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5 Craziest Things Found in a Sewer
Usually when you lower cameras into sewers and slide down manholes, it’s fairly predictable what you’re going to find, but sometimes you...
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What's the Future of Pipeline Inspection Technology?
New technologies and condition assessment programs along with a more knowledgeable customer base have transformed the way drain cleaning and plumbing contractors...
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Operational Awareness: Loader Backhoe or Excavator?
Each year brings new business opportunities and new challenges, but also some of the same decisions. For example, is it time to...
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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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Want to Class-Up Your Fleet?
Do you want to class-up your drain cleaning and plumbing operation? Now you can. Mercedes wants small business owners and contractors to...
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iPad Becomes Integral Part of This Real-World Inpsection Camera
Spartan Tool had a huge booth at the 2014 Pumper and Cleaner Environmental Expo International (now called WWETT), with dozens of technicians...
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Risking It All: One-Truck Plumber Steps Up His Promotional Game
When 6-year-old Basim Mansour tagged along with his father during electrical repair calls in the 1970s, he had no idea that one...
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Are You Ready to Mingle?
It’s never too soon to start planning your trip to the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show (formerly...
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Canada or Bust! Trenchless Leader Heads North
Andy Braithwaite has accepted the position of ramming and bursting sales manager for HammerHead Trenchless Equipment in its new eastern Canada regional...
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Plumbing Pro: Hands-On Education Creates Savvy Business Owner
Steve Dabney was searching for a better way to use his experiences in marketing, food service equipment and insurance, none of which...
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Attitude Adjustment: Plumber Breathes New Life Into Old-School Business
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes to soar once again, Environmental Pipe Cleaning of Richmond, Va., has reorganized, rebuilt, rebranded, repositioned...
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9 Awesome Franchise Opportunities for Plumbers
Being in business for yourself can be tough. It’s even tougher if you try to go it alone. Savvy owners look to...
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Plumbing Association Steps Into Rulemaking Role
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) is pleased to have a seat among a key rulemaking group under the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal...















