{"id":362,"date":"2021-09-30T23:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T23:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turnupthepressure.com\/?p=362"},"modified":"2021-10-20T21:12:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T21:12:52","slug":"how-to-convert-a-pressure-washer-into-a-sewer-jetter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turnupthepressure.com\/how-to-convert-a-pressure-washer-into-a-sewer-jetter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Convert a Pressure Washer Into a Sewer Jetter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The best thing about pressure washers is that you can use a simple attachment and turn your device into a sewer jetter. This will help you clean your own sewer lines and drains without the hassle of calling a contractor to come clean for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to convert your pressure washer into a sewer jetter, you simply connect the pressure washer hose to the pressure. Then you are ready to remove the spray gun from the pressure washer hose, replace the spray gun with the ball valve, and fasten the ball valve to the jumper hose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is much more to know about converting your pressure washer into a sewer jetter, and the difference between sewer jetters and pressure washers. Lets dive right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s The Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people automatically assume that pressure washers and sewer jetters are the same thing because they both utilize pressure. That is simply not the case. There are many factors that separate them from each other.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most identifiable difference between the two is the hose and nozzle<\/strong>. Sew jetter hoses are lightweight and can be pushed and inserted when inside a pipe. the Nozzles are also designed to pull the hose into the line which gives proper cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flow of the two devices is also another significant difference between the two. The average pressure washer flows between 2.5 GPM and 4.0 GPM<\/strong>, while a sewer jetters flow starts at 4.0 GPM<\/strong> and build up the gallons per minute from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another difference between the two is the sewer jetters have more features than a pressure washer that includes a pressure gauge to help with adjusting and jetting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drive Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three different drive types that categorize pressure washers and sewer jetters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Direct Drive Units<\/strong>– This type of pump is attached to the engine and the pump runs at the same RPM as the engine. Direct drive units are often sold at hardware stores.<\/li>
  2. Belt Drive Units<\/strong>– This unit provides a reduction of speed between the pump and the engine and it’s the standard of the commercial cleaning industry.<\/li>
  3. Gearbox Drive Units<\/strong>– This unit has a higher oil capacity and has pumps that provide the same speed reduction as the belt drive units. It also offers more space efficient design choices.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Converting a Pressure Washer Into a Sewer Jetter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first thing you will need to do in order to convert your pressure washer into a sewer jetter is invest in a conversion kit<\/strong>. There are many greater conversion kits out there. Conversion kits always include these five things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n