The video "Snaking vs. Hydro jetting" offers a good demonstration of what the difference is between hydro-jetting (hydro jets) and snaking. Though they may sound like similar types of drain services, they are two different methods of cleaning pipes.
Snaking in drain service refers to using a cable or chain with the end of the cable or chain shaped like a hook. The cable is attached to an engine at one end and a hose at the other.
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Then, plumbers wrap the cable or chain around the pipe and use it to pull dirt from the inside pipes out.
Hydro jetting is a process that uses water pressure and a jet of water to clean pipes. It's the most widely used method for cleaning pipes today. It can clean all types of pipes, from plastic to steel.
Though hydro jetting is the more popular method in drain service, snaking is still used in some cases because it requires less maintenance. Snaking doesn't require power and can be used in areas without power. Hydro jetting does require power but is less time-consuming.
Hydro jetting can fill pipes with water and flush them out, leaving them completely clean. Snaking doesn't always leave pipes completely clean because it doesn't permanently remove all dirt.
In most cases, hydro jetting is a better pipe cleaning method than snaking because it's more effective and efficient. It's also more popular because it doesn't require special tools or products.
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