Mike Lamb Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 This is why it's a good idea to look down clean-outs if possible. This sewer had about 2" of standing water in it. I dropped a wad of toilet paper down and it didn't move. Click to Enlarge 26.96 KB Click to Enlarge 84.1 KB This lid was easy to remove. Sometimes I use a large Channellock to unscrew the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Mike, I would add that an inspector should "sniff" and report what the family had for supper! Did't you take some shots looking into pipes a while back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I dropped a wad of toilet paper down and it didn't move. That's because you didn't flush.... I make it a habit of pushing on, and looking down all vent pipes/ stacks on the roof line as well. I've found many loose/ detached joints, and one a few weeks ago where the stack was never connected. Looking down the 3" pipe, all I could see was wall framing, distribution pipes, etc. I told them to put an elbow on the top so that the house could still vent while preventing rain water entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Mike, I would add that an inspector should "sniff" and report what the family had for supper! That reminds me. The locally grown corn is great this year. Think I'll take a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I tried to look down this one, but I couldn't find it.... Click to Enlarge 174.56 KB ...the straw in there is on the attic floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Mike, Did't you take some shots looking into pipes a while back? Click to Enlarge 89.01 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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