When Jake Saltzman was the owner/operator of First Response Drain Service, he provided drain cleaning and emergency services to commercial and residential...
Entries Tagged Drain Cleaning
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Addressing Sewer Line Corrosion
Corrosion in sewer lines is a pervasive problem that can have significant consequences, including damage, blockages, and costly repairs.
As a drain technician,...
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Maxi-Rooter Running Strong For Over a Decade
John Cole of John Cole's Plumbing Professionals talks about the reliability and durability of the General Pipe Cleaners Maxi-Rooter.
Look at the portability...
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5 Biggest Misconceptions About Drain Cleaning
Misconception #1 – You should always wear rubber gloves when operating a snake-style drain cleaning machine to protect yourself from the health risks...
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Get Jetting: Feed Your Warthog and It Will Feed You
Without question one of the most popular tools in the industry is the Warthog nozzle. With the right jetter, it is capable...
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Model 88 Sectional Drain Cleaner Saves Graduation Party
The grease-choked 120-foot main drainline of a large Philadelphia Chinese restaurant suddenly backed up. And the stoppage threatened to derail a major...
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Franchise Grows with Versatile New Equipment
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Seattle looks very different today than the one-man plumbing company Vinnie Sposari started 27 years ago.
The franchise now...
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Long Island Plumber Kicks Difficult Clog And Saves The Day With General’s Root 66
For more than 15 years, Joseph M. Telese has trusted the portability and power of his Root 66 sectional cable machine from...
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The Right Jetter Brings in New Business
When selecting a jetter, it’s important to think carefully about the needs of your service area.For example, for Jimmy’s Drain and Sewer...
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The Flexicore Closet Auger Advantage
General Pipe Cleaners' Flexicore Professional Toilet Auger cables are the most durable drain cleaning cables in the industry. As Dave Dunbar demonstrates...
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Plumber Fully Embraces Lucrative Opportunity of Drain Cleaning
Some plumbers avoid drain cleaning, and that’s just fine with Rich Stob, who has embraced it ever since he started working for...
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How to Get Rid of Your Customers: Don’t Use Drain Cleaning Tools
How many times have you heard people blame customers for not getting their work done? For example:
“If it weren’t for all these...
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Drain Cleaners’ Vital Role in Managing Sewer System I&I
Sewer systems often encounter challenges due to the intrusion of excessive inflow and infiltration.
Inflow occurs when stormwater and surface runoff enter the...
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Is Hydro-Jetting Equipment Worth the Investment?
If you are looking around and considering a new hydro-jetter — or any major purchase — you have probably asked yourself, “Is...



















