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What is a hydro jetter?
A hydro jetter, also known as a sewer jetter, is a high pressure water jetting machine which is generally used for drain cleaning. The main components are the engine and water pump which work together to create high pressure water that flows through the sewer hose and jet nozzle to blast away debris in pipes.
What is the most popular type of jetting unit?
The US Jetting 4018 Industry Leader is a the most popular model of hydro jetter used by plumbers and contractors. These machines use a high-pressure, low-flow system to blast through debris and clogs in pipe sizes 2” – 18” or larger with appropriate nozzles.
What's the best type of high pressure jetter I should buy?
To determine what sewer jetter works best for you, it's important to understand the application with which you'll be using it. If you're cleaning residential drains and some light commercial, a US Jetting 4018 (4000PSI at 18GPM) is ideal. If you're jetting storm drains and culverts regularly, or are generally doing drain cleaning for municipalities, then getting a lower pressure higher flow machine like a USJ 3030 (3000PSI at 30GPM) would be best. To scale between smaller residential pipes and larger drains, the USJ 4025 (4000PSI at 25GPM) is the most versatile.
What hydro jetter should I buy for cleaning residential drains?
If you're mainly cleaning residential drains 2-6", then the 4018 (4000PSI at 18GPM) is ideal. The US Jetting 4018 Industry Leader can clean lines 2" - 18" so it covers the majority of jetting work, which is why it's the most popular hydro jetter.
What is the best hydro jetter for cleaning storm drains?
While the US Jetting 4018 is the most popular jetter, if you're regularly jetting lines 6"+ then it may be better to look at a 4025 (4000PSI at 25GPM) or 3036 (3000PSI at 36GPM). These higher flow machines are equipped for handling storm drains that are often filled with sand, sludge, and heavy debris.
Why should I hydro jet over cabling?
A lot of jet operators also do cabling, as there are some smaller blockages that a cable can sufficiently handle. However, jetting out a sewer line is not only the most efficient way to clear a blockages, but also thoroughly blasts away the blockage rather than just popping a hole in it like a cable does. In addition, high pressure jetting is the only way to thoroughly clean the pipe, particularly when used with a rotary nozzle.
