Mike Lamb 53 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Les 71 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandon Whitmore 1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtblum 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Raymond 23 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lamb 53 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Mike, Did't you take some shots looking into pipes a while back? Click to Enlarge 89.01 KB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
