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Plumber’s Underground Service Prospers With Pipe Bursting
Jet Plumbing, Heating & Drain Services is a family business that was founded in 1969. The company started primarily as a traditional...
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Focus: Fixtures, Tools and Supplies — Cutters
Exact Pipe Tools Exact PipeCut
The Exact PipeCut system from Exact Pipe Tools has six saw models designed to cut steel, plastic, copper, cast iron, stainless steel...
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Don’t Wait to Get Paid
“Thanks so much! Great job! Send me your invoice and I’ll send you a check!”But when, exactly, will you get that check?...
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Case Study: CIPP renews lateral, spares landmark bridge
The century-old wastewater lateral between the street and the motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in Oxford, Michigan, was well past...
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Makita 18V Brushless Impact Driver Offers More Features
Makita has released the new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 3-Speed Impact Driver, model XDT09M. It is the most powerful and...
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Spotlight: Extendable Backwater Valve Eliminates Need for Inspection Manhole
The Clean Check extendable backwater valve from RectorSeal provides above-ground accessibility, eliminating the need for a service manhole or vault. Designed to...
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Situational Analysis Increases Safety
A short scene in a recent episode of a hit TV cop show had little to do with the plot, but did...
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Pipe Reinstatement Made Simple
Relining small pipelines can be an efficient solution for the rehabilitation of plumbing systems. However, opening the lateral connections on those pipelines...
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Product Focus: Battery-Operated and Non-Power Hand Tools
BrassCraft Zip-It
The Zip-It tool from BrassCraft is a fast and easy way to clear clogged and slow-running drains. This durable plastic tool is suitable for use...
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Create a Goal-Oriented Workplace
Establishing individual goals and objectives for your plumbing staff can be stressful, especially if this is a new concept for your company....
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New to Drain Cleaning? These Are the Tools You Need
Q. I'm planning to expand my business from remodeling to doing a little drain cleaning work to increase my income through the...
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Get the Most From Your Plumbing Gear
In order to remain competitive, plumbing contractors typically operate and maintain a wide array of equipment that is subjected to daily use...
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Plumbing in a New Direction
Jim Walker’s family-owned plumbing business had been around nearly 40 years when the recession hit and his staff was reduced from 50...
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Case Study: Vent Pipe Filter's Aesthetics Fit Landscaping
A Massachusetts homeowner spent thousands on a new porch and landscaping, only to have a 3-foot-tall vent pipe next to the porch...
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Dig Deeper for Soil Treatment Restoration
Properly abandoning the soil treatment area is vital to the success of a complete onsite system replacement.Often when an onsite system is...
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Spotlight: Adapter turns ratchet drive or breaker bar into a pipe wrench
The pipe wrench head adapter from Lowell Corporation can be attached to a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench. Originally...
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Focus: Septic Tank Components
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...
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Understand the Causes of Concrete Tank Corrosion
Past discussions on excessive corrosion around outlet baffles on concrete septic tanks prompted a recent conversation with a septic professional who noted...




















