Drain Jetting and Cleaning Process
Jetting is typically done "upstream" through a clean
out, which is an accessible opening present in every plumbing system and
designed to allow plumbers to easily “clean out” debris and other
clogs. A residential sewer jetter consists of a high-pressure heavy duty hose, a jetter nozzle, and a gas powered pump to
pressurize the water up to 3,000 to 4,000 psi with flow rates ranging between 3 to 18 GPM. Electric machines are available and convenient however they only create a max of 1,200 psi with 1.2gpm when plugged into a standard wall socket and are limited in capability. Debris that is cleared out by the jetter will flow
downstream and out to the city main.
There are occasions when an outside clean out is not available or the line that is blocked is a "branch" line. In the past these lines would have to be cabled first to restore drainage before jetting the line and the customer would have to pay for both services. If the line could not be cabled then the plumber would quote a price to replace the section of pipe where the blockage occurred and jet the remainder of the line. This process is time consuming, messy, expensive and in many cases unnecessary!
There are occasions when an outside clean out is not available or the line that is blocked is a "branch" line. In the past these lines would have to be cabled first to restore drainage before jetting the line and the customer would have to pay for both services. If the line could not be cabled then the plumber would quote a price to replace the section of pipe where the blockage occurred and jet the remainder of the line. This process is time consuming, messy, expensive and in many cases unnecessary!
Jetting "downstream"
CTR Plumbing has developed a system which eliminates the need to restore flow in a section of piping before jetting can be completed. We have the ability to jet a plugged line through the fixtures drain without having access to a clean out! This process allows us to clear drain lines faster more thoroughly with less mess saving you time, frustration and money!
Why you should choose CTR Plumbing for your jetting needs!
#1 We include high pressure cleaning of ALL drains including dirty arms and traps. We also jet downstream the dirty arms! Jetting from the roof or cleanout ONLY cleans the VENTS and MAIN line. Most drains are slow because of build up that has accumulated in the horizontal drain section in the wall BEFORE the drain connects at the vent or most cleanouts! (This area is also referred to by plumbers as dirty arms or trap arms) *This is a crucial area! BEFORE paying for jetting service ask how this area will be addressed! Not all jetting services are equal even at twice the price.
#2 We use the correct size hoses, pressure, GPM and sewer nozzle required for the job. Sizing the nozzle and spray pattern is critical for properly cleaning the drain lines. There is no one size fits all when it comes to proper drain cleaning. An electric jetter is only capable of 1,200 psi MAX when plugged into a standard wall outlet and not recommended for anything more than basic jetting service! Ask what jetter nozzle size and spray pattern your plumber will be using at what GPM and pressure. If they do not know the answers to these basic questions get a second opinion!
#2 We use the correct size hoses, pressure, GPM and sewer nozzle required for the job. Sizing the nozzle and spray pattern is critical for properly cleaning the drain lines. There is no one size fits all when it comes to proper drain cleaning. An electric jetter is only capable of 1,200 psi MAX when plugged into a standard wall outlet and not recommended for anything more than basic jetting service! Ask what jetter nozzle size and spray pattern your plumber will be using at what GPM and pressure. If they do not know the answers to these basic questions get a second opinion!
3 really good reasons to consider water jetting over using a cable.
- Cables do not always go where they should!
- Cables can leave quite a mess spinning out of the drain!
- Cables are limited in their ability to REMOVE years of buildup and hard scale!
|
|
|
