AUSSIE URBAN JETTER

Australian Pump has set out to produce a ‘hire industry’ orientated trailermounted Jetter that is both practical and capable. It will eliminate the mobility issues of using trolley-mounted Jetters, without the need to compromise on performance.

Kennards Hire was the first rental company to offer trolley-mounted Aussie Jetters, knowing that blocked sewer lines and stormwater drains are not only inconvenient, but can be extremely unhealthy.

Generally, homeowners and businesses call a plumber to clear a choke. If they’ve got a Jetter mounted on their ute, they can get the drain cleared promptly. It may cost up to $480 and can take less than an hour, yet irrespective of cost, the customer is pleased that the job is done.

A hire opportunity

Aussie’s design team came up with the idea of mounting a Jetter on a lightweight, stable and well-engineered trailer for urban work. John Hales, Aussie’s Chief Engineer, named it the “Urban Jetter” and the two-wheel trailer adds a new level of practicality for the rental market.

MANY HIRE COMPANIES USE AUSSIE’S RANGE OF 4,000 AND 5,000 PSI CLASS A-PRESSURE CLEANERS FOR DRAIN CLEANING. THESE MACHINES ARE COMPACT AND MOBILE BUT ARE LIMITED WHEN COMPARED TO PURPOSE-BUILT HIGH PERFORMANCE DRAIN CLEANING JETTER.

The trick is to make sure the job site has a good town water supply for the Jetter. This eliminates the need for the trailer to accommodate a large water tank.

Aussie’s King Cobra Deluxe Cube Jetter was used for the prototype. The plan is to move the big stainless steel reel, mounted high on the top of the machine, to a deck mounted stainless steel ‘stacker’. This will lower the centre of gravity of the machine for stability.

The trailer kit includes a mini stainless steel portable reel with 60m of sewer hose fitted. A small integrated toolbox securely holds the Nozzle Box and other jetting accessories. The Nozzle Box includes a range of nozzles to combat the various challenges faced in clearing blocked drains. Every machine also comes with a Safety Plate.

The new Urban Jetter is not only versatile, but is a Class A category Jetter so no operator certification is required. That’s a huge advantage for hire companies!

Aussie safety program

Australian Pumps is the only company we know that offers free safe operator training programs for both high pressure cleaners and drain cleaning Jetters. The safety program is available online and open to all.

“We love the way people can access it from any country in the world and receive their Course Participation Certificate, after successfully completing the final questionnaire, through the mail or by email,” said Hales. “Our job is to keep people safe and give them the best tools which are cost efficient and effective”.

For more information contact Australian Pump Industries. aussiepumps.com.au.