Carlton Milam has only owned his trailer jetter for a few months but it’s already brought him new business.Milam purchased the jetter...
Entries Tagged Plumbing
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Why Now is the Best Time to Become a Plumber: DIY Disaster Edition
Entry 141722If you’ve ever wondered whether now’s the right time to enter the plumbing field, @plumb.hero has a solid case for why it’s the...
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Learning the Ropes: An Apprentice’s Take on Plumbing
Entry 141731Starting out in the plumbing trade isn’t just about turning wrenches, it’s about mastering a whole new language. Reece Plumbing caught up with...
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Golden Retriever ‘Helps’ Plumber, Steals the Show
Entry 141734Sometimes, a plumbing job comes with unexpected challenges — and in this case, it wasn’t a tricky pipe or a leaky...
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Plumbers, Patching, and the Great Debate
Entry 141740When a plumber needs to cut a hole in the wall to access a pipe, who’s responsible for fixing it? That’s...
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Small Spaces, Big Plumbing Problems: Tiny Home Plumbing Challenges
Tiny homes may be small, but their plumbing challenges can be huge. Unlike traditional homes, where space isn’t a major concern, tiny...
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Van-Mounted Jetter Saves Valuable Time on the Job Site
Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer and Rooter, located in Seattle, Washington, is a locally owned and operated company specializing in residential and commercial...
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Why Are Plumbers Called Plumbers? The Surprising Origin of the Name
Ever wonder why plumbers are called plumbers? The term actually comes from the Latin word plumbum, which means lead. Back in the...
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Inspiring Teens to Embrace a Trades Career
The smells, the destruction, the hopelessness — TV footage can’t accurately convey the agony after communities are torn apart by natural disasters,...
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Rescue Plumbing Builds Stellar Reputation on its Emergency Service Response
After-hours jobs. Weekend calls. Holiday emergencies. Rescue Plumbing thrives on such service responses. The Chicago, Illinois, plumbing company has grown rapidly during...
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The Tallest Flush: Plumbing Systems in Space
Did you know that the highest-altitude plumbing system isn't found on Earth? It’s up in space — on the International Space Station...
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The New Drain Invader X High-Performance Hand-Carry Electric Jetter
The new Drain Invader X high-performance hand-carry electric jetter with induction motor gives you more power and longevity and reduced noise (~80...
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This Tool-Bin Doubles as a Water Tank for High-Flow Jetters
Complete your jetter package with the 60-gallon portable Tool-Bin Tank from Jetters Northwest.
The water tank features:
Jetter supply and return fittings
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The Average Plumber in the U.S. Earns Over $55,000 a Year
While college grads start their careers with student loans, plumbers can earn a great income right out of the gate.
Here’s why plumbing...

















