Types of ropes
Ropes for cleaning sewer pipes are divided into different types. The division itself is based on the length and diameter. Also, some models come with nozzles.
The cable for cleaning the pipeline is divided into the following types.
Spring - screw. These cleaners are metal spirals with a pointed end and a rotary motion handle.
Rope. In fact, it is a dense metal wire covered with a protective sheath.
There is another classification option, and the following types are distinguished according to it.
- Stretch.
- Electrical.
Flexible.
When choosing a device for cleaning the system, you need to accurately select its diameter, it should not be much smaller than the diameter of the sewer pipe products. Cleaning of the domestic line can be performed by a device with a volume of 6 to 12 mm.
And to clean a network of large diameter, you need professional equipment. To get the maximum effect from the use of a cleaning rope, you need to follow certain rules.
Why blockages form
Wastewater contains insoluble fractions, as well as various foreign particles deposited on the walls of sewer pipes.According to statistics, in the process of using communications by one person during the day, up to one hundred grams of all kinds of deposits accumulate in the pipe. As a result, after a period of time, the pipe becomes clogged and a blockage occurs.
What are blockages made of? 90% are minerals and sand present in hard water from the tap, the rest is organic matter, which is a binder for fine grains of sand. As a result, a so-called cork is formed, which has a fairly dense structure. That is what we call constipation.
The following areas are most prone to clogging: pipe bends and corners, joints at the transition from a larger pipe diameter to a smaller one, as well as pipes with a reverse slope. The peculiarity of these places is that in them the formation of garbage grows much faster: the particles constantly accumulate and are almost not washed out by water.
If such a site is located near the drain, you can try to get rid of the blockage using a plunger or special chemicals. Otherwise, only effective plumbing equipment for cleaning pipelines and sewers will help you.
The most common types
Plumbing cable is used very extensively, it is most suitable for cleaning sewers.
Watch the video: finalizing the cable for cleaning the sewer
Here is a list of the most commonly used tools.
- Plumbing cable made of galvanized steel, which has a diameter of 6 mm. It is distinguished by strength, durability and flexibility. The standard length of this device is 5 m. It is most often used in apartments and private houses.
- The cable for cleaning sewer pipes 10 meters is a hollow spiral.This plumbing tool for 10 meters is also used in apartments and country houses. The length of 10 meters is suitable, which is easy to work with and make rotational movements. Its cost, in comparison with similar tools, is small. And it's perfect for household needs.
- A cable for cleaning sewer pipes of 15 meters is most often used in domestic needs. It will easily solve the problem if the drain in the bathroom or kitchen is clogged. Its presence in the house will allow you to quickly solve the problem without having to pay for the visit of a plumber. Views of 15 m are durable, and at the same time easily bent. There is a brush at its end, and at the other end there is a handle, which allows it to be used as conveniently as possible even in hard-to-reach areas.
- A hard wire for cleaning drain pipes of 20 m replenishes the category of already professional tools. This also includes a tool for cleaning sewer pipelines, the length of which will be 25 meters. It is arranged in the form of a spring spiral. One end of the fixtures is equipped with a bent handle. With these devices at 20 or 25 m, you can quickly put in order the riser of the drain pipe. They are also ideal for working with horizontal pipelines, they will easily solve the problem of clogging the toilet.
- A cable for cleaning sewer pipes with a length of 30 meters is most often used in drain structures and is a professional tool. Products for 30 m are made from twisted wire that has been hardened. The ergonomic handle greatly simplifies rotational actions.A 30 meter cable for pipe cleaning is used in drain systems with a diameter of less than 100 meters and is a product of high quality and reliability.
