break even.  And a lot longer at once every 15 yrs. :)

John

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