Pipes become clogged with dirt and debris over time which leads to slow drainage or worse, blockages.
Drain snakes and chemical cleaners used to be the popular choice for cleaning pipes. However, these can only clear small blockages and rarely remove the entire problem. Modern technology has brought us powerful hydro-jetting machines that can get any pipes, small or large, cleaned and cleared in no time.
Sewer jetter nozzles make all the difference when using a jetting machine to clear a blockage. They come in all varieties of shapes, pressures, and jet configurations so you know there is always a perfect jet nozzle for your job.
Choosing Your Hose Jet Nozzles
Choosing your nozzle is an essential part of how you operate your hydro-jetting machine. Applications and pipe sizes are the primary determinants of which nozzle is best suited.
Roots / Grease: rotary nozzles are necessary to fully clean the pipe
Hard Debris: nozzles with forward jets and sharp edges are required to penetrate through the blockage
Sand / Sludge: heavier nozzles with downward and rear-facing jets are required to blast back heavy debris
Versatility and Adaptability of Jet Nozzles
There are plenty of general-purpose sewer nozzles that are highly versatile. For example, the standard US Jetting RPD nozzles come in a variety of sizes and configurations to handle all basic jetting jobs. These economically-priced nozzles are favorites for putting up the line first since they are relatively cheap to replace if they get stuck, yet still effective.
Some nozzles also have additional jet ports that can be plugged or fitted with jets in order to adjust the spray pattern. Many Enz and Warthog nozzles are designed this way to add versatility to jetting jobs.
Efficient and Timesaving
Using drain snakes or chemical cleaners can take multiple treatments and lots of effort to clean and clear the pipe. Often these solutions only penetrate a small hole through the blockage which provides the appearance of being “cleared” but will be clogged up again very quickly. When pipes and drains are cleaned using a hydro-jetter, the job is done more effectively and efficiently. With the high-pressure water spray, particularly with rotary nozzles, the hydro jetter is able to fully give the pipe a 360-degree clean.
Sewer Jetter Nozzles for Prevention and Long-Term Maintenance
Many contractors provide a maintenance plan with their customers to jet their lines a few times a year. While blocked drains in residential areas are extremely frustrating, clogged drains in businesses such as restaurants can be catastrophic. By providing a maintenance plan, contractors can make their customers feel confident that any blockages will be jetted out before they cause an embarrassing problem and costly downtime.
Not Sure Which Jet Nozzle is For You?
Nozzles are a key component of drainpipe cleaning equipment. They are the tool that can make or break a jetting job, so it’s important that the right one is chosen. At US Jetting, we offer a wide variety of jetting nozzles for your specific needs. Reach out to your US Jetting representative today and they will walk you through the various types to confirm which nozzle is perfect for you.
Give us a call today to know more about your jet nozzle options and get a free quote.
