You’re probably aware that drain jetting involves using high-pressure water jets to resolve problems such as blocked drains. But do you know exactly what happens during a professional drain jetting appointment? In a nutshell, our experts unblock, decongest and deep clean drains safely and swiftly. It’s a remarkable process – and worth discussing in detail.
In this article, we’ll take you behind the scenes to demystify drain jetting services for domestic/commercial property owners. We’ll also explain why water, not harsh chemicals, is all professionals such as the Mega-Rod Bath team need to clear and clean drains effectively and efficiently.
Your drainage system could benefit hugely from a professional drain jetting service if you’ve noticed any warning signs of clogged pipework, such as slow drainage, foul odours and backups.
The presence of drain blockages or congestion typically means greasy substances (cooking fat, say) or fibrous materials (including wet wipes) have been poured or flushed away instead of being binned. However, jetting drains is also invaluable when the problem is caused by frozen wastewater or invasive roots.
Drain jetters eliminate both soft blockages (such as food waste) and hard blockages (such as plant matter). Drain jetting services are provided on an emergency/one-off basis or as part of annual drain maintenance work.
A drain jetter pressurises water to supercharge its natural cleaning abilities. The high-pressure jets blast, break up and flush away rogue substances so wastewater can flow freely again.
During our Bristol and Bath drain jetting appointments, the pressure the jets exert on obstructions/congestion can reach around 4,000 PSI (i.e. pounds per square inch). That’s about 100 times the pressure of tap water. Because the jets are so powerful, they must be carefully controlled. That’s why you should always use a professional service provided by trusted, fully trained specialists such as the Mega-Rod drain jetting team.
Each drain jetter contains a motor that drives a pump. The pump’s pistons pressurise the water, which is then forced through a flexible hose and out of a jetting nozzle’s tiny openings. High-pressure, narrow jets act like laser beams – they cut through grease, ice and more with ease. The nozzle directs some jets forward to unblock, decongest, and clean drains. It directs others backwards, generating the thrust it needs to propel itself through the pipework.
High-pressure water has the strength required to rapidly weaken/break the bonds holding particles of rogue substances together, as well as the bonds between those substances and drain walls. Drain-clogging nasties are dislodged and destroyed.
1. We assess the blockage/congestion with a CCTV drain inspection. This enables us to locate, identify and determine the severity of the problem, so we know precisely where to jet.
2. We set up a safety zone and seal outlets to protect people and ensure no jets escape drains. Then we feed the hose into the drainage system, usually via a manhole.
3. We jet the drain obstruction/congestion with skill and precision, fine-tuning the water pressure and volume according to the situation’s particular demands. The material is quickly broken down and exits the drainage system. The jets also scour drain walls.
If root infiltration is the issue, we combine drain jetting with root cutting. Roots are shredded and washed away.
4. We flush the drains to check that wastewater can flow properly again. Next, we perform a post-jetting CCTV drain inspection to ensure no trace of rogue matter remains and also to check if the problem damaged the drains. For example, we perform drain repairs after removing roots that have exploited cracks, making the pipework watertight again.
We have the necessary experience and equipment to professionally and comprehensively clear and clean domestic/commercial drains.
For Bristol and Bath drain jetting from trusted experts, call Mega-Rod today on 01225 422980.
