Jetter Advice - Plumbing Zone

**plbgbiz** · 04-10-2011, 09:23 AM

I would like to get some suggestions on a portable jetter/nozzles that will be effective on heavy roots. 4" & 6" sewer lines. Need it on a cart, no trailer.

Thanks.

Redwood · 04-10-2011, 10:30 AM

Root Rat!

http://www.chempure.com/3_8inchrat.htm $695
or,
http://www.jetterdepot.com/nozzles.html $689

The chains wear fast but roots don't stop this thing!

Think Industrial Duty Weed Whacker!

SewerRatz · 04-10-2011, 11:18 AM

I have used the Root Ranger with great success. The only issue is since it is a single rear jet you will have to rotate the jetter hose back and forth to ensure you are getting the whole diameter of the pipe.

Redwood · 04-10-2011, 12:12 PM

Wow rotating the nozzle sounds like a lot of work...

YouTube - Rootcut 635mm

gear junkie · 04-10-2011, 02:34 PM

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37188

root ranger is awsome and works great. To answer your question, how much do you want to spend?

**plbgbiz** · 04-11-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gear junkie

...To answer your question, how much do you want to spend?

As little as possible of course. I want to be sure it can pull itself a couple hundred feet or so and also have the power to shred masses of roots. What budget category does that put me in?

gear junkie · 04-11-2011, 05:07 PM

The setup I was using in the link cost me about 1000 total. 350-pump & engine, 50-frame, 320-root ranger, rest was on foot pedal, hose and fittings. But I only have a 13 hp jetter. I know of someone selling a turn key 18 hp jetter for about 3k if I remember right. PM me if you want the details.

**plbgbiz** · 04-11-2011, 08:31 PM

Is 13HP considered small?

What is the GPM and pressure minimums you would want for roots?

SewerRatz · 04-11-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwood

Wow rotating the nozzle sounds like a lot of work...

YouTube - Rootcut 635mm

Nah not to much. I had the Root Ranger and the Root Rat back when mustang jetters where offering the Root rat many moons ago. My Root ranger still going strong, the root rat been rebuilt five times and I gave up on it.

Redwood · 04-12-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SewerRatz

Nah not to much. I had the Root Ranger and the Root Rat back when mustang jetters where offering the Root rat many moons ago. My Root ranger still going strong, the root rat been rebuilt five times and I gave up on it.

We've gotten some good life out of ours...

The offset of the root ranger to me says there is some hang up potential...

But to each their own...

04-10-2011, 09:23 AM	#1
plbgbiz Moderator Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 10,414 My Photos	Jetter Advice I would like to get some suggestions on a portable jetter/nozzles that will be effective on heavy roots. 4" & 6" sewer lines. Need it on a cart, no trailer. Thanks.

04-10-2011, 10:30 AM	#2
Redwood Certified Lunatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 12,337 My Photos	Root Rat! http://www.chempure.com/3_8inchrat.htm $695 or, http://www.jetterdepot.com/nozzles.html $689 The chains wear fast but roots don't stop this thing! Think Industrial Duty Weed Whacker! __________________ Originally Posted by ToUtahNow: "Okay I believe we have it figured out now." ~Mark~ Originally Posted by ToUtahNow: "As long as the retailer is not breaking the law what's the problem?" ~Mark~ 411 Plumb \| Click Here For A Free Internet Plumbing Directory Listing \| Plumb 411

04-10-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
SewerRatz Illinois Licensed Plumber Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 3,483 My Photos	I have used the Root Ranger with great success. The only issue is since it is a single rear jet you will have to rotate the jetter hose back and forth to ensure you are getting the whole diameter of the pipe. __________________ Ron Hasil Lic #058-160417 A-Archer Sewer & Plumbing specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters \| Drain and Sewer Cleaning Sump and Ejector Pumps \| Backflow RPZ Testing

04-10-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of the UPC Posts: 2,254 My Photos	http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37188 root ranger is awsome and works great. To answer your question, how much do you want to spend? __________________ Buy cheap, buy twice.

04-11-2011, 05:07 PM	#7
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of the UPC Posts: 2,254 My Photos	The setup I was using in the link cost me about 1000 total. 350-pump & engine, 50-frame, 320-root ranger, rest was on foot pedal, hose and fittings. But I only have a 13 hp jetter. I know of someone selling a turn key 18 hp jetter for about 3k if I remember right. PM me if you want the details. __________________ Buy cheap, buy twice.

04-11-2011, 08:31 PM	#8
plbgbiz Moderator Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 10,414 My Photos	Is 13HP considered small? What is the GPM and pressure minimums you would want for roots?

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