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Product Focus - May 2021
Advanced Treatment UnitsAero-Stream NSF 40
Aerobic Treatment UnitNSF 40 Aerobic Treatment Units from Aero-Stream provide a simple and robust design achieving 26-week average of 11.39 mg/L...
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Product Spotlight - May 2021
If you do any residential plumbing below grade, you know how important a job drain pumps can be. While many basements utilize...
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Product News - May 2021
Superior 5E Electric Smoker
When testing laterals, building plumbing, or pumping or inspecting septic tanks, smoke testing is a quick and effective way...
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How to Develop a Smarter Equipment Strategy
Having the right equipment for a project is a game-changer for plumbing and mechanical contractors. But it can seem like a waste...
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Companies Collaborate to Develop Fully Autonomous Medium-Duty Trucks
Isuzu North America and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. Isuzu is...
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Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Fleet Running
Any mechanic will tell you that preventive maintenance will save you time and money. Even so, many contractors still come up short...
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Managing Your Employees’ Licensing and Credentials
For those who work in the trades, success depends not only on developing core skills but on keeping those skills sharp.
Of course,...
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Custom-Mounted Jetting Equipment by HotJet USA Offers Innovation and Convenience
HotJet USA is no stranger to custom engineering jetting equipment — every custom unit is reviewed by on-site engineers and mechanics to...
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A Spring Cleaning Protocol for Your Fleet
Consider hosting a spring cleaning party for your plumbing trucks.
Spring cleaning is a concept I’ve reluctantly come to embrace. I’m not a...
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Questions to Consider Before Purchasing Diagnostic Tools
If you are thinking about adding diagnostics to your company’s services, taking some time to research and understand the different types of...
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Plumber Uses Unique Direct Mail Tactic to Gain New Customers
When Lucas Elsing first started Kegonsa Plumbing in Madison, Wisconsin, he figured he’d have to do something unusual to carve out a...
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Who is Next in Line to Run Your Plumbing Business?
Imagine this scenario: A plumber named Charlie runs a successful business in his hometown. Everything operates smoothly until Charlie passes away unexpectedly, throwing...
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Quick Tips from Steve: An Inoperative 12-Volt Burner
When encountering an inoperable burner with your jetting equipment, try out some of these tips to troubleshoot your issue:
1. With the engine...
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Stop Seasonal Basement Flooding with Flood-Guard
Rough winters and warm springs can cause home flooding caused by heavy rains, snow melt and excessive ice jams. Prevent basement flooding...
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Pipe Freezing Kit Provides Reliable Solution to Inoperable Shut-Off Valves
When technicians at Kegonsa Plumbing run into shut-off valves that don’t work, they keep on working undeterred. Their solution is a Cold-Shot...
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Accurate Leak Detection Without the Big Expense
The Gen-Ear LE location system from General Pipe Cleaners pinpoints leaks under concrete slabs, in walls, swimming pools and more. High-quality stereo headphones provide...
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Pre-sleeved PEX Maximizes Plumbing System Hygiene and Installation Efficiencies
Bacteria in domestic water systems has been around since the beginning of plumbing. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and surge in deaths...
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Gaining Control Over the Fear That is a Hindrance to Business Success
We watched the Mars rover landing back in February, and the significance of the accomplishment was palpable. We could feel the historical...





















