DRAIN SPECIALISTS ELIMINATE NEED FOR COSTLY TRAILERS
Freeflow Drain Specialists approached Kerrick in Auckland with a request to build a compact drain cleaner that could fit into the back of their van (similar to the Man In a Van property maintenance jetter). The idea behind the build was to have a self contained drain cleaning van with plenty of room for all the tools of the trade, eliminating the need for a trailer. This self-contained system allows plumbers easier access to job sites and removes the hassles that come with owning a trailer such as finding appropriate parking spaces, paying for warrants of fitness and so on.
Taking their needs into consideration Kerrick’s engineer designed a drain cleaner with an industrial Honda GX690 motor and a Hawk XLT pump and a large 450 litre water tank. The system operates at 3000 psi with a flow of 30 l/min a combination ideal for general purpose drain cleaning work. The unit was fitted with a low water cut off system to protect the pump from accidental damage. It also came with a battery and fuel tank as well as a galvanised hose reel with 30m ¼” whip hose, 100m of 3/8” high pressure hose and 30m of inlet hose to fill the tank. The entire system was then mounted on a compact skid that was bolted into the back of the van, leaving a large section of the van free to store toolboxes, cameras and nozzles.
The Freeflow Drain Specialist team was so happy with the quality of the work they approached Kerrick a short time later to build a larger, more powerful drain cleaner to complement their fleet.
To find out more about how Kerrick can custom build drain cleaners to suit your needs call 0800 253 774 or send through an enquiry our team of local salesmen are on hand to help.
Kerrick reference: ZJOB 2516