I hope someone can help here. I have a commercial office , built in 2008. Plumbing schedule called for 4" diam sewage line out to our lift station. Problem began 3 mos after we first occupied building. Since that time, 3-4 x per year we have to call a plumber to unclog the line. We had a camera put down and there a junction where the clog recurs. Just looks like there's backpitch in the line to me.
The orig installer won't suggest anything other than no paper towels--and to our credit, years ago we installed electric hand dryers in bathrooms with no help. Just mere toilet paper still clogs the pipes. There are 3 kohler toilets with flushmate pressure assist, 1.6l installed. The last plumber who came, said if we could get larger amt of water w each flush that might keep it clear. He said in his opinion, the line should have been 3". He mentioned a company that might be able to install a sleeve inside the pipe as well (but looks like that would create its own lip and problem). I see no flush mates w 3.5gpf capacity.
Anyone have suggestions for a permanent fix? Jack hammering the concrete slab is something I'd like to avoid if possible. Thx
Video of inspection:
The orig installer won't suggest anything other than no paper towels--and to our credit, years ago we installed electric hand dryers in bathrooms with no help. Just mere toilet paper still clogs the pipes. There are 3 kohler toilets with flushmate pressure assist, 1.6l installed. The last plumber who came, said if we could get larger amt of water w each flush that might keep it clear. He said in his opinion, the line should have been 3". He mentioned a company that might be able to install a sleeve inside the pipe as well (but looks like that would create its own lip and problem). I see no flush mates w 3.5gpf capacity.
Anyone have suggestions for a permanent fix? Jack hammering the concrete slab is something I'd like to avoid if possible. Thx
Video of inspection:
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