Sewer Cleaning Equipment

It is impossible to imagine the life support of any well-maintained home without such an important system as sewage. The biggest drawback of this system is the tendency of pipes to form blockages. When the problem only begins to appear, the water begins to sink slowly, and then generally remains in the same place. In principle, even without special skills, you can clean a clogged pipe yourself. But you need to choose the right equipment for cleaning the sewer, depending on the nature, complexity of the blockage. Next, we will get acquainted with the main methods of cleaning the sewage system and a variety of equipment suitable in each case.

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When is the time to start cleaning the sewers?

If the pipes in your apartment have not been cleaned for years, then you probably periodically suffer from blockages, often use a plumbing cable or plunger. But there are more serious situations when such options no longer help.

How to determine that a blockage has formed? Water drains very slowly into the sewer.

Important! On the market today special devices are sold that allow you to determine the place of blockage, but in principle it is not necessary to buy it.

Just watch how long the water drains completely from the bath:

• If this process takes more than three minutes, then there is definitely a blockage somewhere, and most likely it has formed very close to the plumbing.
• If the water does not leave at all, it means that the problem is really serious and the blockage is located on the street or somewhere at the intersection of pipes in any part of the house.

Important! Remember, the complexity of the blockage directly affects the choice of method of eliminating it and the selection of suitable equipment.

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The range of equipment for cleaning the sewer and methods of its application

Sewer cleaning equipment is a specialized cleaning device and device that allows you to independently remove already obsolete, deep sewer blockages, without resorting to the help of specialists.

Important! Plumbing should be called only for preventive plumbing, repairs, in case of emergency or to connect new devices.

At the moment, the following pipe cleaning options using appropriate equipment can be distinguished:

• Manual mechanical cleaning.
• The use of chemicals.
• Hydrodynamic method.
• The use of special machines.

Now we’ll take a closer look at all the methods used today and the equipment used.

We clean the pipes mechanically

You can clean the sewer yourself by using the following items:

• Plunger.
• Cable.
• Steel punching tape.
• Plumbing pinwheel.

Naturally, the most elementary option for cleaning is a plunger, which any housewife can handle. It helps to cope with blockages in the washbasin, kitchen sink, bathtub.

In more complex situations, a sewer cable, plumbing pin or punch tape comes to the rescue.

Important! They all work the same way, rotating, a spinner or cable with its tip plunges into the cork, thus destroying it and pushing it further along the riser.

The use of a chemical method for cleaning sewers

Fat deposited on the walls of pipes quite often gets into the sewer, which leads to the formation of serious blockages. In such cases, as a rule, chemicals are used that help to clean the sewer due to the content of rather powerful components.

Important! It should be remembered that such funds are very dangerous for the health of adults and children, as well as animals, so you can only use them strictly according to the instructions. Chemistry is often used when mechanical cleaning does not help remove the cork.

Hydrodynamic cleaning of sewer pipes

Using this method, you can clean the pipe, completely blocked by accumulated deposits. The sewer cleaning machine delivers water under tremendous pressure. Thus destroys the blockage. Depending on the complexity of the plug, you can change the pressure level. In this case, the pipes and their elements remain intact.

Important! Thanks to such equipment, the throughput of the sewer system is fully restored. Car owners can use a small washing device for such purposes, you just need to buy a flexible hose and several nozzles.

Cleaning takes place as follows:

1. Nozzles are selected and installed.
2. The hose is introduced through a hole or toilet bowl to the depth of one place and then it is already moving on its own.
3. Water turns on and the pressure begins to destroy the cork.
4. All actions are repeated several times, and at the end a control cleaning with hot water takes place.

Using special high pressure machines

To quickly and easily clean the blockage, sewer cleaning equipment such as compressors and pumps, gasoline and electrical units are also used.

Important! The principle of operation of such devices differs from mechanical and hydrodynamic equipment in that they are capable of serving a large area, achieving maximum effect. Their technical characteristics are ideal, especially in cases where you need to clean deep clogs and pump out a large amount of garbage.

The following units can be attributed to such devices:

1. The German-made R600 is designed to clean the sewer system. They use it not only for servicing private homes, but also for hospitals and small enterprises. It has an anti-vibration and sealed enclosure that has proven itself when working in damp rooms, basements and on uneven surfaces. Thanks to its good equipment, several actions and functions can be performed simultaneously.

Important! You can use it to clean pipes of different diameters.

2. The RIDGID K 7500 pipe cleaning unit is characterized by a high level of power and multifunctionality. Its scope is sewer collectors, transverse drains and drains. It is equipped with a sufficiently powerful universal reversible engine. It is not difficult to control it by automatically feeding the cable into the pipeline, and as soon as the spiral reaches the clogging place, a light and sound signal are immediately triggered.

Important! The machine itself is quite narrow and has compact dimensions, which makes it easy to carry through doorways. The handle is conveniently adjustable, and the drum is not pressed in, does not crack and does not rust.

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How to choose the right equipment?

When choosing suitable sewage cleaning equipment, in particular special machines, consider the following points:

1. The unit must have a powerful and durable frame, namely a motor or a drum with a cable. Also included should be a water tank.
2. The quality of the wheels plays an important role, and they must be durable so that the structure is convenient to move from place to place.
3. It is also necessary to check the presence of additional stops so that the load on the device is distributed evenly.

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How to prevent blockages in the sewer?

The best way to deal with potential problems that arise during the operation of the sewer system is to prevent blockages. You must regularly perform the following steps to keep it in good shape and keep the pipes clean:

1. Disassemble the pipes periodically and flush them.
2. Turn on hot water several times a week and flush the sewage system so that no fat accumulates in it.
3. Install special nets in the sink to prevent debris from falling into the pipes.
4. Do not throw any waste into the sewers, as they can form impenetrable plugs.

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Compliance with such simple rules and recommendations is guaranteed to help avoid work to eliminate sewage blockages, which will save not only your money, but also time.