your opinion about a pressure washer sewer jet kit


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Old 01-26-22, 12:56 PM
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your opinion about a pressure washer sewer jet kit

Thinking about getting a sewer jet kit for my pressure washer. It's a Craftsman, 2700 psi, 2.3 gpm. There's lots of options, but would you go with a 1/8" hose or 1/4"? The drain pipe giving me issues is 1.5" in a kitchen. I'm thinking the 1/8" would go in easier, but would that smaller size cause issues with my pressure washer? The hose on the pressure washer and gun is 1/4. Thanks a lot.
 
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I would get the 1/8" for doing 1 1/2" drain lines.
 
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I haven't used a pressure washer kit, but I'd hesitate a bit using it indoors (if that's the plan).

I've seen water jetting used, and when hitting a clog, it can create quite a geyser of water. A mess outside, but I can't even imagine what it would look like inside.
 
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ALWAYS jet from the downstream side so the water you are pumping in can flow back down the drain pipe and out. I never jet from the upstream side of a clog (use a inflatable balloon instead).

At least throttle down to idle or turn the pressure washer off when the tip gets near the end of the pipe or cleanout. If you forget a few showers in drain muck & poo juice will provide a reminder.
 
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well, I got the 1/8, and it took a while, but it worked. And I was inside, so catching the water that came back out was the fun part, but the mess wasn't too bad. Felt like the 1/4 might have gone quicker, but it probably would have got hung up in the pipe. Thanks !
 
 

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