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Waterblasting + Get AlertsDesigned for indoor use on 2- to 4-inch pipes, the portable SJPE-1500 electric jetter from Shark Jetters and Pressure Washers, a division of Karcher North America, has a retractable handle, 200-foot detachable hose reel for maneuverability in tight locations, metal toolbox, heavy-duty frame and 1,725 rpm Baldor motor that operates on 115 volts.
“The idea behind it is we wanted to manufacture a product that would be easier than a snake in the sense that it’s more efficient and compact,” says Eric Loucks, national sales manager for Shark. “It has a 35-foot power cord (with GFCI) and a steel roll-cage that protects the components (motor, pump and jetter valve).”
One of three electric cold-water jetters from Shark, each unit delivers 1.7 gpm and 1,500 psi. Other features include triplex pump, on-demand Pulse Technology, thermal relief valve, backflow check valve, inlet filter, pressure gauge and 1 1/2 hp, 13-amp motor with GFCI.
Pulse Technology delivers a pulsating action that breaks the friction between the hose and pipe for ease of movement, especially around tight corners. All models include gloves and safety goggles and are available with B and C accessory kits. The B kit includes 150 feet of 1/4-inch hose, 25 feet of 1/8-inch hose, basic nozzle kit and 1/4-inch basic nozzle kit. The C kit includes 150 feet of 1/4-inch hose, 75 feet of 1/8-inch hose, 1/8-inch basic nozzle kit and 1/4-inch basic nozzle kit.
The SJPE-1500 measures 27 inches long, 17.5 inches wide, 32 inches high and weighs 105 pounds, while the basic SJHE-1500 measures 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, 13 inches high and weighs 71 pounds. The handcart style SJPE-1650 includes 200-foot reel and pneumatic tires. It measures 26 inches long, 26 inches wide, 38 inches high and weighs 130 pounds.
Shark also offers four gas-powered jetters (SJDDG-3011, SJGDG-3013, SJGDG-3016, SJGDG-3020) that deliver from 4 to 8 gpm and up to 3,000 psi for cleaning 4- to 6-inch lines. Options on the gas-powered models include 200-foot hose reel, 200-foot hose reel with foot pedal and 300-foot portable cart hose reel. Powered by Honda or Vanguard engines, three models are gear driven and one is a portable direct-drive unit.
All the jetters feature powder-coated 10-gauge steel frames for long life, have the power to break through grease, dirt, debris and ice and are ETL certified to UL-1776 safety standards. “That’s very important to us as a company,” Loucks says. “Not only do we want to make sure we’re putting out a quality-made product that will last, but we want to make sure the person using it is safe and protected.” 800/771-1881; www.sharkpw.com.