Went through this exact debate last year when our old tank started rusting out. Ended up sticking with a traditional high-efficiency tank too, mostly ...

Good points, especially about plastic snakes... they've saved me a few headaches too. I've tried eco-safe cleaners a couple times—mixed results honest...

Good call on the drainage slope—honestly, that's probably the biggest factor. When I did mine, budget was tight so I skipped the fabric too. Followed ...

- Good points made here—wireless definitely isn't there yet for tougher jobs like drain inspection. - Had a similar experience myself...tried a cheape...

- Good call on contacting the city—sometimes they're surprisingly responsive. - Had a similar issue last year; roots were a nightmare... ended up savi...