A well-functioning and reliable sewage system is essential in every building. However, sometimes the system can become clogged, which is a direct path to problems such as unpleasant odors, flooding or even an increased risk of failure of the entire system. If this happens, there are two popular methods of unclogging pipes - mechanical sewage cleaning and pressure sewage cleaning. In the following article, we will look at them, listing the advantages of pressure and mechanical pipe cleaning, indicating which method will be better, depending on the specific needs and the type of blockage.
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Advantages of pressure drain unblocking
Sewer cleaning is sometimes a necessary task to restore the system to normal operation. It helps to remove sediments and other impurities. Quite often, pressure sewer unclogging, also known as the hydrodynamic method or the WUKO method, is used for this task.
Cleaning uses a strong stream of water under high pressure, which leads to breaking up and removing blockages. This method is characterized by its effectiveness, because the pressurized water stream reaches everywhere, even to hard-to-reach places, effectively flushing out sediments, fats, organic residues or blockages caused by the accumulation of fibrous materials. This method is also safe for the structure of the pipes, in no way damaging the pipes. This is due to the fact that it does not require the use of sharp tools that could damage the pipes.
This type of pipe unblocking works particularly well in large-diameter sewage systems, such as in industrial plants. It also demonstrates high efficiency in pipes where blockages occur over long sections. The method is fully ecological, because only water without chemicals is used here. This ensures safety for the environment and for residents.
Advantages of mechanical sewer unblocking
A bathroom , where unpleasant odors begin to appear, becomes a place that is not very comfortable for everyday functioning. This is a sign that it may be necessary to unclog the pipes, which can be done using pressure cleaning, a method whose advantages we have listed above, but also using another method - mechanical cleaning.
As in the previously described case, the use of this type of unclogging helps to effectively remove blockages, but here special tools are used. These include sewer spirals, plungers or electric springs. It must be admitted that in this case we can effectively remove point blockages, i.e. those that occur on a specific section of the pipe. Various tool tips are available, thanks to which we can easily adjust this method to the type of sediment. It effectively removes fat, hair, sand and even roots growing into the pipes.
This is a particularly good solution in residential buildings, where the pipes have smaller diameters. At the same time, it is worth knowing that mechanical unclogging can also be carried out without access to large water supplies. This is therefore a very practical solution in places where there is no constant inflow. Another huge advantage is that when using mechanical cleaning, you do not have to worry about damaging the installation, which is particularly important in older systems, where, for example , the sewage pipe to the water and other such elements may be sensitive to high pressures.
Which sewer cleaning method is better: pressure or mechanical?
As we have outlined above, both methods have their strengths, and which one is better really depends on factors such as the type of blockage and the specifics of the sewage system.
Taking this into account, we know that the pressure method is suitable for situations where the pipes are large and the contaminants are distributed over a long distance, as occurs for example in restaurants (fat clogs) or in industrial installations (large deposits).
On the other hand, we have mechanical unclogging, perfect for precise removal of point blockages in pipes of smaller diameters, which often occurs in households. Remember, however, that both methods can complement each other. This is especially advisable when dealing with blockages that are difficult to remove. By using these techniques alternately, we can achieve the best results.