Why Pump Design Matters in Sewer Jetting
When a jetter goes down, the entire job stops. For plumbers, contractors, and municipal crews, pump reliability is critical. It directly affects productivity in the field or profitability of the investment. Most jetters rely on traditional triplex pumps, with packing, seals, and multiple wear components that rely on routine replacement. While effective for high-pressure applications, they demand frequent maintenance when used in daily sewer cleaning work. Harben took a different approach with its radial piston diaphragm P-type pump. The design eliminates packings and dynamic seals, reducing the number of wear components that cause downtime. The pump can also run dry without the damage that occurs with conventional pumps. Because of this design, Harben backs the pump with a 5-year warranty, one of the longest in the industry. For crews who rely on jetters every day, durability can make the difference between time spent working and time spent on repairs. 770-889-9535; www.harben.com/built-to-last
Ranger Design Trazer canopy
Engineered for the demands of the field, the Trazer canopy from Ranger Design provides a weather-resistant, closed space in the truck bed with a unique anti-theft design. Its lift-up door with a gas shock ensures effortless access to larger and weather-sensitive equipment. The canopy is designed to integrate seamlessly with the heavy-duty rack and toolboxes, creating a cohesive system that maximizes storage, protection and organization across the entire truck bed. Like all Trazer utility system components, it is designed for a drill-free installation, making upfitting faster and preserving the integrity of the vehicle. 800-565-5321; www.rangerdesign.com
Super Products Super Boom for Camel Max sewer cleaners
Super Products’ new Super Boom for its Camel Max combo sewer cleaners delivers maximum safety, performance and durability in the field. The Super Boom features an 8-inch-diameter boom hose, 15 feet of payout and a 10-foot telescopic boom. A 17- to 27-foot reach and 180-degree rotation provide extended coverage and greater maneuverability on the job site. The boom is also designed to retract out of the driver’s line of sight, supporting safer transport and improved visibility. In addition to increasing reach, the Super Boom eliminates the need for operators to repeatedly add multiple tubes to the bottom of the boom to reach deeper depths. Operators simply pay out the boom to achieve the desired depth with no extra tubes and repeated adjustments. 800-837-9711; www.superproducts.com
GapVax MC Lite non-CDL vacuum truck
By staying under the CDL weight threshold, the MC Lite from GapVax lowers the barrier to entry for new operators, reduces insurance complexities and ensures that specialized personnel shortages don’t sideline essential maintenance and emergency response tasks. The unit is packed with high-tier specifications including a front-mounted hose reel featuring 600 feet of 3/4-inch hose, hydraulic extension and 180-degree articulation. All controls are front-mounted, keeping the operator in the safest, most visible position during the job. It features a 40 gpm/3,000 psi triplex water pump and a 600-gallon poly water tank with aluminum upgrade option. The truck also has a 3-cubic-yard debris tank and a 2,500 cfm, 16-inch hydraulically driven vacuum pump. A 6-inch telescoping boom extends to 20 feet, offering 180 degrees of rotation on each side. The MC Lite offers an optional hydroexcavation system with a 100-foot hose reel, allowing for a seamless transition between jetting and vacuum excavation tasks. 888-442-7829; www.gapvax.com
