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5 Toughest Pipe Bursting Jobs
You shimmy into cramped trench boxes and maneuver heavy equipment into tight quarters, all in the name of pipe bursting. The no-dig...
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Focus: Drain Cleaning – Cable Machines
Cable machines are tried-and-true, go-to tools for drain cleaning professionals. Whether you’re cleaning sink drains or lateral lines, the right machine will...
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General's JM-3000 Water Jet: Solid Performance in the Toughest Conditions
Built to take heavy use and abuse, the powerful JM-3000 water jet from General Pipe Cleaners is great for clearing grease, sand,...
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General Pipe Cleaners' Hot-Shot Pipe-Thawing Machine Thaws Frozen Metal Pipes Fast
General Pipe Cleaners' Hot-Shot pipe-thawing machines thaw frozen pipes fast. No more tearing up floors or digging up pipe in frozen ground....
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Spider Cutter Designed to Clean Pipes More Efficiently
The Spider cutter from General Pipe Cleaners features front and rear blades. Cutting starts as the cable feeds into the line and...
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Pennsylvania Plumber Pumps Up Profits
When master plumber Matt Mertz was hustling to establish himself as a one-man shop about a decade ago, he was pretty excited...
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Cold Climate Jetter Storage 101
As temps threaten to dip below freezing, it’s that time of year for plumbers and drain cleaners in cold-weather climates to take...
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The Drain Cleaner’s Tool Chest
Choosing the right tool for the job will clear the line faster. It will also reduce your maintenance expenses caused by using...
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3 Tools Every Plumbing Service Van Needs
Service vans come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But whether it’s a cab-over design or a standard van, the key...
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Got Clogs? 15 Must-Have Drain Cleaning Powerhouses
Cable machines. Portable units. Trailer jetters. All essential tools for any drain cleaning or plumbing pro. Whether your moneymakers are residential or...
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Learning Curve: Plumbing Franchise Devotion Creates Thriving Business
When Roger Milner was laid off from his job as a maintenance man at a church, he decided it was time to...
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Continuing Education: On-the-Job Training Breeds Savvy Workers
Think of Steve Harmon as MacGyver with a drain-cleaning machine instead of, say, a paper clip and duct tape. Like MacGyver, the...
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How Does New Technology Create Cash Flow for This Lining Pro?
When Nick Patrick formed Trenchless Pipe Repairs LLC in Spanaway, Wash., he relied on a very simple business plan: Invest in new...



















