Flow, Pressure and the Care of Rodder Hose

Thursday, April 11

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Location: Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

SWRCB Wastewater: 0.1 CEU

CWEA: 1 Contact Hour

Practice Area: Operations & Maintenance

This presentation explains key operator concerns when sewer line as it is being cleaned with a hydro jet machine. Topics include the effect of air flow through the line and laterals, the effect different flow nozzles have, the different tiers, angles and designs of nozzles, pressure losses through hose, savings are when using the proper nozzle, and the care and proper repair of rodder hose.

Learner Outcomes:

Learn what causes sewer water to push up into a house or pull water from a trap when jetting.
Learn what different nozzles designs are for.
Will learn proper care and repair of rodder hose.

Level: Introduction to; limited knowledge of subject matter / entry level staff

Primary Speaker(s)

Carey Olcott

Technical Advisor and Trainer
Haaker Equipment Co
La Verne, California

Track Facilitator(s)

Steve Cano

Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Costa Mesa, California