Hydro jetting is a long-term pipe cleaning solution that uses high-pressure water to clear your sewer or drain system. This trenchless method is safe for any pipe material; no chemicals or digging are required. It’s the best for stubborn sewer clogs when traditional drain cleaning methods fail.
Hydro jetting also works on tough blockages that snaking can’t reach, and service for up to 300 feet of sewer/drain line. Compare: alternative trenchless descaling technology with carbide chains is limited to 100 feet.
If your sewer pipe is clogged with grease, tree roots, or years of debris, hydro jetting can cut through it all and restore flow, providing long-lasting results. Now, you won’t have to spend money or stress out every year—or even every few months—by calling a plumber.
Fast & Long-Lasting Quickly clears tough clogs, removes debris, scale, or tree roots, with an effect for months or even years
No Chemicals Uses only water—no chemicals that can harm your pipes and the environment
No Digging A completely trenchless method that doesn’t require tearing up your yard or floors
For Pipes Up to 300 Feet Fit to clean sewer or drain lines up to 300 feet with precision and efficiency
For Any Property Suitable for homes, apartments, and commercial buildings
At Epoxy Pipe Lining San Diego, we always clean the pipes with hydro jetting and/or carbide chains before using any trenchless epoxy lining method.
Key Differences Between Hydro Jetting & Carbide Chains
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water, ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 PSI, to blast away soft obstructions inside pipes.
Another technique, carbide chain descaling, uses a high-speed rotating tool with an abrasive header in the form of carbide chains. This mechanical method removes hardened scale, concrete, heavy root growth, and corrosion from the inner walls of cast iron or metal pipes, often during pipe repair preparation.
The main differences between hydro jetting and carbide chains are:
- Cleaning vs. Cutting: Hydro-jetting removes soft deposits, while carbide chains scrape away hard materials, such as rust, hard scale, and corrosion.
- Pipe Material: Hydro-jetting is safe for most pipelines but should be used with caution on older cast iron pipes. Carbide chains are best suited for old, corroded cast iron pipes as a specialist constantly monitors the rotation speed.
- Non-invasive vs. Mechanical: Hydro-jetting is a non-invasive, environmentally friendly method. Scale removal using carbide chains requires direct contact with the inner surface of the pipe and skilled handling.
In summary, hydro jetting is good for general cleaning and removing blockages. Carbide chains are ideal for aggressive scale removal or preparing a pipe for lining.
Epoxy Pipe Lining San Diego is a specialized division of Almco Plumbing, with over 20 years of industry experience. We stand behind all our work with a five-year service warranty, and our epoxy liners are built to last with a life expectancy of over 50 years.
Vlad Khorenko, CEO Almco Plumbing
