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RE: What would justify jetting a drain after an auger?
A camera can show where a visible obstruction sits and whether it looks like a localized object or material coating the pipe; it may also reveal visible defects along the portion inspected. But deposits, standing water, ...
RE: Boiler condensate route depends on the drain
I’d give the receiving point more weight than proximity. For example, if a nearby outdoor outlet made the route short but it wasn’t clear that the destination was acceptable or whether treatment was required, I wouldn’t ...
RE: How Long Do These Hot Water Tanks Usually Last Anyway?
Flushing may reduce popping, but sediment alone does not always explain slow recovery. For a similar nine-year-old unit, testing the heating elements on an electric model, or checking the burner and gas control on a gas ...