When responding to a drain service call, one of the first things you’ll have to determine is how you’ll be accessing the pipe. Here’s a look at the options.
Entering the drain through an outside cleanout
The ideal position to rod a drain is through an outdoor cleanout. Before you begin, get an idea of how deep the riser pipe is using a tape measure and a flashlight. Take note of how deep the riser pipe is before it starts laterally into the sewer line. If you are using a drum machine, it is less of an issue than it is with
