Why Replaceable Inserts Beat Buying New Nozzles (And How Much You'll Save)
Here's a dirty secret in the sewer jetting industry: most nozzle manufacturers want you to throw away your nozzle when the jets wear out. KEG does the opposite. Our nozzles use replaceable inserts that you swap in 2 minutes — and it changes the economics of jetting completely.
The Old Way: Replace the Whole Nozzle
A typical sewer jetting nozzle costs $150–$500. When the orifices wear out, most plumbers throw the whole thing away. That's $500–$2,000/year in nozzle replacements for a daily-use plumber.
The KEG Way: Replace the Inserts
KEG nozzle bodies are precision-machined from hardened steel. They don't wear out. The inserts — small threaded orifice pieces that screw into the body — are the only wear item. Unscrew the old one, screw in a new one. Done.
The Cost Breakdown
- Steel insert (M6 rear jet): $8.94
- Ceramic insert (M6 rear jet): $36.82
- Full set of 12 rear + 1 front (steel): ~$123
- Full set of 12 rear + 1 front (ceramic): ~$490
Compare that to $300–$500 for a whole new nozzle. With inserts, you're paying 25–40% of the replacement cost and keeping your precision nozzle body forever.
The Long Game
Over 3 years, a plumber jetting daily spends roughly:
- Traditional nozzles: $4,500–$6,000
- KEG with steel inserts: $1,800–$2,400
- KEG with ceramic inserts: $1,200–$1,600
That's $3,000–$4,400 saved over 3 years. Enough to buy another jetter or take a vacation.
Ready to stop replacing nozzles? Browse our catalog or check out the Plumber's Club for 15% off every insert, delivered on your schedule.