Controlled-rotation jetting nozzle effective in opening pipe at treatment facility

Problem

Rodney King, proprietor of Hydro-Mole mechanical cleaning company specializing in coil cleaning, hydrojetting and CCTV pipe inspections, recently received a call from the nearby City of Hurst, Illinois, about a blocked pipe at its sewer treatment facility. Prior to arriving at the site, King was informed by the sewer treatment plant operator that the treatment ponds were overflowing due to the apparent blockage. Two jet trucks from other neighboring municipalities were already on the scene but had been unsuccessful in opening the pipe.       

Solution

“Upon setting up, I selected our WH-1/2 nozzle,” King recalls. The Warthog WH-1/2 from StoneAge is a controlled-rotation jetting nozzle for 6- to 18-inch lines most commonly used with small-capacity combination trucks and large trailer jetters. It maximizes cleaning power into as few jets as possible to efficiently penetrate blockages, cut roots and clean walls.

Result

“After running our machine for five minutes, the pipe began to flow,” King says. “The 10-foot manhole that we were jetting from started overflowing within 45 seconds.” 866/795-1586; www.sewernozzles.com.