3 Tools for Clogged Pipes

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A clogged drain can be a source of instantaneous dread. Figuring out what and where the clog is can be challenging. And, even if you know what the problem is, you may not have the know-how or the tools or the to fix it.

Fortunately, at Toronto Plumbing Group, we have pretty cool gadgets to fix your problem. Here’s a quick description of a few of the tools we use to vanquish plumbing woes all over the Puget Sound area.

Drain Snake: A drain snake is a hand-held device that has a coiled-wire cable with a corkscrew at the end. When a drain is clogged, the cable is inserted into the pipe and rotated until the corkscrew twists itself into the blockage and collects enough of whatever is down there to allow the water to drain.

Plumbing Rooters: A plumbing rooter uses a machine-turned cable with a special head on the front. It’s basically the industrial-strength version of a drain snake and can be used in the larger pipes found in main lines that connect to the city sewer. With the proper head for the task, rooters are capable of spearing through thick sludge, scraping debris from the side of pipes, and even sawing through roots.

Hydro-jetting: Hydro-jetting is another technique regularly used to clear clogged pipes and sewer lines. As you might infer from the name, a hydro-jet uses water-pressure to cut through obstructions. There are several types of hydro-jet nozzles for use in different situations but they generally all work the same way.

Because hydro-jetting machines clean pipes so thoroughly it is recommended to have done every few years.

If you’ve noticed slow drains in your home or business, it could be symbol that a plumbing emergency is just around the corner. Don’t wait until the situation is out of hand. Call us today!