Sickening stench had overpowered the San Bernardino-area outlet for a major California supermarket chain.

For years, employees dumped dairy products down the drains of two floor sinks in the store’s milk department. But after local health officials ordered removal of the china basins, coagulated organic debris clogged the line. And a putrid stink of decay soon overwhelmed the store.

Something had to be done – fast.

Water pressure relieves business pressure

That’s when store managers called drain cleaning professional Howard Baron, owner of local Village Plumbing.

When conventional drain cleaning methods failed, Baron unsuccessfully tried snaking cable through the last remaining floor drain at the head of the 75-foot line.

“There were no clean-outs, the vent was inaccessible, and the line was too flat,” he says. The danger of a huge mess during business hours also prevented Village Plumbing from pumping the line or using water jets.

So Baron reached for his Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners. “I never used it before – and the store was really desperate,” he says. “But I just read the package instructions, and it worked. It’s really easy to operate.”

Quick, clean results

Using the built-in gauge, Baron simply pumped his Kinetic Water Ram to the desired pressure. The tool can produce up to 160 pounds of pressure, but most clogs clear with just 20 to 40 pounds. Then he firmly positioned the flexible cone over the drain opening and snapped the trigger.

The second try instantly cleared the clog.

General’s innovative Kinetic Water Ram unleashes a powerful burst of compressed air that hammers through water at 4,700 fps – instantly breaking up the stoppage. It easily clears rust, grease, sediment, and scale from lines up to 4 inches in diameter.

The shock wave also bypasses stacks and vents. There’s no pressure buildup within the system, either. General’s device directs 98 percent of the force down the line and only 2 percent against pipe walls. So the Kinetic Water Ram effectively handles stoppages on the far side of drum traps or series of tight bends – like lines in a mobile home.

The tool comes with 4-inch flexible rubber cone and five tapered plugs for sealing drain openings from 1 1/4 to 4 inches in diameter. The built-in air compressor easily pumps up to the desired pressure. A Schraeder valve is also provided for use with an external air compressor when clearing difficult stoppages.

Excellent for emergencies

“Our Kinetic Water Ram has proven fantastic for emergencies,” Baron says, noting that he quickly used it again on a backed-up urinal. “We tried it on that crisis – and it worked again.”

The optional toilet attachment screws to the front of the Kinetic Water Ram permitting firm positioning of the cone in the bowl for a tighter seal. Additional options include a metal carrying case, 6-inch rubber cone, and four expansion plugs.

The quick, clean performance of Kinetic Water Ram enhances Village Plumbing’s professional reputation.

“It gets you through bad situations – fast,” Baron says. “Our customers really like that.”

For more information, contact the Drain Brains at General Pipe Cleaners at 800/245-6200, or visit www.drainbrain.com.

General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring Co., is a manufacturer of high-quality drain cleaning equipment since 1930. General serves drain cleaning professionals and plumbing contractors, as well as facilities managers, the rental industry and the hardware/home center market. The Toughest Tools Down The Line.