Cheap drilled nozzles die every 2–4 weeks. KEG nozzle bodies basically never do — because the only parts that wear are small threaded jet inserts you swap in minutes with an Allen key. Steel inserts start at $8, they're in stock, and insert orders ship same day — at your shop in 2–3 days.
Stop buying nozzles. Start buying $8–$45 inserts.
Insert Sizes & Prices
| Insert | Steel | Ceramic | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5 (Sewer Flush) | $8.00 | — | Sewer Flush 1/4" & 3/8", Egg 3/8", Duce 1/4" & 3/8" (4–6 per nozzle) |
| M6 | $11.16 | $33.46 | Cleaning 3/8" & 1/2", Traction 1/2", plus applicable Quattro, Egg & Sewer Flush models |
| M8 Hex (current standard, incl. front jets) | $15.92 | $39.04 | The most common size — Traction, Cleaning, Rambo, Rotor, Torpedo, Duce and other mid-size KEG nozzles |
| M8 Allen (legacy — interchangeable with hex) | $15.92 | $39.04 | Older M8-threaded KEG nozzles |
| M14 | $22.88 | $44.62 | Larger bodies — Floor Cleaners, Torpedo, Royal & select specialty nozzles |
Steel is the workhorse choice for most residential and light commercial work. Titanium ceramic costs about 3× more but holds its orifice geometry dramatically longer — the right call for daily jetting and abrasive lines (sand, silt, scale). Full comparison: Steel vs. Ceramic Inserts.
Need to adapt sizes? There's an M14 → M8 insert holder adapter. Not sure what your nozzle takes? See the insert sizing guide and thread type guide — or call (864) 804-6637 and we'll tell you in 30 seconds.
Which Nozzles Take Replaceable Inserts?
The 1/2" line is the heart of it — virtually every KEG 1/2" nozzle we sell runs replaceable inserts: Cleaning, Traction, Egg, Egg Devastator, Duce, Rotor, Sewer Flush, Rambo and more. If you run a 2–20 GPM jetter on 1/2" hose, your nozzles should never be disposable.
Select 3/8" and 1/4" models take inserts too: Cleaning 3/8", Traction 3/8", Egg 3/8", Sewer Flush 1/4" & 3/8", and Duce 1/4" & 3/8". Check the specs tab on any product page, or ask us.
The Math
| Route | 3-Year Cost |
|---|---|
| Cheap disposable nozzles ($40–$80 dead every 2–4 weeks) | $1,500–$6,000 per nozzle position |
| KEG 1/2" nozzle + steel inserts as they wear (real examples: Traction w/ Forward Jet $392.38 body, 6 M6 + 1 M8 inserts; Cleaning Nozzle $425.75 body, 8 M6 inserts) | ~$890–$960 total |
Full breakdown with assumptions shown: Why Replaceable Inserts Beat Buying New Nozzles.
Backed by the Industry's Strongest Insert Warranty
- Steel inserts — 3-year warranty against premature failure in normal field use
- Titanium ceramic inserts — 5-year warranty
- 30-day money-back guarantee on every nozzle
- Lifetime nozzle coverage available with JPS Total Protection
Normal orifice wear is a wear item — that's why inserts are cheap and replaceable. But if an insert cracks, chips, blows out, or the seat fails during normal jetting, we replace it free. Terms and claims: Warranty & Protection.
Swapping Inserts Takes Minutes
- Clamp the nozzle body and back the worn insert out with an Allen key or wrench.
- Thread the new insert in snug against its seat — never force a wrong-size insert.
- Back in the water. Full spray pattern, full pulling power, like the day you bought it.
Every KEG nozzle also ships with a cleaning tool for clearing debris out of the inserts and orifices between jobs — a clogged jet is often just packed grit, not a worn insert. Clean first, swap when the orifice is actually washed out.
When to swap: pressure loss at the reel, lazy or fanning spray, weak pulling power, longer job times. Details: 5 Signs Your Inserts Need Replacing.
Keep Learning
- Ceramic vs Steel Inserts: Real Cost Per Job (With Calculator)
- Tier 1 vs Tier 3 Nozzles: The Real Math on Cheap Drilled Nozzles
- How to Make Your Nozzles Last 10+ Years
- 7 Ways Plumbers Waste Money on Sewer Jetting
Shop Replacement Inserts — steel from $8, ceramic from $33. Orders ship same day · free shipping over $199 · 3/5-year insert warranty. Questions? (864) 804-6637.