Customers
09 Oct 2024

Terry the Jetvac Tanker is a Star Turn for Blue Sky Guttering

From residential drain blockages to the glamour of filming locations, the RioCom jetvac has become an A-lister for Blue Sky Guttering Ltd. It’s so popular with the gutter cleaning, repairing and lining specialists that they have even affectionately named it “Terry the Tanker”.

The RioCom 7.5t jetvac combination unit is a compact yet powerful single-resolution tanker that’s versatility has proven to be a big hit with Blue Sky engineers. “They love it,” Jodie Pritchard, Head of Operations, explains. “It’s straightforward to use, for a range of tasks. One day it could be jetting a residential property, the next it is removing flood water from a film set. It’s been more versatile than we anticipated.”

“As Head of Operations, I oversee the day-to-day running of the business, bring in new clients and form business development strategy for the future,” she continues. “With the RioCom unit, we are able to take on more of the larger scale commercial work because it’s much more efficient. Its large tank and suction capabilities mean we can remove the wastewater much quicker than having to sweep it away.”

The RioCom JetVac tanker is Rioned’s economical alternative to the large combination vehicles on the market. It boasts a 2200psi @22gpm jetting capacity, an 1800gpm suction capacity and can clear pipes up to 650mm in diameter. Its capacious 3,000-litre water tank combines 2,000 litres of wastewater capacity and a 1,000-litre clean water compartment.

The RioCom packs this power and capacity into a sleek, 7.5t vehicle ideal for operating in busy urban areas and low-emission zones. This ability to access places larger units can’t gives it a real edge and offers exceptional versatility without compromising performance. It is also central to Blue Sky’s new turnkey service: Gutter to Gate.

“We work predominately with residential and commercial properties, and in a lot of cases where we clear blocked guttering, it turns out to be an issue with the drainage,” Jodie explains. “So we decided to expand into drainage services as well, creating a full service designed to keep water running freely from the property’s gutters to the drains at the edge of the property. From the gutter to the gate!”

Thanks to the versatility and low profile of the RioCom, they can take on any challenge when they arrive at a property and have much-improved access. “We can clear gutters, clean drains and remove overspill from the properties with a single operator,” she continues. “We added an extra hose extension, to give us a bit more reach, but it hasn’t affected the suction power. It’s just a wonderful piece of kit.”

The RioCom is not the first purchase from Rioned UK that Blue Sky has made, with jet washers already a part of their setup. The positive experience that they have enjoyed in the past with Rioned, and the great reputation Rioned has made it an easy choice when looking to make a major new purchase.

“Working with Rioned has been very easy,” Jodie explains. “They are very efficient and helpful, and the communication is great. Sean (Leahy, joint owner of Blue Sky) did his research and found that the RioCom was the perfect solution for our needs. He was also very aware of the company and their reputation, so it was an easy decision to buy from Rioned.”

“They were brilliant at running through the machine with us when we bought it,” she continues. “They explained everything really well and are always quick to respond if we have questions. I can highly recommend purchasing from Rioned.”

The power and versatility of the RioCom has enabled Blue Sky to increase their working capacity on a day-to-day basis, making it a very efficient purchase for their fleet. For them, “Terry” is a true star.