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 iron ochre impaction
Author: idoc4u (IN)

I have a 1/2hp effluent pump with a 1/2" pvc riser that is in a loop configuration before it exits the building. There is an iron ochre blockage in the looped configuration, based on where my auger stops. My questions are, #1 why is there a looped configuration in the pvc? There is no heat to discharge and I don't believe there is a need for a trap in that location and #2 what can I use to break through the blockage? My spring style auger will not penetrate the thick hardened ochre in the pipe.

Thank you in advance for assistance............Tony

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 Re: iron ochre impaction
Author: JLNY (NY)

Cut it out and replace it. It should be a 1-1/2" pipe not a 1/2" pipe.

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