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Drain jetters (blasters) are the fastest and easiest way to clear clogged drains. Jetters will remove soap scum and grease from clogged drains quickly.
Drain clogs are caused by things like built-up soap scum, tree roots, accumulated mineral deposits, dirt, hair, and grease. Slow drains are almost closed, and a jetter is the right tool to clean these lines fast, too.
At one time or another, all homeowners and commercial property owners will need this service. Restaurants in particular frequently need jetting to keep grease-prone drains running. Local governments frequently outsource these services to contractors, too.
With the right equipment, you can move into this specialty service. All you need is a low-pressure, high-volume pressure washer (with a pulsing flow feature) and the associated accessories. Jetters are similar to pressure washers - with a few unique differences. The components of a drain jetter are a high-pressure pump (driven by an electric motor or a gasoline engine), a pulsating damper to start and stop the water flow (creating the blasting effect) and a stiff jetter hose with the proper nozzle.
Jetters have other uses. They are sometimes used for flatwork like concrete, masonry, or patios.
The pressures needed to clean drain lines depend on the particular job, but usually range between 1500 and 4000 PSI. 2500 PSI is the most typical pressure used. Jetters can reach ultra-high pressure (such as 25,000 PSI and higher) but those pressures are not required for most commercial and industrial drain work.
Jetters can be electric or gasoline-powered. If you work indoors most of the time, electric is the way to go. If you work on indoor and outdoor drain lines, gasoline-powered machines provide more clog-moving power.
When buying a jetter, you should also buy a jetter hose. We offer you three sizes to choose from. The longer the jetter hose, the more likely you will be able to run a gasoline jetter outdoors while working on indoor drain lines. Hoses can be selected on the same page as the drain jetting machines you select.
Line Testers operate at much lower pressures and higher volume gallons per minute. Line Testers are used to perform hydrostatic tests on pipes for leaks. Our line testers can be used to sanitize pipes by injecting liquid chlorine without the risk of damaging the pump. |
