Cable VS Jetters

[Mbuck]

Am thinking about adding another service, cleaning 3" to 4" sewer mains. When pumping septic tanks,,,it would be handy to have a machine that will clean out the customers line also. Any thoughts on Pros/Cons of a Cable type sewer machine i.e. 1/2 hp electric motor vs. gas jetter i.e. 4 1/2GPM @ 3000psi. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Buck

[wmcisewer]

Both work, I use jetters, the down side is jetter heads cost close to a cable machine, if you need to cut roots ( you will need closer to 4000 psi also).
My company uses a cable machine maybe once or twice a year, we use jetters every day.
I first started cutting roots out in 4" pipe back when StoneAge came out with a 3/8 Warthog in 2000, the jetter was 4 @4000. I now only use a cable machine in areas that I cant use a jetter.
The other down side to jetting is that you need to add video inspection because you can't tell how much clog you left behind with a jetter (or cable machine for that matter). It is easer to fill the clog after you went through it with a cable machine

[Pete Morici]

Am thinking about adding another service, cleaning 3" to 4" sewer mains. When pumping septic tanks,,,it would be handy to have a machine that will clean out the customers line also. Any thoughts on Pros/Cons of a Cable type sewer machine i.e. 1/2 hp electric motor vs. gas jetter i.e. 4 1/2GPM @ 3000psi. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Buck


Both machines would be useful. But, I had to pick just one, I'd go with a cable machine first.