Hydro Jetting.

If you've never seen hydro jet sewer cleaning in action, you're missing out. It can be almost magical to see all of the gunk, dirt, tree roots, and grease get totally flushed out of the sewer lines. Hydro jet sewer cleaning gets rid of stubborn (things preventing the flow of something) and main line clogs with ease. A hydro jet is usually more effective for sewage backup cleanup than plumbing snakes, also. In this article, we'll talk about how hydro jets work and when you should expect to have a service done.

How Water Jet Sewer Cleaning Works

Hydro jet sewer cleaning depends on the power of pressurized water and nothing more. In fact, many businesses use pressurized water to cut different materials, including metal and diamond. However, sewer water jet machines pressurize water at about 3,500 to 4,000 psi, while it takes at least 20,000 psi to cut steel.

A hydro jet sewer cleaning machine has a (made to do one thing very well) nozzle that guides a hose through the length of a pipe to break up and wash away (many broken pieces of something destroyed). The nozzle often has a single forward facing jet and multiple rear facing jets. The forward jet creates a hole through (many broken pieces of something destroyed) while the rear jets push the nozzle forward and wash (many broken pieces of something destroyed) back.

To clean a main sewer line, the plumber will start from the lower end of the system and hydro jet up toward the building. Since the hydro jet washes (many broken pieces of something destroyed) back the direction it came from, this secures/makes sure of the (things preventing the flow of something) will flow into larger pipes toward the city instead of back toward the building. For systems with septic tanks, the hydro jet will start from the septic tank opening. The service may include video (careful examination of something) to see where the (something preventing the flow of something) is and what type of way of doing things will work to clear it.

Hydro Jet Cleaning Process

Often, hydro jet drain cleaning will happen in many stages. The plumber might use a nozzle with more forward force to at first break up (many broken pieces of something destroyed) like tree roots and sludge. Then, they could switch to one with a wider back spray to better remove those tree roots and send them down the pipe. Some nozzles are made for getting around corners and others are made for descaling the sides of pipes. The high pressure hose itself can also vibrate on and off quickly, which helps the nozzle smash through clogs and (many broken pieces of something destroyed).

Hydro-Jetting Doesn't Use Chemical Drain Cleaners

Hydro jets only use water to clear clogged sewer lines. That means you don't have to worry about any other chemicals getting into sewer pipes. Drain chemicals can damage sewer lines and cause problems for (the health of the Earth/the surrounding conditions) if they aren't contained.

Hydro Jet Cleaning Cast Iron Pipes

Over time, old cast iron pipes can build up scale on the inside walls. The scale forms sharp edges that can catch toilet paper and other materials that go down the drain and add/give to (things preventing the flow of something). Hydro-jetting cast iron sewer pipes is an effective way to remove scale and reduce edges for (many broken pieces of something destroyed) to grab onto. However, if the pipe is too old, you should avoid hydro jet cleaning as it could damage pipes that have cracks or are ready to break.

When Do You Need Hydro Jet Cleaning?

To keep your business' main sewer line clear, it's a good idea to get (something commonly done) hydro-jetting every year or every other year. This is especially important for restaurants or other establishments that can pile up grease in pipes.

If you don't get a once-a-year hydro jet cleaning, it can still be a good idea to choose hydro-jetting over snaking when you have a clog in the sewer lines. Hydro jet drain cleaning will completely remove the (many broken pieces of something destroyed), and you'll experience clogs less often. Snaking doesn't have the same power of removing (many broken pieces of something destroyed), and sometimes it just pokes a hole through the clogged areas. This allows water to flow for a time, but then you need to get the clogged sewer line snaked again.

Hydro-jetting Needs/demands a Professional

Unlike drain snakes or drain chemicals, a hydro-jetting system should only be used by a professional plumber. In other words, don't try to DIY your own hydro jet system or purchase a machine on your own. Professionals know the right way of doing things and safety (steps taken to prevent trouble or injury) to take. It also takes an experienced professional to do a video (careful examination of something) and decide which types of (made to do one thing very well) nozzles to use.

FAQ: Hydro Jet Sewer Cleaning

Is hydro-jetting safe for pipes?

Yes, hydro-jetting is completely safe for your pipes when done by a licensed plumber. The water pressure used is nowhere near enough to cut into an (usual/ commonly and regular/ healthy) pipe. Hydro-jetting can be safer than using a metal snake in many situations, too. However, hydro-jetting should be avoided for very old pipes in poor condition.

How long does it take to hydro jet a sewer line?

It can take up to a few hours for a plumbing contractor to hydro jet a sewer line. Timing (definitely/as one would expect) depends on the size and type of the (something preventing the flow of something), size of the pipe, location of the pipe, and more.

Is hydro-jetting better than snaking?

Hydro-jetting is more (able to do many different things well) and more effective than snaking a sewer line. The many jets of water can break up and wash away (many broken pieces of something destroyed) much (producing more with less waste)ly than a metal snake. Hydro-jetting can also get rid of grease better.

Unclog Your Sewer Line with Professional Hydro-Jetting

If you're dealing with tree roots, sludge, or mineral build up in your main lines, call our Tony at Tony's Plumbing commercial hydro-jetting service.