In need of an educated speculation on tree roots...

Hi.

Tree roots invade septic sewer leach pipes in search of moisture, and there is nothing to remedy it but replacing the clogged pipes.

Chemicals do kill roots in the system, but kill the trees too. And even if chemicals kill the roots in the pipes, the clogging stays anyway; does not clear the obstruction.

Mechanically cutting off and removing (if possible) the roots in the pipes does not clear the clogged pores in the leach lines either.

What if, inside new pipes, a metal conductor is left all along; and for a few minutes (or seconds) daily, electricity is applied on a timer.

Any predictions in effectivity to prevent root invasion ?

(120VACphase)--------------timer------------------light bulb--------------------conductorinpipe-------------roots------------>ground

Just images :

Clogged ----> http://media.merchantcircle.com/12475808/Roots2_full.jpeg

New leach pipe ----> http://www.attainable-sustainable.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/P12406442.jpg

Edited March 17, 201312 yr by Externet