In a saturated market filled with dozens of plumbing and drain cleaning companies, Larry Wieker knew the service trucks owned by his...
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Plumber Poised for Construction Boom
When the economic bust hit Nevada in 2006, residential service became the bread and butter for Ira Hansen & Sons Plumbing. While...
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Approach Safety Like a Sea Captain
Here’s an interesting safety tip courtesy of an unexpected source: actor Tom Hanks.Hanks was recently interviewed about his role in “Captain Phillips,”...
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ToolsGeneral Pipe Cleaners AutoCut
The AutoCut from General Pipe Cleaners slices copper tubing in tight spots — even with less than 1 inch of clearance from a...
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Campbell Answers the Call
Some companies strive to be big. Others carve out a niche and work to be the best. Count Campbell Plumbing & Drain...
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General Pipe Cleaners video inspection, location system
The Gen-Eye SDP premium video inspection and location system from General Pipe Cleaners features a 10.4-inch...
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Clear Clogged Drains With Shock Action
The compact, lightweight Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners quickly opens clogged sinks, toilets and tubs.The unit uses a burst of...
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Kinetic Water Ram Solves Impossible Problem – Again!
Kids do the darndest things – like stuff pea gravel into new underground conduit for residential outside lighting.That’s what Bob Shumway –...
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How To Solve Stubborn Toilet and Urinal Problems
Q: What’s the best tool to use to clear clogs in toilets that clog constantly when a plunger won’t work?A: The best tool for...
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Ditch Witch frame-mounted hydroexcavator
The FXT60 hydroexcavator from Ditch Witch is available on a Class 6 or 7 single-axle or Class 8 tandem-axle...
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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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General's Jet-Set Water Jets Clear Grease, Sand and Ice
General Pipe Cleaners' Jet-Set water jets are ideal for clearing grease, sand and ice from clogged drainlines. They use a stream of...
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Troubleshooting Tips for Water Jetters
Water jetters are a great way to clear grease-clogged lines. If your jetter is no longer maintaining pressure, follow these troubleshooting tips...
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Hot-Spot Transmitter Powers Up Your Locating
Locating buried utilities used to be tough, but not anymore. With General Pipe Cleaners’ powerful 5-watt Hot-Spot transmitter, location is easier than...



















