When Jeff Goldade was about 11 years old, he would reluctantly help out his father, Lyle, who owned Sewer Duck Inc., a...
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By the Book
Strong sewer odors permeating Franklin (Ill.) High School triggered complaints to Maintenance Superintendent Darrin Seymour. He knew the problem stemmed from cracks...
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Breaking the Ice
Frozen pipelines are a big problem during long winters in the five-county area that Snowbridge Inc. services around Breckenridge, Colo. Luckily, company...
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Rapid and Accurate Assessment
Aries Industries introduced the company’s PM6000 side-scanning sewer and drainline inspection camera system at the 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo held...
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Hino Trucks Elevates Service With New Preventive Care Program
Hino Trucks announces a new preventive service care program for their 195 diesel model trucks called HinoCare. The two-year or 60,000 mile...
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Reader Pipelines: Technology a Blessing and a Curse
Drain cleaning contractors all have a story to tell, whether it’s about the ring you recovered from a drainline or the pro...
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On the Waterfront
Optima Properties wanted to build a private waterfront community at Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Va., and commissioned Dan Early, P.E.,...
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Directing Do-Overs
Paul McGrew got into the onsite installation business as a financial backer, not a hands-on worker. He had no plans to dig...
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Design Flow Sizing for Commercial Systems
One of the most challenging and rewarding tasks facing wastewater professionals is the design of commercial onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal systems....
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Trailer Jet Blasts Big Lines Clean
The JM-2512 Typhoon trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away blockages in big lines and long runs. The Typhoon delivers 12...
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Resolving Conflicts With Business Partners
Two years ago, I met Bob and Tim; two business partners who were so different that they couldn’t see their way past...
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Shorter Rolls of Pipelining Material More Convenient
Due to customer demand, Perma-Liner will immediately begin selling 100- and 300-foot rolls of liner and calibration tube for all diameters. Perma-Liner...
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Selecting Proper Drain Cleaning Equipment
Q: The economy is getting off its knees and starting to pick up. It’s time for us to get another truck on...
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Troubleshooting: Homeowner Education and Water Usage
Providing septic system owners with the necessary information on proper system care and water usage constraints is one of the most important...
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The Smart Way to Lessen the Sting of Fuel Increases
The phrase “pain at the pump” has become almost a mantra for everyone in the 21st century, with gasoline and diesel prices...
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Vacuum Equipment Manufacturer Introduces New Industrial Sales Manager
Truck-mounted vacuum equipment manufacturer Super Products LLC has expanded its field support team with the recent addition of Greg Yablonski, who now...
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Made to Order
The mechanical contractor for Forepaugh’s Restaurant hired a plumber to clean the drains, but the attempts only enabled the restaurant to limp...
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Born Again
When Fred Choppy decided to sell his sewer cleaning and inspection company, North American Pipeline, last year, he didn’t have to look...
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Brute Force
When Chad Andersen decided last summer to take a step up to more powerful drain-cleaning equipment, he sought a machine that could...






















