General Pipe Cleaners Hydro Jetters

General Pipe Cleaners builds three water jetters, from the portable JM-1000 Mini-Jet up through the gas-powered JM-2900-B, each sized for a different scale of job. J.M. McKinney Co carries all three in stock, so the right jetter for a specific line size and job type is always available rather than a compromise.

JM-1000 Mini-Jet: Portable Power for Small Lines

The JM-1000 Mini-Jet delivers 1,500 PSI while weighing just 22 lbs, small enough to carry into a building rather than wheel in on a cart. It clears grease, sand, and ice from 1-1/2″ to 3″ lines, and the pump and motor assembly sit inside a rugged metal diamond-plate case built to handle daily abuse in a service vehicle. At 24″ x 10-1/2″ x 11″, the entire package takes up minimal space in a truck, and it ships with a 50 ft x 1/8″ hose ready to run.

How Pulse Technology Helps the Hose Travel

A straight stream of high-pressure water clears a stoppage by force, but getting the hose around a tight bend takes more than pressure alone. Pulse technology adds on-demand vibration that breaks the friction between the hose and the pipe wall, letting the hose slide farther down the line and around bends a steady stream would struggle to navigate. All three jetters in this lineup use a version of this technology, branded Pulse on the Mini-Jet and Vibra-Pulse on the JM1450C and JM-2900-B.

JM1450C: Electric Power for Daily Commercial Use

The JM1450C steps up to a compact electric jetter built for daily professional use, producing 1,500 PSI at 1.7 GPM while pulling just 13 amps from a standard outlet. The dual-capacitor 1.5 HP motor includes built-in GFCI protection, and a removable 150 ft hose reel drops the unit’s height to roughly 14″ when detached for easier transport and storage. The heavy-duty steel frame and semi-pneumatic wheels are built for a service truck that sees this jetter every day, not an occasional job.

JM-2900-B: Gas Power for the Largest Jobs

The JM-2900-B is the largest jetter in the lineup, delivering 3,000 PSI at 4 GPM from a 389 cc, 13 HP gas engine with a low-oil shutoff to protect the engine during extended runs. A 200 ft hose reel extends reach on longer sewer and drain lines, and the heavy-duty steel frame includes a passive brake to keep the unit stationary while it’s running. This is the jetter for grease-heavy commercial kitchens, larger-diameter municipal lines, and jobs where the Mini-Jet or JM1450C don’t have the pressure or reach to finish the line in one pass.

Choosing the Right Jetter for the Job

Match the jetter to the line size and job frequency, not just the biggest number on the spec sheet. The Mini-Jet is built for occasional use on small residential and light commercial lines where portability matters more than raw pressure, a technician can carry it in rather than needing a cart or a second set of hands. The JM1450C fits daily commercial use where an electric outlet is available and 1,500 PSI covers the job. The JM-2900-B is the right call when a line needs more pressure, more flow, or more reach than the smaller units can deliver, or when gas power is needed because an outlet isn’t available on site.

Where These Jetters Get Used

  • Residential and light commercial service calls, the Mini-Jet’s portability fits routine sink and small-line work
  • Daily commercial maintenance routes, the JM1450C’s electric power and compact footprint suit a technician running multiple stops
  • Grease-heavy restaurant and commercial kitchen lines, where the JM-2900-B’s higher PSI and flow rate cut through buildup faster
  • Municipal and larger-diameter sewer work, where the JM-2900-B’s 200 ft reel provides the reach smaller units can’t match

Frequently Asked Questions

What line sizes does the JM-1000 Mini-Jet handle?

1-1/2″ to 3″ lines, clearing grease, sand, and ice at 1,500 PSI.

What’s the difference between the JM-1000 Mini-Jet and the JM1450C?

Both run at 1,500 PSI, but the Mini-Jet is a fully portable 22 lb unit built for occasional use, while the JM1450C is a heavier-duty electric jetter built for daily commercial service with a larger 150 ft hose reel.

Why choose a gas jetter over an electric one?

The gas-powered JM-2900-B delivers more pressure and flow, 3,000 PSI at 4 GPM versus 1,500 PSI on the electric models, and doesn’t require an outlet on site, useful for larger jobs or locations without accessible power.

What does Pulse or Vibra-Pulse technology do?

It adds on-demand vibration that breaks the friction between the hose and pipe wall, helping the hose travel farther and navigate tight bends more easily than a steady water stream alone.

Which jetter is easiest to transport?

The JM-1000 Mini-Jet, at 22 lbs in a compact carrying case. The JM1450C’s removable hose reel also reduces its footprint for transport, dropping to about 14″ in height when detached.

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