Case Studies - August 2021

Case Studies - August 2021

CASE STUDY: Root problem eliminated on lakeside easement 

Problem: A neighborhood in Liberty, Missouri, had a heavily root-bound easement. Access was difficult as the 1,280-foot line traveled across the backyards of houses situated on a lake. The line was laid unevenly, which gave roots more opportunity to invade. There were continual blockages, with several houses experiencing backups. The municipality put the easement on a saw, cut and flush routine program, conducted twice a year. However, they were called out for emergencies in between the maintenance visits as well as there were constant problems. 

Solution: Duke’s Root Control applied RazorRooter II to the entire easement. The hose released and sprayed the foam in all directions, allowing it to adhere to roots and penetrate through Y connections to kill roots without harming trees or other aboveground vegetation. 

Result: “A few months after the foam was applied in January, we ran our CCTV through the pipe, and the roots had decayed, like you see cigarette ashes crumble,” says Gary Harter, operations manager for the City of Liberty. “Our camera made it right through the pipe. We haven’t had any blockages since. This has saved our city a tremendous amount on time lost, wages and expenses. We can rededicate the time we were spending to different areas of the town.” 800-447-6687; www.dukes.com. 


CASE STUDY: Contractor appreciates durable, dependable rooter

Problem: A. Pederson’s Plumbing in Dallas, Oregon, performs a lot of heavy-duty root removal.

Solution: Pederson’s two Maxi-Rooters from General Pipe Cleaners have been the company’s go-to machines for more than 10 years, and with the exception of the feed bearings, they retain all their original components, including the original Flexicore cable. Built for portability as well as power and capacity, according to the maker, the Maxi-Rooter rolls on 10-inch ball bearing semi-pneumatic wheels and has V-belt stair climbers for easier transport. The machine is designed to clear roots and heavy stoppages in 3- to 10-inch lines up to 150 feet long. 

Result: A. Pederson reports the machines allow workers to clean lines faster so they are able to fit more jobs in the workday. 800-245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.  



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