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Clogged Drain or Tree Root Damage? Time for Vaporooter

Published on June 14, 2010 in Clogged Drain, General, Pipe Damage and Root Infiltration. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Vaporooter is the perfect solution to remove tree roots in sewer pipes. When used in repeated applications to remove tree roots from sewer lines, Vaporooter approaches the level of 100 percent effective in tree root control. No process to remove tree roots in pipes and away from foundations has proven to be nearly as effective or efficient.

Vaporooter is delivered in a foam application to prevent tree roots damage. The foam ensures that the combination of herbicides, Metham Sodium (herbicide), and Dichlobenil (growth inhibiting agent) reaches every root surface within the pipes to kill the root and prevent regrowth of the root cells. This effectively addresses the tree root problem within the pipe and eliminates roots in drains.

The use of a foam application also controls the amount of time the herbicide combination is in contact with a tree root. Vaporooter only affects the tree root problem in pipes and does not affect trees or shrubs that are above the ground as it is not absorbed by the tree. No method to remove roots in pipes has proven to deliver the same safe and effective process as Vaporooter.

As a chemical compound, Vaporooter must be applied by a Mini Foamer machine by a licensed applicator. By following this process to address a clogged drain, it helps to ensure the Vaporooter foam safely and truly penetrates the root to remove the roots in sewer pipes.

The machine generates the foam and pumps it to remove tree roots. The technician is trained to ensure this process delivers foam completely throughout the pipe to penetrate roots in drains and prevent their growth. The herbicides in the Vaporooter will penetrate the roots in drains and burst the root, causing it to die and decay. Grease and slime are stripped away from the clogged drain to allow for deep penetration to prevent the tree root problem.

Removing tree roots from a clogged drain must first be done with an auger to clean out the root mass and make way for the proper method to treat roots in drains. Vaporooter should be applied within 6 to 8 weeks of new implementations or fresh root cuts to prevent continued tree root damage. When this process to remove tree roots from pipes is done annually, it can effectively prevent future tree root damage.

No one should have to be at the mercy of an invasive tree root problem on their property. Removing tree roots in sewer pipes and away from foundation walls can easily be achieved with Vaporooter. We can show you how to remove roots in pipes with our licensed applicator and proven Vaporooter method. You no longer have to pay for tree root damage.

Don’t wait for your tree roots to become a problem that costs significant resources to repair. Call a Vaporooter profeassional today to assess your tree root problem and eliminate your clogged drain. They can show you how to remove roots in pipes before they cause a clog and backup your system. Sewer root control is proven and effective with Vaporooter!

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Cutting costs in Wagga City with Vaporooter

Published on April 5, 2010 in Cost Benefits, Customer Feedback and General. 1 Comment Tags: , , , .

After several trials with the Drainchem Minifoamer and Vaporooter, the City of Wagga Wagga has decided it is the most efficient solution to and prevention from sewer chokes and blockages, as well as the best maintenance for the draining lines. In the trial, old problematic areas were aimed at, especially places with old clay pipes and maturing or mature trees.

Due to the Minifoamer’s and Vaporooter’s herbicide formula, the live invasive roots were killed and their natural decay is expected. The combination of herbicide and root inhibitor not only fixes the problem, but also keeps working on it for up to three years, by preventing further blockages and retarding root growth. As the killed roots decay and clear up the pipes, the cracks they had created in the lines contract under the ground pressure, thus prolonging their live and efficacy.

Because the Vaporooter involves an ongoing process and does not require permanent assistance, it enables the teams in charge of sewer operations to take care of maintenance and not only emergency calls, as they used to. The Vaporooter technology and methodology allow prevention and long lasting solutions instead of quick-fixes of urgent matters.

The Wagga City trial of the Vaporooter has started with problematic areas and, as it has proven efficient, it will go on to all the areas. After fixing the pipes dealing with sewer chokes and overflows in critical areas, the supervisor of sewer operations will go on and start a maintenance program. By preventing the drain line problems, the sewer staff saves time and energy otherwise spent in emergencies.

Another time and cost saviour is the fact that the Vaporooter technology can be used by in house staff. Due to the nature of the foaming process, the Council can tackle to draining pipes blockages and overflows concomitantly with other urgent matters. As foaming can be paused while the Council deals with something else, and easily continued when time is available, the Council has much more freedom and schedule flexibility. Plus, the scheduled annual foaming of the sewer mainlines will ensure a regular cleaning and preservation of the pipelines and an insurance against sewer chokes and overflows.

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Sanafoam Vaporooter II – saving your drain pipes while saving you time and money

Published on March 29, 2010 in Clogged Drain, Environmentally Friendly, General and Root Infiltration. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , .

Sanafoam Vaporooter II is the most efficient way of dealing with your live root intrusion of the drain pipe, as it destroys the live roots and delays the development of new ones for up to three years. Vaporooter foam, which contains an herbicide (Metham Sodium) and a growth inhibitor (Dichlobenil), gets introduced in the pipe. The efficacy of the product lies in the combination of ingredients – each of them being vital to a great result.

Filling the pipe with foam ensures the roots are directly treated with the herbicide. Thus, the treatment affects all live roots inside the pipe, the small openings of the crack and the near vicinity of the pipe. The small but efficient range of action, along with the low level and toxicity and the biodegradable features, prevent other plants or roots from being harmed by the Vaporooter. Actually, the herbicide is so ecological that it’s also used in the weed control of grain crops.

Plus, the foam is fully controlled by the foam maker and jetting equipment, which direct it exactly where it’s needed. The technology is so efficient that the outdated need of cutting the roots is pushed aside as a last resort. Actually, the cutting is a short-term solution which proves unproductive in the long-run, as the cut roots regrow much stronger. Vaporooter, however, provides a long lasting solution to the root intrusion problem. It kills and softens the roots, which will naturally decay in time, while slowing down the regrowth of new roots.

If the drain blockage is so advanced that root cutting is a necessary step, a period of six weeks is necessary between the cutting and the Vaporooter treatment. This way, the newly grown roots that have developed within the six-week-period are vulnerable to the herbicide treatment and will be easily treated.

As the destroyed roots decay, the openings they had created in the drain pipes close up under ground pressure, thus prolonging the life of the sewer lines. The prevention of future blockages and the maintenance of the drain system result in a considerable reduction in costs and time spent on dealing with blockages and damages of the draining lines. Also, it eliminates the high costs of emergency interventions needed when the problems of blockage and damage are not identified and prevented on time.

The sewage cleaning and maintenance is an ongoing process with Vaporooter, as its effect continues within a three year period. Also, the disintegration process of the killed roots can take up to six months after treatment. The pipe cleaning effect is not immediate, but it is enduring and very efficient.

Sanafoam Vaporooter II’s effectiveness as a drain pipe, money and time saviour has been confirmed by its widespread use throughout Australia, by over 80 authorities.

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