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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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Locating Snakes in a Bathroom – Plumber Boosts Business with Portable Inspection Camera
“Gen-Eye camera systems easily and accurately spot trouble in sewer lines — diapers, cellphones, toys — you name it,” James Capelli says. “But a...
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Turn Your Inspection Job Into a Marketing Tool
When you find the solution to a customer’s pipeline issue during an inspection, you want to sell the next part of the...
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General’s Gen-Eye Super Rebate Extended
Save up to $1,000 with the Gen-Eye Super Rebate from General Pipe Cleaners.
Getting your rebate is easy. Just purchase an eligible Gen-Eye...
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For Quality, Performance and Value, HotJet USA is the Plumber’s Choice in Drainline Cleaning Equipment
HotJet USA is a United States-based manufacturer building equipment targeted directly to the professional plumber/rooter company. Staffed with experts that bring over...
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JM-1000 Mini-Jet Stainless Steel Braid Hoses Boost Performance and Cleaning Power
General Pipe Cleaners has enhanced the performance and cleaning power of its popular JM-1000 Mini-Jet with stainless steel braid hoses — a...
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Canadian Contractor Seeks Out Custom Hot-Water Jetter
When multiple cities in the province of Saskatchewan contacted Prestige Environmental to clean their sewer and culvert lines, owner Dean Lang and...
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The Durable Ironman of Cable Machines
The Root 66 is a versatile sectional machine that can switch between 5/8- and 7/8-inch cables in seconds, without tools. The durable...
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Diesel Trailer Jetter Offers Affordable High-Output Alternative for Plumbers
The HotJet USA HotJet II Diesel trailer jetter provides 12 gpm at 4,000 psi for cleaning lines 2 inches to 12 inches....
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How to Sell Your Customer on Why Jetting Will Clear Their Drainline Clogs
For years, plumbers have used cable machines to unclog pipes. With the new jetter technology used to clean drainlines and sewers with...
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Not All Closet Augers Are Created Equal — Extra 3 Feet Made All The Difference For Pittsburgh Contractor
All closet augers are created equal. Right?
“Wrong,” says Alan Trout of Trout Plumbing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.“Most off-the-shelf closet augers lack the durability,...
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Running Your Cold-Water Jetting Equipment
Running any drainline jetter requires full training on the safety and operation of the equipment. HotJet USA offers exclusive hands-on training with every jetter...
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Small Lines Specialist: The Super-Vee Drain Cleaner is Time-Tested and Tough
Year after year, the Super-Vee power drain cleaner from General Pipe Cleaners serves plumbing contractors and drain cleaning specialists as their dependable...



















