http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-replace-a-section-of-a-sewer-line/ WeT HeaD Media Provides clear, easy to read Information for The Plumbing, Heating and Pool Industry. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:13:48 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-replace-a-section-of-a-sewer-line/comment-page-1/#comment-840 Jim Tue, 05 May 2009 12:38:45 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=4802#comment-840 Orangeburg and clay pipe are 2 different materials. A problem in Orangeburg pipe would be a much worse problem as they are essentially cardboard tube dipped in tar. They have a life of 50 years but any house with them will most likely encounter a problem soon if it has not been discovered. Using an auger to clean out roots in Orangeburg is sure to destroy the pipe as well since it will cut into the line walls if they have been distorted from roots, soil weight, or simply age. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orangeburg_pipe Orangeburg and clay pipe are 2 different materials. A problem in Orangeburg pipe would be a much worse problem as they are essentially cardboard tube dipped in tar. They have a life of 50 years but any house with them will most likely encounter a problem soon if it has not been discovered. Using an auger to clean out roots in Orangeburg is sure to destroy the pipe as well since it will cut into the line walls if they have been distorted from roots, soil weight, or simply age.
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