[masraum]

We've been in a place with an old septic tank for a handful of years now. Way back in the first year or two, we had a clog one evening. I eventually crawled under the house with a 10' piece of PVC with one end cut into a point (well, 2 points). I removed the cap and used the PVC as a ram. After 3-4 rams I heard a noise like something breaking or tearing and the clog was cleared. I believe/assume that there were roots that had grown into the pipe and I cut through them with the PVC ram.



I think we have some new roots in the pipe because some things have slowed down during times of heavy use.

The problem is that we had some plumbing done on the bathroom and the plumber changed the cleanout pipe so it's no longer a straight shot, and there's limited space to get something in at the top (something flexible would be fine).

I am thinking that I may be able to get a slightly smaller (so it's more flexible) PVC "ram" in from the septic side to cut through the roots.

Other than buying a $200-300 powered auger with an end that cuts through them or paying a plumber to come out, is there another option?