WSeaSue
DIY Junior Member
I tried to post earlier but it didn't take. We are replacing a 3/4" (that's what it looks like) galvanized supply pipe in fairly bad shape. The existing pipe runs straight to the meter on the street, unfortunately right next to a big pine near the house. We've tried to go around, but still find roots. Can we install a new supply UNDER big roots? They don't seem to go down, just stay 4-8 inches below surface. Will Seattle PUD approve a line under roots or say cut them (this will kill the tree, I'm pretty sure)? Can you do a supply line with several 90 deg turns? We could run along the front of the house away from the tree, turn 90, go to the front of the yard, turn 90, and come back to the original trench. Can "trenchless" installers push a pipe through a root ball without too many issues to the tree?
Also, should we use L or K for our 1" copper supply line?
Thanks,
Sue
Also, should we use L or K for our 1" copper supply line?
Thanks,
Sue