How to Find Proper Drain-Cleaning Equipment

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To make sure drain-cleaning equipment can handle the most demanding plumbing maintenance tasks in a facility, include answers to these questions in specifications:

What is the range of pipe inside diameters to be cleaned?
What power source is required? Electric? Pneumatic? Manual?
What kinds of fittings are required? Screw-type? Root cutter? Short radius for sharp turns?
What length cable? 25 feet? 50 feet? Longer?
Are the proper type backflow preventers specified to protect the potable water supply when using flushing hoses?

When using a pressure washer for drain cleaning, the two most important questions to ask before selecting nozzles are: What is the machine's flow in gallons per minute? What is the machine's pressure in pounds per square inch?

Higher flow rates result in faster cleaning of loosened material.

How to Find Proper Drain-Cleaning Equipment

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