Root-X Sewer line root eliminator
Brigitte J.
hopes that it will eliminate the roots growing in my sewer line. They say
it's supposed to help stop the root intrusion for a year. I sure hope
they're right, since i've been paying the plumber $150.00 per month to
roto-rooter it out every month since April. RootKiller by Roebic Labs
didn't give us much sucess, but it was only a couple of dollars and was
available at wal-mart. If anyone here is having this same problem, you can
find out more at: http://www.rootx.com/home.html
It's only available through their dealers. Hopefully it's worth the extra
$$$.
Brigitte
oldal4865
The RootX site claims that their stuff is based on the same
herbicide, Dichlorobenzil, that the Roebic "Root Killer" uses.
(Note that Roebic sells a copper sulfate variety that
allegedly isn't as good as the Dichlorobenzil product)
Regards
Old Al
Brigitte J.
"oldal4865" <olda...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Yes, but the foaming action of the Root-X seems as though it would be much
more effective than the granules of "RootKiller". I've used "RootKiller"
and it was never effective. I've had sewer line back-up after only a couple
of days after using RootKiller.
Brigitte
Richard J Kinch
> I've used "RootKiller"
> and it was never effective. I've had sewer line back-up after only a
> couple of days after using RootKiller.
It's all fantasy. It will not dissolve a mat of wood that took years to
grow. It doesn't stay in contact with the area long enough to do anything.
It just defies any possibility of working. Boob bait for the desparate.
Time to excavate.
Brigitte J.
"Richard J Kinch" <nob...@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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Sorry to disappoint you, but so far the Root-X's foaming action has been
successful. Yesterday afternoon the lines to my sewer were draining
painfully slow due to root intrusion. Today the sewer line is draining as
it should. So far, so good!!
oldal4865
RootX claims that their product foams to enhance contact,
then "kills" roots via herbicide action. Then, the dead roots
decompose naturally, restoring flow. The "decompose naturally"
statement makes me think it takes a fair amount of time to
restore full flow.
Roebic makes essentially the same claim. They brag about
their foaming action and herbicide effect. Both products use
essentially the same active ingredient. . .Dichlobenzil herbicide.
Neither product seems to claim a caustic or acidic dissolving
effect necessary to restore flow rapidly.
I interpret these product claims to suggest that both products
are best used on "semi-clean" lines to extend the time-between-
mechanical cleanings.
Regards
Old Al
Brigitte J.
Exactly!!...I don't expect that this product will prevent me from ever
having to have them roto-rootered again. But it sure gives me peace of mind
for much longer than without them. I currently use a "water alarm" in my
basement, near the drain. It's not as loud as I would like, but it hasn't
failed YET to let someone know that they need to yell at someone in the
shower to close the drain, or to quickly run and turn off the washing
machine. I wish that I could have the excavation done that will eventually
need to have completed, but we just don't have the $3,000 available right
now to get it done. We've only had this house a short time, and soon after
our second "flood" in the basement, the plumber told us that the previous
owner was fully aware of this problem. It's an awful situation where a very
"reputable" man in town has failed to disclose many things wrong with this
home. And unfortunately, getting the sewer drain dug up and replaced is far
from the top of the list of priorities in this money-pit....errrrr, I mean,
house. This was an expensive lesson to learn. I'll never buy another house
again without paying to have a whole house inspection done before i sign on
the dotted line.
Brigitte
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>
Richard J Kinch
> Sorry to disappoint you, but so far the Root-X's foaming action has
> been successful. Yesterday afternoon the lines to my sewer were
> draining painfully slow due to root intrusion. Today the sewer line
> is draining as it should. So far, so good!!
Pure post-hoc fallacy.
Brigitte J.
LOL...