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Rip through tough stoppages with the unique ClogChopper multifunction cutting tools from General Pipe Cleaners. Six self-sharpening blades dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages, scale and crystallized urine, without risking pipe damage. The spherical design maneuvers around tight bends and traps, thoroughly and safely cleaning metal, plastic and clay pipes. As it spins it also self-sharpens as it scrapes along the pipe walls. It’s excellent for clearing stacks, downspouts and mains, as well as for drain lining jobs. General offers a variety of sizes and connector options, including for its drum type cables and sectional G connectors, as well as for RIDGID and Electric Eel connectors. For more information, contact the Drain Brains at 800-245-6200 or visit www.drainbrain.com.

Steve “Jonesie” Jones walks you through hose size and how it relates to jetter flow, including debunking a common misconception about increasing flow. Using 3/8-inch hose for 10 gpm or less keeps the pressure drop to about 1.5 psi per foot. Going up to 12 gpm, it’s better to use a 1/2-inch hose to keep the pressure drop also around 1 psi per foot.

The General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Ear LE water leak locator is a simplified, more economical tool with stronger sound amplification than other systems. Use it to pinpoint water leaks in residential and commercial water lines, whether they are under concrete slabs, under carpets, or in open fields.  The compact amplifier fits easily in the palm of your hand. It provides noise-free amplification with built-in preset audio filters, so you don’t have guess what settings to use. And the high-performance headphones with noise cancellation features block out interference from surrounding ambient noise. The ground sensor listens for the gurgling or hammering of water escaping from a cracked pipe under concrete, asphalt or tile. For soft surfaces like grass or carpet, use the probe rods. Or, for above ground pipes or hydrants, you can use both the probe rods or the magnet attachment. For more information, contact the Drain Brains at General at 800-245-6200.

In this video, Chris Boyles and Steve "Jonesie" Jones discuss the benefits of a propane-fueled jetter. Whether the jetting job is indoors or outdoors, the "cleaner" exhaust of propane fuel often enables the jetter to be rolled right up to the clean-out or floor drain to be jetted. Jonesie also gives tips on protocols for indoor jetting safety. For more info on propane-fueled Brute jetters, visit jettersnorthwest.com/propane-fueled/ Stay safe, and get jetting!

In this video, Chris Boyles from Jetters Northwest shares three new upgrades to the popular Eagle-300 ‘4020’ jetter for operator convenience and reliability. From a significantly beefed-up reel and swivel-bearing for the main jetting hose, to handy quick-release mini-reel mounts, to an industrial-grade exhaust system for strength and cooler operation, Jetters Northwest continually improves its jetting systems. Get jetting!

The Cold-Shot Pipe Freeze Kit from General Pipe Cleaners allows you to make repairs to pressurized plumbing systems. No need to drain water lines, sprinkler systems, or hot-water systems before cutting pipe or tubing. The Cold-Shot keeps pressurized systems operating while you make repairs. It freezes all types of liquids in steel, copper, cast iron, aluminum or plastic pipes ranging from 1/8 inch to 2 inches (10mm to 60mm) in diameter. It uses carbon dioxide from a dip-tube cylinder (available at most welding supply houses) to create an ice plug in minutes that is capable of withstanding 7,000 psi of pressure. It's faster and less expensive than "refrigerator-type" units; and it's faster and uses less CO2 than "bag-type" units. In five minutes, you're ready to go to work on copper tubing; just three minutes in cast iron pipe. For more information, visit www.drainbrain.com/coldshot

Jonesie from Jetters Northwest explains how regular maintenance of the line strainer protects your jetter’s pump

The Gen-Eye Hot-Spot pipe locator from General Pipe Cleaners makes locating easy. Its total field antenna array and on-screen icons lead you right to your target, without the long learning curve.Whether you’re an experienced pro or a first time user, you can quickly locate inspection cameras, sondes, active power lines and utility lines with pinpoint accuracy. There's no need to interpret numbers and bar graphs.The easy-to-see auto backlit LCD display shows you the way with arrows that point you in the right direction every time. Utility line location and active buried power line locating is just as easy.The Hot-Spot is the industry’s most rugged pipe locator. Rated at IP65, it is dust- and dirt-proof, and water resistant. It passed the 1 meter drop test and the screen passed the 18-inch steel ball drop test.Learn more

Complete your jetter package with the 60-gallon portable Tool-Bin Tank from Jetters Northwest. The water tank features: Jetter supply and return fittings Garden hose fill inlet with float-style shut-off valve Hose connection kit (6-foot suction hose, 10-foot return hose) Shut-off valve and fittings for different configuration types The Tool-Bin Tank is recommended when your water supply is less than your jetter’s gpm output. Use the portable tank as a place to store your tools when they’re not in use. It also allows your Brute’s onboard tank to be used for antifreeze during winter. For more information, contact Jetters Northwest at 877-901-1936 or visit www.jettersnorthwest.com.

The Brute series of jetters from Jetters Northwest can be portable cart-mounted or skid-mounted for convenience. The modular design of both models allows for the wheels to be removed for easy skid-mounting — or add wheels and a handle with a “portability kit” for use as a cart jetter. Either model — the 4009 Model with 9 gpm at 4,000 psi, or the 3012 Model with 12 gpm at 3,000 psi — provides versatility and options for any job.

General Pipe Cleaners' JM-1000 X Mini-Jet is ideal for clearing clogged sinks, tubs and laundry drains. The lightweight, compact toolbox jetter gives you 1,500 psi of cleaning power, yet weighs just 23 pounds. Clear grease, sand and ice from 1 1/2- to 3-inch lines up to 50 feet long. The pump and motor assembly are safely contained in a rugged metal diamond plate case that can handle abuse in the field. The portable package takes little space in your truck too. Water jets use a stream of high-pressure water that hits the stoppage and flushes it away. The thrust of the nozzle drives the hose down the line and gives you wall to wall cleaning action. Vibration helps the hose slide around tight bends and farther down the line. This is what separates General’s Jet-Set from ordinary pressure washers. It breaks the initial tension between the surface of the hose and the walls of the pipe, increasing cleaning power. The JM-1000 X is easy to carry to and from the job. The pump and motor are centered in the metal case allowing the jetter hose, water supply hose, and power cord to wrap neatly around it to create an ergonomically balanced unit. The efficient pump/motor assembly generates 1,500 psi at 1.4 gpm, yet pulls only 13 amps. Pound for pound and dollar for dollar, the Mini-Jet is a great (and small) investment. For more information, contact the Drain Brains at General at 800-245-6200, or visit drainbrain.com.

Jetters Northwest has added a nozzle storage bar to its four-roller hose guide for handy nozzle access, and — based on customer feedback — JNW has redesigned the guide’s position closer to the reel to shrink the overall footprint of the jetter. Aaron from Jetters Northwest explains in this brief video. Visit jettersnorthwest.com for more information.

Steve Landis of Gatti Plumbing shows you the many ways the Root 66 can help you clean a drain. The Root 66 is a real advancement in sectional cable machine design. No mid-range machine has its versatility and power. You can drive 5/8-inch cables for lines up to 3 inches and 7/8-inch cables for 4-inch lines — and you can switch from one to the other in seconds, without touching the jaws, without an adapter, without tools. And for sink drain work, slip on a drum that holds smaller cables. To operate, just feed a cable into the line and slide the back end into the machine. The excess cable goes into a guide tube. Turn on the sealed motor, press down on the handle, and the Root 66 starts spinning the cable at 400 rpm. The cable stops rotating as soon as you lift the handle, so there’s no additional torque buildup. When using a drum for small drain work, the drum stops turning when you lift the handle to the neutral position.

Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners talks at the WWETT Show about jetters — electric and gas — and which ones to use for different jobs.

Safety and efficiency are of the utmost importance when it comes to jetting. Steve “Jonesie” Jones and Aaron Danneker of Jetters Northwest explain the benefits of remote jetter operation, including full jetter control and engaging the hose reel. For more information, visit www.jettersnorthwest.com or call 877-901-1936.

Steve "Jonesie" Jones from Jetters Northwest shares the features and benefits of the Eagle-200 trailer-mounted jetters. The popular 4010 model produces 10 gpm and 4,000 psi in a powerful yet easily portable trailer. Jonesie also touches on the van-mount skid and portable cart versions available in the Brute lineup.Learn more at jettersnorthwest.com.

At the heart of General's drain cleaning machines is its patented Flexicore cable. These remarkably effective and durable drain cleaning cables save you money because they last longer. Flexicore cables are among the strongest, most durable drain cleaning cables in the industry. Professionals who have used it know that its patented design, strength and durability put it head and shoulders above other cables in the industry. The heavy-duty Flexicore cable blends superior kinking resistance and unequalled strength with the right amount of flexibility. In this video, General’s Dave Dunbar explains why Flexicore will do more work, require less maintenance, and save more money than other cables on the market. For more information, contact the Drain Brains at General at 800-245-6200.

In this quick video Bradley Craig, lead jetter technician at Jetters Northwest, goes over the routine servicing needed for Brute and Eagle jetters, which is also very applicable to jetters of other brands and types. Craig has been repairing and refurbishing hydro-jetters of all types and brands for over 10 years. An expert troubleshooter who takes calls from all over the nation, he also does parts sales, as well as jetter upgrades and customizations. To speak with Bradley and the JNW team call 877-901-1936.For more informational videos visit www.youtube.com/@JETTERSnorthwest

Dave Dunbar explains why the guide tube on General’s power-feed drain cleaning machines is an important safety feature — and actually helps you do more work. Watch this quick video for key reasons to keep that guide tube on your machine.Learn more