Snaking vs. Hydrojetting

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  • @allisonjames2923
    @allisonjames2923 6 месяцев назад +12

    LMAO 🤣 The guy on the left - Juan, stands so darn still - I thought he was a frozen video inserted in the main screen until he moved

  • @douglascoit4740
    @douglascoit4740 Год назад +45

    Master plumber note to follow is do not use a jetter on old piping such as cast and copper piping 20 plus years old or you could flood the home fast. Snaking and augering drain lines is something worth paying someone that knows what they are doing alot of money and make sure they are insured and license!

    • @nicecobra1991
      @nicecobra1991 Год назад +3

      Is it going to burst the pipes?

    • @debbiedebbie9473
      @debbiedebbie9473 Год назад

      Thank you for this information. 👍

    • @Pops1811
      @Pops1811 11 месяцев назад

      I removed the toilet in a double wide trailer and there was water clogged but now its just about 1/4 of an inch I've snaked and lubricated with dish soap and hot water (not boiling). Do you think if I put the new toilet on and flushed it I'd be good? Like I said I can see water down in the horizontal pipe but it's barely any,and it's not coming up the pipe anymore just sitting still where the pipe goes horizontal. Any advice would be VERY VERY appreciated

    • @conqwiztadore2213
      @conqwiztadore2213 9 месяцев назад

      @@nicecobra1991 Cast iron will become very brittle over time, almost like a claypot but iron. It is not meant to be subjected to 4,000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH!!

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 6 месяцев назад

      Outside only for sewer pipes. dummy.

  • @danny3xd1
    @danny3xd1 3 года назад +14

    Great vid, TY!
    As a drain cleaner, I avoid jetting in a home. With a blockage like this I would use a blow bag and cable. Cabling to cut roots and blow bag to get the soft blockage to go out. And not all over me ( ! , LoL) and the customer's house. A "blow bag" is a balloon like device used with a garden hose. It has a small hole that jets water forward while expanding to seal the pipe off and directing water forward and away from the clean-out. And you/inside home. Jetting is great and defiantly has it's place. Outdoors or in easily cleaned, industrial settings. But personally, I would avoid using in say a kitchen, bathroom or finished cellar. For roots, you would need a seriously high powered jet where a cutter at the end of a cable would be more efficient.
    But say a car wash or the like. Jetting is by far the superior choice.

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  3 года назад +2

      Great share here Dan! Thanks so much.

    • @randyjellen4938
      @randyjellen4938 Год назад

      @@TwinHomeExperts Hi there. I work in an apt. complex as an emergency on-call maintenance man. I had some tough clog problems in kitchen sinks. I tried snaking, but to no avail. Could i use an electric lower pressure, power washer with a jetter attachment to clean out clogged pipes in kitchen sinks? Do you have any recommendations for good electric lower pressure power washer brands and models?
      Also, what snake model is he using in the video?
      Thanks!

    • @doughoward3668
      @doughoward3668 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@randyjellen4938looks like a rigid drain opener he is using.

  • @beakt
    @beakt 6 лет назад +139

    Videos like this are what RUclips is for. Great work, guys. I never heard of hydro jetting until last week, and now I understand, through these clear visuals and the explanation, the proper application of hydro jetting and snaking.

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  6 лет назад +11

      Thank you so much.
      To your point , this is ALL we are trying to achieve is to show the difference between them.
      cheers !

    • @drubie9553
      @drubie9553 5 лет назад +1

      Wheres ur cutter for the kitchen machine?

    • @stevehenrichs5091
      @stevehenrichs5091 5 лет назад +7

      HYDRO JETTING IS THE BEST WAY TO BLAST THAT CRAP RIGHT OUT OF THOSE PIPES.

    • @helloyes3815
      @helloyes3815 Год назад +1

      @@TwinHomeExperts everything is

    • @sweendawg1240
      @sweendawg1240 Год назад +1

      they are not using a good cable that would not break roots. hydro jetting causes damage and flooding and should only be used as an absolute last resort. especially in a residential setting. make suree you hire an actual drain cleaning company and not just a plumber. also most home augers and also the block on the jet is not ny where near the original blockage. take care snaking caost about 150-300 vs jetting 900 to 1500. and yes i know i work in the office for a drain cleaner.

  • @clareobrien7363
    @clareobrien7363 4 года назад +5

    Thanks I had what i now know was hydrojetting done on my sewer line yesterday. I had initially started to clear the backed up debris myself before deciding I needed the pros. The guy that came to my house was here a max 20 mins and told me that the stuff i had already removed (and bagged for disposal) was thrown back down the line and cleared away. I presumed the material would be removed at the property and not sent off on normal sewer path. It was expensive but it's done now and I'm delighted. Will consider hiring equipment if it happens again.

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  4 года назад +3

      Awesome!
      you should be able to see the line with a sewer camera to determine the overall condition once the cleaning was done. Thanks for posting.

  • @SylvanTieger
    @SylvanTieger 5 лет назад +14

    Snaking (rodoong) is for hard stoppages such as rags and roots and hair with a retrieving head on the cable. Water Jetting is for soft stoppages such as grease , soil, and soap scum build up and as a finishing tool after snaking . Ideally water jetting should be started down stream so the debris will flow downstream as the jetter makes its way upstream. This is not always possible so starting upstream and working the jetter back and forth will help scour the lines to restore full flow as originally deigned

    • @SauronsEye
      @SauronsEye Год назад

      No. Did you not watch the video? Water jetting won hands down getting rid of everything.
      Snaking was only good for clogged toilet paper.

    • @videoshare5193
      @videoshare5193 Год назад +1

      @@SauronsEye there was no fucking cutter on the snake

  • @dla872
    @dla872 2 года назад +8

    Thank you for the very easy to understand explanation. The clear pipes are a great idea to further show what actually happens.

  • @josephsteffen2378
    @josephsteffen2378 9 месяцев назад

    I don't know jack about plumbing...or solving associated problems. ...I could figure it out, rent some beat up, 2nd rate equipment, make a big mess and possibly make things worse. Or, I can call the "Twins" (or another reputable company). In a short time, you guys show up and the problem is taken care of. What a relief! With all of the rain this year, the elm tree roots, weeds, flowers...and other plants are growing like crazy. Im sure that they are trying to find a way in! I think that I'll have the sewer line cleared for sure. It's a normal routine (to have your sewer line cleared/snaked/jetted)every year or so, here in Colorado. ...a lot cheaper than buying new carpet!

  • @SenderBudYerGood
    @SenderBudYerGood 5 лет назад +16

    Great video for the basic ideas of both techniques, as a first time DIY guy I have a good idea as to what I need to pick up from my local supply store and think this video is a great way of showing others like myself 'what the deal is'. I'm having a water build up in my basement 'slop sink' so I plan on hitting up Home Depot for a water bladder and a 50ft snake to clear whatever obstruction is causing the block. Fortunately the water DOES drain itself slowly albeit not good, but better than a complete stoppage. Thanks for the information, this video was very helpful to me! =]

  • @Eddie-In-Las-Vegas
    @Eddie-In-Las-Vegas 2 года назад +18

    And when your done installing the new sewer main pipe in the trench replacing the broken pipe from the tree roots, don't forget to buy a few bags of water softener salt pellets and dump em' in the trench around the new pipe where the tree roots were growing and then backfill the trench with dirt. By doing the salt dump method in the areas where the tree roots were growing you are preventing the roots to grow back again inside the pipe because tree roots won't grow where salt pellets are. The roots will grow away from that area which means they won't go near your new sewer pipe again resulting in years of solid sound sewer pipe service worry free of future roots breaking in to your pipe again. You gotta be smarter and think smarter than the tree roots......works every time.

    • @Connection-Lost
      @Connection-Lost 2 года назад

      Roots don't think. They grow toward water because of cell replication on the side of their bodice that is most wet.

    • @Eddie-In-Las-Vegas
      @Eddie-In-Las-Vegas 2 года назад +1

      @@Connection-Lost Yes water they like, salt they don't and grow away from. No thinking involved by tree roots but yes thinking by man can outwit the tree roots. I really didn't think I had to explain this but since you are having problems understanding......well here ya go.

    • @fixpacifica
      @fixpacifica 2 года назад +2

      @@Connection-Lost Dumping salt in an area will kill plants there, so it makes sense that dumping salt near a pipe will prevent root growth, at least for awhile.

    • @sweep-n-clear
      @sweep-n-clear Год назад +2

      Just curious as to what the salt will do to the pipes in the long run as well...possibly eroded the pipes from the outside in this time maybe?

    • @Eddie-In-Las-Vegas
      @Eddie-In-Las-Vegas Год назад +2

      @@sweep-n-clear What kind of pipes are you talking about here? Nowadays sewer main pipes are installed in either ABS black plastic or PVC sched 40 white plastic. Neither of those two materials can be broken down by salt.

  • @patriciamariemitchel
    @patriciamariemitchel 4 года назад +326

    I think all sewer pipes should be see through. 👀🙂

    • @PlasticPellets
      @PlasticPellets 4 года назад +33

      transparent pipes would only be transparent for a few months before they clouding up and no longer see-through....just my very unprofessional opinion

    • @patriciamariemitchel
      @patriciamariemitchel 4 года назад +3

      @@PlasticPellets , interesting observation.👀 I wonder how long they have been keeping these ones clear...🤔

    • @LBCAndrew
      @LBCAndrew 4 года назад +14

      @@patriciamariemitchel Well considering this demonstration pipe doesn't have all the "other stuff" that goes through your sewer lines, as well as the organisms that then grow in those lines to chow down on it... you'd be able to keep it clean for a while. Clear pipes in a house would no longer be clear in a matter of weeks.

    • @sitdowndogbreath
      @sitdowndogbreath 4 года назад +5

      @Elias Adee with a person has a colostomy if they don't clean the hole everyday the fecal matter actually supposed to eat away at the edge of the skin so what do you think is supposed to do with a translucent pipe although I like the concept maybe see through aluminum like in Star Trek

    • @erics3886
      @erics3886 3 года назад +4

      In many hospitals and labs they use glass pipes not only for safety, but its very durable and allow you to see issues.

  • @jimdamiani1823
    @jimdamiani1823 4 года назад +51

    Had my sewer line going to street cleaned. Plumber used hydro method. Lasted 3 days and backed up again. Had another guy come and used rodder with cutting tip. That was 5 yrs ago no problem since.

    • @JJ-xo3er
      @JJ-xo3er 3 года назад +8

      Jet does nothing to Roots, just pokes a hole. But running a snake with blades will keep the roots at bay until they grow back!

    • @stephenglassman6173
      @stephenglassman6173 3 года назад +2

      @@JJ-xo3er You need a special head for roots called "wart hog" very expensive but works well

    • @tommygunn7745
      @tommygunn7745 3 года назад +1

      @R S Rootkiller application: Do they insert a line with spray holes and camera or just shoot and spray the whole length without a camera?

    • @tommygunn7745
      @tommygunn7745 3 года назад

      @R S No desire to have that proceedure done, warm and fuzzy or not

    • @shanegordon3220
      @shanegordon3220 Год назад

      @@JJ-xo3er use the correct jetting head and it shreds roots to a pulp

  • @alexandriasummers9341
    @alexandriasummers9341 7 лет назад +19

    Thats all well and good on a straight drain but my drain has all kinds of twists, turns and bends in the pipes. How well would it work on them?

  • @pcdubya
    @pcdubya 3 года назад +2

    First I can tell the difference between you two from your belts, lol. And good all around demonstration. I just did the auger method myself on a bathtub a couple weeks ago because I HAVE one of those ( 30 bucks ) and works if you get it down to the clog on a drill and work it back and forth. Years ago my main line in the yard had roots in it ( Old Orangeburg pipe ) once that happens, anything is temporary as roots will continue to go to the water. Dug it up and replaced it.

  • @clfm20
    @clfm20 3 года назад +88

    I would have thought that the difficulty of dealing with root intrusions is that the roots are attached to plants and not just sitting in an otherwise undamaged pipe.

    • @bobshanery5152
      @bobshanery5152 2 года назад +11

      Yea I don't understand.
      Roots are not just chilling in the pipe like toilet paper. You have to cut them to get them to detach.
      I'm curious if your more likely to damage the pipes when putting large amount of pressure in them. I imagine old pipes and especially ones with breaks/roots would not take pressure very well and could damage them more.. Resulting in needed to dig up the pipes and replace something that you may of not had to do for many years or ever.
      My old house I used to live in had roots and breaks all over the place but it drained just fine. The dirt around it acted like the pipe. I imagine many old homes have some breaks here and there. Water pressure may just end up digging a hole causing a collapse. No idea.. Just curious.
      This probably works great for new homes that have no roots/broken areas.

    • @kylekoenig4730
      @kylekoenig4730 2 года назад +5

      @@bobshanery5152
      Absolutely, if the bottom of your pipe is rotten and missing the Hydro Jetter will channel out the dirt underneath the pipe. Often times, the Hydro Jetter will break up and chop away roots inside the pipe using the high-pressure water.
      I always recommend a form of trenchless repair on sewer lines missing their bottoms where possible. That’ll keep you from the time to dig it up right now good luck Chuck option.

    • @onedeep160
      @onedeep160 2 года назад +2

      You know this is a demonstration right?

    • @ruthven78
      @ruthven78 Год назад +16

      cause these guys are a sham. They used just a cable instead of a cable with a cutting head on the snake

    • @cuivre2004
      @cuivre2004 Год назад +6

      @@bobshanery5152 I had a roto-rooter tech clean out my sewer drain from the riser in my yard- he had sharp blades on his rotor rooter snake and it cut those roots out very well- then he scoped it with a camera and gave me a CD of the inside of the pipe for the new home buyers to see for proof it was a clean sewer line.

  • @doughoward3668
    @doughoward3668 7 месяцев назад +2

    35 years of experience here, licensed plumber for over 20 years, plumbing Supervisor over a very large school district. I completely agree with the benefits of jetting, however it is not always applicable or advisable in many circumstances. You could easily flood the area with the water you are introducing. In such cases the augering first to clear most of the standing water to reduce the chances of flooding then follow-up with the jetting and camera to identify other problematic issues.

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 6 месяцев назад

      This is for outdoor sewers only, dummy. No one would use this inside the home! The pipe is either corroded or cracked if it's PVC. You would NEVER get my business.

  • @momojo3459
    @momojo3459 6 лет назад +297

    Initially I thought this was a SNL skit. Regardless, helpful.

    • @jmatt98
      @jmatt98 5 лет назад +17

      mo mojo you would see more trump bashing if it was

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices 5 лет назад +4

      @Mr Sir Socialist Night Live

    • @pcrizz
      @pcrizz 5 лет назад +6

      @Mr Sir Right on! Now we know to send the criminals to your house! Make America Gangster Again!

    • @pcrizz
      @pcrizz 5 лет назад +6

      @Mr Sir hahahhhahahahha. I bet your family supported Nixon too. You are the criminals.

    • @pcrizz
      @pcrizz 5 лет назад +11

      @Mr Sir You are fighting a shade of your own feeble understanding of the world. I'd like to continue letting you make poor assumptions, but you will never learn. I work to make sure you get to work safely, so you can blame poor people for the problems of the world. It's like blaming a failing company on the receptionist as oppose to the CEO. You will fail forever.

  • @markelcj
    @markelcj 4 года назад +1

    I have iron ochre that builds up in a drain tile, stopping the flow to my sump basin. I have to flush it out manually once a month. If it's sits too long moisture shows up along the outside walls. I'm interested in building a perforated pipe system (1/4 in) to leave in the drain tile, so all I have to do is hook up my hose and let it run for 5 mins. Has anyone experienced this iron ochre issue? Any suggestions on a system to put inside the drain tile?

  • @zoellar11
    @zoellar11 2 года назад +2

    An excellent video and a great explanation through the use of clear pipes to see how each method works. GREAT WORK !!!

  • @bubbasmyth7765
    @bubbasmyth7765 2 года назад +4

    Excellent video. We have a chronic issue with our laundry washing machine drain output branch line (1975 construction), and about every 1-2 years we've need to have the line reamed with snake since we moved in in 2001. However, it showed no signs of needing the reaming for several years, so this year (2021) when it did back up we were about 5 years overdue.
    The plumbers had some difficulty getting the snake down the line far enough, even after several attempts, and suggested Hydrojetting. Wow! That worked great, and the line cleared on the first run. Very impressive.
    Thank you for this video! This gave me a much better understanding of the difference between the two methods. We will use Hydrojetting from now on!
    FYI, the audio Left channel cuts out at about 4:35. I see the video is about 8 years old, but still thought you might like to know.
    Thanks again!!
    P.S. - Total aggreement with Keena Witt's comments!! Great video, thumbs up!

    • @thebordernow
      @thebordernow Год назад +1

      Glad I read down to see your audio cut-out comment. I was thinking my left earbud was going on the blink, haha!

  • @allisonjames2923
    @allisonjames2923 6 месяцев назад +1

    Is hydrojetting that effective when the roots are actually growing into the pipe though, not just sitting there in a handy clump?

  • @djcompany2909
    @djcompany2909 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. Very informative. Both methods work but the hydro jet is way more effective 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

  • @kayb2758
    @kayb2758 6 месяцев назад

    I just did this process with my 14 yr old GE dishwasher, omg, so much crud and mold. I’m sure it hasn’t been clean since originally to house. Your instructions were easy to follow that I did it myself, didn’t have to ask my BIL.

  • @jtnoodle
    @jtnoodle 6 лет назад +14

    Roots in a 2" line have a distinct feel. The cable slowly burrows in increasing the likelihood of getting hung up with that machine. As soon as I feel that, I pull back. Maybe make another run at it. But if I feel the cable not making progress and smell the roots coming back through the cleanout, I generally stop and and give the option to replace the line or stop and try to run a larger cable. This is usually only a temporary fix. A 2" drain should not have roots in it. No guarantee. The roots will grow back and they will continue to have the problem.

    • @lindamcdonald2962
      @lindamcdonald2962 6 лет назад

      Thanks for that input rts! I have a very LARGE pine tree out front and am praying its NOT the problem!

    • @nicecobra1991
      @nicecobra1991 Год назад

      Copper sulphate is one root-control treatment by pouring it into a toilet. Its effectiveness is limited by the fact that it usually doesn't stay in the pipes for very long.
      Filling the pipes with a foam consisting of metam-sodium and dichlobenil may be better.
      The foam sticks to the roots and walls of the pipe, and kills roots within hours, although it may take a year for them to decompose and wash away.
      Or just cut the tree about the line of possible

  • @danlux4954
    @danlux4954 4 года назад +8

    If it’s plugged won’t that water backup into the building until it clears the line?

  • @jb_jr1858
    @jb_jr1858 4 года назад +5

    Thank you. It's true that snaking opens the line and hydro jetting clears the line.

    • @tommygunn7745
      @tommygunn7745 3 года назад +1

      Any cardiovascular or Gasteroenterologist ,proctologist can attest to that with authority

  • @Dhi-fe5eu
    @Dhi-fe5eu 2 года назад +2

    Great video. As a beginner where can we purchase the hydro better set up
    Maybe 50 feet max or do you sell it.

  • @richardlisacki2250
    @richardlisacki2250 Год назад +1

    For a PVC washing machine drain line, would use a sneak or jeter to clean lint?

  • @mehdihaft
    @mehdihaft Месяц назад

    Hi Twins. Would you tell me what type of hydrojetting kit it was in the video. I have a kit which is too big for 1.5" pipe. The one you are using is much more flexible than the one I have. Would you let me know where to buy this kit.

  • @kingpete8811
    @kingpete8811 4 года назад +16

    I use to box with these guys at teddy g's gym in Reseda . Cool guys . They just did the double mint gum commercial

  • @dukedumby
    @dukedumby 2 месяца назад

    You guys are dang amazing and make a total novice like me just understand what the plumber is even saying. Thanks to the whole team!

  • @vernroach3413
    @vernroach3413 5 лет назад +6

    A very good video...I have used an auger many times but never a hydro jetting system...I will consider getting one...Thanks guys, all three in the video, and the unseen partner there somewhere, for making this...

  • @debblouin
    @debblouin 2 года назад +1

    Snakes don't really clean pipes. They can restore flow, usually, and break up soft clogs. But the pipe will not be clean. Also, because the demonstration pipe is clear and smooth, the snake will not be encountering any other issues. Now, if this were a sewer pipe in a residential location, you could have scale, FOG, breaks, bellies, etc. that will make the job more difficult. But I love seeing how effective the hydro-jetter is at shmashing that blockage and leaving a clean pipe.

  • @rvsd44
    @rvsd44 2 года назад

    gr8 demonstrations....makes it all crystal clear

  • @povrtsux1
    @povrtsux1 Год назад

    Excellent demo. Thanks 👍👏👏👏

  • @33Donner77
    @33Donner77 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks. Just had my kitchen drain sink cabled today (about 30 feet). May call for hydro jet in a day or two. The cast iron pipes are about 60 years old, with probably some corrosion. Will hydro-jetting collapse old cast iron pipes under my basement floor? (Replacing old cast iron with PVC pipes may cost $10,000 to $15,000 - dig up floor and old pipes - carry away debris - fill in and cement over).

  • @ivanobar1
    @ivanobar1 2 года назад +1

    How does hydro jetting work around bends and traps. Snakes can work in reverse while pulling. Seems that pulling water jet hose after it’s unclogged the line is just pulling, or am I missing something.

  • @paulsundquist3125
    @paulsundquist3125 3 года назад +8

    After using the snake you should flush the line with water the results could have been similar to the jetting. What do you think?

    • @ltdan81
      @ltdan81 2 года назад +3

      that was my thought... where i work , I flush the lines with HOT water and if possible, i will have water flowing as im snaking.

  • @MrPlumber1964
    @MrPlumber1964 6 лет назад +9

    First off, you wouldn't use a puny drill snake on a line with roots in it, get a Spartan 100 machine to clear the kitchen drain. Also odds are against roots in your 2" line, unless it leaves the house separate from the main sewer. Jetting can clear roots with the right head on the jetter. As the thieves at rescue rooter used to say "cable is able, but jetter is better".

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  6 лет назад +4

      p gill
      This is NOT implying that we recommend using a small hand snake to remove roots . This video intention shows what a cable does vs what a jetter does .
      Wether it’s a large cable or a small cable it has the same action , NOT power , we get . Roots require a 7/8 cable with cutting blade etc ...
      Thanks a for posting

  • @pkyzztar
    @pkyzztar 3 года назад +1

    Great demo! Thanks!

  • @Pops1811
    @Pops1811 11 месяцев назад

    I removed the toilet in a double wide trailer and there was water clogged but now its just about 1/4 of an inch I've snaked and lubricated with dish soap and hot water (not boiling). Do you think if I put the new toilet on and flushed it I'd be good? Like I said I can see water down in the horizontal pipe but it's barely any,and it's not coming up the pipe anymore just sitting still where the pipe goes horizontal. Any advice would be VERY VERY appreciated

  • @soapsudslady
    @soapsudslady 3 года назад +1

    We just hydro jetted the washing machine drain as it was clogged. Its in the garage and leads to main sewer. Our hydro jetter is about 50 feet long, we worked the jetter in and out of the pipe many many times. There was lots of black water back flowing out of the drain when we pulled the jetter out each time (when the jetter tip was getting to within about 2 feet of the drain opening). Does that black water mean we have some awful mess in the pipes - like broken drain lines?

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  3 года назад

      black water is more an indication of grease build-up. If you start to see dirt mixed in with the blackwater then yes more then likely a broken line.
      I would use a strong commercial jetter to break all that up then run a colored camera down the drain to get a good look and locate the suspect area.

  • @twaodood5106
    @twaodood5106 Год назад

    What kind of snake tool are you using, please. And, how long?

  • @maxx597
    @maxx597 3 года назад +1

    i use both in my company, just beware going outside into the home ,it can get stuck then u r screwed,it really depends on size of pipe,and using the right tool.

  • @eagleviewhd
    @eagleviewhd Год назад

    What hydrojet equipment was used in this video. What diameter hose was used. It looks like a very thin hose.

  • @U2rocks74
    @U2rocks74 2 года назад

    I need to get a hydromjeter hose. What do I need to hook that upto? Do you use an outdoor faucet?

  • @Jeff82556
    @Jeff82556 6 лет назад +55

    Hey, you guys forgot to wear matching belts!

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  6 лет назад +18

      Damn ! Your right ! Were headed to the mall right now to get those matching belts ...

    • @tommygunn7745
      @tommygunn7745 3 года назад +1

      @@TwinHomeExperts No dont. How else are either of you going to know which twin you are?

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby Год назад +9

    Most of the guys who are using the "Electric Eel" snake machines are using a 2 blade cutter rather than the screw auger. I'd like to see how that works.

    • @skittles2055
      @skittles2055 Год назад

      👍

    • @BradiKal61
      @BradiKal61 11 месяцев назад

      You nailed it. This wasn't a fair fight , it was a commercial for the jet system

  • @victriciouslosh401
    @victriciouslosh401 10 лет назад +28

    At 4:36 the sound went out.

  • @frankmontez6853
    @frankmontez6853 Год назад

    Yesterday started with one toilet at bottom was leaking so replace wax ring . This morning noticed toilet right in the next room was clogged I've tried plunger but it's bigger problem since looks like crap coming up in that next room's shower drain . I know you don't know how my lines are running this way or that but what can you tell me ? Seems next step is auguer / snake it but not sure where to enter . Have one cleanout I might use but it's way in the backyard

  • @swankydog
    @swankydog 6 лет назад +82

    Roots don't just lay around loose in the pipe. They come through the clay pipe and hang on for dear life making it tougher to clear them out.

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  6 лет назад +8

      swankydog
      Yes. They come through the joints or connections .
      This is a video showing the “action” of a hydro jetter VS a cable method

    • @SylvanTieger
      @SylvanTieger 5 лет назад +6

      roots will infiltrate ANY pipes that has a crack or open joint not just clay

    • @rickeykeeton71
      @rickeykeeton71 4 года назад +4

      The Twin Home Experts I was wondering how the hydro method handles roots that have come through joints and/or cracks and not placed in a pipe for exhibition of the method. Roots would seem to be anchored yin the pipe and not easily removed with the hydro method, unless it actually cuts them and not just a narrow hole in them.

    • @LBCAndrew
      @LBCAndrew 4 года назад +8

      Have you ever used a straight jet pressure washer attachment with 4,000 psi? It will literally eat asphalt, shread the worst wound in your hand you've ever had, and absolutely ruin a wood fence. It will also blow the paint right off your car and the remove the mortar holding your brick wall together. Roots would be no problem for that.

    • @howardglass4222
      @howardglass4222 4 года назад +3

      What you say is true. Clay pipe with joints should be replaced whenever possible.

  • @kuddyadyanchi
    @kuddyadyanchi 4 года назад +1

    Thank you that's an awesome orientation on how to clean sewers.

  • @danielfinke6677
    @danielfinke6677 8 месяцев назад

    Will the hydrojet travers multiple 90’s, and any chance the jet will damage pvc?

  • @MrBlazinerday
    @MrBlazinerday 6 лет назад +2

    Is that a 4" pipe? Paper products and other solids are usually found in toilets drain lines and floor drains. You don't usually see roots or paper in a sink drain line which is what the general drill snake you used is for. Put the same blockage in the 4 " pipe in front and use a 1/2" snake with a proper tip like a double blade on it and proper machine to demonstrate how it will look when done properly.

  • @weeverob
    @weeverob 7 месяцев назад

    that hose looks very flexible compared to the black plastic hoses I've seen online. Where can you buy the hose you used for this video? tx

  • @damianmasters6965
    @damianmasters6965 Год назад

    Okay my question. How does the jetting work going threw a sink trap?

  • @mintheman7
    @mintheman7 5 лет назад +18

    Not really a fair comparison, an under-powered hand-held snake with the wrong cutting head of course is no comparison to hydrojetting, which cost at least x10 more expensive.

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  5 лет назад +4

      True, but again this is ONLY to offer how they operate.

  • @nicolettel.7511
    @nicolettel.7511 3 года назад +1

    Amazing! Except my drain is clogged so bad ugh and I do not have hydrojet 🤔

  • @patriciagantz377
    @patriciagantz377 4 года назад +2

    All this is great as long as the pipes are OUTSIDE ! If you try either one in pipes of an older house inside you could have a real problem .

  • @victorbatista542
    @victorbatista542 2 года назад

    Awesome video.Thank you for share you time guys.

  • @samfatkatcharlez7704
    @samfatkatcharlez7704 2 года назад

    I highly recommend you use Gorlitz machine's, It will take care of them roots, No problem. I do own a General hand top and Gorlitz. Hand top has only been go to me when going throw a running trap.

  • @lemmetallya2024
    @lemmetallya2024 6 лет назад +42

    Juan looks like a cool guy to drink beer with

  • @athrun_zala88
    @athrun_zala88 5 лет назад +4

    Like to point out that jetting should always be done downstream as to allow the rear jets to pull back whatever is blocking the pipe.

    • @foobarmaximus3506
      @foobarmaximus3506 6 месяцев назад

      No. Not always. You are incorrect. Sometimes it is not possible, so you have to snake it first and punch through the clog, then work backwards. You are not smart.

  • @chadahlvers697
    @chadahlvers697 2 года назад +1

    What about water backing up when using the hydro jet? I mean if you start putting water down a clogged drain the water will start backing up...do you have to get to the clog quick so water does not fill the pipe up first and back up into the home?

    • @wingerrrrrrrrr
      @wingerrrrrrrrr 2 года назад +1

      That's probably why it's not a recommended process for interior drain locations where 12 gallons a minute shooting back from a solid clog is a possibility-

  • @fivenyang8104
    @fivenyang8104 4 года назад

    What if u have nondisposable wipes made of cotton? Will jetting rip them apart?

  • @williameisenberg1999
    @williameisenberg1999 2 дня назад

    Question? What happens when you have multiple sweeps … The Hydro Jet can only get so far . Blow back in your face ?

  • @jeffreyjohn4307
    @jeffreyjohn4307 2 месяца назад

    What’s a better method for unclogging grease

  • @DougPowell01
    @DougPowell01 10 месяцев назад

    Okay, so with hydrojetting on an old cast iron drain pipe with suspected corrosion and maybe some cracking, what are the chances of the jet breaking out the side of the pipe.

  • @darktoadone5068
    @darktoadone5068 2 года назад +3

    I served in the Navy years ago and the way the Hull Technicians solved plumbing issues in toilets was sticking a fire hose down it and let her rip!!

  • @metallic6121
    @metallic6121 4 года назад

    I have a pulsar 2700 psi pressure washer. Will this hook up to my PW and unclog a 6inch 50ft corrugated French drain or do I need more psi? or do I need to re dig and replace the FD all together? any helpful advice or opinions is greatly welcomed and appreciated.

  • @boblewutube
    @boblewutube 4 года назад

    Can either of these help in clearing drain tile around the foundation?

  • @JonathonNeville
    @JonathonNeville 2 года назад

    Septic field - Hydrojetting may clear the lines, but the real problem might be that the gravel is gunked full. Our septic field is 46 years old. How can I find out if the gravel is clogged? If I dig, or rent an excavator, will that help me see?
    $6900 Canadian ($5550 US) for hydrojetting (5 leaching pipes x 60' each). How many years will I get for $6900? Should I be putting that money into a new septic system? (~$30,000)
    In this video we didn't see a vacuum sucking the results of the hydrojet backwards. Even with a vacuum sucking at the head of each pipe, surely some of the material broken up by the hydrojet will get pushed through the pipe's perforations. The volume of space between gravel is (I presume) greater than the volume of the pipe, but still, if the gravel is not already clogged, this will add more gunk to clog it.
    Ground-Penetrating Radar can find the location of septic fields. Is there any way to see if the gravel is clogged?

  • @WildSuns42
    @WildSuns42 6 лет назад +3

    maybe its just my confuser but the last half of the video the audio dropped out. restarting video audio is fine but 3 times the last half of video the audio is out.
    Beyond that though I have a real question.
    Running anything down a drain line especially old drains has some degree of risk that comes with it and there is a degree of skill in having the experience to know when you need to push hard or be very gentle. plus in knowing where your snake is going so that it does not take a wrong turn and come out a vent or another sink etc... So my question is how do those risks to old pipes etc compare to conventional snakes? and can the pressure be varied ? And how does it compare "feel" wise on those tricky runs comparatively ? Generally it looks like a good tool to add to a truck, there are many lines I run that are just full of gunk for which this tool looks perfect for.... Other more solid clogs, roots, washrags, anything that needs to be pulled back out seems conventional snakes would still be first tool to use... Every job is different and every job has its own best tool.

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Dave ! Thanks for the great post and questions.
      Checked the video for audio issues ,it seems to be fine on our end ?
      We get this question all the time ,with respect to breaking old pipes with various equipment . If the pipe is REALLY old and brittle ,then yes, then anything down you put down the drain will cause some issues ,but at that point the pipe is in stage 3 and has to be replaced anyways. This is very RARE that a snake or jetter will break a pipe .Pressure can be adjusted at all times ,its important to be able to do this in certain circumstances to prevent flooding .
      Tricky runs that have multiple turns always pose a challenge .
      Appreciate your time !

    • @lindamcdonald2962
      @lindamcdonald2962 6 лет назад

      I didn't have any problems with audio.

  • @tomkat1983
    @tomkat1983 6 лет назад +5

    I like the concept. But the only thing that I wonder is how do you know that you fixed the blockage. At least with a snake , stuff that was blocking the pipe will come back on the coil when you pull the snake out.

    • @lindamcdonald2962
      @lindamcdonald2962 6 лет назад +1

      I guess you'll "know" when you use the sink afterwards for awhile, either way.

  • @ralph7181
    @ralph7181 4 года назад +6

    Nice demonstration, but you know as well as I do and I am a plumber you need to have water running while you're rodding. To move the debris along. I do like the water jet four main lines. But in a house kitchen train, bathroom drain too much chance of water splashing back and causing damage. Any suggestions are welcome

  • @Fishingtuts
    @Fishingtuts 3 года назад

    Can hydro jetting be used on old style clay ceramic pipes?

  • @onisgagan2481
    @onisgagan2481 3 года назад +154

    They’re actually triplets, poor Juan lost his hair in the 8th grade...

  • @HarrisWaterandSewer
    @HarrisWaterandSewer 3 года назад +1

    Great video and great to show the differences

  • @304Plumbing
    @304Plumbing 9 месяцев назад

    Really good demonstration!

  • @mountainbiker44
    @mountainbiker44 3 года назад +2

    I’m not a Plumber by all means but I do appreciate the video. I would say that running a snake with a good cutting tip and then the hydro blaster right after would do the job

  • @jamespolucha8790
    @jamespolucha8790 Год назад

    How about the drain king does that really work ?

  • @SuperLamarrio64DS
    @SuperLamarrio64DS 4 года назад +1

    I haven't finished yet. is the man in the left a cardboard cut-out?

  • @jg8644
    @jg8644 5 лет назад +3

    I can’t picture the jetter working when the pipe is BLOCKED to begin with. Wouldn’t the water just come up the drain as soon as the sprayers are activated???

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  5 лет назад +1

      The first step is to start slow to puncture a hole through the solid blockage. In certain situations does require using a cable to puncture a hole to release water pressure build up, then move forward with jetting.

  • @FireEater
    @FireEater Год назад +1

    How effective is Hydro jetting compared to using a garden hose with a blow bag by the way great video short and sweet.

  • @jonathanreynolds1579
    @jonathanreynolds1579 4 года назад

    What hp pump are you running to get 12gpm at 4000psi?

  • @angetodac
    @angetodac 5 месяцев назад

    great demo! thanks

  • @Gra-bk4dr
    @Gra-bk4dr 5 лет назад +1

    great vid guys; in ur opionon how many times out of 10 would u say it winds up being a root? 2-3 times out of 10? i'm asking with a customer that has a septic tank

    • @u2mister17
      @u2mister17 5 лет назад

      Gra 7961
      Generally with a septic tank unless the distance from the house to the tank is more than 75 feet, the clog is in the last 10 feet before entering the tank. Reason is the pipe runs slightly up hill entering the tank and fills with very heavy sludge build up.
      Now if you have a tree or ornamental bush next to the line, good chance roots. --Professional drain cleaner of 25 years.

  • @PereraN
    @PereraN 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks for the video Gents. Curious, what type of Pipe are you using for the demo? Clear PVC? Our grease trap gets clogged at the connecting Pipe all the time, thinking of replacing it to a clear Pipe for clog visibility. What do you think?

    • @schsch2390
      @schsch2390 Год назад

      More likely a glass lab type pipe......

  • @debbiedebbie9473
    @debbiedebbie9473 Год назад

    Ron held so still in the beginning, I thought he was a photograph. Lol

  • @SPARTANTRAD3S
    @SPARTANTRAD3S 7 месяцев назад

    Chad plumbers, perfect ambassators for the plumbing industry. Cool video.

  • @paulsmith1411
    @paulsmith1411 Год назад

    Awesome job. now we know better how it all works. Thank You...

  • @jerryfallin7808
    @jerryfallin7808 6 лет назад +13

    Northern Tool has a jet that connects to YOUR pressure washer wand for "jetting" sewer lines. Reasonably priced also.

    • @gwhiten2158
      @gwhiten2158 4 года назад +1

      Jerry Fallin not the same as a Jetter tho because a Jetter will suck a garden hose dry. That’s why they have 100 gallon tanks on them.

    • @rickeykeeton71
      @rickeykeeton71 4 года назад +1

      C A M HVAC I was wondering about the “twelve gallon per minute”. water source.
      If it uses a tank, might not be the thing for a diy’er.
      Also, that is not the snake/cable I would use on a main drain, maybe a sink or washer drain to the main.
      I have a couple of pulsators that work pretty good for some blockages. I wouldn’t expect from them for clearing roots though. I do find the idea of using a pressure washer interesting.
      If using one shown in the video with water coming out the back to propel it forward, I would probably get a face full if not very careful. I noticed the guy place a rag over the pipe I guess to prevent this, but seems like the might create somewhat of a vacuum making it harder to dislodge blockage.

  • @qrissy3742
    @qrissy3742 2 года назад

    Wow! I thought the guy on the left was a cardboard cutout at first! Informative video, thank you!!

  • @ronvance1627
    @ronvance1627 5 лет назад

    How does a bladder compare to these methods?

  • @marcusdorn6704
    @marcusdorn6704 3 года назад +6

    They had more debris in the first demonstration than the hydro jet

  • @brian2100
    @brian2100 4 месяца назад

    Have you ever had any issues with soft poop stoppages

  • @lincolncollingridge8822
    @lincolncollingridge8822 5 лет назад

    The greatest trio of plumbers ever assembled

  • @am44_67
    @am44_67 3 года назад +2

    At what psi does hydrojetting cause concern for damaging one’s pipes?

    • @TwinHomeExperts
      @TwinHomeExperts  3 года назад +1

      Thats a GREAT question and a question we get often. Our professional opinion after performing thousands of jetter jobs we have never collapsed a pipe using a jetter. If the pipe is brittle and deteriorated then it has to be rehabiliated. If you have a skilled plumber running a jetter and camera you will be fine.

  • @alangrant5684
    @alangrant5684 Год назад

    Guys, will HJ also clear any corrosion material inside a metal line?

  • @bretts1
    @bretts1 6 лет назад +3

    If you have a septic system easy just call local septic guy to pump tank and put suction line on pipe coming from house. Pull out cash and bill drops from 175 to 140 fast.

    • @ahoier
      @ahoier 3 года назад

      is it really that easy? We havent pumped our tank out in 5 or 6 years...and now have a slow draining toilet...mind you the tub drains fine and so does the kitchen sink....so Im curious if my tank is full, or if the toddler flushed soomething down the toilet....i tried the diy toilet auger/snake but that didnt seem to work (ended up actually breaking the plastic end trying to ram the snake//auger further down/through the toilet...lol...