Drain cleaning equipment is used to unblock drains and clogged sewer pipes. A large number of products are available on the market for drain cleaning, and some of the common ones are plungers, chemical drain cleaners, handheld drain augers, air burst drain cleaners, electric drain cleaners, sewer jetters and enzymatic drain cleaners. Different types of drain cleaning equipment are used for different types of plumbing issues. When a single drain is blocked, plungers and chemical drain cleaners are usually the first type drain cleaning equipment to be used. A plunger is a very simple piece of
drain cleaning equipment consisting of a rubber cup attached to a stick. Chemical drain cleaners include both liquid and solid corrosive cleaning agents as well as acid drain cleaners.
A handheld drain auger is a very effective drain cleaning machine capable of cleaning portions of the drain up to eight meters from the drain opening. An air burst cleaner is another useful drain cleaning machine which uses accelerated carbon dioxide, air or some other gas to clear the blockage in the drain. An electric drain cleaning machine has the ability to clean large sections of a pipe up to forty meters in length. It utilizes the mechanical force of an electric motor to drive a flexible cable into a clogged pipe. Electric drain cleaners are also called plumber"s snakes and have the capability to remove blockage-causing solid objects such as jewelry and tree roots. Sewer jetters make use of high pressure water to clear obstructions and blockages from the drain. A sewer jetter is a very effective
drain cleaning machine that can easily penetrate long sewer lines and remove soft obstructions throughout the length of a building's sewer drain. It is used not only for clearing blockages but also to prevent blockages by cleaning the sides of drain pipes and flushing out residue. Enzymatic drain cleaners are used mostly for preventing drain blockage rather than clearing a blocked pipe. They contain concentrated enzymes and bacteria cultures which dissolve organic residue that can create blockages and cause the drains to run slowly.
These different types of drain cleaning equipment can be used according your needs and budget. Before purchasing a drain cleaning machine you should ensure that the manufacturer has a good and that their products are proven to be effective. Internet research is especially useful when considering the various options available and choosing the best product for you.
