Utility Contractors and Trailer Jetters – The Perfect Pair

Every day, outdated underground utilities are being replaced to simplify and consolidate for easier access and maintenance. Duct banks have become a popular method for organizing cables in commercial buildings with complex structures. Duct banks (also known as power bank ducts) are groups of underground cables encased in PVC for protection. These groups of conduits are further protected by concrete or metal for additional reinforcement. However, as with most underground utilities, these power ducts must be regularly checked and maintained. If the conduit is deteriorating or broken, it should also be repaired. Standard practice for maintaining these ducts includes using a rodder to force a fiberglass rod through the conduit and then using the rod to feed the new wiring.

The problem: Pulling new cables through old conduits can be time-consuming, destructive to the existing utilities, and physically straining, as operators must contend with conduit fragments, roots, mud, and other debris.  

The solution: Utilizing a low-PSI sewer jetter to clean and flush debris from the duct bank before rodding provides the operator with a clean conduit line, requiring much less time, energy, and effort to install new cable. Additionally, this method of cleaning makes it easier to find broken or damaged conduit, aiding operators in routine maintenance and repair.

Rock Rental offers a large variety of new and pre-owned trailer jetters and truck jets, including the Mongoose 184HD trailer jetter, available for immediate delivery. Rock Equipment works with nationally recognized financial institutions to assist you in obtaining the financing you need to get you into the equipment your utility contracting business requires. Contact 833-482-7625 for more information or email sales@rock-rental.com.