[Roland S]

Hi

Its not something I'm going to get into in a big way but I get asked sometimes whilst gutter cleaning if I can unblock a drain. I've got a 15l/min 250bar machine and I know you can get drain clearing nozzles and hose for that flow rate but has anyone done it with that flow is it effective?

[Richy L]

Rain water drains shouldn't be a problem. I have unblocked plenty as the blockage is usually close to the surface.
I haven't, nor would I want to, tackle sewerage drains

[Blast Away]

Done many domestics with 15lpm yes.

[Roland S]

cheers guys

[BDCS]

It's not just the flow but also nozzle selection. 1 forward 3 rear will do most blockages but be careful when going into the house with this nozzle - 3 rear is used in this situation. Most domestic "soft" blockages will clear with 15 ltrs as thats where I started. To offer a domestic service you should know the layout of a chamber with an interceptor or buckham trap but these will mostly clear with a plunger on a rod

[Matt Gibson]

I'd like to get into drains.. But i wouldnt know where to start, probably end up cocking something up..

[BDCS]

Spend a couple of days here and I'll teach you

[Roland S]

It's not just the flow but also nozzle selection. 1 forward 3 rear will do most blockages but be careful when going into the house with this nozzle - 3 rear is used in this situation. Most domestic "soft" blockages will clear with 15 ltrs as thats where I started. To offer a domestic service you should know the layout of a chamber with an interceptor or buckham trap but these will mostly clear with a plunger on a rod

Thanks for the tips. Do you use the spinning nozzles or are the normal ones adequate?

[Matt Gibson]

Spend a couple of days here and I'll teach you

Cheers for the offer mate. Next time im down your way ill take u up on it. You provide the coffees and the lunches? 

[BDCS]

Normal nozzles - rotary ones are just used for descaling or root removal