Entries Tagged Root Control

Your customer’s big holiday weekend can be ruined with backups when a tiny root grows to knock out their septic system.

Here’s a list of acceptable plants that won’t damage a septic system that you can use to educate homeowners

NozzTeq Lumberjack cutters are low-torque, variable-speed, multipurpose cutting nozzles powered by common sewer jetting or combination trucks. The cutting chains rotate at speeds of 10,000 to 50,000 rpm, depending on pressure and flow rate. The precisely engineered cutter is designed to cut roots, but it also effectively clears out concrete, tuberculation, grease, protruding laterals and other obstructions. Low torque means it won’t get stuck, won’t harm host pipe and won’t spin off the hose end. The cutters are sealed, include grease-lubricated bearings and are water-cooled so they don’t need daily maintenance. Five models clear pipes from 3 up to 48 inches. The entire kit includes the turbine, water supply tube, chain plate/pull plate, tow ring, cutting blade, sleds, five sets of chain per sled size, propelling nozzle with jets and adapter, spanner wrench, hand tools and toolbox. 866-620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.

Nearby trees can wreak havoc on a leaky septic system, but this can be prevented with thorough inspections and an arsenal of root removal techniques

An old-line New Brunswick pumping company expands the service menu to maximize revenue through septic system installs, portable sanitation and general excavating.