Blocked pipes? Don’t dig yet!

If you have blocked pipes or culverts and you’re despairing of ever getting them running again – don’t start digging. You might think that you’re going to have to dig them up and start all over again, but a new tool from Allways Hire could provide a smart and cost effective solution.

The 2000L Master Water Jetter is available to hire from either the Hastings or Napier branches of Allways Hire, or nationwide on a long term hire. This smart pipe-clearing tool comes equipped with a jetter nozzle, a 30m long flexible pipe (or longer on request), and 3500psi water pressure with up to 30L/min flow. It’s a smarter way to blast your pipes and culverts clear.

The 2000L Master Water Jetter can be towed behind your ute.

We spoke to Shane Gregory, owner of Gregory Earthmoving, about his recent experience clearing some pipes with the Master Water Jetter. Shane hired the 2000L Master Water Jetter from the Allways Hire Napier branch and towed it to his worksite. It’s worth noting that while 2000L of water was more than enough for Shane, there is a 4000L Master Water Jetter available on a skid frame if you need more.

Watch our full interview with Shane Gregory on YouTube

“We were doing a job…and we thought we were going to have to dig the whole thing out. We wanted to save them a bit of money and try something different so I rang Allways Hire in Napier and they said they’ve got this drain cleaning machine that we’ve just finished. I said let’s give it a go and try and save the customer some money. We went and grabbed it and, yeah, it went really well.

It was really easy to use, with one jet going forward and 3 or 4 going backwards, and I think it [the high pressure water hose] was like [30] metres long so heaps of length, easy to start (electric start) and you just feed it – it actually feeds itself with the jets pushing it, it actually pushes itself so you’ve actually got to hold it from going too far otherwise it will just keep going. And it’s good – it pushes all the stuff out – yeah it worked really well.”

With two easy-to-use hose reels on the back of the trailer, it’s easy to position and get your water where you need it.

Shane’s definitely sold on both the power and efficiency of the Master Water Jetter. Not just because it performs well but also because it “makes the job easier” and helps him keep the costs down for his customers. With different nozzles available – water blaster, jetter, and dust suppression – Shane can see a load of applications where this water cart trailer would be handy to have available.

“[I’d use the jetter again for similar jobs], it’s got a pressure cleaner and a bulk hose too, it’ll be sweet – it’ll make the job a lot easier. Washdown, high flow, you could even use it for fire fighting – people doing burns, a lot of people are doing that now and they’re getting out of control. This would be a good fire fighting machine as well.

Gregory Earthworks on site in Hawke’s Bay with the 2000L Master Water Jetter.

I would definitely recommend using this [Master Water Jetter] and the price is reasonable too. I can’t fault it.”

If you have pipes to unblock, culverts that need to be cleared, or you just need access to high powered water on the go: contact Allways Hire today. The Master Water Jetter range is available to hire wherever you’re located, with short and long term hires available in Hawke’s Bay and long term hires available in Waikato, Auckland, Northland and across New Zealand.