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Master plumber Tom O’Connor has seen some tough jobs during his more than five decades in the trade. But he consistently faces...

BrenLin Company Seal-r Seal-r riser lids from BrenLin Company create a strong seal between the septic tank and the riser, designed to eliminate water infiltration. They...

Past discussions on excessive corrosion around outlet baffles on concrete septic tanks prompted a recent conversation with a septic professional who noted...

A recently failed chamber system in poor soil conditions at Víctor Hernández Building Elderly Housing in Puerto Rico forced the company to...

Ti Sutherland, owner of Sutherland Plumbing in metropolitan Portland, Oregon, doesn’t sweat the competition. Sure, Portland has a substantial population base of...

During a recent workshop, we were discussing the operation and maintenance of aerobic treatment units (ATUs). As we talked about the trash...

A septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system allows neighborhoods to treat wastewater independently and avoid connection to a municipal sewer. However, these...

Can I install my own system?This is a question professional plumbers and installers sometimes hear from homeowners who are faced with a costly...

Plumbers who branch into onsite installation and maintenance often work off the designs of others. As educators, we often hear them say,...

A homeowner building a new energy-efficient three-bedroom home in Riverton, Illinois, was looking for a low-maintenance, non-mechanical, septic treatment solution that used...

You need to properly equip your crews if you expect them to handle jobs effectively and efficiently. First and foremost, the equipment...

Many septic-pumping companies rely on the postal service to remind customers that their tank is due for a cleaning. Kurt Bohmer’s Professional...

When we talk about the pipes used in onsite systems, we like to break the discussion into three parts because the function...

Hackney Ford Transit Performer body The Performer body from VT Hackney, available on the Ford Transit cab and chassis, has a maximum payload...

Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric had two of its plumbing veterans, service manager Mike Taylor and warehouse manager Russ Smith, retire at...

No matter how profitable your company, how many employees you have, or your legal status, your business is – for all practical...

Sump pumps are an important safety feature in a lot of new construction, and they’re required in some areas. Consider these options...