Features of choosing a hydrodynamic sewer cleaning machine

Methods for removing blockages

The reasons for the deterioration or cessation of sewerage may be different:

• due to oversight or careless operation, a large insoluble object that accidentally ends up there may get stuck in the pipe, or a blockage may form due to food waste or large debris thrown into the toilet;
• due to violation of installation technology - if the slope is not observed, a large number of turns of the pipeline or insufficient cross-section of pipes, wastewater moves through the sewer slowly, stagnation occurs, particles suspended in the water precipitate, garbage and sewage accumulate in network nodes;
• from prolonged use, the throughput of any pipeline gradually decreases, since wastewater contains fats, lime and other substances that build up on the internal walls.

If an obstruction in the sewer network is detected, they immediately begin cleaning it using one of the following methods:

• Hydromechanical - install a plunger on the drain hole and, pressing the handle, set air and wastewater in motion, pushing the blockage further along the pipeline. This old method helps with small blockages and when large objects get into the pipes, especially if the blockage is close to the drainage point. But a plunger will do nothing to help with growths on the walls.
• Chemical - factory-made or self-made compounds are poured or poured into the pipeline, corroding grease, rust and limescale. The chemicals can easily deal with small build-ups and small household waste, returning the lost capacity of the sewer system in a few hours. Personal hygiene items, large garbage and leftovers, perennial and already hardened growths on the insides of the sewer system may not be dissolved by chemical compounds.

Important! Chemical drain cleaning is recommended to be carried out regularly - once every one to two months, and not only in the event of an accident. Continuous preventative maintenance helps maintain pipeline functionality.

• Mechanical - use a plumbing cable, pulling it through the sewer hole manually or with a special machine. Using a cable with various attachments, you can push the plug or pull out a foreign object that has gotten there, and remove build-ups on the inner walls of the pipes.
• Hydrodynamic - they use a machine that has a flexible hose instead of a cable that supplies powerful jets of water to the problem section of the pipeline. Obstacles are destroyed under pressure and carried away by the flow further through the pipes.

Important! When hydrodynamically cleaning a sewage system, a large volume of contaminated water enters the collector. To prevent the collection well from overflowing, pump it out before starting work or during the cleaning process.

Cost of equipment

The price of a hydrodynamic pipe cleaning machine depends on the base on which it is mounted (car, trailer or trolley), as well as on the configuration, drive power, pump, water tank and electrical equipment.

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For example, the price of auto components depends on the make of the car:

• ZIL – 500 thousand rubles. and more;
• Kamaz - 3,250 thousand rubles. and more;
• URACA – from 800 thousand rubles;
• Mueller-mitteltal – from 2,000 thousand rubles;
• Isuzu – 7,000 thousand rubles. and more.

The price of installations on minibuses and trailers depends on the manufacturer of the van, unit, drive power and pump:

• Lada Largus van – 890 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter – 1000 mm, hose length – 120 m);
• “UAZ Profi” – 1100 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter – 1000 mm, hose length – 120 m);
• Peugeot Partner – 1600 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter – 1000 mm, hose length – 90 m);
• GAZ-2705 “Poseidon Standard-2” – 1920 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter – 1000 mm, hose length – 120 m);
• Peugeot Boxer 330 L2H2 Poseidon Standard-2 – 2600 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter – 1000 mm, hose length – 120 m);
• trailer “Poseidon” – 500 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter – 700 mm, hose length – 90 m);
• trailer “Poseidon SUPER” – 1800 thousand rubles.

The cost of mobile installations starts from 54 thousand rubles:

• Poseidon VNA-110-12 – 53,600 rub. (F pipes: 25-150 mm, hose length - 40 m);
• RIDGID KJ-2200 – 185 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter: 32-150 mm, hose length – 61 m);
• CAM Spray EJ-CS1500A.2 – 220 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter: 20-150 mm, hose length – 30 m);
• Rioried MiniJet – 240 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter: 25-125 mm, hose length – 20 m);
• CAM Spray EJ-CS3500.5 – 475 thousand rubles. (Pipe diameter: 20-300 mm, hose length – 60 m).

Advice

Not everyone can afford to purchase their own drain cleaning machine for the sake of doing one or two jobs a year (as recommended), due to price or personal abilities, so it is worth considering all alternative solutions.

Operating principle of a hydrodynamic installation

Hydrodynamic sewer cleaning resembles mechanical cleaning - only jets of water supplied under pressure act as a brush. Water hits with force the obstacles encountered along the way and growths on the inner surface of the pipeline, crushing the contents into small particles. Shredded garbage and sewage are carried away by the flow of water to the collector or riser. If mechanical cleaning easily damages pipes, the hydrodynamic cleaning procedure sands their insides until they are smooth without damaging the surface, which slows down the formation of new plaque.

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Design Features

Structural elements of a hydrodynamic machine:

• compressor,
• water container,
• high pressure hose,
• nozzles attached to the hose.

Additional elements that are sometimes included with the device:

• nozzle cleaning tools,
• filters,
• wheelbase,
• pressure regulators,
• packing case.

The hose with nozzles attached to it is called the working body of a hydrodynamic machine; the compressor serves to create the required water pressure. Additional details increase cleaning efficiency and ease of use of the device.

Cleaning nozzles consist of a fastening element and injectors - sprayers with holes through which water is released.

Direct-acting injectors direct the jets forward, creating a brush effect, while reverse-acting injectors send water back and to the side diagonally. This creates jet thrust, which helps move the working part of the device forward, and also removes contaminants remaining after the initial treatment with the front jets.

How the device works

The mechanism of operation of the hydrodynamic machine is simple:

• a hose with an installed nozzle is passed through an inspection window or drain hole into the drainage system and the compressor is turned on;
• water rushes into the hose at high speed;
• passing through the injector nozzles, the water is divided into powerful jets, simultaneously ensuring the movement of the working part of the machine and cleaning the pipe.

Important! The device does the work itself, but control is necessary - you need to ensure that the hose does not twist, regulate the pressure and monitor the condition of the network nodes. If a leak is detected, the machine should be turned off immediately, otherwise the pipeline may burst.

Varieties

Hydrodynamic machines are produced in three types: car-based, trailer-based and mobile devices.

• Vehicle based

These units, together with a water tank, are mounted on trucks. They are mainly used for cleaning house and network sewers with a diameter of up to 1000 mm. The pump is driven by the car engine through the transfer case and is capable of creating water pressure of about 300 atmospheres; the hose length can reach 120 m.

• Based on a trailer

These devices are installed on single-axle or two-axle car trailers. The pump is driven by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. There is also a water container. The pump provides a pressure of about 200 atmospheres. The hose length is up to 90 m. Such machines are capable of cleaning channels with a diameter of up to 500 mm. They are more mobile and can be installed directly near the house or cottage during work.

• Mobile

These devices are lightweight, which allows them to be transported manually by one or two people. They are mounted on single-axle trolleys with two wheels. They are driven by a gasoline or electric engine and are connected to the mains water supply during operation. They are used for washing internal sewer pipes and heating pipes with a diameter of 25–250 mm. Pump pressure is about 200 atmospheres, hose length is no more than 60 m.

Advantages and disadvantages of hydrodynamic cleaning

Compared to other methods, hydrodynamic has many advantages:

• in one session of work, plugs, even old or icy ones, sediment and growths on the pipe walls are removed;
• it is possible to both remove local traffic jams and completely clean the sewage system;
• After cleaning, the inner surface of the pipeline becomes as smooth as new, which slows down the process of formation of new growths;
• even at high pressure, water does not damage the walls of the drainage system, unlike chemicals and brushes;
• the method is suitable for sewage disposal systems of any complexity, material design and capacity;
• the work is completed quickly - it takes no more than 12 hours to maintain the cottage’s drainage system, and an hour to clean the apartment’s sewage system;
• The hydrodynamic method is suitable for cleaning heating networks, drainage and water supply, drainage, storm sewers and drains, water intake wells and sewage collectors.

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The only disadvantage of the method is the high price of the equipment, which is why it is irrational to purchase a hydrodynamic machine for your own needs, and expensive to hire specialists.

Main characteristics

In the operation of installations for cleaning drainage channels, the following characteristics are important:

• pressure - productivity and quality of work depend on its value;
• water flow - determines the size of the pipe being cleaned;
• hose length – gives the maximum cleaning distance in one go;
• engine type (electric or internal combustion engine) – determines the place of work (indoors or outdoors);
• engine power - the greater it is, the more powerful the pump can be used and, accordingly, the larger pipe diameter can be cleaned.

Advice

To choose the right type of unit required, you need to proceed from the size of the pipe and the performance of the pump: a smaller quantity may not give the desired effect, and a larger quantity is simply impractical in terms of water, fuel or electricity consumption.

Table 1. Water consumption depending on the diameter of the pipeline

Types of nozzles

There are several types of nozzles installed on the working hose of a hydrodynamic apparatus:

Alternative options

Now you can hire workers with a mobile or any other hydrodynamic machine who can clean the sewer relatively inexpensively. The cost of one meter of cleaning starts from 250 rubles, but the final amount depends on the complexity of the pipeline contamination, its size and length. You can rent the unit. But in such cases there is often a very high deposit amount, which is often equal to the cost of the installation itself.

So, based on the above, you can now choose what and how to remove the sewer blockage. If your sewer pipes from the common sewer to the cesspool or manhole are clogged, then you will need a unit based on a car or trailer. If you need to clean the pipeline from the plumbing fixture to the collector, you will need a mobile unit to clear the blockage. You can rent the necessary device or, if funds allow, buy it to regularly clean the drainage system of your house or apartment.

Our offer

At your request, we will select the optimal configuration of a cleaning machine for hydrodynamic washing of sewer pipes, pipelines in private and apartment buildings, house and main pipelines.

When designing and assembling RUSKOMTECH products, our specialists take into account all technical and operational nuances. This allows us to produce hydrodynamic units that are distinguished by high quality of work, ease of use and reliability, and most importantly, fully comply with domestic operating conditions. Our installations are installed in Mercedes, Ford, Hyundai, Peugeot, IVECO, Citroen, Isuzu, MAZ, GAZ, ZIL, KamAZ and others. Only modern equipment is used to equip the units.

To make a purchase, clarify details or receive an individual commercial offer, call the company’s specialists or use other methods from the “Contacts” section.

Rating of the best models

To make it easier for users to choose equipment, experts have compiled a rating of the best models.

RIDGID

This is a reliable machine with a long operating period without any malfunctions. The unit is equipped with a flexible metal cable.

Equipment advantages:

• The body is made of high-quality material, which has increased strength and resistance to corrosion.
• Ease of use.

• Removing any blockages, including complex ones.
• Convenient cable storage without tangling or twisting.

GENERAL PIPE

High-quality equipment that is in high demand. The machine cable is reliable, flexible and highly durable. The end of the cable is equipped with a heart-shaped steel nozzle, which quickly and effectively breaks through even the most difficult blockages. The equipment can be used for any sewer systems.

Advantages:

• Ease of use.
• Removing any blockages, including complex ones.
• Long operational period.

Poseidon

This series includes several types of machines, namely:

• High pressure units.
• Hydrodynamic devices.
• Devices for cleaning channels.

Each type of device has the following advantages:

• Easy to transport.
• Can be used for various types of sewer systems.
• High degree of reliability.
• Possibility of choosing a car with different engine types.
• High quality equipment.

ROTORICA ROTOR GRAND

This is an electric unit that is recommended for use for cleaning pipes with a diameter of 50 to 300 mm.

Advantages:

• Large selection of attachments.
• High engine power, which allows the device to be used for heavy duty applications.

• Easy to transport.
• Can be used for products made of different materials.
• Availability of a special rack for storing attachments.

G.DREXL MINI-Power 75

This is professional equipment recommended for use for cleaning internal pipelines.

Advantages:

• Effectively clearing blockages without damaging products.
• Easy to use.
• Stable base.

• Light weight.
• Easy to transport.
• The kit includes a large number of attachments.

ROTHENBERGER

This manufacturer offers various types of equipment:

• Handmade products.
• Electromechanical devices.
• Hydrodynamic devices.
• High pressure machines.

Advantages:

• Can be used at home and in businesses.
• High build quality.
• The kit comes with a large number of attachments.
• High efficiency.

A sewer cleaning machine is a device that quickly removes blockages of any complexity. Any type of equipment is easy to use, so it can be used at home.