Electric eel or drain snake vs. water jetter
Electric Eel
- Heavy steel cable with a metal head that can damage PVC pipes
- Designed in 1920s for clay pipes
- Cannot clear grease blockages
- Will punch a hole through tree roots and only rip some of them out
- May smash through PVC pipe bends and cause further damage – rough on pipes
- Short range cable capacity (approximately 30m to 40m)
Water Jetter
- Soft hose attached to powerful nozzle, does not damage pipes
- Latest in drain cleaning technology
- Will completely clear grease blockages with ease
- Will completely clear tree roots of various sizes and flush the line clear, free of all debris
- High pressure water and flexible hose will travel through PVC pipes with ease and without damaging them
- Long hose which is able to reach various areas of pipe even if access is not favourable (anywhere between 60m and 120m)