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  1. 29th December 2005, 12:17 AM #1
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    Default Storm Water Drains

    Hi Guys

    I have a sneaking suspicion that the dampness of the soil under my house (on 1 metre stumps) could be from old decrepid storm water drains connecting up my nice new and shiny 'down pipes'.

    Is there a way that you can test the integrity of underground pipes (without calling those expensive looking fellas with little robots and cameras) ???

    I reckon the pipes would be real old cast iron jobs.

    Thanks again fella's

    Steve
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    it might also be caused by the water table in your area.
    High water table, no sun, plenty of shade = damp soil under house.
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    Quote Originally Posted by smclaren
    Is there a way that you can test the integrity of underground pipes
    Steve , the local council test the stormwater drains here by pumping in smoke , mabye a fog / smoke machine that they use at parties , I think dick smith sell them
    Kennards etc may even hire them :confused:
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