One of the most important tasks for preventing blockages is sewer cleaning. We should never neglect regular maintenance of our pipes. If we do not pay enough attention to it, we will be faced with a huge blockage in no time. And the restoration work that follows the development of the problem will not spare either our time or our wallet.
It's better to prevent than to fix a blockage!
It is undeniable that even with the most careful attention, it is possible that the channel clogs. However, if we maintain it regularly, we will have to face unexpected situations much less often. Of course, it does not matter what method we choose to clean the drain. The solutions can basically be divided into two groups: manual or mechanical spiral, and high-pressure woman we can choose to use.
Spiral – Simple and cost-effective
The simplest method is a manual spiral blockage termination. The drain A device for cleaning pipes can have many names. For example, it can be called a pipe cleaning spiral, drain cleaning spiral, pipe ferret, but in some places it is called a pipe snake.
Usually, a hand-held spiral comes with a crank handle, which allows you to lower the device to the desired depth. The device is relatively easy to obtain, as it can be found on the shelves of DIY stores. The disadvantage of this solution is that due to its limited thickness and length, it can only be used to clean smaller pipes.
If we need to clean pipes with a larger diameter – over 12 mm – we should definitely opt for a mechanical device. The advantage of a mechanical pipe auger over a manual spiral is that it has a high speed and does not require physical force to use. Different heads (e.g. scraper head, root cutter head, etc.) can be mounted on the device, which can be used to solve a variety of problems.
It is important to be aware that the thickness of the spiral and the channel are directly proportional to each other. In other words: the thicker the pipe you want to clean, the thicker the diameter of the channel you can clean with it. Of course, there is an upper limit to this: among the commercially available mechanical pipe cleaners, a pipe with a diameter of up to 400 mm can still be effectively cleaned with the spiral. Furthermore, the length of the spiral is also limited, as stores sell models with a maximum length of 10 meters. So if the channel is wider or longer than this, you should definitely use a woma to clean it.
Woma – Professional and efficient
Today the blockage The most common method of eliminating sewage is called “womaza”, or “womaza” sewer cleaning. One of the reasons for its popularity is that woman a versatile water pump. The device itself can be powered by electricity, gasoline or even diesel. Similar to the mechanical spiral, the Woma can be equipped with special heads of various sizes and functions, but its efficiency is many times higher than that of the mechanical spiral.
Whether it's a "traditional" drain cleaning or removing root growths, woma is up to the task in all circumstances! Its operating principle is simple: woma delivers a powerful jet of water into the pipe system at high pressure, which is not harmful to the system, but at the same time has just enough power to effectively dissolve deposits and any blockages. During use, it pushes water at a pressure of about 300 bar backwards, with which the device passes through the sewer line like a knife through butter.
Including objects that get in its way (concrete, tree roots, etc.), which it can extremely effectively grind out of the sewer pipe. If necessary, various chemicals can be added to the machine, so it can also be used to disinfect the pipeline. It can also be used effectively for siphoning the septic tank. Finally, its energy and water-saving operation is also an important aspect, as this way we can keep operating costs under control.
Despite its many advantages, let's not forget one thing. As much help as woma can be when cleaning the drain, it can also cause just as much damage if used improperly. It is therefore advisable to entrust woma drain cleaning to a professional, as this is the only way to guarantee that the blockage will be removed professionally and with lasting results.