Hydrojetting to Clear Sewer Drain Lines

October 10th, 2013 Posted in Drain Cleaning
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Depending on the number of people in your household and the level of usage, your septic system will require cleaning every three to five years. On occasion, however, solids can build up and overflow into your drainfield due to clogs and blockage of the header line. One solution to this problem is to clean the pipes in order to restore normal functionality.

Using high-pressure streams of water to clean solid pipe buildup is known as hydro-jetting. This service can be performed by most professional sewer and septic maintenance companies, though it should never be attempted by home handymen. It can be a relatively inexpensive alternative to complete replacement of a failing system. There are, however, times when hydro-jet cleaning is not the right tack to take when dealing with septic problems. That’s only one of the reasons why attempting to complete the process yourself is ill-advised.

Your septic field line is perforated so that waste water can seep into the gravel and soil surrounding it for natural filtration and treatment. In some situations, the force of the pressurized water can force solids into that gravel, which can actually plug the line. Make sure that you’re working with a licensed sewer-septic company with a strong reputation, as improperly conducted hydro-jet cleaning can have adverse effects.

If you think that your septic system could benefit from hydro-jet cleaning, contact a licensed sewer and septic maintenance company in your area. They can discuss with you the benefits and potential drawbacks of the procedure, as well as alternatives in situations where hydro-jetting may not be an effective solution.

Posted on behalf of Shawn Bynum, Bynum Plumbing

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Water Jetting

November 25th, 2010 Posted in Drain Lines, Sewer Lines
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High pressure water jetting or hydro jetting offers an effective solution for most clogged drains and sewer lines.  Built up accumulations of grease, oil, sludge, hair, dirt and other debris as well as infiltration by tree roots and other foreign materials can cause drain and sewer lines to clog.

Traditional rootering techniques use a mechanical cutting head attached to a thick metal cable (often called a snake) to cut through clogs.  While this method works well to cut through clogs, it leaves behind a lot of residual debris that can soon start forming a new clog.

High pressure water jetting does a much more thorough job of clearing clogged pipes.  Water jetting uses water sprayed under very high pressure to cut through clogs in drain lines and sewer lines.  Special high pressure hoses with spray nozzles at the end are inserted into the pipe and pushed or pulled the length of the pipe while blasting water at very high pressure.  The high pressure water spray clears clogs by cutting through tree roots, grease, hair, paper, and other organic materials.

In addition, water jetting scours the inside of the pipe and removes all of the debris from the pipe walls including grease, oil, sludge, dirt, and other foreign materials.  Unlike rootering which simply cuts through a clog, water jetting actually cleans the inside of the pipe and returns it to nearly new condition.   The water spray then drains through the pipe, flushing away the removed debris.

For industrial and commercial drains that are subjected to high volumes of grease, oil, sludge, or other materials, regular water jetting can help minimize business interruptions by keeping your drain and sewer lines flowing freely.

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