Snaking vs. Hydrojetting

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[@allisonjames2923]

LMAO 🤣 The guy on the left - Juan, stands so darn still - I thought he was a frozen video inserted in the main screen until he moved

[@paulmaliszewski1508]

Was laughing at the same thing. This video is hilarious

[@murphyeguaoje8077]

I😂😂😅 I also thought it was a perfectly crafted mannequin wearing the uniform and holding the snake drain until he moved. It would take a police sniffer dog to catch juan if he was a thief and ran into a mannequin store because that guy would freeze without blinking or breathing...lol. No cop would catch him in such place

Looked like a froze frame....not a blink

[@weddingministerjohnfuchiga1271]

Like Drax, he's almost mastered the ability to stand so incredibly still that he was almost invisible to the naked eye!

[@pollardpower8033]

​@@weddingministerjohnfuchiga1271 Drax had to be his inspiration 😂

[@doughoward3668]

35 years of experience here, licensed plumber for over 20 years, plumbing Supervisor over a very large school district. I completely agree with the benefits of jetting, however it is not always applicable or advisable in many circumstances. You could easily flood the area with the water you are introducing. In such cases the augering first to clear most of the standing water to reduce the chances of flooding then follow-up with the jetting and camera to identify other problematic issues.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

This is for outdoor sewers only, dummy. No one would use this inside the home! The pipe is either corroded or cracked if it's PVC. You would NEVER get my business.

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Good points. Another issue I see that the twins didn't cover is when a root mass is alive and attached to a very tough tree on the exterior side of pipe. These fellers just stuffed some stuff in the pipe, and had the benefit of watching exactly where the head was so they can carefully push through those areas. They also used a spiral head snake- worthless for cutting roots. In a real life root situation, I definitely want that snake to have heavy duty spinning blades to chop those roots all the way back. The jetted snake would seem pretty unnecessary to me if it can't cut through roots like blades can, and this video doesn't give me any confidence that it will.

[@danny3xd1]

Great vid, TY! As a drain cleaner, I avoid jetting in a home. With a blockage like this I would use a blow bag and cable. Cabling to cut roots and blow bag to get the soft blockage to go out. And not all over me ( ! , LoL) and the customer's house. A "blow bag" is a balloon like device used with a garden hose. It has a small hole that jets water forward while expanding to seal the pipe off and directing water forward and away from the clean-out. And you/inside home. Jetting is great and defiantly has it's place. Outdoors or in easily cleaned, industrial settings. But personally, I would avoid using in say a kitchen, bathroom or finished cellar. For roots, you would need a seriously high powered jet where a cutter at the end of a cable would be more efficient. But say a car wash or the like. Jetting is by far the superior choice.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Great share here Dan! Thanks so much.

[@randyjellen4938]

@@TwinHomeExperts Hi there. I work in an apt. complex as an emergency on-call maintenance man. I had some tough clog problems in kitchen sinks. I tried snaking, but to no avail. Could i use an electric lower pressure, power washer with a jetter attachment to clean out clogged pipes in kitchen sinks? Do you have any recommendations for good electric lower pressure power washer brands and models? Also, what snake model is he using in the video? Thanks!

[@doughoward3668]

​@@randyjellen4938looks like a rigid drain opener he is using.

[@douglascoit4740]

Master plumber note to follow is do not use a jetter on old piping such as cast and copper piping 20 plus years old or you could flood the home fast. Snaking and augering drain lines is something worth paying someone that knows what they are doing alot of money and make sure they are insured and license!

[@nicecobra1991]

Is it going to burst the pipes?

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Thank you for this information. 👍

[@Pops1811]

I removed the toilet in a double wide trailer and there was water clogged but now its just about 1/4 of an inch I've snaked and lubricated with dish soap and hot water (not boiling). Do you think if I put the new toilet on and flushed it I'd be good? Like I said I can see water down in the horizontal pipe but it's barely any,and it's not coming up the pipe anymore just sitting still where the pipe goes horizontal. Any advice would be VERY VERY appreciated

[@conqwiztadore2213]

@@nicecobra1991 Cast iron will become very brittle over time, almost like a claypot but iron. It is not meant to be subjected to 4,000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH!!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Outside only for sewer pipes. dummy.

[@beakt]

Videos like this are what KZbin is for. Great work, guys. I never heard of hydro jetting until last week, and now I understand, through these clear visuals and the explanation, the proper application of hydro jetting and snaking.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Thank you so much. To your point , this is ALL we are trying to achieve is to show the difference between them. cheers !

[@drubie9553]

Wheres ur cutter for the kitchen machine?

[@stevehenrichs5091]

HYDRO JETTING IS THE BEST WAY TO BLAST THAT CRAP RIGHT OUT OF THOSE PIPES.

[@helloyes3815]

@@TwinHomeExperts everything is

[@sweendawg1240]

they are not using a good cable that would not break roots. hydro jetting causes damage and flooding and should only be used as an absolute last resort. especially in a residential setting. make suree you hire an actual drain cleaning company and not just a plumber. also most home augers and also the block on the jet is not ny where near the original blockage. take care snaking caost about 150-300 vs jetting 900 to 1500. and yes i know i work in the office for a drain cleaner.

[@ldd9573md]

Property manager here, the trailer park requires routine sewer maintenance to prevent backup and clogs. We have both a jetter and the snake. One old guy who is an expert handles the jetting. Im fearing the day he leaves us. 😢 people send your kids to trade school please!!!

[@dla872]

Thank you for the very easy to understand explanation. The clear pipes are a great idea to further show what actually happens.

[@patriciamariemitchel]

I think all sewer pipes should be see through. 👀🙂

[@PlasticPellets]

transparent pipes would only be transparent for a few months before they clouding up and no longer see-through....just my very unprofessional opinion

[@patriciamariemitchel]

@@PlasticPellets , interesting observation.👀 I wonder how long they have been keeping these ones clear...🤔

[@LBCAndrew]

@@patriciamariemitchel Well considering this demonstration pipe doesn't have all the "other stuff" that goes through your sewer lines, as well as the organisms that then grow in those lines to chow down on it... you'd be able to keep it clean for a while. Clear pipes in a house would no longer be clear in a matter of weeks.

[@sitdowndogbreath]

@Elias Adee with a person has a colostomy if they don't clean the hole everyday the fecal matter actually supposed to eat away at the edge of the skin so what do you think is supposed to do with a translucent pipe although I like the concept maybe see through aluminum like in Star Trek

[@erics3886]

In many hospitals and labs they use glass pipes not only for safety, but its very durable and allow you to see issues.

[@bubbasmyth7765]

Excellent video. We have a chronic issue with our laundry washing machine drain output branch line (1975 construction), and about every 1-2 years we've need to have the line reamed with snake since we moved in in 2001. However, it showed no signs of needing the reaming for several years, so this year (2021) when it did back up we were about 5 years overdue. The plumbers had some difficulty getting the snake down the line far enough, even after several attempts, and suggested Hydrojetting. Wow! That worked great, and the line cleared on the first run. Very impressive. Thank you for this video! This gave me a much better understanding of the difference between the two methods. We will use Hydrojetting from now on! FYI, the audio Left channel cuts out at about 4:35. I see the video is about 8 years old, but still thought you might like to know. Thanks again!! P.S. - Total aggreement with Keena Witt's comments!! Great video, thumbs up!

[@thebordernow]

Glad I read down to see your audio cut-out comment. I was thinking my left earbud was going on the blink, haha!

[@clareobrien7363]

Thanks I had what i now know was hydrojetting done on my sewer line yesterday. I had initially started to clear the backed up debris myself before deciding I needed the pros. The guy that came to my house was here a max 20 mins and told me that the stuff i had already removed (and bagged for disposal) was thrown back down the line and cleared away. I presumed the material would be removed at the property and not sent off on normal sewer path. It was expensive but it's done now and I'm delighted. Will consider hiring equipment if it happens again.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Awesome! you should be able to see the line with a sewer camera to determine the overall condition once the cleaning was done. Thanks for posting.

[@SylvanTieger]

Snaking (rodoong) is for hard stoppages such as rags and roots and hair with a retrieving head on the cable. Water Jetting is for soft stoppages such as grease , soil, and soap scum build up and as a finishing tool after snaking . Ideally water jetting should be started down stream so the debris will flow downstream as the jetter makes its way upstream. This is not always possible so starting upstream and working the jetter back and forth will help scour the lines to restore full flow as originally deigned

[@SauronsEye]

No. Did you not watch the video? Water jetting won hands down getting rid of everything. Snaking was only good for clogged toilet paper.

[@videoshare5193]

@@SauronsEye there was no fucking cutter on the snake

[@Rick-the-Swift]

@@videoshare5193 Exactly. Not only was there no cutting blades on the snake, there were no live roots attached to a living tree. This is a propaganda ad, as I'm guessing they will charge at least twice as much to bring out the jet snake. Then if/when the jetted snake doesn't work on the first go around, they'll additionally charge you to snake it traditionally, probably blaming the home owners for flushing tampons too. Smh

[@momojo3459]

Initially I thought this was a SNL skit. Regardless, helpful.

[@jmatt98]

mo mojo you would see more trump bashing if it was

[@waterheaterservices]

@Mr Sir Socialist Night Live

[@pcrizz]

@Mr Sir Right on! Now we know to send the criminals to your house! Make America Gangster Again!

[@pcrizz]

@Mr Sir hahahhhahahahha. I bet your family supported Nixon too. You are the criminals.

[@pcrizz]

@Mr Sir You are fighting a shade of your own feeble understanding of the world. I'd like to continue letting you make poor assumptions, but you will never learn. I work to make sure you get to work safely, so you can blame poor people for the problems of the world. It's like blaming a failing company on the receptionist as oppose to the CEO. You will fail forever.

[@clfm20]

I would have thought that the difficulty of dealing with root intrusions is that the roots are attached to plants and not just sitting in an otherwise undamaged pipe.

[@bobshanery5152]

Yea I don't understand. Roots are not just chilling in the pipe like toilet paper. You have to cut them to get them to detach. I'm curious if your more likely to damage the pipes when putting large amount of pressure in them. I imagine old pipes and especially ones with breaks/roots would not take pressure very well and could damage them more.. Resulting in needed to dig up the pipes and replace something that you may of not had to do for many years or ever. My old house I used to live in had roots and breaks all over the place but it drained just fine. The dirt around it acted like the pipe. I imagine many old homes have some breaks here and there. Water pressure may just end up digging a hole causing a collapse. No idea.. Just curious. This probably works great for new homes that have no roots/broken areas.

[@kylekoenig4730]

@@bobshanery5152 Absolutely, if the bottom of your pipe is rotten and missing the Hydro Jetter will channel out the dirt underneath the pipe. Often times, the Hydro Jetter will break up and chop away roots inside the pipe using the high-pressure water. I always recommend a form of trenchless repair on sewer lines missing their bottoms where possible. That’ll keep you from the time to dig it up right now good luck Chuck option.

[@onedeep160]

You know this is a demonstration right?

[@ruthven78]

cause these guys are a sham. They used just a cable instead of a cable with a cutting head on the snake

[@cuivre2004]

@@bobshanery5152 I had a roto-rooter tech clean out my sewer drain from the riser in my yard- he had sharp blades on his rotor rooter snake and it cut those roots out very well- then he scoped it with a camera and gave me a CD of the inside of the pipe for the new home buyers to see for proof it was a clean sewer line.

[@Eddie-In-Las-Vegas]

And when your done installing the new sewer main pipe in the trench replacing the broken pipe from the tree roots, don't forget to buy a few bags of water softener salt pellets and dump em' in the trench around the new pipe where the tree roots were growing and then backfill the trench with dirt. By doing the salt dump method in the areas where the tree roots were growing you are preventing the roots to grow back again inside the pipe because tree roots won't grow where salt pellets are. The roots will grow away from that area which means they won't go near your new sewer pipe again resulting in years of solid sound sewer pipe service worry free of future roots breaking in to your pipe again. You gotta be smarter and think smarter than the tree roots......works every time.

[@Connection-Lost]

Roots don't think. They grow toward water because of cell replication on the side of their bodice that is most wet.

[@Eddie-In-Las-Vegas]

@@Connection-Lost Yes water they like, salt they don't and grow away from. No thinking involved by tree roots but yes thinking by man can outwit the tree roots. I really didn't think I had to explain this but since you are having problems understanding......well here ya go.

[@fixpacifica]

@@Connection-Lost Dumping salt in an area will kill plants there, so it makes sense that dumping salt near a pipe will prevent root growth, at least for awhile.

[@sweep-n-clear]

Just curious as to what the salt will do to the pipes in the long run as well...possibly eroded the pipes from the outside in this time maybe?

[@Eddie-In-Las-Vegas]

@@sweep-n-clear What kind of pipes are you talking about here? Nowadays sewer main pipes are installed in either ABS black plastic or PVC sched 40 white plastic. Neither of those two materials can be broken down by salt.

[@SenderBudYerGood]

Great video for the basic ideas of both techniques, as a first time DIY guy I have a good idea as to what I need to pick up from my local supply store and think this video is a great way of showing others like myself 'what the deal is'. I'm having a water build up in my basement 'slop sink' so I plan on hitting up Home Depot for a water bladder and a 50ft snake to clear whatever obstruction is causing the block. Fortunately the water DOES drain itself slowly albeit not good, but better than a complete stoppage. Thanks for the information, this video was very helpful to me! =]

[@darktoadone5068]

I served in the Navy years ago and the way the Hull Technicians solved plumbing issues in toilets was sticking a fire hose down it and let her rip!!

[@mintheman7]

Not really a fair comparison, an under-powered hand-held snake with the wrong cutting head of course is no comparison to hydrojetting, which cost at least x10 more expensive.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

True, but again this is ONLY to offer how they operate.

[@onisgagan2481]

They’re actually triplets, poor Juan lost his hair in the 8th grade...

[@erics3886]

Onis they were actually quintuplets and Juan ate the other one.

[@ToxicallyMasculinelol]

he also lost the ability to move

[@ericslifkin2379]

HE GOT HIT WITH THE UGLY SNAKE AT BIRTH

[@edgarochoa5807]

Oh damn 😂

[@renenava5213]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DeadKoby]

Most of the guys who are using the "Electric Eel" snake machines are using a 2 blade cutter rather than the screw auger. I'd like to see how that works.

[@skittles2055]

👍

[@BradiKal61]

You nailed it. This wasn't a fair fight , it was a commercial for the jet system

[@josephsteffen2378]

I don't know jack about plumbing...or solving associated problems. ...I could figure it out, rent some beat up, 2nd rate equipment, make a big mess and possibly make things worse. Or, I can call the "Twins" (or another reputable company). In a short time, you guys show up and the problem is taken care of. What a relief! With all of the rain this year, the elm tree roots, weeds, flowers...and other plants are growing like crazy. Im sure that they are trying to find a way in! I think that I'll have the sewer line cleared for sure. It's a normal routine (to have your sewer line cleared/snaked/jetted)every year or so, here in Colorado. ...a lot cheaper than buying new carpet!

[@alexandriasummers9341]

Thats all well and good on a straight drain but my drain has all kinds of twists, turns and bends in the pipes. How well would it work on them?

[@kingpete8811]

I use to box with these guys at teddy g's gym in Reseda . Cool guys . They just did the double mint gum commercial

[@ralph7181]

Nice demonstration, but you know as well as I do and I am a plumber you need to have water running while you're rodding. To move the debris along. I do like the water jet four main lines. But in a house kitchen train, bathroom drain too much chance of water splashing back and causing damage. Any suggestions are welcome

[@paulsundquist3125]

After using the snake you should flush the line with water the results could have been similar to the jetting. What do you think?

[@ltdan81]

that was my thought... where i work , I flush the lines with HOT water and if possible, i will have water flowing as im snaking.

[@swankydog]

Roots don't just lay around loose in the pipe. They come through the clay pipe and hang on for dear life making it tougher to clear them out.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

swankydog Yes. They come through the joints or connections . This is a video showing the “action” of a hydro jetter VS a cable method

[@SylvanTieger]

roots will infiltrate ANY pipes that has a crack or open joint not just clay

[@rickeykeeton71]

The Twin Home Experts I was wondering how the hydro method handles roots that have come through joints and/or cracks and not placed in a pipe for exhibition of the method. Roots would seem to be anchored yin the pipe and not easily removed with the hydro method, unless it actually cuts them and not just a narrow hole in them.

[@LBCAndrew]

Have you ever used a straight jet pressure washer attachment with 4,000 psi? It will literally eat asphalt, shread the worst wound in your hand you've ever had, and absolutely ruin a wood fence. It will also blow the paint right off your car and the remove the mortar holding your brick wall together. Roots would be no problem for that.

[@howardglass4222]

What you say is true. Clay pipe with joints should be replaced whenever possible.

[@Jeff82556]

Hey, you guys forgot to wear matching belts!

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Damn ! Your right ! Were headed to the mall right now to get those matching belts ...

[@tommygunn7745]

@@TwinHomeExperts No dont. How else are either of you going to know which twin you are?

[@bigmoney66b]

Right, now try this on REAL pipes in your home, old home and this is probably a disaster waiting to happen. Old homes use cast iron pipes and sometimes the line pipes are brittle / rusted - these electric snakes can cause a disaster on such pipes and you might end up with very expensive repairs in the 5 figures, that KNOCKING inside the pipes can't be good. It might be no big deal on the PVC pipes, but I would not use that method on old cast iron pipes, I've heard horror stories there. Same for hydrojetting, I know someone who did that, and it cost her $25,000 in repairs from burst pipes due to the pressure. You can be sure that all the piping in old buildings and old homes are just disasters waiting to happen, banging and unusual pressure inside those pipes will only make matters worse. Also a lot of people previous to using those methods have used Draino and other garbage products so over the years this kind of shit made the pipes even worse. I would use electrical snaking on PVC pipes, I would not use them on cast iron or old home piping that is in bad shape.

[@JJ-xo3er]

Bad pipe to begin with, have to try and clean it with a snake first and if it breaks the pipe then the pipe was brittle and needed replaced anyway.

[@lindahathaway3519]

So what would you recommend? I live in a home that was built in 1970. Probably 6 plus years ago a plumber ran a snake 75 feet to clear the line. All the way to the house outlet at the septic tank. I believe he mentioned "clearing roots". Now the sink is not draining and we have tried all the DIY methods we know. Time to call a plumber. The guy had a large auger-powered snake for the job. He is still our plumber and when he comes to our house that is about the only tool he needs unless it is a new fixture installation.

[@robb1165]

@@lindahathaway3519 Can use a camera to see what is wrong and its location. Then dig up that spot. Either replace the pipe section, or seal around it depending on what is wrong with it.

[@danlux4954]

If it’s plugged won’t that water backup into the building until it clears the line?

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

It will

[@MrPlumber1964]

First off, you wouldn't use a puny drill snake on a line with roots in it, get a Spartan 100 machine to clear the kitchen drain. Also odds are against roots in your 2" line, unless it leaves the house separate from the main sewer. Jetting can clear roots with the right head on the jetter. As the thieves at rescue rooter used to say "cable is able, but jetter is better".

[@TwinHomeExperts]

p gill This is NOT implying that we recommend using a small hand snake to remove roots . This video intention shows what a cable does vs what a jetter does . Wether it’s a large cable or a small cable it has the same action , NOT power , we get . Roots require a 7/8 cable with cutting blade etc ... Thanks a for posting

[@340rps]

poor comparison. When you have a blockage you are also going to have water in the line which will remove debris once the blockage is broken.. The hydro jet technically was developed for municipal use in jet trucks for sewer lines . The jet hose would go in to the manhole from the side past the blockage, not from the other side where the water is backed up. The water jets shooting back toward the hose is meant to propel the hose forward. Once the jet stream shooting forward hits the blockage and breaks it up the water behind it will now flow pushing debris downstream. Once the flow decreases in the line then the jet hose is retrieved as it comes back with the water on it further cleans the line back to the manhole in the direction of flow.

[@victriciouslosh401]

At 4:36 the sound went out.

[@glwashington6632]

Yep. No sound after that.

[@ivanobar1]

How does hydro jetting work around bends and traps. Snakes can work in reverse while pulling. Seems that pulling water jet hose after it’s unclogged the line is just pulling, or am I missing something.

[@marcusdorn6704]

They had more debris in the first demonstration than the hydro jet

[@allisonjames2923]

Is hydrojetting that effective when the roots are actually growing into the pipe though, not just sitting there in a handy clump?

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

Try water jetting on 100 year old pipes, it's like opening a whole new can of worms

[@FireEater]

How effective is Hydro jetting compared to using a garden hose with a blow bag by the way great video short and sweet.

[@jtnoodle]

Roots in a 2" line have a distinct feel. The cable slowly burrows in increasing the likelihood of getting hung up with that machine. As soon as I feel that, I pull back. Maybe make another run at it. But if I feel the cable not making progress and smell the roots coming back through the cleanout, I generally stop and and give the option to replace the line or stop and try to run a larger cable. This is usually only a temporary fix. A 2" drain should not have roots in it. No guarantee. The roots will grow back and they will continue to have the problem.

[@lindamcdonald2962]

Thanks for that input rts! I have a very LARGE pine tree out front and am praying its NOT the problem!

[@nicecobra1991]

Copper sulphate is one root-control treatment by pouring it into a toilet. Its effectiveness is limited by the fact that it usually doesn't stay in the pipes for very long. Filling the pipes with a foam consisting of metam-sodium and dichlobenil may be better. The foam sticks to the roots and walls of the pipe, and kills roots within hours, although it may take a year for them to decompose and wash away. Or just cut the tree about the line of possible

[@lemmetallya2024]

Juan looks like a cool guy to drink beer with

[@TwinHomeExperts]

hahaha ! he would love that

[@lindamcdonald2962]

Very strange comment

[@bobvogel6844]

He should run for president.

[@PlasticPellets]

Wilharce is his name

[@billywalik6411]

Juan never met a crawl space he didn’t like!

[@scottpowell6145]

your stoppage was sparse on the 2nd trip down the pipe.

[@MrBlazinerday]

Is that a 4" pipe? Paper products and other solids are usually found in toilets drain lines and floor drains. You don't usually see roots or paper in a sink drain line which is what the general drill snake you used is for. Put the same blockage in the 4 " pipe in front and use a 1/2" snake with a proper tip like a double blade on it and proper machine to demonstrate how it will look when done properly.

[@tomkat1983]

I like the concept. But the only thing that I wonder is how do you know that you fixed the blockage. At least with a snake , stuff that was blocking the pipe will come back on the coil when you pull the snake out.

[@lindamcdonald2962]

I guess you'll "know" when you use the sink afterwards for awhile, either way.

[@mikefrasu3342]

Sometimes you need to use both.

[@jg8644]

I can’t picture the jetter working when the pipe is BLOCKED to begin with. Wouldn’t the water just come up the drain as soon as the sprayers are activated???

[@TwinHomeExperts]

The first step is to start slow to puncture a hole through the solid blockage. In certain situations does require using a cable to puncture a hole to release water pressure build up, then move forward with jetting.

[@williamriley2528]

You have to run the snake back and forth several times once the snake motor lugs down... FOOLS...!

[@mets23q]

The snake is the worse thing to ever be invented, it does damage to the line when used overtime

[@JJ-xo3er]

Metz not if you use the correct size, cast iron should be replaced anyway

[@williamriley2528]

@@JJ-xo3er I realize there are different snake cable ends, but you don't know shit J J...! Have you ever seen a power snake...? Much less used one...???

[@tommygunn7745]

@@mets23q Its an either or sort of thing

[@tommygunn7745]

@@mets23q Hmmm,well,if the snake werent invented theyd have to dig up your line to fix it. Starting at one end working to the there., Id rather eventually wear out the pipe w/a snake and have it last me awhile longer than dig it up everytime.

[@jamesking5508]

city came water flushed outside.......One pro plumber came snaked pipes for awhile retrieved pile of bay wipes (baby wipe tenant moved out before clog).. ..gave up was paid $189. he and partner left pipes still clogged.......next pro came after several hours of snaking...still clogged he left... left sewer back up in cellar...3 days later same company came and worker snaked more baby wipes out..... flush water started flowing cost was $1000.... week later clogged again.. ...now pipe still clogged ...oh well .....no one used hydro flush yet...some charge $500 for flush..any advice?

[@LiveHappy76]

Keep your receipts and good records and sue the baby wipe tenant....

[@fredg7959]

how old are your pipes? what kind are they? more handy-wipes might be clinging to the rusty walls of the pipe. there are snake-heads for removing rust from the inside of the pipes. Paid a plumber to use those heads and then tape over all the drains, water tight the toilets, and use a bad-ass plunger with gallons of water. if that does not work, maybe the house and pipes have shifted over the years and they are not now flowing in the right direction.

[@bretts1]

If you have a septic system easy just call local septic guy to pump tank and put suction line on pipe coming from house. Pull out cash and bill drops from 175 to 140 fast.

[@ahoier]

is it really that easy? We havent pumped our tank out in 5 or 6 years...and now have a slow draining toilet...mind you the tub drains fine and so does the kitchen sink....so Im curious if my tank is full, or if the toddler flushed soomething down the toilet....i tried the diy toilet auger/snake but that didnt seem to work (ended up actually breaking the plastic end trying to ram the snake//auger further down/through the toilet...lol...

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Ron held so still in the beginning, I thought he was a photograph. Lol

[@ivanobar1]

Can the hydro jetting hose be attached to a power washer. Seems they power washer has similar pressure, just requires a flexible rubber line to push into the clogged pipe.

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

That’s all it is

[@scottyates4939]

There are several configurations available for pressure washers, look on Amazon

[@pcdubya]

First I can tell the difference between you two from your belts, lol. And good all around demonstration. I just did the auger method myself on a bathtub a couple weeks ago because I HAVE one of those ( 30 bucks ) and works if you get it down to the clog on a drill and work it back and forth. Years ago my main line in the yard had roots in it ( Old Orangeburg pipe ) once that happens, anything is temporary as roots will continue to go to the water. Dug it up and replaced it.

[@athrun_zala88]

Like to point out that jetting should always be done downstream as to allow the rear jets to pull back whatever is blocking the pipe.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

No. Not always. You are incorrect. Sometimes it is not possible, so you have to snake it first and punch through the clog, then work backwards. You are not smart.

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

Okay, if that thing is shooting 12 gallons of water per minute into a clogged pipe... won't I get 12 gallons a minute in my house until it breaks through? I love the idea and it makes me want clear pipes in my house but shooting water into a backed up pipe seems unwise. Or is this a tool for line cleaning? I know this video is almost 6 years old but thought I'd try and see if you respond. I really enjoyed watching it work btw.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Thanks, Lewis for your post! When you hydro jet a drain line that is backed up, you must have an exterior cleanout access point, this allows the excess water from the jetter to go outside. You never want to bring the jetter inside the home to clear a clogged drain, water will overflow everywhere. TIP: clear the drain line with a cable machine, then hydro jet this prevents overflow and mess.

[@beautybaker8542]

This was an interesting approach to an informative video the twins are apparently some type of professionals who employed either an actor or third professional to demonstrate while they explained The process. How many plumbers does it take to clear a sewer line ? Only one But you’ll need 3 for an effective demonstration.

[@bigtridentguy]

And your point is?

[@donkeykong516]

Juan is thinking to himself….these twins are so silly

[@jerryfallin7808]

Northern Tool has a jet that connects to YOUR pressure washer wand for "jetting" sewer lines. Reasonably priced also.

[@gwhiten2158]

Jerry Fallin not the same as a Jetter tho because a Jetter will suck a garden hose dry. That’s why they have 100 gallon tanks on them.

[@rickeykeeton71]

C A M HVAC I was wondering about the “twelve gallon per minute”. water source. If it uses a tank, might not be the thing for a diy’er. Also, that is not the snake/cable I would use on a main drain, maybe a sink or washer drain to the main. I have a couple of pulsators that work pretty good for some blockages. I wouldn’t expect from them for clearing roots though. I do find the idea of using a pressure washer interesting. If using one shown in the video with water coming out the back to propel it forward, I would probably get a face full if not very careful. I noticed the guy place a rag over the pipe I guess to prevent this, but seems like the might create somewhat of a vacuum making it harder to dislodge blockage.

[@soapsudslady]

We just hydro jetted the washing machine drain as it was clogged. Its in the garage and leads to main sewer. Our hydro jetter is about 50 feet long, we worked the jetter in and out of the pipe many many times. There was lots of black water back flowing out of the drain when we pulled the jetter out each time (when the jetter tip was getting to within about 2 feet of the drain opening). Does that black water mean we have some awful mess in the pipes - like broken drain lines?

[@TwinHomeExperts]

black water is more an indication of grease build-up. If you start to see dirt mixed in with the blackwater then yes more then likely a broken line. I would use a strong commercial jetter to break all that up then run a colored camera down the drain to get a good look and locate the suspect area.

[@WildSuns42]

maybe its just my confuser but the last half of the video the audio dropped out. restarting video audio is fine but 3 times the last half of video the audio is out. Beyond that though I have a real question. Running anything down a drain line especially old drains has some degree of risk that comes with it and there is a degree of skill in having the experience to know when you need to push hard or be very gentle. plus in knowing where your snake is going so that it does not take a wrong turn and come out a vent or another sink etc... So my question is how do those risks to old pipes etc compare to conventional snakes? and can the pressure be varied ? And how does it compare "feel" wise on those tricky runs comparatively ? Generally it looks like a good tool to add to a truck, there are many lines I run that are just full of gunk for which this tool looks perfect for.... Other more solid clogs, roots, washrags, anything that needs to be pulled back out seems conventional snakes would still be first tool to use... Every job is different and every job has its own best tool.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Hi Dave ! Thanks for the great post and questions. Checked the video for audio issues ,it seems to be fine on our end ? We get this question all the time ,with respect to breaking old pipes with various equipment . If the pipe is REALLY old and brittle ,then yes, then anything down you put down the drain will cause some issues ,but at that point the pipe is in stage 3 and has to be replaced anyways. This is very RARE that a snake or jetter will break a pipe .Pressure can be adjusted at all times ,its important to be able to do this in certain circumstances to prevent flooding . Tricky runs that have multiple turns always pose a challenge . Appreciate your time !

[@lindamcdonald2962]

I didn't have any problems with audio.

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

Great video. As a beginner where can we purchase the hydro better set up Maybe 50 feet max or do you sell it.

[@zackrawlings]

I've never seen someone so excited about plumbing

[@patriciagantz377]

All this is great as long as the pipes are OUTSIDE ! If you try either one in pipes of an older house inside you could have a real problem .

[@igfoobar]

Juan is like, these guys are just getting in the way

[@dukedumby]

You guys are dang amazing and make a total novice like me just understand what the plumber is even saying. Thanks to the whole team!

[@29dj17]

Initially I thought the twins were a CGI of one person... Now that's identical.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Cheers from the twins !

[@33Donner77]

Thanks. Just had my kitchen drain sink cabled today (about 30 feet). May call for hydro jet in a day or two. The cast iron pipes are about 60 years old, with probably some corrosion. Will hydro-jetting collapse old cast iron pipes under my basement floor? (Replacing old cast iron with PVC pipes may cost $10,000 to $15,000 - dig up floor and old pipes - carry away debris - fill in and cement over).

[@vernroach3413]

A very good video...I have used an auger many times but never a hydro jetting system...I will consider getting one...Thanks guys, all three in the video, and the unseen partner there somewhere, for making this...

[@MichaelGawesebmainone]

At 4:30 its better to put light from eg back of light instead of from front like your eyes are facing

[@marcosmota1094]

It would be good to have p-traps and air vents in this lab.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

You don't use this method indoors on p-traps. Duh.

[@maxx597]

i use both in my company, just beware going outside into the home ,it can get stuck then u r screwed,it really depends on size of pipe,and using the right tool.

[@alexsavage5862]

Hydro jetting is always better than cabling when it comes to grease buildup in pipes

[@LBCAndrew]

HydroJetting can also use detergent.

[@jamesduff6937]

@@LBCAndrew How do you use detergent at the same time? I'm a non plumber.

[@bones987123]

take a drink .. every time someone says ...welp there ya have it

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

When I hit a blockage of toilet paper and tampex I plow into it then pull it out. I also chase the snake with a bit of water; when the water goes whoosh I know I getting close to done.

[@hivicar]

Is the snake you chased in the yard the girl who tossed the Tampax in the toilet?

[@chadahlvers697]

What about water backing up when using the hydro jet? I mean if you start putting water down a clogged drain the water will start backing up...do you have to get to the clog quick so water does not fill the pipe up first and back up into the home?

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

That's probably why it's not a recommended process for interior drain locations where 12 gallons a minute shooting back from a solid clog is a possibility-

[@natashaddame]

The drain cleaner he's using is hard to operate...it's called a pistol-grip drain cleaner. Try an Ergo-auger....it's much, much easier to use.

[@jtnoodle]

Natasha Thomas nice call. Throw skill, ability and experience out the window for ease of use. Pathetic.

[@SylvanTieger]

General is tough very tough as I have several over 30 years old still going strong

[@deborahcicconi5600]

Good video but I couldn't help but notice that these guys could be straight out of the TV show LetterKenny. LMAO!

[@west-jc5hr]

This is not s real example of roots in a pipe.

[@cowboy_broke]

Eli the plumber from Chicago saying I love your guys mock bathroom. Great for education both plumbers and customers.

[@beakt]

LOL. I know, unless someone flushed roots down the toilet.

[@allabouthh]

I repeatedly tell my wife to not put seeds down the drain, we are going to get roots!!! lol

[@fernandosalgado3589]

Misinformation these guys are not plumbers

[@Orrphan]

allabouthh you laugh. I’ve seen these albino roots growing near the waste flange from out of nowhere. Assuming it may have been from seeds in people’s waste.

[@JonathonNeville]

Septic field - Hydrojetting may clear the lines, but the real problem might be that the gravel is gunked full. Our septic field is 46 years old. How can I find out if the gravel is clogged? If I dig, or rent an excavator, will that help me see? $6900 Canadian ($5550 US) for hydrojetting (5 leaching pipes x 60' each). How many years will I get for $6900? Should I be putting that money into a new septic system? (~$30,000) In this video we didn't see a vacuum sucking the results of the hydrojet backwards. Even with a vacuum sucking at the head of each pipe, surely some of the material broken up by the hydrojet will get pushed through the pipe's perforations. The volume of space between gravel is (I presume) greater than the volume of the pipe, but still, if the gravel is not already clogged, this will add more gunk to clog it. Ground-Penetrating Radar can find the location of septic fields. Is there any way to see if the gravel is clogged?

[@PereraN]

Thanks for the video Gents. Curious, what type of Pipe are you using for the demo? Clear PVC? Our grease trap gets clogged at the connecting Pipe all the time, thinking of replacing it to a clear Pipe for clog visibility. What do you think?

[@schsch2390]

More likely a glass lab type pipe......

[@hopenavajo1391]

The pipe drain was plugged up and dirty water was backing up into the tub and commode. Thanks to the septic clean,he used the pump to unclog the clog. He didn't do much,except hook the hose from his truck and turn on the powerful motor on the rig and it did the job. 😁😁😁😁😁

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Thanks for sharing

[@jeffbisscrx]

It seems that it is essential to have the line inspected with a camera to ensure that the blocking materials have been driven all the way to the large city line and then follow up with Rootx annually and removing or repairing/sealing any ingress points for roots.

[@debblouin]

THIS

[@fitybux4664]

Wow, he should have been pulling the snake out (without spinning it, just pulling) maybe every two feet. Then, rinse/repeat. This might take a while, but it seems like a better way to use a snake. Also, you'd better have your snake marked every two feet so you know it. 😆 (Paint might work?)

[@marksteven3534]

IMO, Juan is the star of the show.

[@gusvaxevanos9997]

On the snaking method you need to use water running to be more effective, let water run

[@twincitydrain8041]

Your running a sink line cable down a main line. Running dry, no water to flush out the line. A sink cable hitting roots is a disaster waiting to happen. It's not big enough. Run a proper size cable and cutter with water and problem gone. There area few places that a jetter is better but this is a horrible example. Shame on you, twice the BS.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

This is JUST to show people the difference between how a cable moves down a drain line Vs a Jetter hose. Everyone does things different t ,everyone has different belief system. CHEERS!

[@arniepedersen4618]

Twin City Drain and

[@albertmclardy4472]

agreed and if that had run water in the pipe afterwards that pipe would have been clean

[@jankjaer1731]

Twin! It is a demonstration so you kan What happend inside the tube. It is a god thing to know if you want to work AS a cloackcleaner. Regards to all of you.

[@jankjaer1731]

Twin You write you know better how to clean a tube inside. Make your own video to show how to clean inside a tube and post to youtube. We are waiting.

[@anthonyhurst5898]

As a former hydro blaster.. water jetting is most effective way of cleaning .but dangerous for the operator and bystanders.. it has the same affect as shotgun ..

[@DBR00]

My friend is a firefighter. I asked him to put a fire hose into my toilet to help clear some clogs. He ended up blowing out the entire plumbing in my house. Cost me $45K. Insurance company didn’t cover the repairs.

[@pida9669]

Thanks for the tip, I guess I won't be asking my firefighting friends to unclog my drains! :-)

[@puppetmasterblaster]

You mean your "ex" friend?

[@chrismb1228]

You need to tell this story at all your parties, it the funniest thing I have ever heard and you made my day. Im sorry that it happen to you though : )

[@mannadhour]

yes, this made me laugh too!!!....funny, funny, funny

[@brianrouse5546]

Wait.... you were serious? That wasn't a joke?

[@johnyee9645]

There's an audio issue after 4:30. I just hear static.

[@kyledean6659]

Guys good video don't worry about the naysayers haters going to hate

[@Pops1811]

I removed the toilet in a double wide trailer and there was water clogged but now its just about 1/4 of an inch I've snaked and lubricated with dish soap and hot water (not boiling). Do you think if I put the new toilet on and flushed it I'd be good? Like I said I can see water down in the horizontal pipe but it's barely any,and it's not coming up the pipe anymore just sitting still where the pipe goes horizontal. Any advice would be VERY VERY appreciated

[@tomvermeulen1082]

You guys look remarkably like the twins from Hellraiser Bloodline, any relation?

[@frankmontez6853]

Yesterday started with one toilet at bottom was leaking so replace wax ring . This morning noticed toilet right in the next room was clogged I've tried plunger but it's bigger problem since looks like crap coming up in that next room's shower drain . I know you don't know how my lines are running this way or that but what can you tell me ? Seems next step is auguer / snake it but not sure where to enter . Have one cleanout I might use but it's way in the backyard

[@dennisn1672]

Total bullshit. Get real snake with a cutter head. Hydro jetting makes a big ass mess and does not cut away the roots. Rent a machine and do it yourself. Most times these so called plumbers will half ass snake your drain and you'll be calling them every year.

[@kingmikewitsel]

dennis n dont do that get e real plumber Let him find where the roots got in and let him fix it.

[@DutchCanPlumb]

dennis n i disagree if theres an outside cleanout or grease in the line a goos hyrdoscrubber will do the job beter and faster than a cable. If you have to work from inside a sectional cable machine is by far the best way

[@darrellgibbonssr7078]

I do sewer cleaning for a living .. It dont matter what machine i use.. Because its all in the experience an technique that you use... I honestly i been doing this for 20 plus years an hardly ever had a call back on any my work..

[@MrBillmechanic]

good point. cant beat experience.

[@jmfa57]

Two weeks ago, at my house, the difference between hydrojetting and cable was $1,850 vs. $99. Frankly, given the problems I had with tree roots, and a camera view of clear, unbroken pipe all the way to the city sewer, it was worth it.

[@Ahoooie]

Thats what im having done today.1200 plus,then will start using root killer afterwards.

[@surgio98]

I don't follow did hydrojetting cost $1850?

[@kylekoenig4730]

@@surgio98 yes

[@jackdale9249]

@@kylekoenig4730 what a rip off ! just a fancy pressure washer

[@jackdale9249]

@@Ahoooie what a rip off ! no won der plubmers are rich

[@VTI777]

gr8 demonstrations....makes it all crystal clear

[@Boosted6.6LBZ]

Imagine doing that over 100 feet inside a line when roots are attached to the pipe, you are limited to the capabilities of your equipment

[@LBCAndrew]

If only they made the rotating jetter nozzles with cutter on them... hold up.. *runs off to do patent search*

[@zoellar11]

An excellent video and a great explanation through the use of clear pipes to see how each method works. GREAT WORK !!!

[@mountainbiker44]

I’m not a Plumber by all means but I do appreciate the video. I would say that running a snake with a good cutting tip and then the hydro blaster right after would do the job

[@toddhodges4405]

Really, you didn't remove the clog, just pushed it further down the line lol

[@debblouin]

The point is to break up the clog and allow it to pass through the pipe to the city main. Or are you under the impression that the clog should be retrieved and brought back up and extracted?

[@djcompany2909]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Both methods work but the hydro jet is way more effective 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@robertvazquez35]

I dont think you need 3 guys for this job. Overcharging already!

[@TwinHomeExperts]

LOL! this is simply a demonstration. Hydro jetting only cost 250.00 to 650.00

[@DeanCF1]

@@TwinHomeExperts I've seen Hydro jetting companies charge $1200+. I standard cleaning is about $200

[@richardlisacki2250]

For a PVC washing machine drain line, would use a sneak or jeter to clean lint?