What Is Hydro Jetting? How Commercial Facility Managers Protect Plumbing Systems
Key Takeaways: Commercial hydro jetting uses high-pressure water - up to 4,000 PSI - to scour the full interior of a pipe clean, not just punch through a clog like a drain snake does. Restaurants, high-rises, and industrial facilities benefit most, but any high-traffic building with recurring drain issues is a strong candidate. A camera inspection should always come before jetting to confirm pipe condition and avoid pressure damage on older or compromised lines. Grease trap compliance and FOG regulations make scheduled jetting more than just a maintenance preference - it can be a legal requirement with real financial stakes. How often a facility needs jetting depends heavily on what runs through its pipes, not a one-size-fits-all schedule. A slow drain that keeps coming back is a warning sign, not a minor inconvenience. For facility managers overseeing commercial buildings, that pattern typically means buildup is accumulating inside the pipe walls - and a standard snake job is not reac...