The compact and lightweight JM-1000 Mini-Jet from General Pipe Cleaners/General Wire Spring is designed for pumping contractors who need mobile tools and to work in tight locations.

The unit provides 1,500 psi of cleaning power, yet weighs just 23 pounds. The pump and motor assembly are safely contained in a rugged, metal diamond plate case designed to handle abuse in the field. The portable unit measures 24 by 10 1/2 by 11 inches. It is available with stainless steel braid/Teflon core hoses in a variety of lengths, designed to smoothly slide down 1.5- to 3-inch drainlines and navigate tight bends. The 3/16-inch Teflon core is designed to reduce flow resistance for improved performance when cleaning small lines. 

“This unit is such a great fit for plumbers who need to visit several job sites in one day or for building maintenance personnel working on large buildings,” says Marty Silverman, vice president of marketing for General Pipe Cleaners. “It’s portable and compact, but it packs a lot of punch.”

The unit’s jets use a stream of high-pressure water to remove blockages. The thrust of the nozzle drives the hose down the line. Pulse helps the hose slide around tight bends and farther down the line. That pulse breaks initial tension between the surface of the hose and the walls of the pipe, increasing the unit’s overall cleaning power.

“It is designed to clear most grease stoppages that occur within 20 feet of the drain,” Silverman says. “In that way, it serves as an alternative to a cable machine.”

The unit generates 1,500 psi at 1.4 gpm, yet pulls only 13 amps. The pump and motor are enclosed in a metal housing and protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter. A variety of accessories, such as an optional spray wand, help make it suitable for septic maintenance, according to the maker.

“Small jetting units are becoming more and more popular, and we’re very excited by the positive reaction to the JM-1000 Mini-Jet within the industry,” Silverman says.

800-245-6200; www.drainbrain.com