General’s Reliable, Economical JM-1000 Mini-Jet™ Helps Bible Camp Pulverize Clogs, Boosting Maintenance Efficiency – Inside and Out

“What previously took three days with a garden hose, took about three hours with our JM-1000 Mini-Jet™ drain cleaner!” That’s Scott Larson, director of Faith Haven Camp, Inc., on the compact, powerful water jet from General Pipe Cleaners. With wife Lisa, he manages the 65-year-old facility. Scott also handles maintenance at the non-denominational Bible camp in Minnesota’s scenic “lakes country,” located on the north edge of Eagle Lake, just south of Battle Lake, MN.

Principally focusing on youth ministry, the year-round Christian facility also serves visiting adult groups, congregational retreats, and family reunions.

Challenges

Every spring, Faith Haven faces chronic issues with freezing 2”, 3”, and 4” outside drainage lines. Failure to clear the ice could allow excess snow melt to enter camp buildings, risking expensive structural damage. Scott initially tried garden hoses to clear the clogs, but that process took days.

Solution

“Every day spent unclogging those lines steals time from crucial mission work,” Scott stresses. A local excavation contractor suggested Faith Haven try the JM-1000 – the smallest in General’s Jet-Set® range of powerful electric, gas, and trailer water jets. “It worked great!” Scott says. “And that’s why we bought our own Mini-Jet!”

Features and Benefits

• Excellent for clearing ice, sludge, sand, and sediment from small, outside 1-1/2” to 4” lines up to 50 feet long.
• 1500 psi of cleaning power effectively flushes blockages with a high-pressure water stream.
• Navigates lines with ease, including two 90-degree bends, thanks to nozzle thrust and stainless steel braid hose design.
• 3/16” Teflon core reduces flow resistance, boosting cleaning power in small lines.
• Compact and portable at just 23 lbs, with a rugged diamond plate metal case for durability.
• Includes a 4-piece nozzle set, water supply hose, shut-off valve, and universal faucet adapter.
• Safety features include a 3-wire Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
• Optional accessories, like a spray wand, are available.

Additional Uses

With many unsupervised guests using kitchen, lavatory, and laundry areas, Scott notes that “stuff sometimes goes down drains that shouldn’t.” The JM-1000 provides a quick and convenient tool to tackle grease, scum, and similar “soft” stoppages in inside lines as well.

Impact

Scott expects the JM-1000 to pay for itself by saving money and time, eliminating the need to hire outside contractors. “It will help us work more productively and control expenses,” he concludes.

For more information, contact General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or email info@drainbrain.com.