In order for the sewer system to work without interruption, preventive cleaning of the pipeline should be carried out systematically. And in the event of a blockage, hydrodynamic flushing will remove it quickly and efficiently. To do this, you do not have to spend money on calling professionals. You can clean the sewerage system using the Karcher car wash by attaching a special hose with a suitable nozzle.
Operating principle
Karcher washing machines are designed for car care. Thanks to the special flexible hoses, they do an excellent job of cleaning even the most clogged sewers.
The operation of the sewage cleaning plant is based on the principle of hydrodynamics. Under pressure, the water that is supplied through the hose to the pipeline reaches a maximum pressure of 190 MPa. Under the action of the water flow, destruction occurs, and then the washing out of the most difficult blockages.
Fat deposits, food debris, hair accumulations, and other impurities - all impurities that prevent sewer drains from escaping outside are removed. After processing, the inner surface of the line becomes clean and smooth, which allows preventing blockages in the system for a long time.
During the operation of the sink, the sewerage elements are not damaged, only mud plugs are removed.
Types of attachments
To achieve rinsing quality, the hose is supplemented with various attachments (nozzles). They enhance the effect of the water jet, breaking dense or prying off slippery layers of blockage. When choosing a nozzle, you need to recognize the type of blockage so that cleaning is as effective as possible. For this, teleinspection equipment is used.
The following devices can be connected to the hoses of the Karcher apparatus:
- Universal. Eliminate any type of blockage.
- Rotary. Remove fat deposits from the walls by rotating. The higher the travel speed, the more efficient the cleaning is.
- Bottom. They are used to remove sand, silt and dirt, which most often settle to the bottom of the pipe.
- Punchy. Essential for removing old, hardened blockages.
- Chain-carousel. They are able to clean pipes clogged with large objects, and are also effective in compressed blockages.
If, when cleaning the sewage system, you use a car wash equipped only with a hose, without a nozzle corresponding to the type of blockage installed on it, the operation of the device will not have the desired effect.
Nozzles on the hose for flushing the sewer pipes of the firm "Karcher" when acting on blockages create a jet thrust. Thanks to this, the hose moves in the pipe on its own, there is no need to push it.
The procedure for cleaning the sewage system
The Karcher device is quite simple to operate and does not require specialized skills. Anyone who has no experience in working with plumbing can handle the elimination of blockages.
The sequence of cleaning the sewer branches:
- To prepare the device for operation, connect a hose with a nozzle attached to its end to the hydrodynamic apparatus.
- The flexible element is carefully pushed into the pipeline through a drain hole or an inspection hatch to a depth of about a meter. The strength and elasticity of the hose allows it to easily pass into the line, even if it is winding.
- The device is turned on, water begins to flow into the pipeline. The amount of pressure can be adjusted.Under the influence of pressure and the work of the nozzle, the blockage is destroyed and is removed from the system along with the water.
- After the mash decays, a rotary nozzle is used to remove plaque from the inner surface of the pipe. This part of the work will be a preventive measure against new blockages.
- Having finished removing the blockage and plaque, the device is turned off, and then the hose with the nozzle is removed from the pipeline. They complete the work by flushing the sewer with plenty of hot water.
During operation of the device, you can observe how well the cleaning is performed. The presence of reverse directed holes on the nozzle, through which water jets are beaten, ensures the movement of the flexible element with the nozzle into the depth of the pipe. It is possible to trace its movement by special marks applied to the surface of the hose.
Hydrodynamic cleaning is not a cheap pleasure. The price of the "Karcher" nozzle for a sewer cleaning hose is from 1600 rubles. Efficient rotary devices can cost 10 times more. It is more profitable to purchase a set of nozzles with a hose. Its price, depending on the quantity and type of components, starts at 6500 rubles.
Taking into account the cost of professional hydrodynamic flushing (from 110 rubles per running meter), this is not so much. You should also take into account the discomfort while waiting for specialists. The sewage system can get clogged at any time, and it is impossible to use the plumbing before cleaning.
