Effective tool maintenance is a work habit like any other. By the time contractors reach a level of success and maturity in...
Drain Cleaning Articles
Editorial
DrainGo Tackles Tough Drain Cleanout at Restaurant
Fats, oils, grease and food scraps are a recipe for drain blockages. Sometimes it gets tricky.Keeping pipes clear in commercial kitchens can...
Editorial
Michigan Company Finds a New Path with Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
When Gary Hoover established Hoover Electric back in 1980, the company only did new-construction electrical work.
But in the ensuing decades, the company...
Blogs
Waterjetting Equipment: Best Practices for Pros
Water jetters are an essential tool for drain cleaning professionals. Whether you are working with an electric water jetter in a residential...
Blogs
4 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Pipe Inspection Camera System
Investing in sewer inspection and location systems is a major decision for most small businesses. But the right equipment can provide essential...
Editorial
Rebranding Effort Sparks Growth for Oregon Plumbing Company
Mario Morariu’s pathway to the trades began with him actually being encouraged not to go into the trades.
His parents, Romanian immigrants, pushed...
Blogs
Water Jetters vs. Cable Machines: What’s the Difference?
Question: We use cable drain cleaners at our facility, but my younger techs keep telling me to switch to high-pressure water jets. Are...
Online Exclusives
Getting Proactive About Commercial Sewer Inspections
Maintaining the infrastructure of commercial buildings is a crucial responsibility for building owners and managers.
While regular inspections and maintenance efforts are generally...
Online Exclusives
Tips and Tricks for Frozen Pipes
Q: I dread winter. Every time an arctic blast moves south the pipes freeze in one of my buildings. What method do...
Blogs
’Tis the Season For Clogged Toilets
A house full of family and friends, a mountain of food on the table, football on the TV, and water running across...
Online Exclusives
Addressing Sewer Line Corrosion
Corrosion in sewer lines is a pervasive problem that can have significant consequences, including damage, blockages, and costly repairs.
As a plumber and...
Videos
How to Successfully Operate the Kinetic Water Ram
This instructional video shows how to use General Pipe Cleaners' Kinetic Water Ram to clear clogged sinks, tubs and small drains quickly...
Videos
The Only Cutter You Need: The Versatile ClogChopper
The ClogChopper cutter from General Pipe Cleaners handles encrusted debris, root masses, scale, reinstatement and more. The versatile cutter comes in a range of...
Online Exclusives
General’s Dynamic Duo Puts Money in the Bank for Michigan Drain Cleaning Pro
When PipeTech Plumbing LLC confronts clogs in inside lines, they grab their “dynamic duo.”
That’s what owner Nick Pechette calls his arsenal of...

















