Top 9 Tips To Rent Sewer Snake Equipment

‘Do It Yourself' is the most frequent phrase you would come across, if you are trying look for a help to get those muddy, slime and smut clogged sewer lines back to work. If you have a sewer main clog and have intentions to clear it yourself, then the best way to get the necessary equipment is by renting it. Speaking about drain snakes, most of them can be rented by the hour or by the day at a tool and equipment rental location or else you can also call up a local plumbing service company who can also assist you with the tools and equipments. A sewer snake rental machine can be very handy when it comes clear a sewer main line as long as you get the right machine and know how to use it.

Below are some tips for renting a sewer drain snake:

Look for a sewer drain snake with a minimum cable width of ?" to ?", as a cable smaller than this will not be strong enough to cut through the main line stoppage.

Always look out for a machine with at least 75 to 100' of cable length. The length is preferred as the sewer drain pipe is commonly quite long and a shorter cable will not be able to reach the clog.

Remember to measure the distance from the clean out to the street, so you can gauge the length of the cable necessary to clear the clog. If the distance from the clean out to the street is longer than the typical 100', you will need to rent a drain snake with a longer cable.

Keep in mind to ask the plumbing expert to give you a thorough explanation of how the machine works and any safety features it has. The problem would only go out of hand if you are not totally sure about doing general plumbing and sewer cleaning all by yourself. There are many different types of drain snakes available so it is important to be well acquainted with your particular model.

You need to be equipped with a proper working gear if you do it yourself. Ask about what gloves are appropriate to use with the machine. As a general practice, leather gloves are typically used, but you will also want to know if there is a some other type that they recommend.

When you finally get the sewer snake rental machine home, read the safety and use module carefully. The more comfortable you are with using it, the safer and easier it will be for you to clean those clogged drain lines. After reading the instructions on how to clear a sewer drain clog carefully making sure to note all safety precautions.

A drain or a sewer clog is not always a good site to watch, when you start working over it. The filth that is accumulated may often lead to spread of disease in the household, if not checked and maintained on time. In order to avoid such a scenario, one can also call local your local area plumbers, who can assist you with septic tank maintenance service and also residential and commercial grease trap service.



As a sewer snake is also a useful tool when it comes to cleaning your kitchen sink as well. When the kitchen trap is clear and if the drain clog still persists, it means the blockage is further into the sink drain line or the main drain line. To clear these drains, you will need the plumber's tool or, as it is more commonly called, a sewer snake.

After a hard days work, when you finally finish the taken up project, make sure to test the project completion like a true a through professional plumber. If clogs still persist, then it's high time you hire a local plumbing company. For eg. If you are based in New Jersey, call up the best professional water and sewer cleaning service in Ocean County, or Atlantic County, depending on your area of residence. Remember, hire a plumbing company ensures that the given problem gets a perfect solution.