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Copper Sulfate

vandenberg - 10-31-2011 at 07:32 AM

Anyone know of the availability of copper sulfate in B.C.S.?

I have a severe root problem in my sewer lines and someone recommended using this to prevent root growth.

Also, would appreciate any comments from folks who are familiar with its use.:?::?:

mtgoat666 - 10-31-2011 at 07:46 AM

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Originally posted by vandenberg
Anyone know of the availability of copper sulfate in B.C.S.?

I have a severe root problem in my sewer lines and someone recommended using this to prevent root growth.

Also, would appreciate any comments from folks who are familiar with its use.:?::?:


poison may kill roots, but you need to roto-rooter pipes to remove blockage -- even dead roots impeded flow.

in long run, roots will return if pipe has gaps, leaks water. another set of roots will find that water source.

only long term solution is to replace pipe with plastic pipe, watertight glued joints.

Barry A. - 10-31-2011 at 07:53 AM

Don't know about the Copper Sulfate, but had the same problem here in Redding, CA 8 years ago. Like the Goat says, roto-root the offending roots, but then kill the source of those roots (in my case a young Valley Oak) if you can ID it, and that should solve the problem. In my case, I have had no further problems in 8 years, and I had nothing done to the pipes (old clay sewer pipes) other than the one roto-rooter treatment.

Barry

LaTijereta - 10-31-2011 at 08:00 AM

Copper Sulfate works on the roots..and will kill back to the source.. Still may need to clean pipe out.. Farm supply stores will carry the product up in CA.. Loreto may be a stretch to find...There are farm supply places in Constituion that may carry the product.:cool:

vandenberg - 10-31-2011 at 08:02 AM

The pipes are rooted out and clear.
The copper sulfate is supposedly keeping future root growth at bay. Googling it, claims flushing toilets once in a while with the stuff, keeps lines clear.
However, my confidence in google results is shaky at best.:biggrin:

durrelllrobert - 10-31-2011 at 11:02 AM

Why not try RootX instead? Just google it on eBay where you can buy it and have it shipped anywhere in US.
RootX is not a copper sulfate product.
RootX is a foaming 2 component product that are mixed before applying. It kills roots on contact; the dead roots decay over time and are carried out with the flow of the pipe, restoring the pipe to its full capacity. RootX also leaves a barrier on the pipe walls to prevent future root growth. Once you've put your pipelines on a maintenance program with annual RootX treatments, you should be able to eliminate mechanical root cutting in most cases.

Martyman - 10-31-2011 at 03:50 PM

Copper sulfate was made illegal in the SF Bay area about 15 years ago. Discharge of excess copper to the environment is bad for invertebrates. Physical removal of roots is best. Grease combines with roots to cause most sewer blockages.

vandenberg - 10-31-2011 at 07:17 PM

Thanks Marty.