Timbuktu
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im trying to unstop the plumbing between my tub drain and the main septic line.( 2ft distance and under a slab)
ive disassembled the tub vent assy and removed an 8 inch section of its downpipe (it runs from tub vent to tub drain loc) as a start. I ran a 1/4 inch rod down 2ft which stopped ( probably hit the main septic line as thats approx where it is),but it didnt clear the line probably due to the small 1/4 inch diameter of the rod. I cant pass anything larger,so an auger may be out. id like to try the plunger first,but I need a way of capping the still opened "vent down pipe". Its not threaded on the accessible end,so im thinkin of some way of closing that open end.
My ideas are
1. wing screw in rubber expansion plug,
2-pipe clamp something over the top of the pipe opening like ?
3-a pvc cap that fits perfecty tight over the pipe opening
4- jam a potato in it?
5-Rags dont seal well enough Im afraid,but i may start with that. Any ideas how i can plug this pipe off so my plunger pressure doesnt escape?
So any ideas?
ive disassembled the tub vent assy and removed an 8 inch section of its downpipe (it runs from tub vent to tub drain loc) as a start. I ran a 1/4 inch rod down 2ft which stopped ( probably hit the main septic line as thats approx where it is),but it didnt clear the line probably due to the small 1/4 inch diameter of the rod. I cant pass anything larger,so an auger may be out. id like to try the plunger first,but I need a way of capping the still opened "vent down pipe". Its not threaded on the accessible end,so im thinkin of some way of closing that open end.
My ideas are
1. wing screw in rubber expansion plug,
2-pipe clamp something over the top of the pipe opening like ?
3-a pvc cap that fits perfecty tight over the pipe opening
4- jam a potato in it?
5-Rags dont seal well enough Im afraid,but i may start with that. Any ideas how i can plug this pipe off so my plunger pressure doesnt escape?
So any ideas?