Hydro jetting is currently the best method for ensuring optimal flow in a drainage system, while also prolonging the lifespan of the pipes. It is the only drain-cleaning method that can dislodge blockages from your drain lines and also wash the debris out of the pipes, says LRES Casselberry Management.
Unlike other drain-cleaning methods, which focus solely on the clogs and blockages inside your pipes, hydro jetting works on the entire pipe system. It won’t only remove the clogs causing the current drainage issues in your home, but it will stop future drainage problems.
What is hydro jetting, how does it work, what are the benefits of hydro jetting, and how can you tell if your drain pipes need hydro jetting?
Understanding hydro jetting
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to get rid of the debris inside a drain line. Whether there is sludge, grease, soap scum, tree roots, or other kinds of debris inside the line, a powerful stream of water applied directly to the debris will pulverize and wash it out of the line.
How is this done?
Hydro jetting uses the following equipment:
- A high-pressure water pump, capable of generating water pressures of between 1,500 and 4,000 psi (for residential applications) or higher for commercial drainage systems.
- Specialized stainless-steel nozzles in various sizes for different pipe sizes. Some come with front-facing and rear-facing jets to ensure thorough cleaning of the drain line.
- A flexible high-pressure water hose for connecting the water pump to the nozzle.
- A water tank for storing the water to be used in the operation.
To hydro jet the drainage line, it is first inspected using a sewer camera.
This specialized high-resolution waterproof camera is inserted into the drainage line to acquire real-time, detailed images of the pipe channel. This step gives the technician or plumber a precise picture of the physical condition of the line and the type of debris inside it.
Based on the information from the sewer camera inspection, the right water pressure for the operation is chosen. The flexible hose is then inserted into the line, with the right nozzle. Once it is in place, the water pump is switched on and a jet stream of water is released into the pipes.
Impelled by the force of its jets, the nozzle drives forward into the line, dislodging any debris in its path and also scrubbing pipe walls to get rid of the grime adhering to them. The loosened dirt inside the pipes is then flushed out of the system, leaving the channel free of buildup.
The benefits of hydro jetting
Versatile and highly effective
Hydro jetting works for getting rid of clogs of all types in drainage pipes of all sizes and applications. This drain-cleaning method will remove stubborn clogs like tree roots and sludge without damaging your drainage pipes.
Comprehensive cleaning
Because it uses water as its primary agent for cleaning a drainpipe, hydro jetting can reach areas in the pipe that other methods can’t. This, along with its ability to flush the pipeline, is why hydro jetting ensures thorough cleaning.
Long-lasting results
The results of hydro jetting are long-lasting. The probability of clogs/blockages in the line is reduced to a minimum. By removing corrosive materials from the pipe, hydro jetting also helps to prolong the lifespan of your pipes.
Perfect for maintenance
Hydro jetting not only removes the existing clogs in your drainage lines, but it also prevents future clogs. This makes it the perfect drain maintenance tool for reducing the incidence of clogs, blockages, and damage from corrosive materials.
Provides valuable insights
Sewer camera inspection provides valuable information about the state of your drainage system and possible future problems. This ensures that you have the necessary information to preempt the issues in the system and also plan future upgrades.
Saves money
Hydro jetting your drains drastically reduces the amount of money you have to spend on drainage problems in your home. It prevents premature replacement of drainpipes. You also avoid the cost of fixing water damage resulting from drain line issues in your home.
Does your drainage system need hydro jetting?
Every drainage system needs hydro jetting. The only question is, when should you do it? You can deploy hydro jetting as a direct intervention to stop the existing drainage issues in your home, resulting from the clogs and blockages in the pipes. You may also hydro jet your drains to prevent these same issues.
If you are experiencing the following problems in your home, you need to hydro jet your drains right away:
- Persistent drain clogs that refuse to go away despite your best efforts.
- Multiple drain clogs in your home; more than one drain is clogged at the same time.
- Sewer odors inside your home or around your property.
- Strange noises from your drains, especially when you flush the toilet.
- You suspect that there may be tree roots growing inside your drainage lines.
However, even if you don’t have these drain problems in your home, you still need hydro jetting. However, only a preventive maintenance step to ensure you never have these problems.
To keep your drainage system in the best condition possible and ensure its optimal function, it is recommended that you hydro jet the system every one to two years.