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Hydro jetters clear grease, scale, roots, and debris from drain and sewer lines using high-pressure water instead of chemicals or a cable alone. J.M. McKinney Co carries portable sewer jetters and hydro jet drain cleaning machines from RIDGID, Gorlitz, Jetters Northwest, and General Pipe Cleaners, covering residential service work up through commercial and municipal lines.
A jetter pumps water through a flexible hose fitted with a specialized nozzle, using pressure and rear-facing jets to cut through grease and scale while pulling the hose forward through the line. Unlike a cable machine, which punches a path through a clog, a jetter scours the full interior wall of the pipe, restoring closer to full diameter rather than leaving a narrow channel that reclogs within weeks. That makes hydro jetting the preferred method for grease-heavy commercial kitchen lines and root-intruded sewer laterals.
A penetrating nozzle cuts a path through a blockage first, useful when a line is fully clogged and needs to open before a full cleaning pass. A rotating or turbo nozzle follows up with a wider cutting pattern that scours the pipe wall more aggressively, the step that actually removes grease and scale rather than just punching through it. A flusher nozzle moves debris and standing water out of the line without aggressive cutting, useful for a final rinse pass. Most jobs use more than one nozzle type in sequence rather than relying on a single nozzle for the whole line.
Electric jetters, including the RIDGID KJ-1350 and Gorlitz 2 HP models, run quieter and work well indoors or in occupied buildings where exhaust and noise matter. Gas jetters, like the Gorlitz GO 3000 and GO 3500 series and the General Pipe Cleaners JM-2900-B, deliver higher sustained pressure and run time for larger commercial and municipal lines without needing a power outlet on site.
Portable jetters, such as the RIDGID KJ-1750 and KJ-2200 or the General Pipe Cleaners JM-1000 Mini-Jet, are built to carry into a building or job site without a second person. Cart-mounted units, like the Jetters Northwest Brute, trade portability for a larger water tank and hose capacity, suited to jobs where the unit can stay on a truck or be wheeled to the access point.
Lower-pressure portable units, in the 1,350 to 2,200 PSI range, handle routine residential and light commercial grease and scale. Higher-pressure units, like the RIDGID KJ-3100 at 3,000 PSI and the Gorlitz GO 3500 and GO 4000 gas models, cut through heavier root intrusion and larger-diameter municipal lines where lower pressure would take multiple passes to clear.
A cable machine punches a path through a clog. A hydro jetter uses pressurized water to scour the full interior wall of the pipe, clearing grease and buildup rather than just opening a channel.
Electric jetters run quieter and work well indoors. Gas jetters deliver more sustained pressure and run time for larger commercial and municipal lines.
Most grease-heavy commercial work is handled in the 1,750 to 3,000 PSI range, depending on line size and how established the buildup is.
Yes, within their capacity. Portable units like the KJ-2200 and JM-1000 Mini-Jet handle routine commercial grease and scale, while cart-mounted and higher-PSI units take over for heavier or larger-diameter work.
A penetrating nozzle opens a path through a full blockage. A rotating or turbo nozzle follows with a wider pattern that scours the pipe wall, which is the step that actually removes grease and scale.
Yes. The RIDGID KJ-1350, KJ-1750, KJ-2200, and KJ-3100 are all part of this lineup, alongside Gorlitz, Jetters Northwest, and General Pipe Cleaners jetters.
Browse RIDGID Drain Cleaning Equipment, Gorlitz Drain Cleaning Machines, and General Pipe Cleaners for cable-based drain cleaning equipment alongside these jetters. Order genuine hydro jetting equipment from J.M. McKinney Co. with in-stock availability and fast shipping.
