Sewer Line Caps

That strange house in California may have had a strange smell since sewage was leaking under the house, thanks to a missing sewer line cap. It's not uncommon to have a sewer line cap in or around the house. Some houses even have more than one. They can be inside the house, in the garage, crawl space or basement...

...or they can be in the front yard, like the one in this episode. These caps allow the main sewer line to be opened and cleaned in case there's a blockage. But opening this cap can be an unpleasant experience. So here's the basic lowdown on sewer line caps:

• A licensed plumber is best equipped to deal with the removal of a sewer line cap.
  
• Keep the cap exposed and easy to reach.
  
• If you don't have a sewer line cap, don't worry. A plumber can clean out a blockage through the plumbing vent on your roof.

So, just to put a lid on this - sewer line caps provide easy access to a potentially messy problem. Keep yours accessible and covered and all your neighbors will tip their caps to you!

Guests
Rick Yerger
Building Specs, Inc.
6441 Burt Road, Suite 57
Irvine, CA 92660
Toll-Free Phone: 888-773-2711
E-mail: rickyerger@earthlink.net
Website: www.buildingspecs.com
Also in this Episode

House Detective : Episode HDT-605
•	Lumber Guidelines
•	Sewer Line Caps