Collection: Gas Powered Jetters

Gas-engine driven jetters deliver more PSI velocity and GPM impact than electric models -- typically 3,000-4,000 PSI at around 4 to 5 GPM for plumber models or around 7 to 12 GPM (or even more) for rooter-class models. These higher GPM/PSI specs enable gas jetters and their nozzles to clear larger lines and tougher blockages. Electric mini-jetters are better for indoor work on smaller lines. Gas is the step up for mainlines and outdoor jobs. Not sure which fits your work? We can help you choose.

For professionals doing regular drain and sewer work, buying almost always makes more financial sense than renting. Rental costs add up fast and you're limited to whatever unit is available. Owning your jetter means the right tool is on your truck every day -- and the equipment pays for itself quickly once jetting is part of your service menu. If budget is a concern, note that the monthly payments of jetter financing can often be less expensive than a tally of multiple rental days, not to mention the time-loss of fetching and returning the rental.

No. Most portable cart-style gas jetters pull water directly from a garden hose spigot at the job site, which either feeds the jetter’s pump directly or via a built-in “buffer” tank on higher-GPM models. A larger tank is typically only needed on larger skid or trailer units that consume more GPM, or for jobs where no water supply is available. For most residential and light commercial service work, a hose connection is all you need.

Most portable gas jetters at 3,000 PSI and around 5 GPM work well on 3" to 4" residential and light commercial lines, while heavy-laden 4” and common 6” pipes typically require jetters that do 7 or more GPM, which enables them to also attack tougher blockages like tree-roots, and work even larger pipes. As a general rule, match jetter GPM to the pipe-sizes you’ll do most. More GPM means more water-impact to clear blockages and more flushing power to scour and clear larger lines. 

Yes and no: Gas jetters are often used to jet indoor lines via an extension hose or secondary hose/reel to take into the building, but the jetter must be left outdoors to run because gas-powered jetters run on combustion engines that produce carbon monoxide, which is dangerous in enclosed spaces. Gas jetters of course are great for your larger outdoor lines -- sewer mains, yard drains, septic systems, exterior cleanouts, and open service environments. But for smaller indoor lines with “soft” clogs, an electric jetter is a safer and handier choice.

Yes -- but only with the right machine and nozzle. A gas jetter with at least 3,000 PSI and 5 GPM – or better yet 7 GPM or more, paired with a root-cutting nozzle like a Rootranger, Warthog or Reaper, can clear root intrusion from 3" to 8" lines. The higher the GPM, the less you’ll need to manipulate the hose to help the nozzle chew into the roots, and the larger the pipe the more GPM is required for time-efficiency. By comparison, a small electric jetter simply won't have the GPM or PSI to get the job done.