Topic: Are you feeling the effects of running Drain Cleaning Equipment? (Read 596 times)

DUNBAR PLUMBING · « **on:** January 04, 2010, 02:22:10 AM »

Some of you who will find this thread that have been in the field long enough will realize that drain cleaning is quite the task, given how much the job entails or what needs to be done in order to clear a drain.

For quite some time I've realized that anytime I run my smallest machine, a tub/kitchen sink drain machine I'm having much difficulty with my hands hurting. Repeated use is pretty rough on the hands and doing more than

two jobs in a day, aggressive drain cleaning jobs is tough.

Carrying/lifting equipment isn't so bad but it seems the work conditions can be tough when you are stuck in situations where you are using your body inappropriately and can sometimes strain yourself as a result.

But the biggest complaint I have is my hands. Everything else I manage quite well.

Any of you had shoulder surgery, back surgery, knee or hand surgery from prolonged use of drain cleaning equipment?

saysflushable · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2010, 07:13:00 PM »

My small k50 sectional has no effect on my hands but I fought with a K60 on 2 bad jobs in one day. I thought it advanced my carpotunnel 20 years. Good cleanout location so I'm not all bent over like a monkey humping a football and I'm O.K.

saysflushable · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2010, 05:42:38 AM »

It's been so long since I've used drain cleaning equipment. all my ailments have healed

DUNBAR PLUMBING · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:51:50 PM »

What's amazing is this past week, after running 5 drains I managed pretty well, no ongoing pain for days afterward.

I had my machine slide to the front of the truck tonight, pretty good hit but the machine is turned sideways inside the truck. That pretty much keeps the powerfeed from being damaged like it was years ago. I've got a anti-slip mat to put in there after I get it clean.

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