A boundary trap replacement is something most homes or commercial buildings will require at least once. If your sewer system becomes blocked or clogged, you may well need a boundary trap replacement.
The boundary trap seals off the bottom part of a sewer line and stops dangerous gases from building up in the network. It’s a pipe with a U-shaped siphon tube, that stops water flowing back into the sewer line, and can run quite deep into the ground. The trap sits at the point where your drainage system links up with the main sewer line.
Most of the time, the boundary trap is made of metal. However, it may be made from ABS plastic, along with a rubber washer that keeps the connections airtight. That prevents any gases or liquids from seeping out of the boundary trap.
A blocked boundary trap can be a bit of a problem and can be caused by a few different things. The two primary causes are foreign objects being thrown into the toilet, or plant roots that break through the pipe and cause a blockage.
This is why it’s really important to be mindful of what you, your family, or your employees are placing in the toilet. What’s more, if you or your complex managers are planting new trees, you must be mindful of the location of your boundary trap. Otherwise, roots may end up causing a blockage, which becomes an expensive boundary trap replacement.
Some problems can be solved without completely replacing the boundary trap. However, if the same issue continues to occur, a replacement is necessary.
At Doctor Plunger, we offer thorough boundary trap replacement in Melbourne. We’re experts at dealing with all kinds of blocked drains and pipes, including boundary traps. We fully understand that these repairs need to be completed quickly so that you can continue to use your sewer system. And that applies to both residential and commercial buildings .
We’ll identify the problem quickly, utilising our experience and equipment. Then, once we’ve confirmed that there is a blockage in the boundary trap, we’ll identify the best course of remedial action. And if the trap is causing sewage to appear in drains and sinks, a boundary trap replacement is necessary.
If a replacement is the best course of action, there will be a few steps involved. First of all, we’ll need to locate the boundary trap. This is usually straightforward. Then, we’ll begin digging around the pipe. Some of these pipes can be metres below ground level, so a deep hole is often required.
Once we have finished digging around the boundary trap, we’ll disconnect the pipe and clean up any related mess! Then, we’ll replace the old piping with a newer ‘P-type’ boundary trap. These newer designs are more effective at preventing blockages and clogging. Then, we’ll fill in the hole and you’re ready to go.
If you have a clogged boundary trap or need a complete boundary trap replacement, get in touch with Doctor Plunger today . We’re ready to help!
