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5 Tools for Job Site Safety
The world is getting serious about job site safety. Advancements in technology, rising awareness and increased regulatory enforcement are just some of...
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A Well-Maintained Cutter is a Reliable Cutter
Your cutter can get pretty beat up in the sewers, which makes regular maintenance really important. Regular maintenance can keep it running...
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Resistance: A Sewer Crawler’s Worst Enemy
More than 55 percent of motor failures occur because of overheating caused by excessive resistance (Bright Hub Engineering). The two biggest enemies...
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Choosing the Right Cutting Tool for the Job
Choosing the right drain cleaning machine for the job is only half the battle. If you don’t choose the right cutting tool...
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How to Repair a Broken Drain Snake
Q. My guys keep breaking drain snakes and I don’t know why, nor do I have the welding equipment or the expertise to...
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Tips for Clearing Ice Clogs With Water Jets
Q. Last winter, we had to deal with a bunch of frozen stacks and waste lines, not to mention the usual frozen...
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Don’t Become Stumped by Homeowners’ Questions
No matter what trade you are in, you should know enough about your work to explain what you are doing to your...
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There Should Be More Than One Face to the Company
Someone once asked me, "Who is the face of your company?" Twenty years ago I would have said my grandfather, Ted, or...
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Assess the Entire Problem When Chasing Leaks
Does this sound familiar?“I’ve been out to the same house three times doing three different point repairs. It seems like the roots...
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Building a Culture of Safety
In 1971, OSHA was created mostly because companies and employees were not committed enough — or able — to take care of...
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Are You Doing All You Can to Retain Employees?
“I treat these guys better than I treat my wife. They get 100 hours of work a week and they whine about...
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Looking For Some Face Time at WEFTEC
In the two years since I started working for COLE Publishing, I’ve occasionally thought about how I used to perceive the water...
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Sewer Cameras: Rent, Lease or Buy?
Let’s face it, deciding whether to rent, lease or buy sewer inspection equipment is rarely simple. Whether you’re a municipality or a...
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Sell the Problem You Solve, Not the Product
Many times, customers want to sell lateral lining by advertising and showing that they have the best widget to get the liner...
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Where Would We Be Without Drain Cleaners?
As a teenager, I worked in the kitchen of a summer camp. I didn’t cook or care for the campers. I was...
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Avoid Rookie Mistakes on Your Next Crawler Purchase
Let’s face it, purchasing an inspection crawler can be stressful. Nobody wants to be responsible for a bad decision, and this particular...
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Should You Join a Chamber of Commerce?
For cleaning contractors interested in increasing their commercial client base, joining a local chamber of commerce is still a reliable source for relationship...
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Great Customer Service is More than a Catchphrase
Every drain cleaning company wants to provide good customer service, yet many fail at it. What seems like such a simple task...



















