Get the RIDGID KJ-1750: 1,750 psi, lines 1-1/4 to 4 in. through 200 ft, and a lifetime warranty. Lighter work: KJ-1350. Want a reel in the kit: General JM-1450-C.
Top pick: RIDGID KJ-1750See today’s price on Amazon
All three are 120-volt electric drain jetters with a pulse mode for bends. They’re professional tools. All were new and in stock on Amazon on Oct 23, 2026, and each scores 7.0 or higher.
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How the three compare on our spec score
Five checks from each maker’s manual and product page, equal weight. Rules and inputs are in the method section.
PlumbingPicks spec score out of 10, from RIDGID’s operator’s manual and General’s product page and manual, read Oct 23, 2026. It is not a test of our own or a customer rating.
All three have a pulse mode to help the hose around bends and a ground fault circuit interrupter on the cord. They differ on pressure, how far the maker says each one reaches, and whether a warranty term is published.
The General has the highest flow of the three (1.7 gpm) and comes with two hoses and a reel, but it lost points on reach and on warranty terms I couldn’t find.
Each jetter, in detail
What each manual and product page says, what it means in a drain line, and where each lost points.
Best for heavy commercial lines
RIDGID KJ-1750
Water jetter, 115V, with dual pulse, catalog 62687
Full lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
Cons
Professional use only per RIDGID
75 lb jetter alone; 17 amps
Hoses and reel depend on the catalog number
1,750 psi1.4 gpm2 hp, 17 A120 V1-1/4–4 in. lines75 lb
Buy it if
You clear commercial kitchen lines, grease-heavy laterals or long runs and want the most pressure here.
Skip it if
You’re a homeowner with one slow sink. A jetter is a professional tool; see the drain snake guides.
The KJ-1750 is the jetter I’d buy for a working truck, and I’ve used it. RIDGID’s operator’s manual says it has a 2 hp motor with a 1,750 psi pressure rating and a 1.4 gpm flow rate, and is designed for heavy commercial and industrial applications.
The spec table gives the rest: recommended for 1-1/4 to 4-inch drain lines through 200 feet, 2 hp at 1,725 rpm drawing 17 amps, 120 volts, a duplex plunger pump, and 75 pounds for the jetter alone.
RIDGID’s manual describes a pump pulse actuator lever. Pulse mode helps the hose negotiate bends and traps, which matters in small residential lines and in older pipe with lots of fittings.
The machine has a GFCI on the line cord and check valves for back-flow prevention, per the manual. RIDGID labels it for professional use only.
RIDGID backs it with a full lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship. The manual says coverage lasts for the lifetime of the tool and service is through RIDGID or an authorized independent service center.
One warning on the listing: its bullet text says the motor spins a cable at 240 rpm. A jetter has no cable; that line appears copied from a drain machine. Go by RIDGID’s manual.
RIDGID’s store page lists catalog numbers 62687, 62697 and 67332 for the KJ-1750. This listing is 62687, the 115-volt jetter with dual pulse; check what hose and reel come with it before ordering.
RIDGID’s maintenance list for it is short: clean the inlet filter screen and nozzle orifices before each use, and flush clear water through the jetter and hoses after. My call: pair it with a camera inspection first. RIDGID’s manual says the best way to judge a drain’s condition before cleaning is a camera, and a jetter can damage a drain in poor condition.
Best for residential lines
RIDGID KJ-1350
Water jetter with pulse, catalog 62587, with 25 ft × 1/8 in. sink trap hose
Listing photo: Amazon. It shows the jetter on a cart and reel; check what this kit includes.
1,350 psi1.4 gpm1-1/2 hp, 14 A120 V1-1/4–4 in. lines67 lb
Buy it if
Most of your work is residential and light commercial: kitchen sinks, laundry lines and small laterals.
Skip it if
You run grease-heavy commercial lines most days. The KJ-1750 has more pressure for the same flow.
The KJ-1350 is the jetter I’d pick for mostly residential work, and I’ve used it. RIDGID’s manual says it has a 1-1/2 hp motor with a 1,350 psi pressure rating and 1.4 gpm, designed for residential and light commercial applications.
It carries the same line rating as the KJ-1750: recommended for 1-1/4 to 4-inch drain lines through 200 feet. It draws 14 amps, weighs 67 pounds for the jetter alone, and uses the same duplex plunger pump design.
Pulse mode, the GFCI line cord, check valves and the full lifetime warranty are shared with the KJ-1750 in RIDGID’s manual.
This listing, catalog 62587, includes H-21, H-22 and H-24 1/8-inch NPT nozzles, a 25-foot by 1/8-inch sink-trap hose, a nylon storage bag and a nozzle cleaning tool. Longer hoses and a reel are extra.
Where it lost a point: 1,350 psi is under our 1,500 psi line, so it scored 8 on pressure. Flow is the same 1.4 gpm as the KJ-1750, and RIDGID rates both for the same 1-1/4 to 4-inch lines through 200 feet.
The listing photo shows the jetter on RIDGID’s cart with a hose reel, and its bullets say a 1/2 hp motor spins a cable. RIDGID’s manual says 1-1/2 hp and a pump, not a cable. Go by the manual.
Its pump is the same duplex plunger design as the KJ-1750, so service parts and the maintenance routine carry over between the two. RIDGID’s hose chart for both machines: 1/8-inch hose for 1-1/4 to 2-inch bathroom sinks and urinals, 3/16-inch for 2 to 3-inch kitchen and laundry lines, and 1/4-inch for 3 to 4-inch floor drains and laterals.
My call: the 25-foot hose in this kit is for sink traps. Plan on a 1/4-inch hose if you’ll be clearing floor drains or laterals.
Best ready-to-run kit
General JM-1450-C
General Pipe Cleaners JM-1450-C electric water jet with 150 ft × 1/4 in. and 75 ft × 1/8 in. hoses
General rates it for 2 to 4 in. lines up to 150 ft
No warranty term found on General’s pages
Listing’s model field shows a different number
1,500 psi1.7 gpm1-1/2 hp, 13 A150 ft × 1/4 in. hose75 ft × 1/8 in. hose34 in. tall
Buy it if
You want a complete kit with a reel and two hoses, ready for 2 to 4-inch lines.
Skip it if
You mostly clear 1-1/4-inch bathroom lines or runs past 150 ft. RIDGID rates its jetters further.
General’s JM-1450 is the ready-to-run kit I’d pick, and I’ve used it. General’s page says it generates 1,500 psi at 1.7 gallons per minute and pulls only 13 amps, from a 1-1/2 hp dual capacitor enclosed motor with an in-line GFCI.
The JM-1450-C package adds the hoses: a 150-foot by 1/4-inch hose and a 75-foot by 1/8-inch hose, JN-0 and JN-10 nozzle sets, and a nozzle cleaning tool. The A package swaps the small hose for a 30-foot one.
General calls its pulse Vibra-pulse on demand, and says the flow rate stays the same with it on or off. The hose reel holds 150 feet, has a brake and swivel, and rides on a frame with two 8-inch semi-pneumatic tires.
The machine stands 34 inches tall with the reel; take the reel off and General says the height drops to about 14 inches. A telescoping handle makes it easier to roll.
Its manual title rates it for 2 to 4-inch lines up to 150 feet, and lists the water supply rules: at least 20 psi and no more than 100 psi, water no hotter than 140°F, and a heavy-duty 3/4-inch supply hose no longer than 50 feet.
Where it lost points: General’s rated reach is 150 feet against RIDGID’s 200, which scored 8, and I couldn’t read a warranty term on General’s warranty page or in the manual, which scored 7.
The Amazon listing shows General Wire as the brand and a different number in its model field; its title names the JM-1450-C package. Check the box contents when it arrives.
My call: General’s 1.7 gpm is the most flow here, and flow is what carries debris out. It’s a strong choice for grease lines in the 2 to 4-inch range.
The three jetters side by side
From RIDGID’s manual and General’s product page and manual. Scroll sideways on a phone.
All three are 120-volt and have a GFCI on the cord. Weights are for the jetter alone where the maker states them. Green marks a strength and amber a gap.
Which hose for your line?
Pick the line size and how far the clog is. It answers from both makers’ hose charts.
Why hose size matters as much as pressure
General’s manual explains it with numbers.
Flow
Hose
Pressure lost per 100 ft (General)
2 gpm
1/4 in.
180 psi
2 gpm
3/8 in.
25 psi
4 gpm
3/8 in.
90 psi
General’s manual says pressure drops as water travels down the hose, more in a smaller hose, and that the machine’s gauge shows pump pressure, not pressure at the nozzle. Its advice is to run the largest hose the line allows.
It also says hoses of the same size can be coupled, but not in lines smaller than 8 inches, because the long fittings can hang up. My call: carry one long hose per size rather than coupling short ones.
Water supply and setup
Jetters fail early when they’re starved for water. From General’s and RIDGID’s manuals.
Rule
General JM-1450
RIDGID KJ-1350/1750
Inlet pressure
20 to 100 psi
See manual; purge air before starting
Water temperature
No hotter than 140°F
Not stated in our read
Supply hose
Heavy-duty 3/4 in., 50 ft max
Not stated in our read
Back-flow
Not stated in our read
Check valves for back-flow prevention
Before running
Flush the supply 15 seconds
Run water through with the unit off until air is purged
General warns that running without enough water makes the pump cavitate and can damage the seals and void the warranty on the pump. RIDGID has you feed the hose 6 to 8 inches into the drain without a nozzle, run water through with the unit off to purge air, then fit the nozzle hand-tight.
Jetter safety rules from the manuals
High-pressure water can cut skin. These are the makers’ own warnings.
Never run the hose outside the drain
RIDGID: the hose can whip and cause striking injuries. Don’t point spray at people.
Test the GFCI first
General: test the GFCI on the cord before each use.
Check the drain first
RIDGID: a drain in poor condition can be damaged by cleaning; a camera is the best way to check.
Use rated hoses only
RIDGID: use hoses, fittings and couplings recommended by the maker for the pressure.
Our sewer inspection camera guide covers the camera side. My call: never jet a line you suspect is broken or root-filled; cut roots with a cable machine first.
Picking the nozzle
From General’s JM-1450 manual. The nozzle decides whether the jet cuts or cleans.
Nozzle
What General says it does
Use it for
Tight spray, 15°
More driving power for long runs
Getting down the line
Wide spray, 40°
Better at cutting grease off the pipe walls
Scouring after you’re through
Forward cutting jet
Penetrating nozzle cuts through grease and ice
Opening the blockage
Spring leader or down-head
Helps the hose through tees, curves and bends
Lines with lots of fittings
General says the nozzle has to match the pump: a 3,000 psi pump needs a different orifice than a 1,500 psi pump, and a mismatch gives too little pressure to clear the drain or too much for the machine. Its JN-12, for example, is drilled for 1.7 gpm at 1,500 psi with several 15° rear jets and one forward jet.
Both makers say to check nozzle holes before each use. General warns a clogged hole can push pressure dangerously high and damage the pump; both supply a nozzle cleaning tool.
Keeping a jetter running
Each maker’s routine, from the manuals.
When
RIDGID KJ-1350/1750
General JM-1450
Before each use
Clean the inlet filter screen; clear nozzle orifices
Check pump oil; fill with SAE 30 non-detergent if low
After each use
Run clear water through jetter and hoses, nozzle off
Check hoses and fittings for wear
Storage below freezing
RV (non-ethylene glycol) antifreeze; H-25 kit
Store indoors or protect with antifreeze
Pump oil change
Not in our read of the manual
After the 1st month or 20 hours, then every year or 500 hours, SAE 30W non-detergent
Repairs
RIDGID Authorized Independent Service Center
General’s authorized jetter service centers
RIDGID’s manual adds that EPA mandates that no substances containing ethylene glycol be used in a drainage system, which is why it specifies RV antifreeze. My call: winterize any jetter that rides in an unheated truck, even in Georgia.
When a jetter loses pressure
General’s JM-1450 troubleshooting table, in plain terms. Most problems start at the water inlet or the nozzle.
Problem
Likely cause (General)
Fix (General)
Low pressure
Wrong, clogged or oversized nozzle
Clean or replace the nozzle; check the size
Low pressure
Clogged inlet strainer
Clean or replace the strainer
Low pressure
Not enough supply water
Valve fully open; 3/4 in. supply hose, no kinks, 50 ft max
Rough running, pressure drops
Restricted inlet or an air leak
Clear the inlet fittings; check the supply hose
Water leak at the manifold
Worn seals, or a vacuum lock from low supply
Replace seals; restore supply; clear the inlet filter
Short pump life
Pumping acids or abrasive particles, or running dry
Don’t pump acid; keep strainers in; never run without water
RIDGID’s manual points the same way: check the inlet filter screen and nozzle orifices before each use, because debris there restricts flow to the pump. My call: when pressure drops on a job, check the nozzle and the supply hose before you suspect the pump.
Clearing ice with a jetter
From General’s manual.
General says high-pressure water can clear an ice blockage. A 3,000 psi gas jet clears a 4-inch line at roughly a foot a minute, and a smaller electric jet takes about twice as long. It recommends a 15° nozzle with a forward jet, and warns again not to let the supply water exceed 140°F.
Freeze protection matters for the machine too: General says to store it indoors or protect it with antifreeze, because freezing can damage the pump, hose and other parts.
Jetters we checked and left out
These came up on Amazon and in Google’s results.
Jetter
What we found
Why it’s out
General JM-1000-B Mini-Jet
Listing is the older JM-1000-B
General now documents the JM-1000 X; model doesn’t match
General JM-1450-A
Same machine, 30 ft small hose
Picked the -C kit with the longer hose
Pressure-washer sewer jetter hoses
Many 50 to 100 ft kits
Unbranded sellers; no maker documents
RIDGID KJ-1350-2 (63112)
Ships in 12 to 13 days
Not in stock
Gas and trailer jetters
General JM-2900, others
Different class of machine
How to choose in four questions
Question
If yes
If no
Mostly commercial grease lines?
RIDGID KJ-1750
Keep going
Runs past 150 ft?
RIDGID KJ-1350 or KJ-1750
Any of the three
Want hoses and a reel in one box?
General JM-1450-C
RIDGID, plus the hoses you need
Mostly 1-1/4 to 2 in. bath lines?
RIDGID, rated down to 1-1/4 in.
Any of the three
My call for a small shop adding jetting: the KJ-1750 if your work leans commercial, the General kit if you want to start clearing 2 to 4-inch lines the day it arrives.
Questions people ask
What is a sewer jetter?
A machine that sends high-pressure water through a hose and nozzle to scour and clear drain lines. RIDGID says its jetters clear grease and soft blockages.
How much does a sewer jetter cost?
Prices change; each card shows today’s Amazon price. These are professional machines.
How does a sewer jetter work?
Water from a pump leaves a nozzle with rear jets that pull the hose forward and scour the walls; pulse mode helps it around bends.
What size hose do I need?
RIDGID: 1/8 in. for 1-1/4 to 2 in., 3/16 in. for 2 to 3 in., 1/4 in. for 3 to 4 in. lines.
What PSI do I need to jet a drain?
These electric jetters run 1,350 to 1,750 psi. General notes pressure drops along the hose, so hose size matters too.
What is the typical flow rate of a sewer jetter?
RIDGID’s KJ-1350 and KJ-1750 are 1.4 gpm; General’s JM-1450 is 1.7 gpm.
Can I use a pressure washer as a sewer jetter?
Kits exist, but the ones on Amazon are unbranded with no maker documents, so I don’t recommend a specific one.
What are the maintenance requirements for a sewer jetter?
General: keep supply water at 20 to 100 psi and under 140°F, protect it from freezing, and check hoses before each use.
Will jetting damage my pipes?
RIDGID says it won’t damage a drain in good condition, but can damage one in poor condition; check with a camera first.
Can a jetter clear tree roots?
My call: a small electric jetter isn’t a root cutter. Use a cable machine with a cutter.
Is a jetter for homeowners?
RIDGID marks its jetters for professional use only.
What does a sewer jetter use for power?
All three picks plug into 120-volt outlets and have a GFCI on the cord.
How we picked these
Why trust me
I’m Isaac Daniels, a licensed journeyman plumber in Georgia (license #JP507711), and I’ve used all three picks. Specs come from RIDGID’s operator’s manual and General’s product page, manual and selection guide, read Oct 23, 2026. Where I add advice of my own, it’s labeled as my call.
How I pick
One kind of product: 120-volt electric drain jetters from established drain-cleaning makers, new and in stock on Amazon, checked through Amazon’s product data the same day.
Each listing was matched to the maker’s catalog or model number; where the listing text conflicts with the manual, the manual wins.
Each card’s spec score comes from the five checks below. All three score 7.0 or higher.
The spec score, check by check
Each check scores 0 to 10 and counts one fifth. It’s our score from maker documents, not a customer rating or a test of our own.
Check (weight)
How it’s scored
Pressure (⅕)
10 for 1,500 psi or more; 8 for less
Line reach (⅕)
10 when the maker rates 200 ft or more; 8 for 150 ft
Pulse mode (⅕)
10 when the maker lists a pulse or vibration mode; 7 when not
GFCI cord (⅕)
10 when the maker lists a GFCI on the cord; 7 when not
Warranty published (⅕)
10 when the maker publishes the warranty term; 7 when I couldn’t find it
Total
Average of the checks, to one decimal
Pick
Pressure
Reach
Pulse
GFCI
Warranty
Score
RIDGID KJ-1750
10 (1,750)
10 (200 ft)
10
10
10 (lifetime)
10.0
RIDGID KJ-1350
8 (1,350)
10 (200 ft)
10
10
10 (lifetime)
9.6
General JM-1450-C
10 (1,500)
8 (150 ft)
10
10
7 (not found)
9.0
Sources
RIDGID, KJ-1350 & KJ-1750 Jetter Machines operator’s manual (278-105-671.10 Rev C), including specifications, jetter hose selection chart and full lifetime warranty. Read Oct 23, 2026.
RIDGID store pages for the KJ-1350 and KJ-1750 (catalog numbers). Read Oct 23, 2026.
General Pipe Cleaners (General Wire Spring Co.), JM-1450 product page and JM-1450 Electric Jet operator’s manual. Read Oct 23, 2026.
General Pipe Cleaners, Water Jet Selection Guide and JM-1000 X product page. Read Oct 23, 2026.
Brand-written Amazon listing text and item data for B002LFCQLS, B0015B76SM, B00FGK2TZS, B01EVMJTJA and B0042TB5F4, read through Amazon’s product data, Oct 23, 2026.
Google results for “sewer jetter”: seen Oct 23, 2026. Search volumes from Semrush, Oct 23, 2026.
