Introducing…the water jetter
Electric eels have been used to clean pipes since the dawn of time. Old earthenware / clay pipes were installed in new houses prior to the 1970’s until PVC pipes were introduced. Thus, when a drain blockage occurred, the electric eel was called in to do the dirty work.
Since then, it has been noted that electric eels and PVC pipes do not mix so well. They can potentially damage the pipe as they abruptly push around bends, ultimately leaving the homeowner with a worse problem than what they began with. A broken pipe will cause more blocked drain issues as debris becomes snagged on the jagged edges. The electric eel is also well known for leaving much of the debris behind as it can only punch a hole in the blockage and never fully remove all the build-up in the pipe.
The water jetter or jet rodder is a relatively new technology in the wonderful world of drain cleaning. More and more plumbers in Australia are now choosing jet rodders over electric eels as it is a much more PVC friendly tool. A water jetter uses high pressure water, a flexible hose and special nozzles to cut through debris such as tree roots. The water can deflect off the surface of the pipe whilst cutting through anything in its way. The water jetter cleans the pipe entirely, leaving a smooth finish.
Water jetters operate with many different nozzles. Along with the water pressure, the nozzle is a key tool in clearing a blocked drain effectively and efficiently. There are many various jetter nozzles on the market and they all serve different purposes. A nozzle should be selected based on which way the tree roots are growing into the pipe and how aggressive the infiltration is.
A specialised plumber should be selected on the quality of all their gear as good equipment will give a more thorough clean. This means more time in between jetting jobs, which gives the customer the best bang for their buck!
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