General Pipe Cleaners Jet-Set Water Jets are the ideal tools for cleaning grease, sludge, sand, and ice from clogged drain lines. They use a stream of high-pressure water that hits the stoppage and flushes it away. Valley Drainage in Rawtenstall, Rossendale are experts at using these methods to unblock drains, toilets or sewers.

Drain technicians will guide the jet hose into the drain. Allowing the hose to slide down the line a few feet. Then, pulling the hose back half the distance advanced. The actual cleaning takes place when the hose is pulled back toward the operator.

Moving the hose back and forth to break up the stoppage and flush it down the line.To assist the hose around tight bends, or to help it slide down longer runs, they then turn on the vibra-pulse. It's especially helpful for smaller electric jets. The vibration will be most effective in the 1/8 inch diameter hose to help lush out blocked drains.

If the hose fails to advance or has difficulty getting around the bend, the member of staff from Valley Drainage can rotate the hose by putting a loop in it and twisting back and forth, or pull the hose back about a foot and snap it forward so that the hose can jump around the bend. If this is not successful, switch to the spring leader nozzle or a smaller diameter hose, or both.

When the drain or sewer line has been cleared, it is then time to turn off the jet before pulling the end of the hose out of the line. This prevents you from getting hit with a high-pressure spray. The optional cart reel lets you use the power of gas jets on indoor applications where the exhaust fumes could be hazardous. Simply place the gas machine safely outdoors. Then, pull the drain cleaning hose into the building and connect it to the portable reel.

As with any drain jet operation, you must wear goggles, rubber gloves, and boots while operating the spray wand and all staff are trained to do this and carry out drain unblocking in a safe manner!