Devastation was frequently used to describe the aftermath of a mudslide that ravaged Montecito, California, on Jan. 9.
But despite the horror of...
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Year in Review: The Most-Read Articles of 2017
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.cleaner.com. If you...
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British Utility Finishes Clearing 130-Ton FOG Blockage
It took nine weeks, but earlier this month Thames Water in London announced that it had finally rid the city’s sewer system...
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Workhorse Jetters Drive Productivity for Ohio Pumping Company
Reliability and power rank high on Chuck Lang Jr.’s criteria for investing in trailer-mounted water jetters. His company — Chuck’s Septic Tank, Sewer &...
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Restaurant Grease Found to Be Major Cause of London Fatberg
A major factor behind the massive 130-ton fatberg that Thames Water in London discovered in its sewer system last month is the...
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British Utility Discovers 130-Ton FOG Blockage
In 2013, Thames Water in England found a bus-sized lump of fat in a sewer. The 15-ton obstruction of food fat and...
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A How-To Guide on Pipe Cleaning Before CIPP Rehabilitation
Whether you’re new to the CIPP lining industry or have been installing for decades, one step towards a successful CIPP lining rehabilitation...
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StoneAge Equipment Donation to Help with Hurricane Harvey Cleanup
Fifty Warthog sewer tools from StoneAge are on their way to the company’s facility in Pasadena, Texas, in the wake of Hurricane...
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Robot Proves to be Versatile Tool for Contractor
Some people complain about robotics because they take the place of humans. Don’t count Nick Patrick among them.
The owner of Trenchless Pipe...
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Represent the Drain Cleaning Industry
I don’t claim to know much.
When it comes to sewer and drain work, you’re the professionals. I’ve gained a substantial volume of...
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Striking a Balance Between Pressure and Flow
In the most basic sense, you need pressure and flow to jet a sewer line. The pressure is your cutting ability and...
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Clean and Reinstate 2-Inch Pipes with Ease
Cleaning and reinstating branch connections is a breeze with the Micro-Cutter from NuFlow. With specialty attachments including expanding, carbide-brazed fingers, and chain saw...
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How Aggressively Can You Clean a Newly Lined Pipe?
“I told my customer that her new sewer lining process took some special care and that she couldn’t use caustic drain cleaners or...
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How to Win the Bid
Municipalities have rules to follow when hiring private contractors to take on public works projects, such as going through a formal bidding...



















