A drainage system is an absolute necessity for every home. This is known as the sewer main which is a pipe that connects the house plumbing system to the main sewer usually located underneath the sidewalk outside of a house. Sometimes it’s necessary to get to the pipe if there’s a leak or time to replace the old one.
Though installing or repairing a sewer main from your house to the main sewer line can be labor intensive, you will succeed in doing this by following these steps:
- Understand where to place the pipe connecting your house to the main sewer line.
- Select the kind of pipe you will use. A cast iron pipe is the most durable but you may also use a clay or plastic pipe.
- Make sure you know the distance between the house sewer and the main sewer before work begins.
- Excavate a hole leading from your house to the main sewer. This will require supervision from an authorized professional from the city government.
- Place the pipe you’re inserting at a 45 degree angle from your home’s sewer to the ain sewer.
- Carefully cut a small hole on the main sewer at the point where the pipe you’re inserting will connect and cement the pipe with the main sewer line into place.
- If soil underneath the ground is wet, it may be necessary to also install a wooden platform for support.
Further tips:
- Always make sure the main sewer line is well below the house main line.
- Know the type of soil you’re working with. If soil is sandy or soft, then the pipe will need support.