Sewer cleaning equipment

It is impossible to imagine the life support of any well-equipped house without such an important system as sewerage. The biggest drawback of this system is the tendency of the pipes to form clogs. When the problem only begins to appear, water begins to flow into the drain more slowly, and then generally remains in its original place. In principle, even without special skills, you can clean the clogged pipe yourself. But you need to properly choose equipment for cleaning the sewer, depending on the nature, complexity of the clog. Next, we will get acquainted with the basic methods of cleaning the sewage system and a variety of equipment suitable for each specific case.

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When is it time to start cleaning up the sewer?

If the pipes in your apartment have not been cleaned for years, then for sure you periodically suffer with blockages, use a plumbing cable or a plunger more often. But there are situations more serious when such options do not help.

How do you determine if a blockage has occurred? Water very slowly merges into the sewer.

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

Just watch for what time the water is completely drained from the bath:

• If this process takes more than three minutes, then there definitely is clogging somewhere, and most likely it was formed very close to the sanitary ware.
• If the water does not leave at all, then - 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 clog directly affects the choice of the method of its elimination and the choice of suitable equipment.

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Assortment of sewer cleaning equipment and methods of its use

Sewage cleaning equipment is specialized devices and devices for cleaning, which allow one to eliminate already outdated, deep sewage clusters without recourse to specialists.

Important! Call plumbing should be only for the conduct of preventive plumbing, repair, in case of emergency or for connecting new devices.

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

• Manual mechanical cleaning.
• Use of chemical agents.
• The hydrodynamic method.
• Application of special machines.

Now let's take a closer look at all the methods used today and the equipment used for this.

We clean pipes mechanically

Sewage can be cleaned by yourself using the following items:

• Hose.
• Cable.
• Steel punching tape.
• Sanitary wrench.

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

In more difficult situations, a sewer cable, a sanitary spinner or a breakout tape comes to the rescue.

Important! All of them work the same way, rotating, the turntable or cable with its tip plunges into a cork, so it destroys it and pushes it further along the riser.

Application of the chemical method for cleaning the sewerage

Fat often falls on the sewer, deposited on the walls of pipes, which leads to the formation of serious clogs. In such cases, as a rule, chemicals are used that help to clean the sewer system by keeping 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 they can be used only strictly according to instructions. Often, chemistry is used when mechanical cleaning does not help remove the cork.

Hydrodynamic cleaning of sewer pipes

With this method, it is possible to clean the pipe completely covered with accumulated deposits. The sewage cleaning machine submits water under a huge pressure. Thus it 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 capacity of the sewage system is fully restored. Car owners can use for this purpose a small device for washing, you just need to buy a flexible hose and a few nozzles.

The cleaning procedure is as follows:

1. The nozzles are selected and installed.
2. The hose is inserted through a hole or toilet bowl to the depth of one place and then it goes ahead on its own.
3. Water turns on and the head begins to break the plug.
4. All the actions are repeated several times, and at the end, the control is cleaned with hot water.

Using special high-pressure machines

In order to quickly and easily clean the blockage, also such equipment is used for cleaning the sewerage as compressors and pumps, gasoline and electric units.

Important! The principle of operation of such devices differs from mechanical and hydrodynamic equipment in that they are able to serve a large area, achieving the maximum effect. Their technical characteristics are ideal, especially in cases where it is necessary to clean deep debris and to pump out a large amount of debris.

The following units can be classified as such devices:

1. The German-made R600 is designed for cleaning the sewage system. They use it not only to serve private houses, but also hospitals and small businesses. It has an anti-vibration and hermetic casing, which is well proven when working in damp areas, cellars and on uneven surfaces. Due to its good equipment, it is possible to perform several actions and functions simultaneously.

Important! You can clean it with pipes of different diameters.

1. The pipe cleaning unit RIDGID K 7500 is characterized by a high level of power and multifunctionality. Its scope is sewage collectors, transverse drains and ladders. It is equipped with a sufficiently powerful universal reversible motor. It is not difficult to control it by automatically feeding the cable into the pipeline, and once the spiral reaches the site of the clog, immediately the light and sound signal are triggered.

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

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How to choose the right equipment?

When choosing the right sewer cleaning equipment, in particular special machines, consider the following:

1. The unit must have a powerful and sturdy frame, namely a motor or a drum with a cable. Also in the kit should go the water tank.
2. The quality of the wheels plays an important role, and they must be strong, so that the structure can be conveniently moved from place to place.
3. You need to check and the presence of additional stops, so that the load on the device is distributed evenly.

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How to prevent the occurrence of blockages in the sewage system?

The best way to deal with potential problems arising during the operation of the sewage system is the prevention of blockages. It is necessary to carry out the following actions on a regular basis in order to keep in proper condition and keep the pipes clean:

1. Periodically disassemble the pipes and rinse them.
2. Several times a week, turn on hot water and wash the sewer to prevent fat from accumulating in it.
3. Install special sieves in the sink so that debris does not get into the pipes.
4. Do not throw any waste into the sewer system, as they are capable of forming impenetrable plugs.

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