Troubleshooting Tips for Water Jetters

Jan 22, 2015 | by Marty Silverman |

General Pipe Cleaners, div. of General Wire Spring Plumbing Drain Cleaning Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG) Pipe Cleaning Pump Preventive Maintenance

Jm 290028Handle29 — Water jets from General Pipe Cleaners are ideal for clearing soft stoppages and ice from clogged drainlines. They use a stream of high-pressure water that hits the stoppage and flushes it away.

Water jetters are a great way to clear grease-clogged lines. If your jetter is no longer maintaining pressure, follow these troubleshooting tips to get it back on the right track:Make sure you have enough water The water supply must be adequate to match your jetter’s needs. If you’re using a 4 gpm pump and your water source is only providing 2 gpm, you’re asking for trouble. A good way to check the flow rate of your water source is to time how long it takes to fill up a 2-gallon bucket. If it takes 30 seconds or less, you’re OK. If

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