Clearing Clogs With High Pressure Hydro-Jetting

June 4th, 2013 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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Blocked or otherwise restricted sewer lines are a real pain to deal with, especially when they keep occurring!  Sometimes a traditional plumbing ‘snake” will remove the blockage but if it keeps happening, then Hydro-Jetting may be the best option.

High pressure Hydro-Jetting is a very effective way to remove almost any blockage from any sanitary pipe.  It is also is a good method of cleaning out any build up of sludge on pipes which is reducing the size of the pipe.   In many cases the real cause of the blockage is the restricted pipe.  A qualified plumbing contractor, who specializes in sewer work, will be able to determine if this is a viable solution to your blocked residential or commercial sewer line.

The highly trained technician will arrive on the site with a large truck carrying all of the necessary equipment to complete the project, as well as the water source.  Once the equipment is set up, the technician will insert a special nozzle on the end of a water hose into the pipe thru a ‘clean out”.   Utilizing a combination of copious amounts of water and very high pressure, the blockage will be broken up, which allows water to flow though the pipe freely.

At the same time, the walls of the pipe will be cleaned of the build up of sludge, which will restore the pipe to its original inside dimension, which effectively resolves the cause of most blockages.   The large quantity of water also helps flush the sludge and remnants of the blockage downstream.

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Unclog Your Drains With Water Jetting

November 8th, 2012 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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Clogged drains and sewer lines can be a major problem but now thanks to high pressure hydro jetting it has never been easier to quickly and effectively clear problematic blockages. There are a whole number and great variety of objects that cause drains to become blocked. Just a few examples include grease, sludge, hair and debris. It is a similar situation with sewer lines, which can be affected by any kind of foreign object with one of the more common ones being tree roots.

There have been a number of methods used in the past in order to remove clogs including mechanical cutters attached to a cable but it seems as though none of them are as effective as the use of hydro jetting. In this method water is simply fired towards the area of the clog from a high-pressured hose, clearing the blockage a lot more cleanly and efficiently than has been possible in the past. The hoses used have specially fitted nozzles on the ends and can be pushed and pulled into the affected drain or sewer line. The pressure released is high enough to cut through tree roots and break up blockages caused by grease, hair, oil or whatever other substance is causing the problem.

The other great thing about the use of water jetting is that it not only breaks through and removes blockages but it also cleans the inside of the entire pipe, flushing away any left over grime. This means that it is harder and takes longer for debris to build up again and cause another clog. Drains that are regularly exposed to the debris that causes blockages, such as in large office or commercial buildings can particularly benefit from water jetting.

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Clean Your Drains Using Hydro Jetting

October 25th, 2012 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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There is something more powerful and effective then chemicals and snakes to clean out clogged drains. It is even safer and generally less expensive. Water! Hydro jetting technology uses water to not only clear clogs, but to actually clean away all the built up debris that has collected in pipes and drains over time. There are several ways that hydro jetting may be used:

 

  • Unclogging drains. If a home or business has a clogged drain, a professional hydro jetting service can be performed to unclog the drain or sewer. However, unlike using a snake or chemicals to remove the clog, hydro jetting will completely clean the pipes. This helps reduce the chance of them getting clogged again in a few weeks or months down the road.

 

  •  Clearing sewer pipes. For homes with sewer pipes, hydro jetting can clear out the same debris built up in any home or apartment and can also clear out tree roots that have grown into the pipes. Most roots are completely gone after a hydro Jet cleaning.

 

  • Maintenance. For large households, businesses and multiple-dwelling buildings, using hydro jetting on a maintenance schedule can prevent clogs from happening in the first place. Many professional plumbing services that use hydro jet technology offer these types of packages.

 

This new process is not only effective; it is also economical and ecologically friendly. Since there are no chemicals or devices needed, only the hydro jet equipment, it is can often be just as affordable and definitely more “green” then other pipe cleaning methods. Next time you are clogged or have a slow drain, give your local plumber a call and see the difference hydro jetting makes.

 

 

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What is High Pressure Hydro Jetting?

September 27th, 2012 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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When sewer lines and pipes become clogged, you need to call a professional to clear the clog and get your pipes flowing freely again. The traditional way to clear clogged sewer lines is by using a professional plumbing auger, also called a plumbing snake.  This is a metal cable with a cutting head that is fed into the pipe and spun rapidly.  The cutting head cuts through and dislodges the clog.  One problem with an auger is that although water can drain through the sewer line, much of the foreign material from the clog remains behind stuck to the walls of the pipe.  In many cases, the clog will start re-forming immediately and you will have to call the plumber again in a few months.

A more modern development in clearing tough clogs is high pressure hydro jetting.  This technique uses water sprayed under very high pressure to cut through clogs and flush away the debris.  Your plumber will feed a high pressure hose with a special spray head on it through your sewer pipe to the location of the clog.  Water is pumped through the hose and spray head at three to four thousand pounds per square inch.

The high pressure water can cut through tough clogs including grease, hair, tree roots, paper products, sludge, and other debris.  In addition, the water flushes the debris away down the pipe.  High pressure hydro-jetting scours the entire inside of the pipe and leaves it looking almost like new!

High pressure hydro jetting can be more effective for clearing many common types of clogs than using an old fashioned mechanical auger.  Your plumber or sewer septic professional will advise you on whether high pressure hydro jetting is a good option for your clog.

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Hydro-Jetting vs Plumbing Snake

June 14th, 2012 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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Two common methods of clearing clogged sewer and septic lines are high pressure hydro-jetting and using a mechanical plumbing snake.  Traditionally, plumbers and sewer-septic professionals used plumbing snakes to clear clogs, but in recent years hydro-jetting has become an increasingly popular tool for cleaning sewer lines.

A professional plumber snake is also referred to as a cable machine, an auger, or a rooter.  It is similar to those homeowner’s plumbing snakes sold at the local home improvement center, but far more powerful and sophisticated.  A professional cable machine has a heavy duty flexible steel cable with cutting heads attached to the end of it.

The cable is inserted into a clogged sewer line or drain line and an electric motor spins the cable and cutting heads.  The cutting heads will cut through most types of clogs including tree roots, paper, sludge, and other debris.  When operated by an experienced plumber, a plumbing snake or auger is a safe and effective means to clear tough clogs in drain lines and sewer lines.

Hydro-jetting is a relatively recent innovation for drain cleaning.  Instead of using a mechanical cutting head, hydro-jetting works a little like a common pressure washer and uses jets of high pressure water to cut through sewer line and drain line clogs.  A hydro-jetting machine has a high pressure hose with a special spray head attached to the end of it.  This end is inserted into the pipe and high pressurized water spray blasts away grease, sludge, and other debris.  Hydro-jetting is even powerful enough to cut through tree roots.

Both methods work well, but depending on situation including the type, nature, and location of the clog, your plumber will choose the method that will get the best result.

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Professional Drain Cleaning Alternatives

June 14th, 2012 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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A slow or backed up drain at your home or business is at best an inconvenience and at worst a sign of a serious problem.  Unless the clogged drain responds quickly to a few simple techniques that most homeowners can handle, an experienced plumber should be called as soon as possible to clear the clogged drain.

Not only does your plumber have the experience and equipment to handle drain cleaning quickly and safely, but they also be able to tell if your slow or backed up drain is a localized clog or a sign of a much more serious problem.

If the problem is with a single sink, toilet, tub, or other drain, then the homeowner may want to try clearing the clog using a household plunger or plumbing snake.  Be careful if using a plumbing snake.  Used improperly they can damage pipes and if it gets caught in the plumbing you will have an even bigger problem.

When these methods fail, or if more than one drain is backed up, it’s time to call a drain cleaning professional.  There could be a problem such as a collapsed sewer or septic drain line or the drain line could be infiltrated by tree roots.

A sewer septic professional will be able to identify these and other problems using a high tech video camera to inspect the inside of the pipes.  Once the problem is identified, your plumber can provide repair alternatives or clear the clog using high pressure hydro-jetting or professional powered drain cleaning augers.

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