What is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro Jetting (a.k.a Hydro Scrubbing) is a drain cleaning process in which your sewer pipes are scoured by streams of high-pressure water shooting out of a hose at up to 3,500 psi. These high-pressure streams are strong enough to cut through and clear out any debris in your pipes or sewer drains.
How does Hydro Jetting work?
Hydro Jetting is typically done through an opening called a cleanout, which is an accessible opening present in every plumbing system and designed to allow plumbers to easily "clean out" debris and other clogs. The Hydro Jetter consists of a large tank of water, a special high-pressure hose, a special high-strength nozzle, and a machine which pressurizes the water in the hose so that it can spray out of the nozzle at a pressurized rate of up to 3,500 psi and a flow rate of 18 gpm. Every plumbing system is designed to carry waste water "downstream" using gravity. The Hydro Jetting nozzle is placed at the "downstream" end of the plumbing system and it works its way "upstream" against gravity. That way, any debris that is cleared out by the Hydro Jetter will harmlessly flow downstream where the drainage path is already clear. The Plumbing Medic Hydro Jetters are capable of clearing out sewer lines over a length of several hundred feet.
Why do I need Hydro Jetting?
Hydro Jetting is an appropriate solution when clogged drains cannot be cleared through traditional snaking or rooter service. These clogs can be caused by a build up of grease, tree roots, or other stubborn clogs. Hydro Jetting is also required before Pipe Lining because any debris present in the existing pipe may cause the epoxy lining resin to be malformed and / or prevent it from bonding correctly to the existing pipe.
What are the benefits of Hydro Jetting?
Hydro Jetting can easily cut through the most stubborn drain clogs and remove built-up mineral deposits and other obstructions clogging the inside of your drain pipes. Hydro jetting is one of the best and most cost effective ways to clean a clogged drain. The process has many benefits and ensures a healthy plumbing system. In extreme cases where roots have penetrated the plumbing system or pipes are leaking Plumbing Medic recommends getting a Camera Inspection to determine the seriousness of the condition. Plumbing Medic can then determine the best solution.
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