Jim O’Brien Sr., founder of Sewer Equipment Co. of America, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 82.O’Brien’s first job...
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3 Reasons Not to Miss the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
The 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo will offer something for everyone, whether you’re a regular attendee or making the trip for...
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Gen-Ear Leak Detection System Saves School Big Bucks, Makes Plumber a Hero
An ominous leak beneath the building. Water mysteriously surfacing in the parking lot. And potentially costly demolition and repair expenses.What’s a school...
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Choosing the Best Cable Machine for Your Drain Cleaning Business
Cable machines are essential for anyone in the drain cleaning business. They help tackle difficult obstructions you encounter in small- and large-diameter...
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Water Ram Clears Clogged Drains With Green Power
The Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners clears clogged drains with green power. Just pump it up, insert in the drain...
Editorial
Quest to be The Best
When Jeff Goldade was about 11 years old, he would reluctantly help out his father, Lyle, who owned Sewer Duck Inc., a...
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Prepare for the Big Purchase
Shopping for a new CCTV inspection van can be overwhelming. With so many pipeline inspection equipment manufacturers, narrowing down the search to...
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Reader Pipelines: Technology a Blessing and a Curse
Drain cleaning contractors all have a story to tell, whether it’s about the ring you recovered from a drainline or the pro...
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General’s Versatile Kinetic Water Ram Gives Plumbing Pros the Edge Over Competitors
“I don’t want competitors to know I use this tool. Some customers think I have super powers!”That’s Omar Taylor talking about the...
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Selecting Proper Drain Cleaning Equipment
Q: The economy is getting off its knees and starting to pick up. It’s time for us to get another truck on...
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Sewer Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer Expands Despite Economy
Sewer Equipment Co. of America, manufacturer of sewer cleaning equipment and supplies, announced the relocation of its manufacturing facility. The company has...
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Choosing Proper Nozzles for High-Pressure Waterjet Cleaning
Understanding nozzles and how they work is a key step to becoming a successful drain and pipeline cleaning operator. Knowing the proper...
Editorial
Brute Force
When Chad Andersen decided last summer to take a step up to more powerful drain-cleaning equipment, he sought a machine that could...
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Choosing the Best Water Jetter for Your Drain Cleaning Business
For those blockages that are just too tough to clear with a cable drain cleaning machine, the next best tool is a...


















