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From the Editor: Carrying the Torch
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Money Machines: Mini but Mighty
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Kerry Roslinski opened Bradford, Pennsylvania-based
Pipe-Eye Sewer Services in 2003. The business handles
municipal pipeline inspections, cleaning, grouting and
repairs for utilities in New York and Pennsylvania.
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Family provides a foundation for the success of so many in this industry.
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Family provides a foundation for the success of so many in this industry
By Luke Laggis
I
t’s not easy to follow in someone’s footsteps. People will always judge
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individual success. It’s just as difficult, however, to preserve and further a
legacy, to start out on a path that’s been cleared and continue on well beyond.
It can also be very rewarding.
Anyone who’s ever worked in a family business knows the extra
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AN EYE FOR
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PENNSYLVANIA CONTRACTOR EMBRACES MUNICIPAL SEWER
SERVICES – AND CARRIES ON A FAMILY TRADITION
BY K E N W YS O C K Y | P H OTO G R AP HY BY M I K E B R AD LEY
IF ANYONE EVER WAS DESTINED
TO RUN A SEWER SERVICES COMPANY,
IT’S KERRY ROSLINSKI.
The son of a Public Works director as well as a former
wastewater treatment plant operator, Roslinski brought
his career full circle in 2003 when he established PipeEye Sewer Services in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a company
that cleans, inspects and grouts sewer lines, laterals and
manholes in the area where he grew up.
In a sense, even the name of the company is pipelinerelated; when Roslinski was about 11 years old, he fell
down and landed on a pipe, which left a half-moon scar
under one eye. “So kids at school nicknamed me ‘Pipe
Eye,’” Roslinski explains. “It’s very ironic … and that’s
why in our logo, we use an eye for the dash in ‘Pipe-Eye.’”
When Roslinski established Pipe-Eye in 2003, it was
the culmination of decades spent in the municipal sewer
arena, dating back to when he was a young boy. Roslinski’s
late father, Joseph, served as Bradford’s director of Public
Works for 35 years and along the way instilled in his son
the importance of customer service.
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“When I was a child, I would go out with my father
and ride in street sweepers, salt trucks and so forth,”
Roslinski recalls. “I grew up in that atmosphere night
and day. … People were always calling our house with
problems, and Dad was always right on top of them.
“I have to stress the experience I gained from my
father,” he adds. “I saw the way he treated his employees
through all those years — that really carried over, and
in the end, I took a lot from that. He treated people with
dignity and respect. If you don’t have good employees
with some longevity, you’re just not going to make it in
this industry. My father taught me that you have to treat
employees just as you’d like to be treated.”
Roslinski says much of his company’s success stems
from upholding his father’s legacy, as well as embracing
advanced technology and presenting a professional image.
The results speak for themselves: eight full-time employees,
more than $1.5 million worth of equipment, and a service
Mike Beck (left) and Cody Faucher of Pipe-Eye
Sewer Services use an Aquatech jet/vac truck to
clean a storm drain in Buffalo, New York.
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The Pipe-Eye team includes (clockwise from back left) operators Alex Faucher and Mike Beck, technicians Cody Faucher and Rob Gault, foreman Jarrod VoBornik, owner Kerry Roslinski,
office manager Jennifer Roslinski, secretary Marilyn Roslinski, and Kerry and Jennifer’s children Kiara, Raelynn and Kyler.
PIPE-EYE SEWER SERVICES INC.,
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BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
FOUNDED:
OWNER:
EMPLOYEES:
SPECIALTIES:
2003
Kerry Roslinski
8
Municipal pipeline inspections, cleaning,
grouting and repairs
SERVICE AREA: Western New York and northwestern
Pennsylvania
WEBSITE: www.pipeeyesewer.com
AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Sewer Services
Companies (NASSCO)
area that covers western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Sewer
cleaning and inspection services generate about 65 percent of the company’s
revenue, with the remainder coming from grouting and smoke and dye
testing, he says.
Roslinski also relies heavily on the wealth of experience he gained
working for municipal governments and observing how they operate. “I
learned how to interact with the municipal government and gain a good
understanding of how things work,” he notes.
PIPELINE TO SUCCESS
After graduating from college with a degree in forestry, oddly enough,
Roslinski started his sewer-centric career by operating several small wastewater
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treatment plants, some on a part-time basis. After about seven years, he
received his first exposure to sewer cleaning and inspection technology when
a local sewer authority brought in a company from Pittsburgh to clean and
inspect sewer lines.
“That really grabbed my attention,” he recalls. “Operating an inspection
camera was like playing Atari games. … I was thrilled by the idea that you
could operate a camera with a joystick.”
Eventually, Roslinski joined the company as an operations manager in
Bradford, where he helped expand the firm’s business base, using connections
he’d made during his years as a treatment plant operator. But when the
company was sold to a large nationwide corporation, Roslinski decided he
didn’t want to move to Pittsburgh to keep his job and instead struck out on
his own.
While he was no novice to the industry, he still needed advice as well
as financing to invest in equipment. The advice came from a branch of the
University of Pittsburgh, where a business school intern helped him develop
a business plan — for free. “Local universities are a good resource,” he says.
“At the University of Pittsburgh, interns had all the software programs and
tools you need to get started. And for a nominal fee, they even filed my
incorporation paperwork.”
Then he met with officials at Hi-Vac who eventually agreed to help him
finance an Aquatech vacuum truck. A short time later, he bought a refurbished
grout truck built by CUES. How could a novice businessman afford to buy
such an expensive rig? The resourceful Roslinski did some research and
learned about low-interest loans offered by the City of Bradford’s Office of
“I have to stress the experience I gained from my father. I saw the way he treated his employees
through all those years — that really carried over, and in the end, I took a lot from that.
HE TREATED PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.”
Kerry Roslinski
Economic and Community Development, which promotes small businesses.
“They supply half the loan, and a bank provides the other half at interest rates
that are about half of those charged by regular banks,” Roslinski explains. “I
also used another resource called the North Central Regional Planning and
Development Commission, which covers a four-county area here.
“If you’re looking to make a major investment that can potentially create
jobs or make current jobs last longer, they’re all for it
— as long as you meet certain criteria and report back
to them on your progress in creating and retaining
jobs,” he adds. “All you have to do is go to a local
county government and ask if there’s any financial
assistance available. This is how we financed all our
equipment except for the first vacuum truck.”
“We primarily clean larger-diameter municipal pipes,” Roslinski says.
“But we can hook up a smaller lateral hose to clean out smaller pipes.”
The company also owns three CUES camera/grout trucks, two built
on a Chevrolet chassis and one on a Ford; they’re all equipped with Graco
grout pumps. The two newer units feature lateral inspection and lateral and
mainline grouting capabilities. For inspections, crews use CUES Ultra Shorty
LARGE ROSTER OF EQUIPMENT
Pipe-Eye now owns three Hi-Vac Aquatech vac
trucks, built on International and Sterling truck
chassis. They feature 10-cubic-yard debris tanks;
1,000- or 1,500-gallon water tanks; Hibon blowers;
and water pumps (80 gpm at 2,000 psi) made by
General Pump.
Mike Beck operates the controls of an Aquatech jet/vac truck
while cleaning a stormwater line.
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tracked cameras. Logiball makes the
grouting systems, and Pipe-Eye uses
grout made by Avanti International.
The company also relies on a
smoke-testing machine made by
Cherne; a RIDGID push camera and
several RIDGID locators; a CST/
berger Magnatrac locator; a RIDGID
K-6200 Powersnake for unclogging
3- to 6-inch-diameter lines; jetting
nozzles manufactured by StoneAge
and KEG Technologies; and a
manhole-rehabilitation trailer made
by The Strong Company.
“One of my big things is that
I stick with the same equipment all
the time,” Roslinski says, explaining
Rob Gault of Pipe-Eye Sewer Services cleans a
manhole prior to rehabilitation, using the spray wand
off a Strong Co. manhole-rehabilitation trailer.
“All you have to do is go to a local
county government and ask if there’s
any financial assistance available. This
is how we financed all our equipment
except for the first vacuum truck.”
Kerry Roslinski
his philosophy about buying
equipment. “Because we stick with
the same equipment, our guys know
it inside and out.
“I also go to the Water &
Wastewater Equipment, Treatment
& Transport (WWETT) Show
every other year,” he adds. “I take
two different employees each
time, along with my wife, Jennifer
(the company’s office manager).
Customers demand the most
updated technology, so we’re
constantly striving to keep up with
it. Companies that fail to do so
run the risk of losing customers to
competitors who do keep up with
the latest technology.”
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Roslinski also says that
Pipe-Eye’s emphasis on keeping
equipment
clean
and
wellmaintained creates a professional
image that wows new customers and
promotes word-of-mouth referrals.
“When we pull up on a job, it may
not be with brand-new equipment,
but it looks like it just came off the
showroom floor,” he says. “Our
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CONTRACTOR RELIES ON
GROUT TO KEEP I&I OUT
There are several solutions available to stop infiltration and inflow in manholes, sewer lines and laterals,
but Kerry Roslinski, owner of Pipe-Eye Sewer Services in Bradford, Pennsylvania, prefers chemical
grouting, using equipment made by Logiball.
First developed about 50 years ago, chemical grouting is the oldest trenchless method for stopping
groundwater infiltration into structurally sound sewer systems. Often misunderstood, grouting actually
is a simple and effective way to fix leaks, notes Roslinski, who learned the basics while working as an
operations manager for a sewer cleaning, inspection and grouting company years ago in Bradford.
In a nutshell, here’s how grouting works: Technicians mechanically pull a remotely controlled device
called a packer, essentially an inflatable plug, to the location of a sewer line leak. The packer is attached to
hoses that supply both grout and compressed air. When the packer is in place, it injects the grout under
high pressure through failed joints or pipe cracks and into the surrounding soil outside the pipe creating a
durable seal, or collar, that adheres to the pipe’s exterior. When the packer is removed, it scrapes off any
excess grout that’s still inside the line.
The grout does more than just seal cracks or gaps in sewer lines; it also seals, stabilizes and gels with
the soil around it, even filling voids that often occur after backfilling during initial sewer installations. Some
consider grouting superior to pipe lining because it doesn’t rely on a bond between a liner and the pipe.
Roslinski embraced grouting because he was already familiar with it. But initially it was a tough sell
when he formed Pipe-Eye in 2003. “To pay my bills, I had to beat on people’s doors,” he recalls. “I did a
lot of free demonstrations to convince people that it wasn’t some kind of hoax.”
More and more often, grouting is often used in conjunction with pipe lining, he points out. “We usually
go through first and grout the joints, then they line it, then we come back and grout the laterals,” he
explains.
While it’s not 100 percent foolproof, Roslinski says grouting is a very effective way to resolve inflow
and infiltration. “Let’s be honest: We can’t keep sewer lines completely water-free,” he says. “Water finds
a way to get in, no matter what. But we can limit it. The main idea is to drastically reduce the amount of
water getting treated.”
ABOVE: Cody Faucher removes a storm drain grate
prior to cleaning the roadside line.
>> RIGHT: Alex Faucher smoothes fresh grout inside a
manhole in Lockport, New York.
guys wax the trucks — the whole thing. Image
is everything. … Our equipment isn’t dirty or
rusted, and that says a lot about our reputation and our employees. Customers
notice that.”
Newer, well-maintained equipment also helps in another area: retaining
quality employees. “That’s just one of the things I try to do for my guys,”
Roslinski notes. “They’re out in the field doing the hard work. My job is to
ensure they have the latest and the greatest equipment. Who wants to go to
work in a rusty old wreck? My employees make the clients happy, not me. All
I do is provide them with good, up-to-date and safe equipment and they go
out and please the clients.”
“Customers demand the most updated
technology, so we’re constantly striving to
keep up with it. Companies that fail to do so
run the risk of losing customers to competitors
who do keep up with the latest technology.”
Kerry Roslinski
Pipe-Eye to structurally repair manholes, and a new 2015 CUES grout rig.
“Before, we could grout and seal manholes to stop inflow and infiltration,
but we didn’t have a steadfast way to provide structural rehabilitation,” he
explains. “The trailer will open up the door for manhole rehab projects,
which go hand in hand with what we’re already doing here at Pipe-Eye.
“I also see the grouting market getting bigger, at least in my neck of the
woods,” he adds. “Grouting is making a resurgence. … We’re banking on
grouting and manhole rehab work.” C
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That raises another point: No matter how nice the equipment is, it takes
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Looking ahead, Roslinski envisions what he calls “controlled growth”
for Pipe-Eye as opposed to exponential growth that could strain manpower
and equipment resources and, in turn, decrease customer satisfaction. He also
plans continued investments in new equipment, which he says is imperative to
remaining competitive despite the financial risks involved. As an example, he
points to the recently purchased manhole-rehabilitation trailer, which allows
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up debris, just like a full-size vacuum truck. The answer: a Hurricane
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The Hurricane ticked off all the boxes on Powerclean’s list of criteria.
Smaller than a vac truck? Check. (It’s roughly 21 feet long, 8 feet wide and 11
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Barber has nothing against vac trucks. In fact, Powerclean — which is a
fully diversified company that provides industrial cleaning services to a wide
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by Guzzler Manufacturing and Super Products. But Powerclean needed a small
unit to service clients in the glass-manufacturing industry, and the Hurricane
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“We have various glass-manufacturing customers that periodically do
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A crew from Powerclean Industrial
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OWNER: Powerclean Industrial Services Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana
MACHINE: Hurricane 828 trailer-mounted vacuum unit made
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FUNCTION: Vacuuming dry debris in glass-manufacturing plants
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“The blower system on the Hurricane is comparable to those on our vac
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The Hurricane weighs 16,700 pounds; Powerclean employees tow it with
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The unit’s relatively small footprint is a game changer. “We’ve had several
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Powerclean employees like the Hurricane because it’s easy to operate and
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Overall, Barber says the Hurricane provides a solid return on investment.
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KEEPING
THE LEGACY
CLEANING AND PUMPING
PROVIDE A SOLID
FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY
BUSINESS’ GROWTH
AND DIVERSIFICATION
Rowell’s Sewer &
Drain owners Mandie
and Ian Hagan.
WHEN MANDIE HAGAN AND HER
HUSBAND, IAN, TOOK THE REINS AT
ROWELL’S SEWER & DRAIN SOME
15 YEARS AGO, THEY ENCOUNTERED
A CHALLENGE FACED BY MANY
CHILDREN WHO TAKE OVER A FAMILY
BUSINESS: HOW TO GROW A
WELL-ESTABLISHED COMPANY —
IN THIS CASE, ONE FOUNDED
BY MANDIE’S LATE FATHER,
DICKIE ROWELL JR. — WITHOUT
LOSING TOUCH WITH THE FAMILYORIENTED VALUES THAT MADE IT SO
SUCCESSFUL IN THE FIRST PLACE.
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But so far it’s “mission accomplished” for the Hagans,
who moved in 2001 from Colorado to Northfield, New
Hampshire, to help Mandie’s mother and business co-owner,
Debbie Rowell, run the business. The recipe for success: a
broader range of services, a strong dose of marketing savvy
and an emphasis on employee development, not to mention a
passion to uphold the elder Rowell’s legacy.
Since 2001, the company — which initially focused
on cleaning sewer lines and pumping septic tanks — has
diversified into other services, including septic system design
and installations, larger sewer line repair work, and commercial
lift station installations. “We added these services in order
to provide full service for our customers,” Mandie Hagan
Technician Alex Dion uses a RIDGID SeeSnake inspection system to get a look inside a lateral line
running through a customer’s yard.
explains, noting the company’s “One call does it all” motto.
“We now can keep all the service work in-house, starting from
design services to complete system installs.”
The company now employs 15 people, compared to three in 2001, and
ROWELL’S SEWER & DRAIN LLC,
runs four pumper vac trucks, three self-fabricated waterjetting trucks and one
NORTHFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
jetter mounted inside an enclosed trailer. Moreover, the company opened a
FOUNDED: 1983
new shop and office that includes a retail store that sells septic system parts
OWNERS: Mandie and Ian Hagan
and components to homeowners.
and Debbie Rowell
“I can honestly say that I don’t feel pressure to live up to my father’s
EMPLOYEES: 15
SPECIALTIES: Sewer and drainline cleaning and repairs;
business legacy,” says Hagan of the company, which serves customers
septic tank pumping; septic system design
throughout New Hampshire. “But I do feel a strong desire to keep it alive.
and installation
“I really never thought I’d be doing what I’m doing,” she continues.
SERVICE AREA: State of New Hampshire
“But I absolutely love it — not so much the pumping septic tanks and drain
WEBSITE: www.rowellseptic.com
cleaning, but providing customers with a full package of services. … That’s
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ABOVE: Jeff Lacoy (left) and Alex Dion excavate around a
pump chamber outside an apartment complex.
BELOW: Lacoy and Dion hammer into the side of the chamber
to add an electrical line for new components.
probably the most important thing we’ve done
in the last 10 years. Customers don’t always
know where to go (to find contractors), so
offering one-stop shopping takes the pressure
off them. And if we can’t do something, we’ll
find someone who can do it for them.”
In college, Hagan majored in business
and minored in marketing, so she also enjoys
promoting the company and developing new
he decided to expand and fabricated his
own jetting truck to get into drain cleaning.
The move burnished his reputation as an
innovative, common-sense contractor with a
flair for customer service, compliments of his
jovial personality, Hagan says.
“Dad was very innovative — always
thinking about what’s ahead,” she says. “He
was also known as the happy pumper, and
“I can honestly say that I don’t feel pressure to
live up to my father’s business legacy.
BUT I DO FEEL A STRONG DESIRE TO KEEP IT ALIVE.”
Mandie Hagan
business. “I love making things better — not
getting stuck in a rut,” she notes. “I also love
to manage people and bring out the best
in them.”
LEARNING THE ROPES
Mandie and Ian, a plumber, were living
in Colorado when Dickie Rowell Jr. died of a
heart attack in 2001. An electrician by trade,
Dickie started out in 1983 pumping out septic
tanks on weekends. Several years after that,
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we use a caricature of him as a logo on our
pump trucks.”
As an example of her father’s innovative
streak, Hagan cites a customized waterjetting
rig he built to thaw frozen waterlines that
supply snowmaking machines at a nearby
ski area. The waterlines sit atop a mountain,
and deep snow makes them inaccessible to
conventional jetting trucks. The solution?
Rowell welded a ski to each of the four wheel
rims. When the ski resort needs its lines
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The team at Rowell’s Sewer & Drain includes (from left) Jeff Lacoy, Levi Wardner, Casey Rolland, Tricia Eisner, Debbie Rowell, Mandie Hagan, Ian Hagan, Michelle Lamot, Alex Dion and
Keith Bryant.
BRINGING EMPLOYEES INTO THE FAMILY
Mandie Hagan can’t say enough good things about the employees at Rowell’s Sewer & Drain, the sewer and septic service company
founded by her late father, Dickie Rowell Jr., which she now owns with her husband, Ian, and her mother, Debbie Rowell.
“The people we have right now are phenomenal,” she says. “They’re all go-getters that work hard and know what we stand for. It’s not just
a job for them — it’s a career, and they’re passionate about what we do.”
But assembling a group of enthusiastic, reliable employees didn’t happen by accident. Like so many contractors nationwide, finding good
employees isn’t always easy for Rowell’s. But the company increases the odds of doing so by taking specific steps, from the kind of employees
it seeks to how interviews are conducted to the training employees receive, Hagan says.
For starters, Hagan doesn’t always look for experienced, skilled labor workers because they often have set ways of doing things — including
bad work habits. “I’m more interested in someone who will work 60 or 70 hours without complaining,” she says. “And as long as someone has
the drive and desire and willingness to learn, we can train them.”
Sometimes the company hires prospective workers on a temporary basis — perhaps a week or two — for a test drive of sorts. In addition,
Hagan probes a bit in interviews, focusing on what people like to do for fun. “If they say they enjoy cooking out and drinking beer, that’s not who
I’m looking for,” she says. “We look for people who are passionate about something worthwhile. Sometimes they light up when they talk about
their family. Other times, maybe it’s motorcycles and snowmobiles, which tells me they like to move and are energetic.”
Then there’s job training; most employees spend three to six months learning the ropes before they’re allowed to go solo on service calls.
They also receive certification training as required, as well as continuing education. The latter sometimes includes product seminars put on by
equipment manufacturers that Hagan invites to the company’s headquarters in Northfield, New Hampshire. “If our employees get better, then
we get better,” she notes. “And if they stay challenged and motivated, they bring in more work.”
In addition, the company closes one day each year for a companywide team-building and stress-relief outing for employees and their
significant others at a local casino/resort. “We get to know them on an even more personal level and we get a chance to show how much we
appreciate them,” Hagan says. “And they come back to work refreshed and motivated.”
The company also provides other perks to employees. Last year, for instance, the Hagans took employees to the American Football
Conference championship game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. The company also holds family-oriented
summer cookouts and winter snow tubing outings and occasionally gives employees gifts, Hagan says.
“Their last names might not be Rowell, but all our employees are family.”
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thawed, technicians remove the tires and rims from the
company’s jetting trailer and attach the “ski rims” in
their place; from there, a grooming machine tows the
unit to the frozen lines, she explains.
Ian’s experience as a plumber helped smooth
the ownership transition. Things went well from the
start, Hagan says, noting that even during the deep
recession that hit around 2007, the company continued
to post steady increases in revenue while adding new
employees and services.
“We didn’t want to grow too big too
fast and jeopardize the quality of
our service. SO WE’VE GROWN
STEADILY. … We don’t move
onto the next step until we’re sure
the base foundation is solid.”
Mandie Hagan
“We didn’t want to grow too big too fast and
jeopardize the quality of our service,” she explains. “So
we’ve grown steadily. … We don’t move onto the next
step until we’re sure the base foundation is solid.”
But it wasn’t always easy, Hagan observes, noting
that it took about five years to get a handle on things.
“We had to figure out how to do all the things that Dad
had done himself — we didn’t have an owner’s manual,”
she explains. “We had to get to know the customers and
figure out the best way to do things and how to price our
services. It was a big learning curve, but through it all,
our community continued to support us.”
SPREADING THE WORD
The company takes a proactive, multifaceted
approach to marketing. The elements include clean,
well-maintained, vinyl-wrapped trucks that prominently feature the company’s logo; a website; a large
billboard that stands in front of the company’s new
facility, located in a rehabbed old building that stands
along a state highway; and sponsorship of local events,
such as food drives.
The company also sponsors youth sports teams. In
other instances, it offers customers a $10-off coupon if
they donate goods to a local food drive, she says.
Hagan also works with a marketing consultant
and runs ads on local radio stations; those ads feature
a catchy jingle she had a Nashville company compose.
The cost? About $4,000. Worth it? “Absolutely,” she
says. “It’s all about brand recognition. The jingle is
catchy and upbeat — it definitely reflects who we are.”
To enhance name recognition, the jingle also plays
when customers who call the company are put on hold.
Hagan’s marketing philosophy centers on investing
money where it gets the best return. “We wanted to get
Rowell’s Sewer & Drain staff members
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things a little differently. It’s more fun and exciting that way.”
The company also employs an effective marketing technique that doesn’t
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The retail store also effectively works as a marketing tool by drawing in
potential customers. Because two national, big-box home centers are located
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the large retailers typically don’t carry. The store offers another benefit: By
combining orders for store inventory with parts needed by technicians to
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operating costs, she says.
“It also eliminates the need for our technicians to make time-consuming
stops to buy parts at big-box retailers,” she adds. “And the store is right on
a state highway, so it provides easy access for customers. A lot of people just
swing in to make appointments to get their tanks pumped. We’ve found that
people still appreciate that face-to-face contact.”
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KEEPING EXPENSES IN LINE
Of course, as the company offers more services, operating expenses
for items such as insurance, equipment and employee training rise
correspondingly. “But you can’t get bigger if you’re not willing to assume that
risk,” Hagan says.
As such, Hagan does a number of things to control operating expenses,
including continually analyzing costs — everything from business insurance
to repair parts — to ensure the company gets the best possible price;
constantly monitoring profit margins on jobs; analyzing monthly revenue vs.
expenses; and so forth. “We really try to avoid getting complacent,” she says.
“The numbers don’t lie,” she points out. “You have to know your overhead
costs and your pricing has to reflect those costs. You need to do more than
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out there. But your service has to be worth something.”
Looking ahead, Hagan envisions steady growth as opposed to
exponential increases in sales. With 14 employees’ families now reliant on
the company for their livelihoods — as opposed to just her, Ian and her
mother 15 years ago — the Hagans feel obligated to avoid any rash moves that
would jeopardize the company’s business prospects.
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SAFETY FIRST
Identify Workplace Hazards
Free consultations help to protect workers and meet OSHA regulations
By Doug Day
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s the manager for the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program in
Wisconsin, Mike Cavanagh knows it sounds too good to be true.
But he offers assurance that employers really can get free and
confidential help to provide a safe workplace and comply with
OSHA regulations without fear of getting a citation.
Consultants from state agencies or universities provide the help to
identify workplace hazards, give advice on OSHA compliance, and assist
with injury and illness prevention programs. The consultants are not OSHA
employees and, with few exceptions, are not allowed to communicate with
OSHA about their findings.
“There is a wall between us,” explains Cavanagh, an employee of the
University of Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. “Our consultants
and the OSHA inspectors are not allowed to compare notes or have
conversations about clients. Our results are only provided to the company
and to the union, if there is one.”
If a consultant would find a serious hazard, however, the company
would be responsible to make corrections within a certain time. “We try
our best to be flexible,” says Cavanagh. “We typically assign a 60-day
correction and will work with companies if it’s going to take longer.” If the
company still fails to fix a serious hazard despite the assistance, it would be
reported to OSHA, though that is rare.
The service is targeted at small and medium-sized businesses, making
about 30,000 visits a year nationwide. In 2014, 55 percent of the companies
employed between one and 25 workers with just 2 percent having more
than 250 employees.
Employer determines extent of assistance
Wisconsin’s consultants include four safety experts and five industrial
hygienists, one of whom is an engineer. Who gets assigned to a company
depends upon the type of assistance requested. “The company determines
the scope of the visit,” says Cavanagh. That may entail looking at one issue
such as noise, one department, or the entire company. “The employer is in
the driver’s seat.”
Once work begins, a company may decide to expand the focus or
could cut back. Cavanagh says one example would be if several violations
were found. The company, or the consultant, may decide that it would be
best to correct those before continuing. Consultants also point out obvious
hazards that are outside the scope of the inspection, such as a missing
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safety guard, so the company can take immediate action to protect workers.
Testimonials
One firm that has used the service in Wisconsin several times wrote
of one consultant, “She is great to work with as she not only points out
hazards/issues that she finds, but also takes time to explain.”
Another admitted that there was “trepidation” about inviting an
inspection but learned that it had risks the company was not aware of.
“A lot of companies feel that anything having to do with OSHA is bad
because they are seen as the enemy.” The firm used three of the program’s
consultants who, they say, “put our concerns at ease and were very
informative and helpful.”
The consultants can:
• Help recognize hazards in the workplace
• Suggest general approaches or options for solving a safety or health
problem
• Identify the kinds of help available if further assistance is needed
• Provide a written report summarizing findings
• Assist in developing or maintaining an effective injury and illness
prevention program
• Provide training and education for the company and its employees
Requesting assistance
Every state has an On-Site Consultation Program with contacts
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only with private employers, not municipal or state government entities.
Visits generally begin within a few weeks of the request, depending on
workload and the nature of the issue. Visits are prioritized for things such
as an imminent threat, reports of workers getting ill, and the size and risk
potential of the business, with smaller businesses getting preference.
A company may also be referred to the program by OSHA. That could
happen if the agency receives a non-formal complaint such as one that is
unsigned or from a worker who has been fired.
Companies may also be referred after being cited. “OSHA might be
willing to reduce the penalty if a company agrees to have a consultant come
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TECH PERSPECTIVE
Lifting with Vacuum
Technology scraps the straps and chains and moves workers out of harm’s way
By Cory Dellenbach
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limbing up and down a truck bed full of pipe is dangerous. Yet
when new pipelines are installed, workers often have to climb to
the top and hook up chains or straps to get the pipe down.
“Cables or straps and chains have been the most common
things contractors have used when lifting pipes,” says Randy Hayes, corporate
sales director for Vacuworx. “That was until the vacuum lifting application
became available.”
Vacuworx, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, manufactures material-handling
equipment that uses a vacuum seal to lift pipes of all sizes and materials,
including concrete, steel, ductile iron, plastic, fiberglass and PVC.
The Vacuworx Pipe Handling Systems have been used to stockpile and
load rail cars, handle pipe without endangering personnel in close quarters
at in-plant operations, fit concrete and cast iron pipe together in a ditch, and
move heavy construction materials into staging areas.
“We see a lot of people now requiring contractors to use vacuum lifting
just because it’s so much safer and faster,” Hayes says. “It requires less
personnel. One guy can load, unload or string pipe by himself without having
to climb on pipes and trucks and stand under the pipe.”
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
The vacuum lifting equipment from Vacuworx can be attached to a wide
range of equipment, including excavators, backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts
and more. The company has six models on the market that can lift objects of
various dimensions weighing up to 44,000 pounds.
“The most common equipment to attach it to is an excavator, and we
can attach it to any brand,” Hayes says. “Until recently, the majority of our
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vacuum lifters have used a diesel engine to drive the vacuum pump to create
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The latest series of vacuum lifters are hydraulically driven. The vacuum
pump is powered by the hydraulics of the excavator. “It eliminates the noise
generated by the diesel engine and eliminates fuel requirements, as well as
any maintenance requirements for the engine. This has also allowed us to
reduce the overall weight of the vacuum lifter,” Hayes says.
Vacuworx lifting systems feature a hydraulic rotator that allows for
360-degree rotation and is fully self-contained. Vacuum pads can be easily
changed in a matter of minutes to allow the user to adapt from one pipe
size to another. The unit is operated by wireless remote, but Vacuworx also
provides an emergency hardwired kit in case the wireless remote becomes
damaged or cannot be used.
“The system pulls a vacuum between the pad and the object to be lifted,
providing a powerful positive seal,” says Paula Bell, marketing manager.
The lifting system can operate in weather conditions from snow to
extreme heat. “We have proven the use of the technology in all conditions,”
Bell says. “Our vacuum lifters can even lift pipe in unclean conditions and on
somewhat uneven surfaces.”
Vacuum lifting technology doesn’t damage materials or bonded coatings
and eliminates the need for cribbing and spacers for pipe. Using the lifting
system can eliminate damage that sometimes occurs when handling pipe
with straps or chains.
CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY
One of the biggest changes in the pipe lifting technology has been the
addition of wireless remote operation.
“The systems are operated by wireless remote control from the cab of the
host machine,” Bell says. “Because it is operated from the cab and because
the operator has such precise control over the movement of the load, there is
no need to have people on the ground in harm’s way.”
The company has also developed lifting tools for plates, slabs, concrete
barriers and horizontal directional drill stems.
“Oil and gas has been the primary market for us the last several years,”
Hayes says. “Now we’ve started to move into other markets since we can
handle a wide variety of pipes and other materials. We’re getting into water
and sewer rehab work, mining, and road and bridge construction applications
as well with the plate and slab lifting applications.”
The equipment is helping make heavy-duty material handling safer,
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increased investment in the plumbing business.
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more than 10 miles west of Detroit.
Tom’s three sons assist him with the
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finances, and Paul specializing in
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equipment maintenance.
The company offers drain
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Tom Levine (aka The Plumbing God) was just a kid when he started helping his father on plumbing
jobs in the 1940s. At 82 years old, he’s still an active member of the business, performing estimates,
weighing in on tough jobs and providing a familiar touch with the company’s long-time clients.
“I used to help my dad when I was a little kid and I learned a lot of important lessons about
doing work right,” says Levine. “When we were ready to slide a bathtub into the compartment, he
would sign his name behind it with a big lumber crayon as part of his commitment to the customer
and the trade. He used to tell me, ‘Nobody will see it, but I know it will be there.’ That’s still our attitude
ConCentrating on
to company service.”
the private seCtor
All three of his sons worked in the business during summers. Today, they’re equal partners.
While municipal work is availJim (aka The Boss) spent time in California and returned to the business in 1990, and Paul (aka
able for bid, Jim Levine says the
Pauly) returned around the same time. Dan (aka The Brains) was the last to come home.
company sticks to residential and
“He graduated from Yale with an MBA and went to work in Manhattan,” says Jim Levine. “I told
commercial contracts, including such
him we’d leave the light on for him, and he rejoined us in 2004.
“We’ve all done our time elsewhere but we really enjoy the business and we all know what we’re
clients as office complexes, banks,
good at. At one point I considered law school. A lot of my friends wound up as lawyers, but seeing
restaurants and medical offices.
where they are today, I’m glad I didn’t.”
“We don’t own the big vacuum
trucks and we’re geared to responding quickly, working quickly and
billing quickly,” he says. “We’ve
developed a great rapport with home and business owners, but dealing with the
The company operates 15 service trucks, including two Chevy 1-ton cargo
city is another type of work altogether, including permitting and major traffic
vans and six Chevy Tiltmasters. They also have seven newer Ford E-450 cube
control. The municipal jobs are generally longer-term contracts, and the longer
trucks with 14-foot boxes and attics, and bodies by NBC Truck Equipment Inc.
you’re on the job, the greater the chances of running into a snag.”
in nearby Roseville.
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a
master plumber to do sewer work. Today, with all
sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s much more
glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work.”
profile
the Detroit area so long that when it first opened in 1927, technicians
levine and sons,
redFord Charter toWnship,
MiCh.
on plumbing service calls traveled by trolley with their toolboxes. The
company has remained true to its plumbing roots, but has expanded into
related areas of service, including commercial and residential HVAC and
sewer lateral relining. The business operates on four simple principles to
thrive in an economically challenged market: know your market, know your
OWNERS:
Jim, Paul and Dan Levine
FOUNDED:
1927
EMPLOYEES:
job, arrive quickly and work efficiently.
Jim Levine
25
SPECIALTIES:
Plumbing, HVAC, pipe replacement,
SERVICE AREA:
Greater Detroit area
WEBSITE:
www.levineandsons.com
trenchless sewer repair, CCTV inspection, jetting,
The business, founded by Louis Levine, went on hiatus during the Great
Depression but was firing on all cylinders by the end of World War II.
Louis’ son, Tom, got into the business when he was 18 years old and is still
working with the company at 82 (see sidebar).
Then, as now, the company’s bread and butter was service and repair
work including both plumbing and heating. The company also performed
point repair, pipe bursting
Gary Doan (left) and Tom Sesi
apply resin to a special fiber
cloth before rolling it at their shop.
Levine and Sons uses Formadrain
products for lining pipes.
heavy industrial work at local oil refineries, working on large cast iron pipelines for such companies as Marathon Oil. Even then, the company hedged its
(continued)
ABOVE: The Levine & Sons staff includes, in front, Gary Doan, Ron Moore, Dan Levine, Paul Levine, Rob Bain, Troy Genqa, Theresa Esper, Robert Kaminski,
and Peter Kastelan; middle: Chris Van Dalen, Tom Levine, Alfred Bruce and Jeff Grassel; back: Tony Andress, Bruce Bourton, Bill Haskee, Brent Bastein,
Tom Sese, Mike Neal and Jim Levine. BELOW: The old company paint scheme and logo (inset) was replaced with a new scheme on three new 2012 Ford
Super Duty trucks with NBC Truck Body custom boxes.
Jim Levine, center, lends a hand to Tom Sesi and Gary Doan as they roll a
liner into size and shape.
traditional vs. trenChless
Customers are offered a variety of options from root cutting to hydrojetting
and relining.
To help provide year-round service in cold weather, the company uses a
US Jetting 5018 600-gallon heated trailer unit. Root cutting nozzles include
models from Enz USA and StoneAge.
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter,” says
Levine. “We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a
“For broken clay pipe, I can’t use the system,” says Levine. “If there are
sharp chunks of clay you might get an aneurysm in the bladder when it’s
inflated prior to curing. Then we’re stuck with wet, goopy fiberglass that’s
partially hardened.”
If the lateral is impacted over a short section, Levine offers to install a
“It’s a licensed product and we buy all of the
fiberglass and epoxy from the supplier as well,”
says Levine.
The product is a rubber bladder wrapped with
epoxy and fiberglass, which becomes the new sewer
line. Once prepared and delivered to the site, a rope
is run from the city manhole to the cleanout.
“We then pull it through from the basement
using a four-legged, torque-multiplying winch with a
tow strap as the crew feeds it through the manhole
and communicates with the guys in the basement
with a walkie-talkie,” says Levine.
The product is then inflated and cured.
“We like this product for two reasons,” he says. “First, it’s approved by
the National Sanitation Foundation, which is required by the Michigan State
Plumbing Board, and second it’s steam-cured. We’ve tried ambient cure products that we have to baby-sit for two to six hours, and with Formadrain we’re
ready to move to the next project in 45 minutes.”
The CIPP process works well if there’s a structure running over the target
pipe, or under a pool, garage or other building or addition.
(continued)
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter.
We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a hydrojet
but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints
and will never have to experience root intrusion again.”
Jim Levine
Flush tv oFFers novel exposure
Levine and Sons relies on word of mouth, Yellow Pages ads and its own
extensive website to generate most of its business. The site includes links to
a series of five-minute reality TV-style episodes called Flush TV, which feature
the staff.
“These were done by Jennifer Katz, a Brooklyn filmmaker friend of Dan’s,”
says Levine. “They were fun to do and they’ve been good for recognition value.
Occasionally, people will walk up to me and say, ‘You’re the guy from Flush TV.’”
Cable TV advertisements, pay-per-click services and direct emails continue
to become more important advertising vehicles.
“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing customers,” says Levine. “On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service
on the first day of summer. Sometimes we’ll offer a discounted line inspection
and jetting service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of
storm advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
In Detroit, the economy remains weak and the middle class is under considerable economic pressure.
“At the same time it seems there’s a lot more competition than there
ever was,” says Levine. “We’re even facing competition from municipal utilities who are making a profit on selling their services to homeowners,
charging a flat monthly fee for plumbing service. These deals don’t always
Enz USA
offer the best value to the customer
877/369-8721
because so much of the potential work
www.enzusainc.com
(See ad page 48)
is not actually covered.”
Still, the company is on a growth
Formadrain, inc.
trajectory, including plans to expand
888/337-6764
www.formadrain.com
geographically.
(See ad page 70)
“We’d like to grow and service
more adjacent counties,” he says.
General Pipe Cleaners
800/245-6200
“Michigan was hit hard by the receswww.drainbrain.com
sion so we can make up some of the
(See ad page 2)
lost work by carefully expanding into
NBC Truck Equipment inc.
new territory, without expanding to
more info
The work begins with a free video inspection. Levine and Sons operates
seven CCTV cameras, including the RIDGID SeeSnake, the Gen-Eye GL from
General Pipe Cleaners, and Radiodetection models.
“Video inspection is really a loss leader for the drain cleaning and
rehabilitation side of the business,” says Levine. “Generally, they also want their
sewer line traced and we use either a RIDGID or Radiodetection locator for that.”
hydrojet but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints and will never
have to experience root intrusion again.”
Levine and Sons primarily works with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology on 4-inch residential lines through the 6-inch transitions and will work on
lines as large as 12 inches for light commercial customers. All CIPP technology
is supplied by Formadrain’s pulled-in-place, steam-cured pipe repair system.
“We’re doing things a little different with the bodies,” says Levine. “We got
away from aluminum body components, which corrode too quickly, especially
at the back of the truck. We’re using fiberglass reinforced polymer bodies for
the box, and all the trim is stainless steel instead.”
Drain cleaning and sewer line work form a steady 20 percent of the company’s revenue stream. The company devotes a full-time crew and three trucks
to this segment of the business.
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a master plumber to do
sewer work,” says Levine. “Today, with all sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s
much more glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work. We offer a range of
services to help reinstate laterals and leave it up to the customer as to which
method they want us to use.”
(continued)
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“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing customers.
On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or
maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service on the first
Pipe Genie manufacturing
877/411-7473
www.trenchlessamerica.com
radiodetection
877/247-3797
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service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of storm
advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
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(See ads page 7, 21)
Jim Levine
Source 1 Environmental
810/412-4740
www.s1eonline.com
2- or 4-foot length of Fernco PipePatch from Source 1 Environmental. “These
are packers pushed in using 10-foot fiberglass rods with their ends wrapped in
epoxy and fiberglass,” he says. “We push them in place and then fill them with
an air compressor.”
Patching and CIPP lining cover most of the company’s rehabilitation work,
but in some cases they turn to their pipe bursting system from Pipe Genie
Manufacturing.
After all of the trenchless options are offered, the company will also
provide dig-and-replace service.
the point where we lose control of
the network. But we still serve some
of the same customers that we served
when we started in 1927, and we’re
going to keep taking care of them as
we grow.” C
StoneAge
866/795-1586
www.stoneagetools.com
(See ads page 4, 65)
US Jetting, llC
800/538-8464
www.usjetting.com
(See ad page 15)
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Gary Doan, left, and Chris
Vandalen jet a commercial
sewer line with a US Jetting
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on a new trailer.(Photography
by Gerald Bernard)
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Levine and Sons is a family-owned business that’s been active in
the Detroit area so long that when it first opened in 1927, technicians
on plumbing service calls traveled by trolley with their toolboxes. The
company has remained true to its plumbing roots, but has expanded into
related areas of service, including commercial and residential HVAC and
sewer lateral relining. The business operates on four simple principles to
thrive in an economically challenged market: know your market, know your
job, arrive quickly and work efficiently.
profile
levine and sons,
redFord Charter toWnship,
MiCh.
OWNERS:
Jim, Paul and Dan Levine
FOUNDED:
1927
EMPLOYEES:
25
SPECIALTIES:
Plumbing, HVAC, pipe replacement,
SERVICE AREA:
Greater Detroit area
WEBSITE:
www.levineandsons.com
trenchless sewer repair, CCTV inspection, jetting,
The business, founded by Louis Levine, went on hiatus during the Great
Depression but was firing on all cylinders by the end of World War II.
Louis’ son, Tom, got into the business when he was 18 years old and is still
working with the company at 82 (see sidebar).
Then, as now, the company’s bread and butter was service and repair
work including both plumbing and heating. The company also performed
point repair, pipe bursting
bets, preparing for the possible conclusion of the refinery work with an
increased investment in the plumbing business.
Today, the business employs 25
people and is headquartered in Redford Charter Township, Mich., a little
more than 10 miles west of Detroit.
Tom’s three sons assist him with the
business, with Jim running operations and estimating, Dan handling
finances, and Paul specializing in
ordering, inventory management and
equipment maintenance.
The company offers drain
cleaning, sewer lining, pipe bursting, CCTV inspection, and dig-andreplace sewer line work in addition
to standard plumbing and HVAC
services. The customer mix is 80
percent residential and 20 percent
light commercial.
LASER
REPRINTS
The Levine family, from left, Paul, Dan, father Tom, and acting director Jim Levine, stand with one of the company’s new service trucks.
A FFA
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mily A
AFFAir
Tom Levine (aka The Plumbing God) was just a kid when he started helping his father on plumbing
jobs in the 1940s. At 82 years old, he’s still an active member of the business, performing estimates,
weighing in on tough jobs and providing a familiar touch with the company’s long-time clients.
“I used to help my dad when I was a little kid and I learned a lot of important lessons about
doing work right,” says Levine. “When we were ready to slide a bathtub into the compartment, he
would sign his name behind it with a big lumber crayon as part of his commitment to the customer
and the trade. He used to tell me, ‘Nobody will see it, but I know it will be there.’ That’s still our attitude
ConCentrating on
to company service.”
the private seCtor
All three of his sons worked in the business during summers. Today, they’re equal partners.
While municipal work is availJim (aka The Boss) spent time in California and returned to the business in 1990, and Paul (aka
able for bid, Jim Levine says the
Pauly) returned around the same time. Dan (aka The Brains) was the last to come home.
company sticks to residential and
“He graduated from Yale with an MBA and went to work in Manhattan,” says Jim Levine. “I told
commercial contracts, including such
him we’d leave the light on for him, and he rejoined us in 2004.
“We’ve all done our time elsewhere but we really enjoy the business and we all know what we’re
clients as office complexes, banks,
good at. At one point I considered law school. A lot of my friends wound up as lawyers, but seeing
restaurants and medical offices.
where they are today, I’m glad I didn’t.”
“We don’t own the big vacuum
trucks and we’re geared to responding quickly, working quickly and
billing quickly,” he says. “We’ve
The company operates 15 service trucks, including two Chevy 1-ton cargo
developed a great rapport with home and business owners, but dealing with the
vans and six Chevy Tiltmasters. They also have seven newer Ford E-450 cube
city is another type of work altogether, including permitting and major traffic
trucks with 14-foot boxes and attics, and bodies by NBC Truck Equipment Inc.
control. The municipal jobs are generally longer-term contracts, and the longer
in nearby Roseville.
you’re on the job, the greater the chances of running into a snag.”
heavy industrial work at local oil refineries, working on large cast iron pipelines for such companies as Marathon Oil. Even then, the company hedged its
(continued)
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a
master plumber to do sewer work. Today, with all
sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s much more
glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work.”
Jim Levine
ABOVE: The Levine & Sons staff includes, in front, Gary Doan, Ron Moore, Dan Levine, Paul Levine, Rob Bain, Troy Genqa, Theresa Esper, Robert Kaminski,
and Peter Kastelan; middle: Chris Van Dalen, Tom Levine, Alfred Bruce and Jeff Grassel; back: Tony Andress, Bruce Bourton, Bill
Haskee,
Brent
Bastein,
Gary
Doan
(left)
and Tom Sesi
Tom Sese, Mike Neal and Jim Levine. BELOW: The old company paint scheme and logo (inset) was replaced with a new scheme
on resin
three new
Ford fiber
apply
to a2012
special
Super Duty trucks with NBC Truck Body custom boxes.
cloth before rolling it at their shop.
Levine and Sons uses Formadrain
products for lining pipes.
The work begins with a free video inspection. Levine and Sons operates
seven CCTV cameras, including the RIDGID SeeSnake, the Gen-Eye GL from
General Pipe Cleaners, and Radiodetection models.
“Video inspection is really a loss leader for the drain cleaning and
rehabilitation side of the business,” says Levine. “Generally, they also want their
sewer line traced and we use either a RIDGID or Radiodetection locator for that.”
“We’re doing things a little different with the bodies,” says Levine. “We got
away from aluminum body components, which corrode too quickly, especially
at the back of the truck. We’re using fiberglass reinforced polymer bodies for
the box, and all the trim is stainless steel instead.”
Drain cleaning and sewer line work form a steady 20 percent of the company’s revenue stream. The company devotes a full-time crew and three trucks
to this segment of the business.
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a master plumber to do
sewer work,” says Levine. “Today, with all sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s
much more glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work. We offer a range of
services to help reinstate laterals and leave it up to the customer as to which
method they want us to use.”
(continued)
traditional vs. trenChless
Customers are offered a variety of options from root cutting to hydrojetting
and relining.
To help provide year-round service in cold weather, the company uses a
US Jetting 5018 600-gallon heated trailer unit. Root cutting nozzles include
models from Enz USA and StoneAge.
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter,” says
Levine. “We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a
“It’s a licensed product and we buy all of the
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
fiberglass and epoxy from the supplier as well,”
says Levine.
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter.
The product is a rubber bladder wrapped with
We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a hydrojet
epoxy and fiberglass, which becomes the new sewer
line. Once prepared and delivered to the site, a rope
but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
is run from the city manhole to the cleanout.
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints
“We then pull it through from the basement
using a four-legged, torque-multiplying winch with a
and will never have to experience root intrusion again.”
tow strap as the crew feeds it through the manhole
Jim Levine
and communicates with the guys in the basement
with a walkie-talkie,” says Levine.
The product is then inflated and cured.
“We like this product for two reasons,” he says. “First, it’s approved by
hydrojet but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
the National Sanitation Foundation, which is required by the Michigan State
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints and will never
Plumbing Board, and second it’s steam-cured. We’ve tried ambient cure prodhave to experience root intrusion again.”
ucts that we have to baby-sit for two to six hours, and with Formadrain we’re
Levine and Sons primarily works with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technolready to move to the next project in 45 minutes.”
ogy on 4-inch residential lines through the 6-inch transitions and will work on
The CIPP process works well if there’s a structure running over the target
lines as large as 12 inches for light commercial customers. All CIPP technology
pipe, or under a pool, garage or other building or addition.
is supplied by Formadrain’s pulled-in-place, steam-cured pipe repair system.
(continued)
oFFers novel exposure
Flush tv oFFers
Levine and Sons relies on word of mouth, Yellow Pages ads and its own
extensive website to generate most of its business. The site includes links to
a series of five-minute reality TV-style episodes called Flush TV, which feature
the staff.
“These were done by Jennifer Katz, a Brooklyn filmmaker friend of Dan’s,”
says Levine. “They were fun to do and they’ve been good for recognition value.
Occasionally, people will walk up to me and say, ‘You’re the guy from Flush TV.’”
Cable TV advertisements, pay-per-click services and direct emails continue
to become more important advertising vehicles.
cus
“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing cusdispos
tomers,” says Levine. “On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service
on the first day of summer. Sometimes we’ll offer a discounted line inspection
and jetting service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of
storm advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
con
In Detroit, the economy remains weak and the middle class is under considerable economic pressure.
“At the same time it seems there’s a lot more competition than there
utili
ever was,” says Levine. “We’re even facing competition from municipal utilities who are making a profit on selling their services to homeowners,
charging a flat monthly fee for plumbing service. These deals don’t always
Enz USA
offer the best value to the customer
877/369-8721
because so much of the potential work
www.enzusainc.com
(See ad page 48)
is not actually covered.”
Still, the company is on a growth
Formadrain, inc.
trajectory, including plans to expand
888/337-6764
www.formadrain.com
geographically.
(See ad page 70)
“We’d like to grow and service
more adjacent counties,” he says.
General Pipe Cleaners
800/245-6200
“Michigan was hit hard by the receswww.drainbrain.com
sion so we can make up some of the
(See ad page 2)
lost work by carefully expanding into
NBC Truck Equipment inc.
new territory, without expanding to
more info
Jim Levine, center, lends a hand to Tom Sesi and Gary Doan as they roll a
liner into size and shape.
“For broken clay pipe, I can’t use the system,” says Levine. “If there are
sharp chunks of clay you might get an aneurysm in the bladder when it’s
inflated prior to curing. Then we’re stuck with wet, goopy fiberglass that’s
partially hardened.”
If the lateral is impacted over a short section, Levine offers to install a
800/778-8207
www.nbctruckequip.com
“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing customers.
On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or
maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service on the first
day of summer. Sometimes we’ll offer a discounted line inspection and jetting
service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of storm
advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
Jim Levine
Pipe Genie manufacturing
877/411-7473
www.trenchlessamerica.com
radiodetection
877/247-3797
www.radiodetection.com
riDGiD
800/769-7743
www.ridgid.com
(See ads page 7, 21)
Source 1 Environmental
810/412-4740
www.s1eonline.com
2- or 4-foot length of Fernco PipePatch from Source 1 Environmental. “These
are packers pushed in using 10-foot fiberglass rods with their ends wrapped in
epoxy and fiberglass,” he says. “We push them in place and then fill them with
an air compressor.”
Patching and CIPP lining cover most of the company’s rehabilitation work,
but in some cases they turn to their pipe bursting system from Pipe Genie
Manufacturing.
After all of the trenchless options are offered, the company will also
provide dig-and-replace service.
the point where we lose control of
the network. But we still serve some
of the same customers that we served
when we started in 1927, and we’re
going to keep taking care of them as
we grow.” C
StoneAge
866/795-1586
www.stoneagetools.com
Starting At
10
$
(See ads page 4, 65)
US Jetting, llC
800/538-8464
www.usjetting.com
(See ad page 15)
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Price Your Work Properly
Letting the competition set your rates will only drive your business broke
By Steve Huff
M
ost plumbers I talk to have no idea how to properly price their
service and repair work. They usually pretend to be customers and
call other plumbers in their area, find out what they charge per
hour (the going rate) and set their prices accordingly. If you are like
those who think undercutting the going rate by $5 or $10 an hour will bring
you more business, you’ll eventually realize that’s just the going-broke rate.
If you are basing your pricing on someone else’s hourly rate, ask yourself
this: How did they come up with that number? Is it based on the actual costs
of doing business or was the number just pulled out of a hat?
Even if your competitor was smart enough to sit down and accurately
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Think about this: Let’s say the going rate in your area is set by a guy who
works out of his house. He’s a one-man operation and works under the radar
with no license or insurance, while you rent office space outside your home,
pay someone to answer the phone, and are properly licensed and insured.
But you still only charge his going rate. My question to you is: Who’s making
more money?
Labor rate
The rule of thumb is that your labor rate should be five times the hourly
wage of your highest paid tech. For instance, your highest paid field employee
makes $25 an hour. Multiply that by five and your labor rate will be $125 an
hour. That labor rate stays the same for all your revenue-producing employees
even if they are paid a lower hourly wage.
To break that down, once you subtract that employee’s hourly wage,
what’s left ($100) goes to pay for everything else. And I mean everything:
trucks, insurance, rent, lights, water, office wages, office supplies, taxes,
owner’s compensation, benefits … everything.
Charge for the helper
The one thing it does not pay for, and a lot of people miss this, is a
helper’s wages. If you send a technician and a helper out on a job and bill
the client the going rate of $125 per hour, you’re covering the technician’s
wages and all the other overhead costs outlined above. You’re not, however,
bringing in any additional revenue to cover the helper’s wages and associated
overhead. We have never come up with a definitive multiplier for a helper’s
wages, but at minimum you should charge double his wages to cover the cost
of his hourly pay and the associated overhead.
Mark it up
The other area where most service plumbers don’t charge enough is in
the markup for their materials. If you want to make money and be successful,
you must mark up your materials correctly and base your labor rate on your
own costs of being in business and not someone else’s. Otherwise you are no
longer in control of running your business – the other guy is. C
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bout 546 million cards from the four major card issuers (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express and Discover) were in circulation
in the United States in 2012, according to the February 2012 Nilson
Report. That works out to about two cards for every person over 20.
Like any other tool for your business, effective credit card use means
careful analysis and firm control. A credit card is a loan. Evaluate it as you
would any loan — and don’t get swayed by those tempting promises of low
introductory fees, cash rebates and airline miles.
WHY USE A CREDIT CARD?
Even if you run your business primarily on cash, you may have monthly
or annual payments that you don’t want to forget or delay — things like your
photocopier lease, landline, cellphone bill, office lease payment, insurance
premiums and so forth.
By setting up an automatic credit card payment for the item, you make
sure those bills are paid on time. The other step is to make sure you pay off the
resulting credit card debt. So set up your business bank account to pay the full
amount of those fixed costs back to your credit card each month a few days
before the card’s bill is due.
Your phone stays on, the credit card bill gets paid off each month, maybe
you get some airline miles in the bargain, and you’re happy. (Not to mention
that you get an itemized statement at the end of the year that will make your
accountant happy.)
Why not just write a check or use a debit card for those expenses? Because
you want them to be paid even if you’re so busy you don’t have time to eat
lunch, let alone pay the phone bill. But there’s another reason, too: You don’t
want automatic payments drawn from a debit account. A hacker can drain
your bank account in a heartbeat, and the more entrances into your account
(like automatic payments), the more vulnerable you are.
Of course, your bank will get you the money back, but it can be a massive
inconvenience and you may have no cash at all for several days. But with a
credit card, your liability in fraudulent transactions is limited to $50 if you
report a problem immediately.
If your card offers additional warranty protections worth using, buy
equipment this way — but only if you will pay off the balance immediately. But
first, read the fine print and ask your lawyer or accountant when it’s a big piece
of equipment; your dealer or manufacturer’s warranty might be just as good.
Still, a card-based guarantee is worth asking about.
BUSINESS OR PERSONAL?
Of course you’re going to pay the business credit card bill from your
business checking account; you already know that you need to separate
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business and personal expenses — which means keeping your business credit
card for business only. That brings us to a more complicated wrinkle, though.
Some credit cards are specifically marketed as “business” credit cards
— NerdWallet.com, Bankrate.com, CreditCards.com and CreditKarma.com
all list various offers from credit card companies, with guides to finding cards
with lower interest rates, good points-for-purchase structures, or lower annual
fees. Be aware that the sites have partner relationships with some of the card
issuers and will highlight the offers of their partners — whether those are the
best offers for Joe Business Owner or not.
And it gets trickier.
KNOW THE TERMS
Your personal credit card comes with certain protections under the Credit
Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, or CARD. You
can’t be billed twice in the same cycle; payments have to be applied to the
high-interest portion of your debt if you have more than one interest rate;
interest rate changes have to be announced in writing 45 days before they go
into effect; and the company has to give you at least 21 days to pay the bill.
Business cards, however, do not come with these protections. The card
company can raise your rate without notice. Your payments can be applied to
the balance with the lowest interest rate first, which costs you more money over
time. And rate increases can be applied retroactively, so what you thought you
financed at 12 percent is suddenly being financed at 15 percent.
So can you skip using a “business” card and earmark a specific card
to take advantage of CARD protections? Consult with your accountant and
attorney first. You qualified for that card — even if all you use it for is business
— based on your personal credit history.
It’s imperative that if you’ve incorporated your business to shield your
personal assets, you must keep that distinction in use of credit cards as well.
At the very least, don’t use the same card for business purchases that you use
for personal purchases, not even once, or you risk exposing your personal
assets to judgments against your business.
GETTING THE BEST CARD
Check for:
Interest rates. Look for the lowest rate possible, right? Yes — unless, and
only if, your cash flow allows you to pay off the entire balance each month.
Then you can focus instead on lowering other items, like the annual fee.
Penalty fees, over-the-limit fees, interest rate hikes. Read that boring
fine print in the cardholder agreement, not just the hype in the card offer.
Penalties for missing a payment and fees for exceeding your spending limit
alone might not be so bad, but the real consequence is that your interest rate
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chunk of your outstanding balance to the new card, and you’re paying less
interest. Win-win, right?
Well, maybe. If you haven’t opened a new account in a year or two, and if
your credit is excellent, then this can work well. But credit scores are calculated
partially on the basis of total utilization — meaning if you have $100,000 total
credit available now and your balance is at $80,000, a new company may grant
you only $20,000 additional credit.
You then transfer $20,000 to the new card — but you’ve still got $60,000
at the higher interest rate.
Also, that wonderful lower rate isn’t forever. Check for the difference
between the card’s introductory rate and the standard rate, and how long the
new rate lasts. If you can realistically pay off the transferred balance while the
introductory rate is in place, then it might be a workable solution. If not, don’t
borrow trouble.
The bottom line: Credit cards can help streamline payments you need
to make no matter what, but you need to manage debt carefully and keep a
careful eye on card agreements to make sure you’re not paying more in fees
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The DM10 drain machine from
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and allows for the wiring to run inside the frame. It has a 1/3 hp motor that
operates at 195 rpm and can efficiently run either 3/8- or 1/2-inch cable. It
has a telescoping handle and wheels to make it easy to maneuver, and can
run both 16- and 19-inch reels, which makes it easy to switch between cable
diameters and lengths. It is recommended for use on sinks, bathtubs, shower
drains and floor drains. 877/244-0556; www.duracable.com.
ELECTRIC EEL MODEL C
The Model C dual-cable sectional drain and
sewer cleaner from Electric Eel runs up to 200 feet
of 1 1/4-inch self-feeding dual cable in 8- or 10-foot
sections that require no handling when rotating. It
spins cable at twice the rpm of a continuous cable
machine for maximum cleaning power in 3- to 10inch lines. One-man operation means less time and
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labor expense. A heavy-duty 1/2 hp motor comes
standard, with 3/4 and 1 hp motors also available. A
custom-designed and manufactured gearbox ensures high quality, low cost
and parts availability. The heavy-duty, fully adjustable safety clutch keeps
cable and tool breakage to a minimum and provides overload protection. A
fold-down handle allows for easy transportation, storage and use in crawl
spaces. Its carry handle allows for balance and easy transport. 800/833-1212;
www.electriceel.com.
LOGIBALL LATERAL
CLEANING LAUNCHER
The Lateral Cleaning Launcher
from Logiball is pulled in tandem with
a multi-conductor camera, positioned
at the service connection where the
Logiball
guiding arm is rotated with tractor
controls. The jet operator turns the pump on and a 1/2- or 3/8-inch hose and
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nozzle are launched into the lateral from the main, cleaning grease, roots and
buildups from 5 to 70 feet into the lateral. Units are available for 6- to 18-inch
mainlines. 800/246-5988; www.logiball.com.
PICOTE SOLUTIONS
DRAIN CLEANING CHAINS
Picote Solutions offers highspeed, high-efficiency drain cleaning
chains that attach to the Picote Miller Picote Solutions
drive units. There are two styles of
chains, the Original and the Cyclone, that range from 1 1/4 to 10 inches. The
Cyclone opens up to the inside diameter of the pipe to descale and remove
even the finest of roots. The Original rolls around the inside of the pipe,
removing roots and heavy tuberculation. An assortment of special drill heads
and removal tools can be used for severe, heavy-duty roots and blockages,
all without damaging the host pipe. To prevent further root infiltration,
the Picote Coating System seals and forms a watertight, noncorrosive
pipe. This easy-to-use system simply coats the pipe using a coating pump
and brush application to work the resin into the host pipe. 219/440-1404;
www.picotesolutions.com.
RIDGID K-50 SECTIONAL MACHINE
The K-50 Sectional Machine from RIDGID is
designed to clean 3/4 to 4-inch drainlines, making it
an all-around sink, shower and floor drain-cleaning
machine. Equipped with a 300-watt motor, it weighs
less than 40 pounds, making it compact and versatile
for professional use. It has an easy-to-use, instantacting cable clutch to maximize operator control.
RIDGID
Pull the handle down and cable spins at 400 rpm;
release the handle and the cable stops instantly. It uses sections of 5/8-inch
cable to clean 1 1/4- to 4-inch lines up to 100 feet. When equipped with an
A-17 adapter, the machine can run 50 feet of 5/16-inch cable or 35 feet of 3/8inch continuous-length cable. It is approved by CSA and UL standards, and
includes an A-1 drain-cleaning mitt. 800/769-7743; www.ridgid.com.
CUTTING NOZZLES
NOZZTEQ LUMBERJACK
The Lumberjack cutting nozzle from NozzTeq
is a low-torque, high-speed cutter for use with high
water pressures. It is effective at cutting roots but
also commonly used to cut grease, tuberculation,
protruding laterals and other buildups. Because
it’s low torque, it’s unlikely to cut through host NozzTeq
pipes. The bearings are sealed, grease-lubricated, water-cooled and largely
maintenance-free; water-cooled bearings don’t need additional lubrication
and last a long time. Cutters rotate at a minimum speed of 10,000 rpm with
flow rates from 10 to 250 gpm at varying pressures. They operate in pipes
from 3 to 48 inches. All models clean with chain links, with optional cutting
blades for severe blockages. All models come with a propelling jet housing,
with some available with tow rings. 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.
PIPEHUNTER RED
DAWG ROTATOR
The Red Dawg Rotator from PipeHunter
is designed for 1/2- up to 1-inch jet hose from
14 up to 80 gpm. Four rotating barrel jets are
aimed at the pipe wall, helping eliminate any PipeHunter
buildup and roots that may be on the pipe
walls. Rear-facing jets come standard on the 1-inch model to make sure thrust
is a priority. All models are machined from 4140 steel that is treated with a
salt-nitrile finish for longevity. All replaceable inserts are 17-4 PH stainless
steel for long life. 800/373-1318; www.reddawgnozzles.com.
JETTERS
AMAZING MACHINERY
J/VB9030HGEA390-AM
The J/VB9030HGEA390-AM portable cart
jetter from Amazing Machinery is powered by a
commercial-grade Honda GX 690 twin-cylinder
air-cooled four-stroke engine. It features low-oil
shutdown and electric start. The General pump Amazing Machinery
produces 3,000 psi at 9 gpm. It is plumbed with
the bypass back to the customer’s water tank and a thermal-relief valve to
prevent overheating. It is mounted on an aircraft-grade aluminum frame with
oversized pneumatic tires. It comes with 200 feet of low-friction jetter hose,
three nozzles, and a foot pedal for easier start/stop of the jetting process. The
wheeled hose reel gives you the option of jetting inside or outside drains with
the machine operating safely outside. It is designed to clean 4- to 12-inch
pipes. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.
of 3/8-inch jet hose. It comes with a 35-gallon buffer water tank with float
control, powder-coated heavy tube frame, washdown gun and a four-nozzle
set. It easily mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck bed or inside a
service truck. A root-cutting nozzle enables residential root cutting. 800/6485011; www.camspray.com.
HI-VAC O’BRIEN 7000
The O’Brien 7000 Series trailermounted jetter from Hi-Vac Corporation comes with water tanks with a sediment pump for easier cleaning and longer Hi-Vac Corporation
life. The trailer has the muffler and air
cleaner mounted inside the enclosure for improved sight lines, electric reel
control for smoother rotation and easier operation, and hydraulic and water gauges mounted in the main control panel for easier viewing. 800/7522400; www.hi-vac.com.
HOT JET USA HOTJET III
The HotJet III from Hot Jet USA has
a high output of 20 gpm at 3,850 psi (with
an option to run at 35 or 70 hp with either
hot or cold water) to cut roots with either
a custom root-cutting tool or a Warthog
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nozzle in pipes up to 24 inches. It provides
the option to run 300 feet of 3/8-inch line or 500 feet of 1/2-inch line,
depending upon the size of the line the operator is cleaning. The 3/8-inch line
is effective in cleaning up to 12-inch pipes, and the 1/2-inch line is effective
in cleaning up to 24-inch pipes. 800/213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com.
ID-TEC SR-SERIES WJ180
AMERICAN JETTER DUAL-REEL VAN JETTER
American Jetter offers a dual-reel option on super
compact van jetters. Each reel can be activated manually
or by wireless remote, providing instant jetting access to
two hose sizes. A skid footprint as small as 24 by 36 inches
offers room for a camera and tools. Water tank footprints
are as small as 24 by 24 inches, making it easy to have a
fully operational jetter inside a van using minimum space.
A flexible mount-anywhere exhaust system allows exhaust
to be run through the floor or other areas, reducing engine
noise. They come with Kohler engines up to 80 hp, and American Jetter
power low-water shut-off pumps from 7 to 20 gpm up to
5,000 psi. The wireless remote option allows for water on/off, hose reel in/out
and engine shutdown. 866/944-3569; www.americanjetter.com.
CAM SPRAY RCJ SERIES
RCJ Series skid-mounted jetters from Cam
Spray are offered in flows and pressures of 8
gpm at 3,500 psi and 7 gpm at 4,000 psi. A
three-plunger industrial pump with pulse is
powered by a 688 cc Honda engine. Its 200 feet
of jetter hose can be used to supply an optional
200DS4 portable reel cart available with 200 feet
Cam Spray
The SR-SERIES WJ180 from ID-TEC
has a steerable rotary nozzle and highpower LEDs and camera that combine
cleaning power with good vision on the
operation with precise handling. Once it ID-TEC
arrives at a root ball, the water pressure is turned on and the resulting water
blast removes small root branches and dirt first, then cuts off the main root
where it enters the pipeline, leaving nothing but a perfectly cleaned pipeline
without damaging pipe surfaces and lateral connections. It enables water
pressures up to 7,250 psi to remove FOG, sludge, debris and roots. Extreme
water pressures up to 29,000 psi can be used to remove cement, calcium and
concrete from inside pipelines. 503/504-8474; www.sr-series.com.
JOHN BEAN JETTERS
SEWER JET SJ704020
The 700-gallon Sewer Jet SJ704020
trailer jetter from John Bean Jetters is
powered by a John Deere 80 hp diesel
engine and FMC/BEAN 40 gpm at 2,000
psi pump. It is simple and efficient to
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hose reel mounted on an optional precision-milled bearing system that
provides the user easy access to the line regardless of vehicle location. It
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comes with a full engine/pump enclosure with easy access. 800/241-2308;
www.durand-wayland.com.
DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL
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MONGOOSE JETTERS BY
SEWER EQUIPMENT MODEL 184
The Model 184 jetter from Mongoose
Jetters by Sewer Equipment has a tubular
steel frame, corrosion-resistant pre-painted
subassemblies, state-of-the-art controls, a
strong hose reel, high-quality diesel engine, and
the Mongoose Run Dry Pump. 877/735-4640;
www.mongoosejetters.com.
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SUPER PRODUCTS CAMEL JET 1600
The Camel Jet 1600 truck-mounted,
high-pressure waterjetting system from Super
Products uses three modular tanks to carry
up to 1,600 gallons of water. The tanks are
formed from rotationally molded polyethylene Super Products
with UV stabilizers for durability. Its Lexan
Containment System means that users have additional safety protection from
hose rupture or high-pressure water. It uses a heavy-duty, triplex, continuousflow water pump to provide up to 80 gpm and pressure up to 2,000 psi. In
addition to its single-engine design, which translates to lower fuel costs, the
unit offers water pump and drive system options, as well as a front- or rearmounted 180-degree rotating hose reel with a 1,000-foot capacity. 800/8379711; www.superproductsllc.com.
Diquat-based Razorooter II root-control
herbicide from Duke’s Root Control is
registered by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for controlling nuisance
tree roots in sanitary sewer line collections Duke’s Root Control
systems and received a classification of
“evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans.” In 2014, the EPA further
approved an amendment of labels to lower the signal word from “warning” to
“caution.” Crews insert a hose from manhole to manhole, preparing to fill the
affected sewer pipe with herbicide. The foam is then released, compressing
against pipe surfaces and penetrating cracks, joints and connecting sewers.
Roots are killed on contact, decay naturally and slough away. Applications
prevent root-related stoppages for two to three years. 800/447-6687;
www.dukes.com.
LENZYME/TRAP-CLEER
ROOT CONTROL
Foaming Root Control from Lenzyme/
Trap-Cleer has double the dichlobenil active
ingredient of previous solutions and a latex
base that helps it stick to roots longer. It is
easy to apply and provides a slower foaming Lenzyme
action to coat the entire pipeline and
eliminate fast foam-over messes. 800/223-3083; www.lenzyme.com.
US JETTING 4018
The 4018 trailer jetter from US
Jetting is available with powder-coated or
galvanized frames, as well as aluminum
components such as fenders, toolboxes,
antifreeze tanks and fuel tanks. The 4,000 US Jetting
psi at 18 gpm unit has a true run-dry pump with a stainless steel fluid end
and triplex plungers that are easy to maintain and service. A HATZ Tier 4
Final four-cylinder diesel engine is fuel efficient, lightweight and generates a
high amount of power. 800/538-8464; www.usjetting.com.
WATER CANNON 17H85 WATER BLASTER
The 17H85 Water Blaster from Water
Cannon has a Honda GX 690 engine with electric
start, 15-gallon long-run fuel tank, roll cage, poly
chain drive, a TSP Series General triplex plunger
pump that offers 4 gpm at 7,000 psi, a portable
wheel and push handle, 50-foot hose, trigger gun,
wand, QC nozzles, and safety couplers. It meets
Water Cannon
or exceeds all 2014 EPA and State of California
regulations relating to fuel tanks, vents and carbon canisters, and can be sold
in all 50 states. It has low-permeation fuel tanks and fuel lines, and the fuel
caps vent to engine air cleaners rather than externally to the atmosphere, as
required by law. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
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ROOTX
Chemical root control from RootX is a long-term
solution to pipeline root intrusion, as it stunts new
root growth without damaging the pipe, clearing
pipeline roots that can cause blockages resulting in
sanitary sewer overflows. It’s been verified to have
no harmful effects on water treatment systems.
The simplicity of the application means crews can RootX
perform root control on-demand or as scheduled
preventive maintenance. It is registered with the EPA for both sanitary and
storm use (EPA Reg. No. 68464). 800/844-4974; www.rootx.com.
VAPOROOTER
The Vaporooter scientific formula is
guaranteed to destroy roots on contact and
inhibit regrowth for years. A combination of two
unique herbicides approved for use in sewers
create a devastating one-two punch on roots by
penetrating root cells to destroy roots on contact, Vaporooter
and binding to pipe walls, joints and cracks to inhibit new growth. Application
equipment allows operators to simply jet up the line, push a button and fill
the pipe with Vaporooter foam while retrieving the hose. The system fits any
jet truck and is available as an option from many leading truck manufacturers.
800/841-1444; www.vaporooter.com.
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MYTANA MFG. COMPANY HSC1
The HSC1 high-speed cutter from MyTana Mfg. Company offers highspeed, low-torque power for reinstatement, descaling, cutting, overshoot
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and safety features include an air-actuated foot switch
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Fully-equipped Long Island, NY cesspool
cleaning company for sale. Established
50+ years serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties with excellent reputation and high-repeat customer base. 516-993-0446 (C04)
Roto-Rooter franchise for sale in Northeast
AZ. Navajo and south Apache Counties. In
business 27 years, owner wants to retire.
Qualified buyers only, will carry paper with
large down. Turnkey business, three vans,
pump truck, John Deere backhoe and a lot
more. 928-537-3123
(C05)
South Florida Plumbing company for sale.
Specializing in drain cleaning and pipelining. In business since 1980. Owners want to
sell. Gross sales between $500K-$600K this
year. 3-4 full-time employees. Equipment
includes pipelining tools, jetters, cameras,
trailers, tools and vehicles. Looking for offers to purchase the company. Willing to finance part of the sale. Please email or text if
you are interested. [email protected]
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2003 sterling 12-Yard Vac-Con
Combo unit: CAT C12 engine, EatonFuller transmission, Myers water pump,
Rexroth hydro pump, Parker hydro motor,
etc. $99,000. For more info and pics, call
904-284-2141, fl
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Used and rebuilt cable machines in stock:
RIDGID K-7500, K-40, K-60, K-1500, Spartan #1064, #300, #100, Electric Eel model
#C machines. The Cable Center: 800-2577209.
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HaZaRDous waste units
2012 Peterbilt 365 Tri-axle with a Presvac
POWERVAC 3800, 3,250 U.S. gallons, carbon-steel vacuum tanker, dump type high
with a Hibon PD blower 3800 SCFM with
vacuum to 27” of mercury, DOT 407/412.
(Stock# 9220C) www.Vacuum salesinc.com
(888) VaC-unit (822-8648)
(CBM)
New 3,200 U.S. gallon, carbon steel, DOT
certified 407/412 vacuum tank; dump
type with full open rear door and a Presvac
PVB-750 vacuum-pressure pump installed
on a 2016 Peterbilt 348 cab and chassis.
(Stock #13634A-D) www.Vacuumsalesinc.
com, (888) VaC-unit (822-8648). (CBM)
jetter trailer for sale: 2,000psi @
60gpm, 6-cylinder gas motor, Myers
D65-20 pump, hose included (min. 400’
of 1” hose). In good condition...$12,000
586-752-5808, Mi
C04
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1996 Ford with a Presvac 3,500-gallon, carbon
steel, DOT vacuum tank with a Masport pump.
(Stock #1829V) www.Vacuumsalesinc.
com (888)VaC-unit (822-8648) (CBM)
2005 Vac-Con VPD4211LHA/1300 on
International 7400: DT466 engine, Allison auto transmission, 88,640 miles.
Deutz 138hp auxiliary engine, long telescopic boom, hydrostatic drive, articulating 600' x 1" hose reel. 1,300-gallon
water tanks, 11-yard tank, 80gpm Roots
827PD blower. New final filter assembly
recently installed. Well-maintained with
records. ......................... $75,000 OBO
Mark 708-475-7100, il CBM
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equipMent
1990 international Dt 466 aquatech
sj1200: DT466 diesel, manual w/splitter, 60,000 km, mint shape. V6 gas drives
Myers 65-80gpm @ 2,000psi, 600 ft. 1"
jetter, foot control. ........... $24,000 CDN
204-257-1180, MB
[email protected] C03
2002 sterling lt7500 aquatech
Hydrovac: Automatic, CAT 7.2L 3126,
Hibon PD 3,450cfm, 8" vac, 1,000-gallon
water, 65-80gpm @ 2,000psi, 750,000
BTU burner, 10-yard debris. Many rebuilt
items. New safety. .......... $89,500 CDN
204-257-1180, MB
[email protected] C03
jetteRs-tRaileR
xtreme flow trailer jetter Hot/Cold!
Model# HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer,
35 hp Vanguard 10 gpm @ 3,850 psi, 325gallon water tank, 300' hose, General
Pump. List $36,995. On sale for $32,995.
Fully loaded!
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1993 gMC 1-ton jetter: 35gpm FMC
pump, 3/4" hose, 500-gallon plastic
tank. Excellent cold-weather machine.
........................................ $11,900 OBO
Other jet trucks and trailers available.
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Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range
of late model combo units and DOT industrial
vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY.
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1999 Ford F550 steam boiler: Steam CIPP
pipe 6" to 24". Boiler just serviced by Porter
Boiler. Runs great. Ready for work. Asking
$40,000. 626-905-5912
(C03)
jet VaCs
2002 Vac-Con Sterling 21,703 hours. Front
axles 20,000, mid 20,000, rear 20,000.
Gross axles 60,000. Side motor Cummins.
Good running truck. New tires. Asking price
$45,000 USD. 905-809-1478
(C04)
2000 Vactor 2100, International, new
fan, 80gpm, 2,500psi, 12-yard, 1,300
gallons, Hydroexcavation package, MultiFlow. Great shape. Ex-city unit, work
ready. .............................. $90,000 OBO
Call Dave Marshall
866-744-9921, wa
C03
2004 Vactor 2100 Series: Single axle, 9-yard
debris tank,80gpm @ 2,500psi. Motor has
only 14,500 miles/275 hrs. and auxiliary engine has 480 hrs. For pictures and more info
visit our website at www.mahoneysequip
ment.com or call 314-575-5168.
(C03)
Bought a new truck and my wife won’t let
me keep this one. 2000 Vactor 2100 on an
International single-axle chassis. Well-maintained. Water pump rebuilt with “new water
barrel”. $50,000. bob@cromwellmechanical.
com
(C04)
2000 Vactor 2100 Series: 10-yard, 15"
Holmes HR42 PD blower. 1,000-gallon water
tanks, 60gpm @ 2,000psi. Sterling chassis,
106,000 miles, 6,600 engine hours, 1,065
cleaner hours. Ex-municipal. Complete
maintenance history available. $45,000.
Call Brian 303-898-9475.
(C04)
2001 Vactor, Freightliner FL80, CAT, 2 fans,
80gpm @ 2,500psi, 2,000 gallons, Hydroexcavation package. Multi Flow, Cold-weather
package, many other options. Great shape,
recent service done on chassis and body.
Ready to work. $65,000. Call Dave Marshall
866-744-9921
(C04)
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One (1) 2015 Freightliner Camel combo
vac truck and one (1) Western Star combo
vac truck. Both equipped with 824 blowers,
ejector plates, 12-yd. debris tanks, 80gpm
at 2,000psi water system, 1.500-gallon
fresh water and 600' of 1" jet hose. Low
hours and miles. Partial factory warranty.
For pictures, pricing and more info, call Jeff
317-258-4900
(C03)
lMk. 24-foot pace wet out trailer.
Tank. Boss bullet. Mini steam cure. Like
new -- call for details
920-627-7867
C03
2002 Sterling LT7501 Vac-Con Model
V390LHA combination sewer cleaning truck:
Freshly painted white. CAT 3126 - 275hp
engine, 3-stage fan, 1,000-gallon water
tanks, pump off option available. 10’ telescopic boom. FMC water pump - 65gpm
@ 3,000psi. Articulating hose reel with
600 feet of new 1" hose. 84,316 miles.
Located in Orange, CA. $79,900. Contact
Craig: 714-639-8352. Additional details at
www.empireequip.com
(CBM)
MaxLiner CIPP unit: Complete with compressor and heating system. Trailer-mounted. $6,000 FIRM. 818-231-0417 or 818704-1413
(C07)
Vac-Con industrial machine mounted on a
pre-owned 2006 Sterling cab and chassis.
(Stock #8593C) www.Vacuumsalesinc.com
(888) VaC-unit (822-8648)
(CBM)
Sewer/Surface Water Maintenance & Operations Superintendent City of Tukwila, WA.
Salary: $6,600 - $8,023 per month/DOQ
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tukwilawa/
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Vac-Con V390LHA combination unit with
Roots 827 blower, 1999 International Model
2554 cab and chassis. (Stock #3918C)
www.Vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) VaCunit (822-8648).
(CBM)
lease/finanCing
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equipment — without all the headaches.
Credit is not an issue. We have working
capital available for commercial equipment purchases $20,000 to $2,000,000.
BSG Services - Call 866-259-5370 or email
[email protected]
(CBM)
north star Commercial Credit: Commercial loans for trucks or equipment. Flexible
purchase programs to fit your budget. 21
years in the industry. Contact tom Myers
- 877-804-2274.
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loCatoRs
Used RIDGID NaviTrack, Gen-Eye Model 100
and Goldak Model 4400. The Cable Center
800-257-7209.
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noZZles
sappHiRe noZZles for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic
savings! 772-286-1218. [email protected];
www.alljetting.com.
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pipeline
ReHaBilitation
One trade-in model of Pipe Genie heavy-duty,
pipe bursting equipment. Excellent condition,
looks new, 30-ton, 100 feet cable, full 2-year
warranty. 877-411-7473.
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INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER: Position
responsible for sale of products to international market. Extensive travel. Duties include generating sales, training distributors,
operating equipment, giving presentations,
attending trade shows, other duties. Previous
sales experience; high school diploma (college degree preferred); valid driver’s license;
comply w requirements for federal driver’s
license (CDL class B); mechanical ability, preemployment drug screen; valid U.S. passport;
Microsoft Office and Outlook computer skills
and interpersonal skills. Sewer Equipment is
an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace. Benefits: In addition to salary, we provide healthcare insurance, 401K,
paid vacation, paid holidays, and a smokefree work place. Please send resumes to
[email protected]
(C03)
CUES Lateral Launch CCTV Operator with
PACP Certification, along with Jet Vac Truck
and Hydroexcavator/Operators needed. Busy
and growing Michigan based company (established in 1977) looking for experienced
underground pipeline inspection camera lateral launch operator and CDL drivers for hydrovac, combination vac and high-pressure
water jet (sewer and catch basin cleaning)
trucks. Mid-Michigan and outlying areas.
Positions to start immediately. Experience
with CUES equipment, Granite Software and
Lateral Launch computer software helpful for the Camera Operator position. 401k,
health insurance, eye and dental available.
Competitive wage based on experience.
Call Jake or Ronnie at 989-892-5828, bring
or mail resume with references to 512 McGraw Street, Bay City, MI 48708. Email
[email protected]. Full-time,
year-round positions.
(C03)
Looking for Utility Operator/Crew Leader to
work in metro and rural Minnesota as well
as outlying areas. Preferred requirements:
Experience running televising equipment
including lateral launch systems with PACP
certification and knowledge and operation
of combination jet-vac trucks. Please apply
even if knowledge-based requirements are
not fully met. Looking for future team members to have a positive attitude and a selfstarter mentality with the ability and comfort
to lead other team members. We offer negotiable, very competitive wages based on
experience. Retirement plan and health insurance is available. Call 507-388-1945 or
email resume to [email protected].
Come help us make a better future for yourself and our team.
(C04)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)
GapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manufacturing business, is seeking a talented,
highly motivated individual to fill a full-time
Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based
preferred) region. GapVax is the leading
manufacturer of industrial and municipal
vacuum units and hydroexcavation units in
the United States. We provide the most reliable, comprehensive, and efficient mobile
vacuum units in the industrial and municipal markets. Specifications of the position
are listed on our website, www.gapvax.
com, click on the Now Hiring link in the left
hand column. Send resumes to Lthomas@
gapvax.com or 575 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902.
(CPMGBM)
Modernizing the fleet, have to get rid
of old workhorses. All were taken out of
field working, and are ready to work.
Two (2) 2005 Sterling L7500s, C7 CAT,
Allison RD3000, Camel 200, with ejector plate, 65gpm jet pump, 16-inch
Roots 624 PD blowers, rear mounted
1,000' hose reel and added 28gpm
hydraulic circuit. $110,000 each. Four
(4) 2007 Sterling L7500s, C9 CAT, Allison RD3000, Camel 200, with ejector
plate, 65gpm jet pump, 16-inch Roots
624 PD blowers, rear-mounted 1,000'
hose reel and added 28gpm hydraulic
circuit. $130,000 each. One (1) 2010
International L7500 MaxxForce 10,
Allison RD4000 Camel with ejector
plate, 80gpm jet pump/ hydrostaticdriven, 18-inch Roots 824 PD blower,
front-mounted 1,000' hose reel, added
28gpm hydraulic circuit. $175,000. One
(1) Vac-Con sewercombo unit V350THA,
2,145 hours, 3-stage, L16 FMC 45gpm
@ 3,000psi water pump, 5-yard, Allison MD3060 auto, 115,842 miles, air
brakes, 41,000 GVW (18K fronts, 23K
rears) air seat, John Deere 3039T aux.
engine, 3-stage fan assembly, have extra fan goes with truck, 5-yard debris
tank, 1,000-gallon water tank, 5 telescopic boom, 4-inch dewatering pump
on rear door. Good rubber all around,
no retread. Pipes included with clamps.
Ready to go to work. $55,000. Extra fan
assembly and tank screens come with.
Bob 713-682-3231 ext. 14, tx C03
puMps
Honda model WP40X, 8 hp, 4" with hoses.
Honda 4 hp, 2" pump with hoses. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
Rental equipMent
Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combination jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch
basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All
available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
rentals. Vsi Rentals, llC, (888) VaC-unit
(822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com. (CBM)
seRViCe/RepaiR
Dynamic Repairs - inspection Camera
Repairs: 48 hour turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, RIDGID, Electric Eel Mfg, Gator
Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Quality
service on all brands. Rental equipment
available. For more info call Jack at 973478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey.
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tools
RIDGID model #300 with stand, RIDGID tristand vises, RP 330 ProPress kit. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
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t&t tools: Probes, hooks. Probes feature
steel shafts with threaded and hardened
tips. The insulated Mighty probe™ tested
to 50,000 volts. top poppers™ open manhole covers easily. Free catalog. www.tandt
tools.com. Phone 800-521-6893. (CBM)
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Used SeeSnake Camera Systems in all
sizes; Used General Wire Spring Camera
Systems in all sizes; Used machines in all
sizes. We want your trade! The Cable Center:
800-257-7209.
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Used and rebuilt camera kits in stock: RIDGID
Mini Compact, Mini Color, Standard SelfLeveling, General Gen-Eye I, II and III, Aries
Seeker, and SRECO kits. The Cable Center:
800-257-7209.
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CUES sewer televising camera and equipment
with a POSM computer operation system. In good
working condition, mounted in a F450 gas truck
with a 12-foot box. Call 763-444-5501 (C03)
PEARPOINT — Mainliner buying & selling used equipment. Canada & USA PEARPOINT MAINLINE EQUIPMENT ONLY. Will buy
complete Pearpoint trucks. Will buy your
old system. Do you need parts? 399, 599
reels; 420, 448 tractors: 494 digital and
zoom 420 light heads. Call 800-265-4298 or
[email protected]
(C04)
2004 ueMsi Main line tV system,
track transporter, 1,000’ reel, pan/tilt
camera, computer & software, trailer with
a/c, generator & air compressor. $29,950
334-693-9507, al
C04
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Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
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wateRBlasting
1999 ford e450 Hi-Cube CUES TV
Inspection with Cobra Data Logger
software. New automatic transmission
with warranty. New rooftop a/c with
warranty. Trans on Ultra Shorty rec. rebuilt. New 1,000' SS cable, etc. $35,000
negotiable. For further info and pics call
904-284-2141, fl
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USED Envirosight ROVVER System: Brand
new RC90 camera. Cable reel (SN 360570)
has new power supply, motor, clutch, cable
(656’) and winding rollers. 125 crawler (SN
0260768) has new top plate, side plates,
axles and seals, plus new control board
compatible with rear-view camera accessory (not included). CCU (SN 0160981)
with new power card, new 56V card, new
+/-26 card, and new card. Control pendant (SN 0492645) is compatible with
RC90 camera and R225 crawler. $27,500.
Call 973-252-6700.
(CBM)
Cyclops Electronics designs, manufactures, sells and services high-quality portable and vehicle-mounted, closed-circuit
color television sewer, well and pipeline inspection systems. Nationwide service. www.
cyclopstv.com 830-249-9756
(C03)
2006 CUES CCTV Chevy 2500 High Cube.
Steerable transporter pipe ranger. OZ II camera gold cable. New PCU, new computer.
Rebuilt Onan generator. Engine replaced 40k
ago. New paint, tires and seats. $55,000.
Call Bill at 813-489-3108.
(C04)
Gardner Denver T-375M: Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver T450M Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver TF-375M 21 gpm
@ 10,000 psi. Gardner Denver TX-450HB
21gpm @ 20,000 PSI. Gardner Denver TF450MB 52gpm @ 10,000 psi. NLB 10-200.
34 gpm @ 10,000 psi. HT-150S 25 gpm
max 10,000 psi max, Shell Side Machine,
Wheatley 165: 30 gpm @ 10,000 psi.
Wheatley 125 with aluminum bronze fluid
end. Boatman Ind. 713-641-6006. View @
www.boatmanind.com.
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AIR PREHEATER CLEANER EQUIPMENT FOR
SALE. Gardner Denver PCT-2000-P. Two
complete systems available. Like new, only
used twice. $19,000 each or $35,000 for
both. 903-758-9166
(C05)
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell, repair and retrofit water blasters. Visit us at:
www.waterjettingequipment.com or phone
714-259-7700.
(CBM)
40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218, [email protected], www.
alljetting.com.
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Family provides a foundation for the success of so many in this industry
By Luke Laggis
I
t’s not easy to follow in someone’s footsteps. People will always judge
whether you’re filling your predecessor’s shoes adequately.
We revere those who chart their own course and attain their own
individual success. It’s just as difficult, however, to preserve and further a
legacy, to start out on a path that’s been cleared and continue on well beyond.
It can also be very rewarding.
Anyone who’s ever worked in a family business knows the extra
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COVER STORY
AN EYE FOR
SERVICE
PENNSYLVANIA CONTRACTOR EMBRACES MUNICIPAL SEWER
SERVICES – AND CARRIES ON A FAMILY TRADITION
BY K E N W YS O C K Y | P H OTO G R AP HY BY M I K E B R AD LEY
IF ANYONE EVER WAS DESTINED
TO RUN A SEWER SERVICES COMPANY,
IT’S KERRY ROSLINSKI.
The son of a Public Works director as well as a former
wastewater treatment plant operator, Roslinski brought
his career full circle in 2003 when he established PipeEye Sewer Services in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a company
that cleans, inspects and grouts sewer lines, laterals and
manholes in the area where he grew up.
In a sense, even the name of the company is pipelinerelated; when Roslinski was about 11 years old, he fell
down and landed on a pipe, which left a half-moon scar
under one eye. “So kids at school nicknamed me ‘Pipe
Eye,’” Roslinski explains. “It’s very ironic … and that’s
why in our logo, we use an eye for the dash in ‘Pipe-Eye.’”
When Roslinski established Pipe-Eye in 2003, it was
the culmination of decades spent in the municipal sewer
arena, dating back to when he was a young boy. Roslinski’s
late father, Joseph, served as Bradford’s director of Public
Works for 35 years and along the way instilled in his son
the importance of customer service.
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“When I was a child, I would go out with my father
and ride in street sweepers, salt trucks and so forth,”
Roslinski recalls. “I grew up in that atmosphere night
and day. … People were always calling our house with
problems, and Dad was always right on top of them.
“I have to stress the experience I gained from my
father,” he adds. “I saw the way he treated his employees
through all those years — that really carried over, and
in the end, I took a lot from that. He treated people with
dignity and respect. If you don’t have good employees
with some longevity, you’re just not going to make it in
this industry. My father taught me that you have to treat
employees just as you’d like to be treated.”
Roslinski says much of his company’s success stems
from upholding his father’s legacy, as well as embracing
advanced technology and presenting a professional image.
The results speak for themselves: eight full-time employees,
more than $1.5 million worth of equipment, and a service
Mike Beck (left) and Cody Faucher of Pipe-Eye
Sewer Services use an Aquatech jet/vac truck to
clean a storm drain in Buffalo, New York.
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The Pipe-Eye team includes (clockwise from back left) operators Alex Faucher and Mike Beck, technicians Cody Faucher and Rob Gault, foreman Jarrod VoBornik, owner Kerry Roslinski,
office manager Jennifer Roslinski, secretary Marilyn Roslinski, and Kerry and Jennifer’s children Kiara, Raelynn and Kyler.
PIPE-EYE SEWER SERVICES INC.,
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BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
FOUNDED:
OWNER:
EMPLOYEES:
SPECIALTIES:
2003
Kerry Roslinski
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Municipal pipeline inspections, cleaning,
grouting and repairs
SERVICE AREA: Western New York and northwestern
Pennsylvania
WEBSITE: www.pipeeyesewer.com
AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Sewer Services
Companies (NASSCO)
area that covers western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Sewer
cleaning and inspection services generate about 65 percent of the company’s
revenue, with the remainder coming from grouting and smoke and dye
testing, he says.
Roslinski also relies heavily on the wealth of experience he gained
working for municipal governments and observing how they operate. “I
learned how to interact with the municipal government and gain a good
understanding of how things work,” he notes.
PIPELINE TO SUCCESS
After graduating from college with a degree in forestry, oddly enough,
Roslinski started his sewer-centric career by operating several small wastewater
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treatment plants, some on a part-time basis. After about seven years, he
received his first exposure to sewer cleaning and inspection technology when
a local sewer authority brought in a company from Pittsburgh to clean and
inspect sewer lines.
“That really grabbed my attention,” he recalls. “Operating an inspection
camera was like playing Atari games. … I was thrilled by the idea that you
could operate a camera with a joystick.”
Eventually, Roslinski joined the company as an operations manager in
Bradford, where he helped expand the firm’s business base, using connections
he’d made during his years as a treatment plant operator. But when the
company was sold to a large nationwide corporation, Roslinski decided he
didn’t want to move to Pittsburgh to keep his job and instead struck out on
his own.
While he was no novice to the industry, he still needed advice as well
as financing to invest in equipment. The advice came from a branch of the
University of Pittsburgh, where a business school intern helped him develop
a business plan — for free. “Local universities are a good resource,” he says.
“At the University of Pittsburgh, interns had all the software programs and
tools you need to get started. And for a nominal fee, they even filed my
incorporation paperwork.”
Then he met with officials at Hi-Vac who eventually agreed to help him
finance an Aquatech vacuum truck. A short time later, he bought a refurbished
grout truck built by CUES. How could a novice businessman afford to buy
such an expensive rig? The resourceful Roslinski did some research and
learned about low-interest loans offered by the City of Bradford’s Office of
“I have to stress the experience I gained from my father. I saw the way he treated his employees
through all those years — that really carried over, and in the end, I took a lot from that.
HE TREATED PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.”
Kerry Roslinski
Economic and Community Development, which promotes small businesses.
“They supply half the loan, and a bank provides the other half at interest rates
that are about half of those charged by regular banks,” Roslinski explains. “I
also used another resource called the North Central Regional Planning and
Development Commission, which covers a four-county area here.
“If you’re looking to make a major investment that can potentially create
jobs or make current jobs last longer, they’re all for it
— as long as you meet certain criteria and report back
to them on your progress in creating and retaining
jobs,” he adds. “All you have to do is go to a local
county government and ask if there’s any financial
assistance available. This is how we financed all our
equipment except for the first vacuum truck.”
“We primarily clean larger-diameter municipal pipes,” Roslinski says.
“But we can hook up a smaller lateral hose to clean out smaller pipes.”
The company also owns three CUES camera/grout trucks, two built
on a Chevrolet chassis and one on a Ford; they’re all equipped with Graco
grout pumps. The two newer units feature lateral inspection and lateral and
mainline grouting capabilities. For inspections, crews use CUES Ultra Shorty
LARGE ROSTER OF EQUIPMENT
Pipe-Eye now owns three Hi-Vac Aquatech vac
trucks, built on International and Sterling truck
chassis. They feature 10-cubic-yard debris tanks;
1,000- or 1,500-gallon water tanks; Hibon blowers;
and water pumps (80 gpm at 2,000 psi) made by
General Pump.
Mike Beck operates the controls of an Aquatech jet/vac truck
while cleaning a stormwater line.
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tracked cameras. Logiball makes the
grouting systems, and Pipe-Eye uses
grout made by Avanti International.
The company also relies on a
smoke-testing machine made by
Cherne; a RIDGID push camera and
several RIDGID locators; a CST/
berger Magnatrac locator; a RIDGID
K-6200 Powersnake for unclogging
3- to 6-inch-diameter lines; jetting
nozzles manufactured by StoneAge
and KEG Technologies; and a
manhole-rehabilitation trailer made
by The Strong Company.
“One of my big things is that
I stick with the same equipment all
the time,” Roslinski says, explaining
Rob Gault of Pipe-Eye Sewer Services cleans a
manhole prior to rehabilitation, using the spray wand
off a Strong Co. manhole-rehabilitation trailer.
“All you have to do is go to a local
county government and ask if there’s
any financial assistance available. This
is how we financed all our equipment
except for the first vacuum truck.”
Kerry Roslinski
his philosophy about buying
equipment. “Because we stick with
the same equipment, our guys know
it inside and out.
“I also go to the Water &
Wastewater Equipment, Treatment
& Transport (WWETT) Show
every other year,” he adds. “I take
two different employees each
time, along with my wife, Jennifer
(the company’s office manager).
Customers demand the most
updated technology, so we’re
constantly striving to keep up with
it. Companies that fail to do so
run the risk of losing customers to
competitors who do keep up with
the latest technology.”
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Roslinski also says that
Pipe-Eye’s emphasis on keeping
equipment
clean
and
wellmaintained creates a professional
image that wows new customers and
promotes word-of-mouth referrals.
“When we pull up on a job, it may
not be with brand-new equipment,
but it looks like it just came off the
showroom floor,” he says. “Our
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CONTRACTOR RELIES ON
GROUT TO KEEP I&I OUT
There are several solutions available to stop infiltration and inflow in manholes, sewer lines and laterals,
but Kerry Roslinski, owner of Pipe-Eye Sewer Services in Bradford, Pennsylvania, prefers chemical
grouting, using equipment made by Logiball.
First developed about 50 years ago, chemical grouting is the oldest trenchless method for stopping
groundwater infiltration into structurally sound sewer systems. Often misunderstood, grouting actually
is a simple and effective way to fix leaks, notes Roslinski, who learned the basics while working as an
operations manager for a sewer cleaning, inspection and grouting company years ago in Bradford.
In a nutshell, here’s how grouting works: Technicians mechanically pull a remotely controlled device
called a packer, essentially an inflatable plug, to the location of a sewer line leak. The packer is attached to
hoses that supply both grout and compressed air. When the packer is in place, it injects the grout under
high pressure through failed joints or pipe cracks and into the surrounding soil outside the pipe creating a
durable seal, or collar, that adheres to the pipe’s exterior. When the packer is removed, it scrapes off any
excess grout that’s still inside the line.
The grout does more than just seal cracks or gaps in sewer lines; it also seals, stabilizes and gels with
the soil around it, even filling voids that often occur after backfilling during initial sewer installations. Some
consider grouting superior to pipe lining because it doesn’t rely on a bond between a liner and the pipe.
Roslinski embraced grouting because he was already familiar with it. But initially it was a tough sell
when he formed Pipe-Eye in 2003. “To pay my bills, I had to beat on people’s doors,” he recalls. “I did a
lot of free demonstrations to convince people that it wasn’t some kind of hoax.”
More and more often, grouting is often used in conjunction with pipe lining, he points out. “We usually
go through first and grout the joints, then they line it, then we come back and grout the laterals,” he
explains.
While it’s not 100 percent foolproof, Roslinski says grouting is a very effective way to resolve inflow
and infiltration. “Let’s be honest: We can’t keep sewer lines completely water-free,” he says. “Water finds
a way to get in, no matter what. But we can limit it. The main idea is to drastically reduce the amount of
water getting treated.”
ABOVE: Cody Faucher removes a storm drain grate
prior to cleaning the roadside line.
>> RIGHT: Alex Faucher smoothes fresh grout inside a
manhole in Lockport, New York.
guys wax the trucks — the whole thing. Image
is everything. … Our equipment isn’t dirty or
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notice that.”
Newer, well-maintained equipment also helps in another area: retaining
quality employees. “That’s just one of the things I try to do for my guys,”
Roslinski notes. “They’re out in the field doing the hard work. My job is to
ensure they have the latest and the greatest equipment. Who wants to go to
work in a rusty old wreck? My employees make the clients happy, not me. All
I do is provide them with good, up-to-date and safe equipment and they go
out and please the clients.”
“Customers demand the most updated
technology, so we’re constantly striving to
keep up with it. Companies that fail to do so
run the risk of losing customers to competitors
who do keep up with the latest technology.”
Kerry Roslinski
Pipe-Eye to structurally repair manholes, and a new 2015 CUES grout rig.
“Before, we could grout and seal manholes to stop inflow and infiltration,
but we didn’t have a steadfast way to provide structural rehabilitation,” he
explains. “The trailer will open up the door for manhole rehab projects,
which go hand in hand with what we’re already doing here at Pipe-Eye.
“I also see the grouting market getting bigger, at least in my neck of the
woods,” he adds. “Grouting is making a resurgence. … We’re banking on
grouting and manhole rehab work.” C
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Looking ahead, Roslinski envisions what he calls “controlled growth”
for Pipe-Eye as opposed to exponential growth that could strain manpower
and equipment resources and, in turn, decrease customer satisfaction. He also
plans continued investments in new equipment, which he says is imperative to
remaining competitive despite the financial risks involved. As an example, he
points to the recently purchased manhole-rehabilitation trailer, which allows
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up debris, just like a full-size vacuum truck. The answer: a Hurricane
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The Hurricane ticked off all the boxes on Powerclean’s list of criteria.
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Barber has nothing against vac trucks. In fact, Powerclean — which is a
fully diversified company that provides industrial cleaning services to a wide
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by Guzzler Manufacturing and Super Products. But Powerclean needed a small
unit to service clients in the glass-manufacturing industry, and the Hurricane
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“We have various glass-manufacturing customers that periodically do
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A crew from Powerclean Industrial
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OWNER: Powerclean Industrial Services Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana
MACHINE: Hurricane 828 trailer-mounted vacuum unit made
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FUNCTION: Vacuuming dry debris in glass-manufacturing plants
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“The blower system on the Hurricane is comparable to those on our vac
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The Hurricane weighs 16,700 pounds; Powerclean employees tow it with
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The unit’s relatively small footprint is a game changer. “We’ve had several
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Powerclean employees like the Hurricane because it’s easy to operate and
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Overall, Barber says the Hurricane provides a solid return on investment.
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KEEPING
THE LEGACY
CLEANING AND PUMPING
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FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY
BUSINESS’ GROWTH
AND DIVERSIFICATION
Rowell’s Sewer &
Drain owners Mandie
and Ian Hagan.
WHEN MANDIE HAGAN AND HER
HUSBAND, IAN, TOOK THE REINS AT
ROWELL’S SEWER & DRAIN SOME
15 YEARS AGO, THEY ENCOUNTERED
A CHALLENGE FACED BY MANY
CHILDREN WHO TAKE OVER A FAMILY
BUSINESS: HOW TO GROW A
WELL-ESTABLISHED COMPANY —
IN THIS CASE, ONE FOUNDED
BY MANDIE’S LATE FATHER,
DICKIE ROWELL JR. — WITHOUT
LOSING TOUCH WITH THE FAMILYORIENTED VALUES THAT MADE IT SO
SUCCESSFUL IN THE FIRST PLACE.
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But so far it’s “mission accomplished” for the Hagans,
who moved in 2001 from Colorado to Northfield, New
Hampshire, to help Mandie’s mother and business co-owner,
Debbie Rowell, run the business. The recipe for success: a
broader range of services, a strong dose of marketing savvy
and an emphasis on employee development, not to mention a
passion to uphold the elder Rowell’s legacy.
Since 2001, the company — which initially focused
on cleaning sewer lines and pumping septic tanks — has
diversified into other services, including septic system design
and installations, larger sewer line repair work, and commercial
lift station installations. “We added these services in order
to provide full service for our customers,” Mandie Hagan
Technician Alex Dion uses a RIDGID SeeSnake inspection system to get a look inside a lateral line
running through a customer’s yard.
explains, noting the company’s “One call does it all” motto.
“We now can keep all the service work in-house, starting from
design services to complete system installs.”
The company now employs 15 people, compared to three in 2001, and
ROWELL’S SEWER & DRAIN LLC,
runs four pumper vac trucks, three self-fabricated waterjetting trucks and one
NORTHFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
jetter mounted inside an enclosed trailer. Moreover, the company opened a
FOUNDED: 1983
new shop and office that includes a retail store that sells septic system parts
OWNERS: Mandie and Ian Hagan
and components to homeowners.
and Debbie Rowell
“I can honestly say that I don’t feel pressure to live up to my father’s
EMPLOYEES: 15
SPECIALTIES: Sewer and drainline cleaning and repairs;
business legacy,” says Hagan of the company, which serves customers
septic tank pumping; septic system design
throughout New Hampshire. “But I do feel a strong desire to keep it alive.
and installation
“I really never thought I’d be doing what I’m doing,” she continues.
SERVICE AREA: State of New Hampshire
“But I absolutely love it — not so much the pumping septic tanks and drain
WEBSITE: www.rowellseptic.com
cleaning, but providing customers with a full package of services. … That’s
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ABOVE: Jeff Lacoy (left) and Alex Dion excavate around a
pump chamber outside an apartment complex.
BELOW: Lacoy and Dion hammer into the side of the chamber
to add an electrical line for new components.
probably the most important thing we’ve done
in the last 10 years. Customers don’t always
know where to go (to find contractors), so
offering one-stop shopping takes the pressure
off them. And if we can’t do something, we’ll
find someone who can do it for them.”
In college, Hagan majored in business
and minored in marketing, so she also enjoys
promoting the company and developing new
he decided to expand and fabricated his
own jetting truck to get into drain cleaning.
The move burnished his reputation as an
innovative, common-sense contractor with a
flair for customer service, compliments of his
jovial personality, Hagan says.
“Dad was very innovative — always
thinking about what’s ahead,” she says. “He
was also known as the happy pumper, and
“I can honestly say that I don’t feel pressure to
live up to my father’s business legacy.
BUT I DO FEEL A STRONG DESIRE TO KEEP IT ALIVE.”
Mandie Hagan
business. “I love making things better — not
getting stuck in a rut,” she notes. “I also love
to manage people and bring out the best
in them.”
LEARNING THE ROPES
Mandie and Ian, a plumber, were living
in Colorado when Dickie Rowell Jr. died of a
heart attack in 2001. An electrician by trade,
Dickie started out in 1983 pumping out septic
tanks on weekends. Several years after that,
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we use a caricature of him as a logo on our
pump trucks.”
As an example of her father’s innovative
streak, Hagan cites a customized waterjetting
rig he built to thaw frozen waterlines that
supply snowmaking machines at a nearby
ski area. The waterlines sit atop a mountain,
and deep snow makes them inaccessible to
conventional jetting trucks. The solution?
Rowell welded a ski to each of the four wheel
rims. When the ski resort needs its lines
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The team at Rowell’s Sewer & Drain includes (from left) Jeff Lacoy, Levi Wardner, Casey Rolland, Tricia Eisner, Debbie Rowell, Mandie Hagan, Ian Hagan, Michelle Lamot, Alex Dion and
Keith Bryant.
BRINGING EMPLOYEES INTO THE FAMILY
Mandie Hagan can’t say enough good things about the employees at Rowell’s Sewer & Drain, the sewer and septic service company
founded by her late father, Dickie Rowell Jr., which she now owns with her husband, Ian, and her mother, Debbie Rowell.
“The people we have right now are phenomenal,” she says. “They’re all go-getters that work hard and know what we stand for. It’s not just
a job for them — it’s a career, and they’re passionate about what we do.”
But assembling a group of enthusiastic, reliable employees didn’t happen by accident. Like so many contractors nationwide, finding good
employees isn’t always easy for Rowell’s. But the company increases the odds of doing so by taking specific steps, from the kind of employees
it seeks to how interviews are conducted to the training employees receive, Hagan says.
For starters, Hagan doesn’t always look for experienced, skilled labor workers because they often have set ways of doing things — including
bad work habits. “I’m more interested in someone who will work 60 or 70 hours without complaining,” she says. “And as long as someone has
the drive and desire and willingness to learn, we can train them.”
Sometimes the company hires prospective workers on a temporary basis — perhaps a week or two — for a test drive of sorts. In addition,
Hagan probes a bit in interviews, focusing on what people like to do for fun. “If they say they enjoy cooking out and drinking beer, that’s not who
I’m looking for,” she says. “We look for people who are passionate about something worthwhile. Sometimes they light up when they talk about
their family. Other times, maybe it’s motorcycles and snowmobiles, which tells me they like to move and are energetic.”
Then there’s job training; most employees spend three to six months learning the ropes before they’re allowed to go solo on service calls.
They also receive certification training as required, as well as continuing education. The latter sometimes includes product seminars put on by
equipment manufacturers that Hagan invites to the company’s headquarters in Northfield, New Hampshire. “If our employees get better, then
we get better,” she notes. “And if they stay challenged and motivated, they bring in more work.”
In addition, the company closes one day each year for a companywide team-building and stress-relief outing for employees and their
significant others at a local casino/resort. “We get to know them on an even more personal level and we get a chance to show how much we
appreciate them,” Hagan says. “And they come back to work refreshed and motivated.”
The company also provides other perks to employees. Last year, for instance, the Hagans took employees to the American Football
Conference championship game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. The company also holds family-oriented
summer cookouts and winter snow tubing outings and occasionally gives employees gifts, Hagan says.
“Their last names might not be Rowell, but all our employees are family.”
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thawed, technicians remove the tires and rims from the
company’s jetting trailer and attach the “ski rims” in
their place; from there, a grooming machine tows the
unit to the frozen lines, she explains.
Ian’s experience as a plumber helped smooth
the ownership transition. Things went well from the
start, Hagan says, noting that even during the deep
recession that hit around 2007, the company continued
to post steady increases in revenue while adding new
employees and services.
“We didn’t want to grow too big too
fast and jeopardize the quality of
our service. SO WE’VE GROWN
STEADILY. … We don’t move
onto the next step until we’re sure
the base foundation is solid.”
Mandie Hagan
“We didn’t want to grow too big too fast and
jeopardize the quality of our service,” she explains. “So
we’ve grown steadily. … We don’t move onto the next
step until we’re sure the base foundation is solid.”
But it wasn’t always easy, Hagan observes, noting
that it took about five years to get a handle on things.
“We had to figure out how to do all the things that Dad
had done himself — we didn’t have an owner’s manual,”
she explains. “We had to get to know the customers and
figure out the best way to do things and how to price our
services. It was a big learning curve, but through it all,
our community continued to support us.”
SPREADING THE WORD
The company takes a proactive, multifaceted
approach to marketing. The elements include clean,
well-maintained, vinyl-wrapped trucks that prominently feature the company’s logo; a website; a large
billboard that stands in front of the company’s new
facility, located in a rehabbed old building that stands
along a state highway; and sponsorship of local events,
such as food drives.
The company also sponsors youth sports teams. In
other instances, it offers customers a $10-off coupon if
they donate goods to a local food drive, she says.
Hagan also works with a marketing consultant
and runs ads on local radio stations; those ads feature
a catchy jingle she had a Nashville company compose.
The cost? About $4,000. Worth it? “Absolutely,” she
says. “It’s all about brand recognition. The jingle is
catchy and upbeat — it definitely reflects who we are.”
To enhance name recognition, the jingle also plays
when customers who call the company are put on hold.
Hagan’s marketing philosophy centers on investing
money where it gets the best return. “We wanted to get
Rowell’s Sewer & Drain staff members
work inside the company office in
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<< LEFT: Ian Hagan jets a drainline from the
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away from phone books — step outside the box a little,” she says. “I try to do
things a little differently. It’s more fun and exciting that way.”
The company also employs an effective marketing technique that doesn’t
cost a penny: Follow-up phone calls asking customers if they were pleased
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The retail store also effectively works as a marketing tool by drawing in
potential customers. Because two national, big-box home centers are located
nearby, the store stocks unique items — such as risers and tank lids — that
the large retailers typically don’t carry. The store offers another benefit: By
combining orders for store inventory with parts needed by technicians to
make repairs, the company gets a better volume discount, which helps reduce
operating costs, she says.
“It also eliminates the need for our technicians to make time-consuming
stops to buy parts at big-box retailers,” she adds. “And the store is right on
a state highway, so it provides easy access for customers. A lot of people just
swing in to make appointments to get their tanks pumped. We’ve found that
people still appreciate that face-to-face contact.”
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KEEPING EXPENSES IN LINE
Of course, as the company offers more services, operating expenses
for items such as insurance, equipment and employee training rise
correspondingly. “But you can’t get bigger if you’re not willing to assume that
risk,” Hagan says.
As such, Hagan does a number of things to control operating expenses,
including continually analyzing costs — everything from business insurance
to repair parts — to ensure the company gets the best possible price;
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the company for their livelihoods — as opposed to just her, Ian and her
mother 15 years ago — the Hagans feel obligated to avoid any rash moves that
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SAFETY FIRST
Identify Workplace Hazards
Free consultations help to protect workers and meet OSHA regulations
By Doug Day
A
s the manager for the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program in
Wisconsin, Mike Cavanagh knows it sounds too good to be true.
But he offers assurance that employers really can get free and
confidential help to provide a safe workplace and comply with
OSHA regulations without fear of getting a citation.
Consultants from state agencies or universities provide the help to
identify workplace hazards, give advice on OSHA compliance, and assist
with injury and illness prevention programs. The consultants are not OSHA
employees and, with few exceptions, are not allowed to communicate with
OSHA about their findings.
“There is a wall between us,” explains Cavanagh, an employee of the
University of Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. “Our consultants
and the OSHA inspectors are not allowed to compare notes or have
conversations about clients. Our results are only provided to the company
and to the union, if there is one.”
If a consultant would find a serious hazard, however, the company
would be responsible to make corrections within a certain time. “We try
our best to be flexible,” says Cavanagh. “We typically assign a 60-day
correction and will work with companies if it’s going to take longer.” If the
company still fails to fix a serious hazard despite the assistance, it would be
reported to OSHA, though that is rare.
The service is targeted at small and medium-sized businesses, making
about 30,000 visits a year nationwide. In 2014, 55 percent of the companies
employed between one and 25 workers with just 2 percent having more
than 250 employees.
Employer determines extent of assistance
Wisconsin’s consultants include four safety experts and five industrial
hygienists, one of whom is an engineer. Who gets assigned to a company
depends upon the type of assistance requested. “The company determines
the scope of the visit,” says Cavanagh. That may entail looking at one issue
such as noise, one department, or the entire company. “The employer is in
the driver’s seat.”
Once work begins, a company may decide to expand the focus or
could cut back. Cavanagh says one example would be if several violations
were found. The company, or the consultant, may decide that it would be
best to correct those before continuing. Consultants also point out obvious
hazards that are outside the scope of the inspection, such as a missing
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safety guard, so the company can take immediate action to protect workers.
Testimonials
One firm that has used the service in Wisconsin several times wrote
of one consultant, “She is great to work with as she not only points out
hazards/issues that she finds, but also takes time to explain.”
Another admitted that there was “trepidation” about inviting an
inspection but learned that it had risks the company was not aware of.
“A lot of companies feel that anything having to do with OSHA is bad
because they are seen as the enemy.” The firm used three of the program’s
consultants who, they say, “put our concerns at ease and were very
informative and helpful.”
The consultants can:
• Help recognize hazards in the workplace
• Suggest general approaches or options for solving a safety or health
problem
• Identify the kinds of help available if further assistance is needed
• Provide a written report summarizing findings
• Assist in developing or maintaining an effective injury and illness
prevention program
• Provide training and education for the company and its employees
Requesting assistance
Every state has an On-Site Consultation Program with contacts
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only with private employers, not municipal or state government entities.
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workload and the nature of the issue. Visits are prioritized for things such
as an imminent threat, reports of workers getting ill, and the size and risk
potential of the business, with smaller businesses getting preference.
A company may also be referred to the program by OSHA. That could
happen if the agency receives a non-formal complaint such as one that is
unsigned or from a worker who has been fired.
Companies may also be referred after being cited. “OSHA might be
willing to reduce the penalty if a company agrees to have a consultant come
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TECH PERSPECTIVE
Lifting with Vacuum
Technology scraps the straps and chains and moves workers out of harm’s way
By Cory Dellenbach
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limbing up and down a truck bed full of pipe is dangerous. Yet
when new pipelines are installed, workers often have to climb to
the top and hook up chains or straps to get the pipe down.
“Cables or straps and chains have been the most common
things contractors have used when lifting pipes,” says Randy Hayes, corporate
sales director for Vacuworx. “That was until the vacuum lifting application
became available.”
Vacuworx, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, manufactures material-handling
equipment that uses a vacuum seal to lift pipes of all sizes and materials,
including concrete, steel, ductile iron, plastic, fiberglass and PVC.
The Vacuworx Pipe Handling Systems have been used to stockpile and
load rail cars, handle pipe without endangering personnel in close quarters
at in-plant operations, fit concrete and cast iron pipe together in a ditch, and
move heavy construction materials into staging areas.
“We see a lot of people now requiring contractors to use vacuum lifting
just because it’s so much safer and faster,” Hayes says. “It requires less
personnel. One guy can load, unload or string pipe by himself without having
to climb on pipes and trucks and stand under the pipe.”
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
The vacuum lifting equipment from Vacuworx can be attached to a wide
range of equipment, including excavators, backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts
and more. The company has six models on the market that can lift objects of
various dimensions weighing up to 44,000 pounds.
“The most common equipment to attach it to is an excavator, and we
can attach it to any brand,” Hayes says. “Until recently, the majority of our
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vacuum lifters have used a diesel engine to drive the vacuum pump to create
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The latest series of vacuum lifters are hydraulically driven. The vacuum
pump is powered by the hydraulics of the excavator. “It eliminates the noise
generated by the diesel engine and eliminates fuel requirements, as well as
any maintenance requirements for the engine. This has also allowed us to
reduce the overall weight of the vacuum lifter,” Hayes says.
Vacuworx lifting systems feature a hydraulic rotator that allows for
360-degree rotation and is fully self-contained. Vacuum pads can be easily
changed in a matter of minutes to allow the user to adapt from one pipe
size to another. The unit is operated by wireless remote, but Vacuworx also
provides an emergency hardwired kit in case the wireless remote becomes
damaged or cannot be used.
“The system pulls a vacuum between the pad and the object to be lifted,
providing a powerful positive seal,” says Paula Bell, marketing manager.
The lifting system can operate in weather conditions from snow to
extreme heat. “We have proven the use of the technology in all conditions,”
Bell says. “Our vacuum lifters can even lift pipe in unclean conditions and on
somewhat uneven surfaces.”
Vacuum lifting technology doesn’t damage materials or bonded coatings
and eliminates the need for cribbing and spacers for pipe. Using the lifting
system can eliminate damage that sometimes occurs when handling pipe
with straps or chains.
CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY
One of the biggest changes in the pipe lifting technology has been the
addition of wireless remote operation.
“The systems are operated by wireless remote control from the cab of the
host machine,” Bell says. “Because it is operated from the cab and because
the operator has such precise control over the movement of the load, there is
no need to have people on the ground in harm’s way.”
The company has also developed lifting tools for plates, slabs, concrete
barriers and horizontal directional drill stems.
“Oil and gas has been the primary market for us the last several years,”
Hayes says. “Now we’ve started to move into other markets since we can
handle a wide variety of pipes and other materials. We’re getting into water
and sewer rehab work, mining, and road and bridge construction applications
as well with the plate and slab lifting applications.”
The equipment is helping make heavy-duty material handling safer,
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increased investment in the plumbing business.
Today, the business employs 25
people and is headquartered in Redford Charter Township, Mich., a little
more than 10 miles west of Detroit.
Tom’s three sons assist him with the
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finances, and Paul specializing in
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equipment maintenance.
The company offers drain
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The Levine family, from left, Paul, Dan, father Tom, and acting director Jim Levine, stand with one of the company’s new service trucks.
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Tom Levine (aka The Plumbing God) was just a kid when he started helping his father on plumbing
jobs in the 1940s. At 82 years old, he’s still an active member of the business, performing estimates,
weighing in on tough jobs and providing a familiar touch with the company’s long-time clients.
“I used to help my dad when I was a little kid and I learned a lot of important lessons about
doing work right,” says Levine. “When we were ready to slide a bathtub into the compartment, he
would sign his name behind it with a big lumber crayon as part of his commitment to the customer
and the trade. He used to tell me, ‘Nobody will see it, but I know it will be there.’ That’s still our attitude
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All three of his sons worked in the business during summers. Today, they’re equal partners.
While municipal work is availJim (aka The Boss) spent time in California and returned to the business in 1990, and Paul (aka
able for bid, Jim Levine says the
Pauly) returned around the same time. Dan (aka The Brains) was the last to come home.
company sticks to residential and
“He graduated from Yale with an MBA and went to work in Manhattan,” says Jim Levine. “I told
commercial contracts, including such
him we’d leave the light on for him, and he rejoined us in 2004.
“We’ve all done our time elsewhere but we really enjoy the business and we all know what we’re
clients as office complexes, banks,
good at. At one point I considered law school. A lot of my friends wound up as lawyers, but seeing
restaurants and medical offices.
where they are today, I’m glad I didn’t.”
“We don’t own the big vacuum
trucks and we’re geared to responding quickly, working quickly and
billing quickly,” he says. “We’ve
developed a great rapport with home and business owners, but dealing with the
The company operates 15 service trucks, including two Chevy 1-ton cargo
city is another type of work altogether, including permitting and major traffic
vans and six Chevy Tiltmasters. They also have seven newer Ford E-450 cube
control. The municipal jobs are generally longer-term contracts, and the longer
trucks with 14-foot boxes and attics, and bodies by NBC Truck Equipment Inc.
you’re on the job, the greater the chances of running into a snag.”
in nearby Roseville.
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a
master plumber to do sewer work. Today, with all
sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s much more
glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work.”
profile
the Detroit area so long that when it first opened in 1927, technicians
levine and sons,
redFord Charter toWnship,
MiCh.
on plumbing service calls traveled by trolley with their toolboxes. The
company has remained true to its plumbing roots, but has expanded into
related areas of service, including commercial and residential HVAC and
sewer lateral relining. The business operates on four simple principles to
thrive in an economically challenged market: know your market, know your
OWNERS:
Jim, Paul and Dan Levine
FOUNDED:
1927
EMPLOYEES:
job, arrive quickly and work efficiently.
Jim Levine
25
SPECIALTIES:
Plumbing, HVAC, pipe replacement,
SERVICE AREA:
Greater Detroit area
WEBSITE:
www.levineandsons.com
trenchless sewer repair, CCTV inspection, jetting,
The business, founded by Louis Levine, went on hiatus during the Great
Depression but was firing on all cylinders by the end of World War II.
Louis’ son, Tom, got into the business when he was 18 years old and is still
working with the company at 82 (see sidebar).
Then, as now, the company’s bread and butter was service and repair
work including both plumbing and heating. The company also performed
point repair, pipe bursting
Gary Doan (left) and Tom Sesi
apply resin to a special fiber
cloth before rolling it at their shop.
Levine and Sons uses Formadrain
products for lining pipes.
heavy industrial work at local oil refineries, working on large cast iron pipelines for such companies as Marathon Oil. Even then, the company hedged its
(continued)
ABOVE: The Levine & Sons staff includes, in front, Gary Doan, Ron Moore, Dan Levine, Paul Levine, Rob Bain, Troy Genqa, Theresa Esper, Robert Kaminski,
and Peter Kastelan; middle: Chris Van Dalen, Tom Levine, Alfred Bruce and Jeff Grassel; back: Tony Andress, Bruce Bourton, Bill Haskee, Brent Bastein,
Tom Sese, Mike Neal and Jim Levine. BELOW: The old company paint scheme and logo (inset) was replaced with a new scheme on three new 2012 Ford
Super Duty trucks with NBC Truck Body custom boxes.
Jim Levine, center, lends a hand to Tom Sesi and Gary Doan as they roll a
liner into size and shape.
traditional vs. trenChless
Customers are offered a variety of options from root cutting to hydrojetting
and relining.
To help provide year-round service in cold weather, the company uses a
US Jetting 5018 600-gallon heated trailer unit. Root cutting nozzles include
models from Enz USA and StoneAge.
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter,” says
Levine. “We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a
“For broken clay pipe, I can’t use the system,” says Levine. “If there are
sharp chunks of clay you might get an aneurysm in the bladder when it’s
inflated prior to curing. Then we’re stuck with wet, goopy fiberglass that’s
partially hardened.”
If the lateral is impacted over a short section, Levine offers to install a
“It’s a licensed product and we buy all of the
fiberglass and epoxy from the supplier as well,”
says Levine.
The product is a rubber bladder wrapped with
epoxy and fiberglass, which becomes the new sewer
line. Once prepared and delivered to the site, a rope
is run from the city manhole to the cleanout.
“We then pull it through from the basement
using a four-legged, torque-multiplying winch with a
tow strap as the crew feeds it through the manhole
and communicates with the guys in the basement
with a walkie-talkie,” says Levine.
The product is then inflated and cured.
“We like this product for two reasons,” he says. “First, it’s approved by
the National Sanitation Foundation, which is required by the Michigan State
Plumbing Board, and second it’s steam-cured. We’ve tried ambient cure products that we have to baby-sit for two to six hours, and with Formadrain we’re
ready to move to the next project in 45 minutes.”
The CIPP process works well if there’s a structure running over the target
pipe, or under a pool, garage or other building or addition.
(continued)
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter.
We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a hydrojet
but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints
and will never have to experience root intrusion again.”
Jim Levine
Flush tv oFFers novel exposure
Levine and Sons relies on word of mouth, Yellow Pages ads and its own
extensive website to generate most of its business. The site includes links to
a series of five-minute reality TV-style episodes called Flush TV, which feature
the staff.
“These were done by Jennifer Katz, a Brooklyn filmmaker friend of Dan’s,”
says Levine. “They were fun to do and they’ve been good for recognition value.
Occasionally, people will walk up to me and say, ‘You’re the guy from Flush TV.’”
Cable TV advertisements, pay-per-click services and direct emails continue
to become more important advertising vehicles.
“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing customers,” says Levine. “On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service
on the first day of summer. Sometimes we’ll offer a discounted line inspection
and jetting service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of
storm advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
In Detroit, the economy remains weak and the middle class is under considerable economic pressure.
“At the same time it seems there’s a lot more competition than there
ever was,” says Levine. “We’re even facing competition from municipal utilities who are making a profit on selling their services to homeowners,
charging a flat monthly fee for plumbing service. These deals don’t always
Enz USA
offer the best value to the customer
877/369-8721
because so much of the potential work
www.enzusainc.com
(See ad page 48)
is not actually covered.”
Still, the company is on a growth
Formadrain, inc.
trajectory, including plans to expand
888/337-6764
www.formadrain.com
geographically.
(See ad page 70)
“We’d like to grow and service
more adjacent counties,” he says.
General Pipe Cleaners
800/245-6200
“Michigan was hit hard by the receswww.drainbrain.com
sion so we can make up some of the
(See ad page 2)
lost work by carefully expanding into
NBC Truck Equipment inc.
new territory, without expanding to
more info
The work begins with a free video inspection. Levine and Sons operates
seven CCTV cameras, including the RIDGID SeeSnake, the Gen-Eye GL from
General Pipe Cleaners, and Radiodetection models.
“Video inspection is really a loss leader for the drain cleaning and
rehabilitation side of the business,” says Levine. “Generally, they also want their
sewer line traced and we use either a RIDGID or Radiodetection locator for that.”
hydrojet but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints and will never
have to experience root intrusion again.”
Levine and Sons primarily works with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology on 4-inch residential lines through the 6-inch transitions and will work on
lines as large as 12 inches for light commercial customers. All CIPP technology
is supplied by Formadrain’s pulled-in-place, steam-cured pipe repair system.
“We’re doing things a little different with the bodies,” says Levine. “We got
away from aluminum body components, which corrode too quickly, especially
at the back of the truck. We’re using fiberglass reinforced polymer bodies for
the box, and all the trim is stainless steel instead.”
Drain cleaning and sewer line work form a steady 20 percent of the company’s revenue stream. The company devotes a full-time crew and three trucks
to this segment of the business.
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a master plumber to do
sewer work,” says Levine. “Today, with all sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s
much more glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work. We offer a range of
services to help reinstate laterals and leave it up to the customer as to which
method they want us to use.”
(continued)
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radiodetection
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Jim Levine
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2- or 4-foot length of Fernco PipePatch from Source 1 Environmental. “These
are packers pushed in using 10-foot fiberglass rods with their ends wrapped in
epoxy and fiberglass,” he says. “We push them in place and then fill them with
an air compressor.”
Patching and CIPP lining cover most of the company’s rehabilitation work,
but in some cases they turn to their pipe bursting system from Pipe Genie
Manufacturing.
After all of the trenchless options are offered, the company will also
provide dig-and-replace service.
the point where we lose control of
the network. But we still serve some
of the same customers that we served
when we started in 1927, and we’re
going to keep taking care of them as
we grow.” C
StoneAge
866/795-1586
www.stoneagetools.com
(See ads page 4, 65)
US Jetting, llC
800/538-8464
www.usjetting.com
(See ad page 15)
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by Gerald Bernard)
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Levine and Sons is a family-owned business that’s been active in
the Detroit area so long that when it first opened in 1927, technicians
on plumbing service calls traveled by trolley with their toolboxes. The
company has remained true to its plumbing roots, but has expanded into
related areas of service, including commercial and residential HVAC and
sewer lateral relining. The business operates on four simple principles to
thrive in an economically challenged market: know your market, know your
job, arrive quickly and work efficiently.
profile
levine and sons,
redFord Charter toWnship,
MiCh.
OWNERS:
Jim, Paul and Dan Levine
FOUNDED:
1927
EMPLOYEES:
25
SPECIALTIES:
Plumbing, HVAC, pipe replacement,
SERVICE AREA:
Greater Detroit area
WEBSITE:
www.levineandsons.com
trenchless sewer repair, CCTV inspection, jetting,
The business, founded by Louis Levine, went on hiatus during the Great
Depression but was firing on all cylinders by the end of World War II.
Louis’ son, Tom, got into the business when he was 18 years old and is still
working with the company at 82 (see sidebar).
Then, as now, the company’s bread and butter was service and repair
work including both plumbing and heating. The company also performed
point repair, pipe bursting
bets, preparing for the possible conclusion of the refinery work with an
increased investment in the plumbing business.
Today, the business employs 25
people and is headquartered in Redford Charter Township, Mich., a little
more than 10 miles west of Detroit.
Tom’s three sons assist him with the
business, with Jim running operations and estimating, Dan handling
finances, and Paul specializing in
ordering, inventory management and
equipment maintenance.
The company offers drain
cleaning, sewer lining, pipe bursting, CCTV inspection, and dig-andreplace sewer line work in addition
to standard plumbing and HVAC
services. The customer mix is 80
percent residential and 20 percent
light commercial.
LASER
REPRINTS
The Levine family, from left, Paul, Dan, father Tom, and acting director Jim Levine, stand with one of the company’s new service trucks.
A FFA
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mily A
AFFAir
Tom Levine (aka The Plumbing God) was just a kid when he started helping his father on plumbing
jobs in the 1940s. At 82 years old, he’s still an active member of the business, performing estimates,
weighing in on tough jobs and providing a familiar touch with the company’s long-time clients.
“I used to help my dad when I was a little kid and I learned a lot of important lessons about
doing work right,” says Levine. “When we were ready to slide a bathtub into the compartment, he
would sign his name behind it with a big lumber crayon as part of his commitment to the customer
and the trade. He used to tell me, ‘Nobody will see it, but I know it will be there.’ That’s still our attitude
ConCentrating on
to company service.”
the private seCtor
All three of his sons worked in the business during summers. Today, they’re equal partners.
While municipal work is availJim (aka The Boss) spent time in California and returned to the business in 1990, and Paul (aka
able for bid, Jim Levine says the
Pauly) returned around the same time. Dan (aka The Brains) was the last to come home.
company sticks to residential and
“He graduated from Yale with an MBA and went to work in Manhattan,” says Jim Levine. “I told
commercial contracts, including such
him we’d leave the light on for him, and he rejoined us in 2004.
“We’ve all done our time elsewhere but we really enjoy the business and we all know what we’re
clients as office complexes, banks,
good at. At one point I considered law school. A lot of my friends wound up as lawyers, but seeing
restaurants and medical offices.
where they are today, I’m glad I didn’t.”
“We don’t own the big vacuum
trucks and we’re geared to responding quickly, working quickly and
billing quickly,” he says. “We’ve
The company operates 15 service trucks, including two Chevy 1-ton cargo
developed a great rapport with home and business owners, but dealing with the
vans and six Chevy Tiltmasters. They also have seven newer Ford E-450 cube
city is another type of work altogether, including permitting and major traffic
trucks with 14-foot boxes and attics, and bodies by NBC Truck Equipment Inc.
control. The municipal jobs are generally longer-term contracts, and the longer
in nearby Roseville.
you’re on the job, the greater the chances of running into a snag.”
heavy industrial work at local oil refineries, working on large cast iron pipelines for such companies as Marathon Oil. Even then, the company hedged its
(continued)
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a
master plumber to do sewer work. Today, with all
sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s much more
glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work.”
Jim Levine
ABOVE: The Levine & Sons staff includes, in front, Gary Doan, Ron Moore, Dan Levine, Paul Levine, Rob Bain, Troy Genqa, Theresa Esper, Robert Kaminski,
and Peter Kastelan; middle: Chris Van Dalen, Tom Levine, Alfred Bruce and Jeff Grassel; back: Tony Andress, Bruce Bourton, Bill
Haskee,
Brent
Bastein,
Gary
Doan
(left)
and Tom Sesi
Tom Sese, Mike Neal and Jim Levine. BELOW: The old company paint scheme and logo (inset) was replaced with a new scheme
on resin
three new
Ford fiber
apply
to a2012
special
Super Duty trucks with NBC Truck Body custom boxes.
cloth before rolling it at their shop.
Levine and Sons uses Formadrain
products for lining pipes.
The work begins with a free video inspection. Levine and Sons operates
seven CCTV cameras, including the RIDGID SeeSnake, the Gen-Eye GL from
General Pipe Cleaners, and Radiodetection models.
“Video inspection is really a loss leader for the drain cleaning and
rehabilitation side of the business,” says Levine. “Generally, they also want their
sewer line traced and we use either a RIDGID or Radiodetection locator for that.”
“We’re doing things a little different with the bodies,” says Levine. “We got
away from aluminum body components, which corrode too quickly, especially
at the back of the truck. We’re using fiberglass reinforced polymer bodies for
the box, and all the trim is stainless steel instead.”
Drain cleaning and sewer line work form a steady 20 percent of the company’s revenue stream. The company devotes a full-time crew and three trucks
to this segment of the business.
“Years ago, it wasn’t considered fashionable for a master plumber to do
sewer work,” says Levine. “Today, with all sorts of cool, high-tech gadgets, it’s
much more glamorous to get involved in sewer drain work. We offer a range of
services to help reinstate laterals and leave it up to the customer as to which
method they want us to use.”
(continued)
traditional vs. trenChless
Customers are offered a variety of options from root cutting to hydrojetting
and relining.
To help provide year-round service in cold weather, the company uses a
US Jetting 5018 600-gallon heated trailer unit. Root cutting nozzles include
models from Enz USA and StoneAge.
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter,” says
Levine. “We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a
“It’s a licensed product and we buy all of the
“I explain to the customer that I can try to cut out roots, but that I can’t
fiberglass and epoxy from the supplier as well,”
says Levine.
clean out all of the roots from a 6-inch clay pipe with a 3.5-inch cutter.
The product is a rubber bladder wrapped with
We tell them that we’ll clear out 100 percent of the roots with a hydrojet
epoxy and fiberglass, which becomes the new sewer
line. Once prepared and delivered to the site, a rope
but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
is run from the city manhole to the cleanout.
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints
“We then pull it through from the basement
using a four-legged, torque-multiplying winch with a
and will never have to experience root intrusion again.”
tow strap as the crew feeds it through the manhole
Jim Levine
and communicates with the guys in the basement
with a walkie-talkie,” says Levine.
The product is then inflated and cured.
“We like this product for two reasons,” he says. “First, it’s approved by
hydrojet but they will still have root regrowth at some point – or we can reline
the National Sanitation Foundation, which is required by the Michigan State
the lateral so they’ll own a seamless length of pipe with no joints and will never
Plumbing Board, and second it’s steam-cured. We’ve tried ambient cure prodhave to experience root intrusion again.”
ucts that we have to baby-sit for two to six hours, and with Formadrain we’re
Levine and Sons primarily works with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technolready to move to the next project in 45 minutes.”
ogy on 4-inch residential lines through the 6-inch transitions and will work on
The CIPP process works well if there’s a structure running over the target
lines as large as 12 inches for light commercial customers. All CIPP technology
pipe, or under a pool, garage or other building or addition.
is supplied by Formadrain’s pulled-in-place, steam-cured pipe repair system.
(continued)
oFFers novel exposure
Flush tv oFFers
Levine and Sons relies on word of mouth, Yellow Pages ads and its own
extensive website to generate most of its business. The site includes links to
a series of five-minute reality TV-style episodes called Flush TV, which feature
the staff.
“These were done by Jennifer Katz, a Brooklyn filmmaker friend of Dan’s,”
says Levine. “They were fun to do and they’ve been good for recognition value.
Occasionally, people will walk up to me and say, ‘You’re the guy from Flush TV.’”
Cable TV advertisements, pay-per-click services and direct emails continue
to become more important advertising vehicles.
cus
“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing cusdispos
tomers,” says Levine. “On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service
on the first day of summer. Sometimes we’ll offer a discounted line inspection
and jetting service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of
storm advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
con
In Detroit, the economy remains weak and the middle class is under considerable economic pressure.
“At the same time it seems there’s a lot more competition than there
utili
ever was,” says Levine. “We’re even facing competition from municipal utilities who are making a profit on selling their services to homeowners,
charging a flat monthly fee for plumbing service. These deals don’t always
Enz USA
offer the best value to the customer
877/369-8721
because so much of the potential work
www.enzusainc.com
(See ad page 48)
is not actually covered.”
Still, the company is on a growth
Formadrain, inc.
trajectory, including plans to expand
888/337-6764
www.formadrain.com
geographically.
(See ad page 70)
“We’d like to grow and service
more adjacent counties,” he says.
General Pipe Cleaners
800/245-6200
“Michigan was hit hard by the receswww.drainbrain.com
sion so we can make up some of the
(See ad page 2)
lost work by carefully expanding into
NBC Truck Equipment inc.
new territory, without expanding to
more info
Jim Levine, center, lends a hand to Tom Sesi and Gary Doan as they roll a
liner into size and shape.
“For broken clay pipe, I can’t use the system,” says Levine. “If there are
sharp chunks of clay you might get an aneurysm in the bladder when it’s
inflated prior to curing. Then we’re stuck with wet, goopy fiberglass that’s
partially hardened.”
If the lateral is impacted over a short section, Levine offers to install a
800/778-8207
www.nbctruckequip.com
“We keep an email database and will run email blasts to our existing customers.
On Thanksgiving, we’ll run a Turkey Day garbage disposal installation or
maintenance special, or a discount on air conditioning service on the first
day of summer. Sometimes we’ll offer a discounted line inspection and jetting
service in a particular neighborhood when we’re getting a lot of storm
advisories – whatever it takes to spur on existing customers.”
Jim Levine
Pipe Genie manufacturing
877/411-7473
www.trenchlessamerica.com
radiodetection
877/247-3797
www.radiodetection.com
riDGiD
800/769-7743
www.ridgid.com
(See ads page 7, 21)
Source 1 Environmental
810/412-4740
www.s1eonline.com
2- or 4-foot length of Fernco PipePatch from Source 1 Environmental. “These
are packers pushed in using 10-foot fiberglass rods with their ends wrapped in
epoxy and fiberglass,” he says. “We push them in place and then fill them with
an air compressor.”
Patching and CIPP lining cover most of the company’s rehabilitation work,
but in some cases they turn to their pipe bursting system from Pipe Genie
Manufacturing.
After all of the trenchless options are offered, the company will also
provide dig-and-replace service.
the point where we lose control of
the network. But we still serve some
of the same customers that we served
when we started in 1927, and we’re
going to keep taking care of them as
we grow.” C
StoneAge
866/795-1586
www.stoneagetools.com
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10
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(See ads page 4, 65)
US Jetting, llC
800/538-8464
www.usjetting.com
(See ad page 15)
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BETTER BUSINESS
Price Your Work Properly
Letting the competition set your rates will only drive your business broke
By Steve Huff
M
ost plumbers I talk to have no idea how to properly price their
service and repair work. They usually pretend to be customers and
call other plumbers in their area, find out what they charge per
hour (the going rate) and set their prices accordingly. If you are like
those who think undercutting the going rate by $5 or $10 an hour will bring
you more business, you’ll eventually realize that’s just the going-broke rate.
If you are basing your pricing on someone else’s hourly rate, ask yourself
this: How did they come up with that number? Is it based on the actual costs
of doing business or was the number just pulled out of a hat?
Even if your competitor was smart enough to sit down and accurately
calculate a rate that turns a profit, is that number right for you?
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Think about this: Let’s say the going rate in your area is set by a guy who
works out of his house. He’s a one-man operation and works under the radar
with no license or insurance, while you rent office space outside your home,
pay someone to answer the phone, and are properly licensed and insured.
But you still only charge his going rate. My question to you is: Who’s making
more money?
Labor rate
The rule of thumb is that your labor rate should be five times the hourly
wage of your highest paid tech. For instance, your highest paid field employee
makes $25 an hour. Multiply that by five and your labor rate will be $125 an
hour. That labor rate stays the same for all your revenue-producing employees
even if they are paid a lower hourly wage.
To break that down, once you subtract that employee’s hourly wage,
what’s left ($100) goes to pay for everything else. And I mean everything:
trucks, insurance, rent, lights, water, office wages, office supplies, taxes,
owner’s compensation, benefits … everything.
Charge for the helper
The one thing it does not pay for, and a lot of people miss this, is a
helper’s wages. If you send a technician and a helper out on a job and bill
the client the going rate of $125 per hour, you’re covering the technician’s
wages and all the other overhead costs outlined above. You’re not, however,
bringing in any additional revenue to cover the helper’s wages and associated
overhead. We have never come up with a definitive multiplier for a helper’s
wages, but at minimum you should charge double his wages to cover the cost
of his hourly pay and the associated overhead.
Mark it up
The other area where most service plumbers don’t charge enough is in
the markup for their materials. If you want to make money and be successful,
you must mark up your materials correctly and base your labor rate on your
own costs of being in business and not someone else’s. Otherwise you are no
longer in control of running your business – the other guy is. C
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in the United States in 2012, according to the February 2012 Nilson
Report. That works out to about two cards for every person over 20.
Like any other tool for your business, effective credit card use means
careful analysis and firm control. A credit card is a loan. Evaluate it as you
would any loan — and don’t get swayed by those tempting promises of low
introductory fees, cash rebates and airline miles.
WHY USE A CREDIT CARD?
Even if you run your business primarily on cash, you may have monthly
or annual payments that you don’t want to forget or delay — things like your
photocopier lease, landline, cellphone bill, office lease payment, insurance
premiums and so forth.
By setting up an automatic credit card payment for the item, you make
sure those bills are paid on time. The other step is to make sure you pay off the
resulting credit card debt. So set up your business bank account to pay the full
amount of those fixed costs back to your credit card each month a few days
before the card’s bill is due.
Your phone stays on, the credit card bill gets paid off each month, maybe
you get some airline miles in the bargain, and you’re happy. (Not to mention
that you get an itemized statement at the end of the year that will make your
accountant happy.)
Why not just write a check or use a debit card for those expenses? Because
you want them to be paid even if you’re so busy you don’t have time to eat
lunch, let alone pay the phone bill. But there’s another reason, too: You don’t
want automatic payments drawn from a debit account. A hacker can drain
your bank account in a heartbeat, and the more entrances into your account
(like automatic payments), the more vulnerable you are.
Of course, your bank will get you the money back, but it can be a massive
inconvenience and you may have no cash at all for several days. But with a
credit card, your liability in fraudulent transactions is limited to $50 if you
report a problem immediately.
If your card offers additional warranty protections worth using, buy
equipment this way — but only if you will pay off the balance immediately. But
first, read the fine print and ask your lawyer or accountant when it’s a big piece
of equipment; your dealer or manufacturer’s warranty might be just as good.
Still, a card-based guarantee is worth asking about.
BUSINESS OR PERSONAL?
Of course you’re going to pay the business credit card bill from your
business checking account; you already know that you need to separate
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business and personal expenses — which means keeping your business credit
card for business only. That brings us to a more complicated wrinkle, though.
Some credit cards are specifically marketed as “business” credit cards
— NerdWallet.com, Bankrate.com, CreditCards.com and CreditKarma.com
all list various offers from credit card companies, with guides to finding cards
with lower interest rates, good points-for-purchase structures, or lower annual
fees. Be aware that the sites have partner relationships with some of the card
issuers and will highlight the offers of their partners — whether those are the
best offers for Joe Business Owner or not.
And it gets trickier.
KNOW THE TERMS
Your personal credit card comes with certain protections under the Credit
Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, or CARD. You
can’t be billed twice in the same cycle; payments have to be applied to the
high-interest portion of your debt if you have more than one interest rate;
interest rate changes have to be announced in writing 45 days before they go
into effect; and the company has to give you at least 21 days to pay the bill.
Business cards, however, do not come with these protections. The card
company can raise your rate without notice. Your payments can be applied to
the balance with the lowest interest rate first, which costs you more money over
time. And rate increases can be applied retroactively, so what you thought you
financed at 12 percent is suddenly being financed at 15 percent.
So can you skip using a “business” card and earmark a specific card
to take advantage of CARD protections? Consult with your accountant and
attorney first. You qualified for that card — even if all you use it for is business
— based on your personal credit history.
It’s imperative that if you’ve incorporated your business to shield your
personal assets, you must keep that distinction in use of credit cards as well.
At the very least, don’t use the same card for business purchases that you use
for personal purchases, not even once, or you risk exposing your personal
assets to judgments against your business.
GETTING THE BEST CARD
Check for:
Interest rates. Look for the lowest rate possible, right? Yes — unless, and
only if, your cash flow allows you to pay off the entire balance each month.
Then you can focus instead on lowering other items, like the annual fee.
Penalty fees, over-the-limit fees, interest rate hikes. Read that boring
fine print in the cardholder agreement, not just the hype in the card offer.
Penalties for missing a payment and fees for exceeding your spending limit
alone might not be so bad, but the real consequence is that your interest rate
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chunk of your outstanding balance to the new card, and you’re paying less
interest. Win-win, right?
Well, maybe. If you haven’t opened a new account in a year or two, and if
your credit is excellent, then this can work well. But credit scores are calculated
partially on the basis of total utilization — meaning if you have $100,000 total
credit available now and your balance is at $80,000, a new company may grant
you only $20,000 additional credit.
You then transfer $20,000 to the new card — but you’ve still got $60,000
at the higher interest rate.
Also, that wonderful lower rate isn’t forever. Check for the difference
between the card’s introductory rate and the standard rate, and how long the
new rate lasts. If you can realistically pay off the transferred balance while the
introductory rate is in place, then it might be a workable solution. If not, don’t
borrow trouble.
The bottom line: Credit cards can help streamline payments you need
to make no matter what, but you need to manage debt carefully and keep a
careful eye on card agreements to make sure you’re not paying more in fees
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and allows for the wiring to run inside the frame. It has a 1/3 hp motor that
operates at 195 rpm and can efficiently run either 3/8- or 1/2-inch cable. It
has a telescoping handle and wheels to make it easy to maneuver, and can
run both 16- and 19-inch reels, which makes it easy to switch between cable
diameters and lengths. It is recommended for use on sinks, bathtubs, shower
drains and floor drains. 877/244-0556; www.duracable.com.
ELECTRIC EEL MODEL C
The Model C dual-cable sectional drain and
sewer cleaner from Electric Eel runs up to 200 feet
of 1 1/4-inch self-feeding dual cable in 8- or 10-foot
sections that require no handling when rotating. It
spins cable at twice the rpm of a continuous cable
machine for maximum cleaning power in 3- to 10inch lines. One-man operation means less time and
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labor expense. A heavy-duty 1/2 hp motor comes
standard, with 3/4 and 1 hp motors also available. A
custom-designed and manufactured gearbox ensures high quality, low cost
and parts availability. The heavy-duty, fully adjustable safety clutch keeps
cable and tool breakage to a minimum and provides overload protection. A
fold-down handle allows for easy transportation, storage and use in crawl
spaces. Its carry handle allows for balance and easy transport. 800/833-1212;
www.electriceel.com.
LOGIBALL LATERAL
CLEANING LAUNCHER
The Lateral Cleaning Launcher
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a multi-conductor camera, positioned
at the service connection where the
Logiball
guiding arm is rotated with tractor
controls. The jet operator turns the pump on and a 1/2- or 3/8-inch hose and
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nozzle are launched into the lateral from the main, cleaning grease, roots and
buildups from 5 to 70 feet into the lateral. Units are available for 6- to 18-inch
mainlines. 800/246-5988; www.logiball.com.
PICOTE SOLUTIONS
DRAIN CLEANING CHAINS
Picote Solutions offers highspeed, high-efficiency drain cleaning
chains that attach to the Picote Miller Picote Solutions
drive units. There are two styles of
chains, the Original and the Cyclone, that range from 1 1/4 to 10 inches. The
Cyclone opens up to the inside diameter of the pipe to descale and remove
even the finest of roots. The Original rolls around the inside of the pipe,
removing roots and heavy tuberculation. An assortment of special drill heads
and removal tools can be used for severe, heavy-duty roots and blockages,
all without damaging the host pipe. To prevent further root infiltration,
the Picote Coating System seals and forms a watertight, noncorrosive
pipe. This easy-to-use system simply coats the pipe using a coating pump
and brush application to work the resin into the host pipe. 219/440-1404;
www.picotesolutions.com.
RIDGID K-50 SECTIONAL MACHINE
The K-50 Sectional Machine from RIDGID is
designed to clean 3/4 to 4-inch drainlines, making it
an all-around sink, shower and floor drain-cleaning
machine. Equipped with a 300-watt motor, it weighs
less than 40 pounds, making it compact and versatile
for professional use. It has an easy-to-use, instantacting cable clutch to maximize operator control.
RIDGID
Pull the handle down and cable spins at 400 rpm;
release the handle and the cable stops instantly. It uses sections of 5/8-inch
cable to clean 1 1/4- to 4-inch lines up to 100 feet. When equipped with an
A-17 adapter, the machine can run 50 feet of 5/16-inch cable or 35 feet of 3/8inch continuous-length cable. It is approved by CSA and UL standards, and
includes an A-1 drain-cleaning mitt. 800/769-7743; www.ridgid.com.
CUTTING NOZZLES
NOZZTEQ LUMBERJACK
The Lumberjack cutting nozzle from NozzTeq
is a low-torque, high-speed cutter for use with high
water pressures. It is effective at cutting roots but
also commonly used to cut grease, tuberculation,
protruding laterals and other buildups. Because
it’s low torque, it’s unlikely to cut through host NozzTeq
pipes. The bearings are sealed, grease-lubricated, water-cooled and largely
maintenance-free; water-cooled bearings don’t need additional lubrication
and last a long time. Cutters rotate at a minimum speed of 10,000 rpm with
flow rates from 10 to 250 gpm at varying pressures. They operate in pipes
from 3 to 48 inches. All models clean with chain links, with optional cutting
blades for severe blockages. All models come with a propelling jet housing,
with some available with tow rings. 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.
PIPEHUNTER RED
DAWG ROTATOR
The Red Dawg Rotator from PipeHunter
is designed for 1/2- up to 1-inch jet hose from
14 up to 80 gpm. Four rotating barrel jets are
aimed at the pipe wall, helping eliminate any PipeHunter
buildup and roots that may be on the pipe
walls. Rear-facing jets come standard on the 1-inch model to make sure thrust
is a priority. All models are machined from 4140 steel that is treated with a
salt-nitrile finish for longevity. All replaceable inserts are 17-4 PH stainless
steel for long life. 800/373-1318; www.reddawgnozzles.com.
JETTERS
AMAZING MACHINERY
J/VB9030HGEA390-AM
The J/VB9030HGEA390-AM portable cart
jetter from Amazing Machinery is powered by a
commercial-grade Honda GX 690 twin-cylinder
air-cooled four-stroke engine. It features low-oil
shutdown and electric start. The General pump Amazing Machinery
produces 3,000 psi at 9 gpm. It is plumbed with
the bypass back to the customer’s water tank and a thermal-relief valve to
prevent overheating. It is mounted on an aircraft-grade aluminum frame with
oversized pneumatic tires. It comes with 200 feet of low-friction jetter hose,
three nozzles, and a foot pedal for easier start/stop of the jetting process. The
wheeled hose reel gives you the option of jetting inside or outside drains with
the machine operating safely outside. It is designed to clean 4- to 12-inch
pipes. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.
of 3/8-inch jet hose. It comes with a 35-gallon buffer water tank with float
control, powder-coated heavy tube frame, washdown gun and a four-nozzle
set. It easily mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck bed or inside a
service truck. A root-cutting nozzle enables residential root cutting. 800/6485011; www.camspray.com.
HI-VAC O’BRIEN 7000
The O’Brien 7000 Series trailermounted jetter from Hi-Vac Corporation comes with water tanks with a sediment pump for easier cleaning and longer Hi-Vac Corporation
life. The trailer has the muffler and air
cleaner mounted inside the enclosure for improved sight lines, electric reel
control for smoother rotation and easier operation, and hydraulic and water gauges mounted in the main control panel for easier viewing. 800/7522400; www.hi-vac.com.
HOT JET USA HOTJET III
The HotJet III from Hot Jet USA has
a high output of 20 gpm at 3,850 psi (with
an option to run at 35 or 70 hp with either
hot or cold water) to cut roots with either
a custom root-cutting tool or a Warthog
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nozzle in pipes up to 24 inches. It provides
the option to run 300 feet of 3/8-inch line or 500 feet of 1/2-inch line,
depending upon the size of the line the operator is cleaning. The 3/8-inch line
is effective in cleaning up to 12-inch pipes, and the 1/2-inch line is effective
in cleaning up to 24-inch pipes. 800/213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com.
ID-TEC SR-SERIES WJ180
AMERICAN JETTER DUAL-REEL VAN JETTER
American Jetter offers a dual-reel option on super
compact van jetters. Each reel can be activated manually
or by wireless remote, providing instant jetting access to
two hose sizes. A skid footprint as small as 24 by 36 inches
offers room for a camera and tools. Water tank footprints
are as small as 24 by 24 inches, making it easy to have a
fully operational jetter inside a van using minimum space.
A flexible mount-anywhere exhaust system allows exhaust
to be run through the floor or other areas, reducing engine
noise. They come with Kohler engines up to 80 hp, and American Jetter
power low-water shut-off pumps from 7 to 20 gpm up to
5,000 psi. The wireless remote option allows for water on/off, hose reel in/out
and engine shutdown. 866/944-3569; www.americanjetter.com.
CAM SPRAY RCJ SERIES
RCJ Series skid-mounted jetters from Cam
Spray are offered in flows and pressures of 8
gpm at 3,500 psi and 7 gpm at 4,000 psi. A
three-plunger industrial pump with pulse is
powered by a 688 cc Honda engine. Its 200 feet
of jetter hose can be used to supply an optional
200DS4 portable reel cart available with 200 feet
Cam Spray
The SR-SERIES WJ180 from ID-TEC
has a steerable rotary nozzle and highpower LEDs and camera that combine
cleaning power with good vision on the
operation with precise handling. Once it ID-TEC
arrives at a root ball, the water pressure is turned on and the resulting water
blast removes small root branches and dirt first, then cuts off the main root
where it enters the pipeline, leaving nothing but a perfectly cleaned pipeline
without damaging pipe surfaces and lateral connections. It enables water
pressures up to 7,250 psi to remove FOG, sludge, debris and roots. Extreme
water pressures up to 29,000 psi can be used to remove cement, calcium and
concrete from inside pipelines. 503/504-8474; www.sr-series.com.
JOHN BEAN JETTERS
SEWER JET SJ704020
The 700-gallon Sewer Jet SJ704020
trailer jetter from John Bean Jetters is
powered by a John Deere 80 hp diesel
engine and FMC/BEAN 40 gpm at 2,000
psi pump. It is simple and efficient to
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hose reel mounted on an optional precision-milled bearing system that
provides the user easy access to the line regardless of vehicle location. It
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comes with a full engine/pump enclosure with easy access. 800/241-2308;
www.durand-wayland.com.
DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL
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MONGOOSE JETTERS BY
SEWER EQUIPMENT MODEL 184
The Model 184 jetter from Mongoose
Jetters by Sewer Equipment has a tubular
steel frame, corrosion-resistant pre-painted
subassemblies, state-of-the-art controls, a
strong hose reel, high-quality diesel engine, and
the Mongoose Run Dry Pump. 877/735-4640;
www.mongoosejetters.com.
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SUPER PRODUCTS CAMEL JET 1600
The Camel Jet 1600 truck-mounted,
high-pressure waterjetting system from Super
Products uses three modular tanks to carry
up to 1,600 gallons of water. The tanks are
formed from rotationally molded polyethylene Super Products
with UV stabilizers for durability. Its Lexan
Containment System means that users have additional safety protection from
hose rupture or high-pressure water. It uses a heavy-duty, triplex, continuousflow water pump to provide up to 80 gpm and pressure up to 2,000 psi. In
addition to its single-engine design, which translates to lower fuel costs, the
unit offers water pump and drive system options, as well as a front- or rearmounted 180-degree rotating hose reel with a 1,000-foot capacity. 800/8379711; www.superproductsllc.com.
Diquat-based Razorooter II root-control
herbicide from Duke’s Root Control is
registered by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for controlling nuisance
tree roots in sanitary sewer line collections Duke’s Root Control
systems and received a classification of
“evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans.” In 2014, the EPA further
approved an amendment of labels to lower the signal word from “warning” to
“caution.” Crews insert a hose from manhole to manhole, preparing to fill the
affected sewer pipe with herbicide. The foam is then released, compressing
against pipe surfaces and penetrating cracks, joints and connecting sewers.
Roots are killed on contact, decay naturally and slough away. Applications
prevent root-related stoppages for two to three years. 800/447-6687;
www.dukes.com.
LENZYME/TRAP-CLEER
ROOT CONTROL
Foaming Root Control from Lenzyme/
Trap-Cleer has double the dichlobenil active
ingredient of previous solutions and a latex
base that helps it stick to roots longer. It is
easy to apply and provides a slower foaming Lenzyme
action to coat the entire pipeline and
eliminate fast foam-over messes. 800/223-3083; www.lenzyme.com.
US JETTING 4018
The 4018 trailer jetter from US
Jetting is available with powder-coated or
galvanized frames, as well as aluminum
components such as fenders, toolboxes,
antifreeze tanks and fuel tanks. The 4,000 US Jetting
psi at 18 gpm unit has a true run-dry pump with a stainless steel fluid end
and triplex plungers that are easy to maintain and service. A HATZ Tier 4
Final four-cylinder diesel engine is fuel efficient, lightweight and generates a
high amount of power. 800/538-8464; www.usjetting.com.
WATER CANNON 17H85 WATER BLASTER
The 17H85 Water Blaster from Water
Cannon has a Honda GX 690 engine with electric
start, 15-gallon long-run fuel tank, roll cage, poly
chain drive, a TSP Series General triplex plunger
pump that offers 4 gpm at 7,000 psi, a portable
wheel and push handle, 50-foot hose, trigger gun,
wand, QC nozzles, and safety couplers. It meets
Water Cannon
or exceeds all 2014 EPA and State of California
regulations relating to fuel tanks, vents and carbon canisters, and can be sold
in all 50 states. It has low-permeation fuel tanks and fuel lines, and the fuel
caps vent to engine air cleaners rather than externally to the atmosphere, as
required by law. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
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ROOTX
Chemical root control from RootX is a long-term
solution to pipeline root intrusion, as it stunts new
root growth without damaging the pipe, clearing
pipeline roots that can cause blockages resulting in
sanitary sewer overflows. It’s been verified to have
no harmful effects on water treatment systems.
The simplicity of the application means crews can RootX
perform root control on-demand or as scheduled
preventive maintenance. It is registered with the EPA for both sanitary and
storm use (EPA Reg. No. 68464). 800/844-4974; www.rootx.com.
VAPOROOTER
The Vaporooter scientific formula is
guaranteed to destroy roots on contact and
inhibit regrowth for years. A combination of two
unique herbicides approved for use in sewers
create a devastating one-two punch on roots by
penetrating root cells to destroy roots on contact, Vaporooter
and binding to pipe walls, joints and cracks to inhibit new growth. Application
equipment allows operators to simply jet up the line, push a button and fill
the pipe with Vaporooter foam while retrieving the hose. The system fits any
jet truck and is available as an option from many leading truck manufacturers.
800/841-1444; www.vaporooter.com.
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ARTHUR PRODUCTS CNT-R-KUT ELITE MINI
The Cnt-r-KUT Elite Mini from Arthur Products
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Offered in 3/8- and 1/2-inch NPT, it is manufactured
from high-grade stainless steel and aerospace elastomer.
Its 360-degree rotating head can be configured
with roller chain, linked chain or cable. The flexible,
lightweight centering guide stabilizes the rotating head. Arthur Products
The link chain configuration allows for a flexible approach to removing heavier
roots and grease from good structural condition pipe. The roller chain is used
for lighter roots and grease removal for pipe in good structural condition. Cable
enables removal of lighter root systems in more delicate pipe. The unit is a
complete rotating nozzle pipe cleaning system drilled to customer pressure and
flow. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
ENZ USA ROOT CUTTERS
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MYTANA MFG. COMPANY HSC1
The HSC1 high-speed cutter from MyTana Mfg. Company offers highspeed, low-torque power for reinstatement, descaling, cutting, overshoot
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and safety features include an air-actuated foot switch
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50+ years serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties with excellent reputation and high-repeat customer base. 516-993-0446 (C04)
Roto-Rooter franchise for sale in Northeast
AZ. Navajo and south Apache Counties. In
business 27 years, owner wants to retire.
Qualified buyers only, will carry paper with
large down. Turnkey business, three vans,
pump truck, John Deere backhoe and a lot
more. 928-537-3123
(C05)
South Florida Plumbing company for sale.
Specializing in drain cleaning and pipelining. In business since 1980. Owners want to
sell. Gross sales between $500K-$600K this
year. 3-4 full-time employees. Equipment
includes pipelining tools, jetters, cameras,
trailers, tools and vehicles. Looking for offers to purchase the company. Willing to finance part of the sale. Please email or text if
you are interested. [email protected]
239-340-3840
(C03)
CoMputeR softwaRe
FreeServiceReminderSoftware.com,
FreeServiceDispatchSoftware.com,
FreeRouteManagementSoftware.com.
(C03)
DRain/seweR
Cleaning equipMent
2003 sterling 12-Yard Vac-Con
Combo unit: CAT C12 engine, EatonFuller transmission, Myers water pump,
Rexroth hydro pump, Parker hydro motor,
etc. $99,000. For more info and pics, call
904-284-2141, fl
C03
Used and rebuilt cable machines in stock:
RIDGID K-7500, K-40, K-60, K-1500, Spartan #1064, #300, #100, Electric Eel model
#C machines. The Cable Center: 800-2577209.
(CBM)
HaZaRDous waste units
2012 Peterbilt 365 Tri-axle with a Presvac
POWERVAC 3800, 3,250 U.S. gallons, carbon-steel vacuum tanker, dump type high
with a Hibon PD blower 3800 SCFM with
vacuum to 27” of mercury, DOT 407/412.
(Stock# 9220C) www.Vacuum salesinc.com
(888) VaC-unit (822-8648)
(CBM)
New 3,200 U.S. gallon, carbon steel, DOT
certified 407/412 vacuum tank; dump
type with full open rear door and a Presvac
PVB-750 vacuum-pressure pump installed
on a 2016 Peterbilt 348 cab and chassis.
(Stock #13634A-D) www.Vacuumsalesinc.
com, (888) VaC-unit (822-8648). (CBM)
jetter trailer for sale: 2,000psi @
60gpm, 6-cylinder gas motor, Myers
D65-20 pump, hose included (min. 400’
of 1” hose). In good condition...$12,000
586-752-5808, Mi
C04
jetteRs-tRuCk
1996 Ford with a Presvac 3,500-gallon, carbon
steel, DOT vacuum tank with a Masport pump.
(Stock #1829V) www.Vacuumsalesinc.
com (888)VaC-unit (822-8648) (CBM)
2005 Vac-Con VPD4211LHA/1300 on
International 7400: DT466 engine, Allison auto transmission, 88,640 miles.
Deutz 138hp auxiliary engine, long telescopic boom, hydrostatic drive, articulating 600' x 1" hose reel. 1,300-gallon
water tanks, 11-yard tank, 80gpm Roots
827PD blower. New final filter assembly
recently installed. Well-maintained with
records. ......................... $75,000 OBO
Mark 708-475-7100, il CBM
HYDR0exCaVation
equipMent
1990 international Dt 466 aquatech
sj1200: DT466 diesel, manual w/splitter, 60,000 km, mint shape. V6 gas drives
Myers 65-80gpm @ 2,000psi, 600 ft. 1"
jetter, foot control. ........... $24,000 CDN
204-257-1180, MB
[email protected] C03
2002 sterling lt7500 aquatech
Hydrovac: Automatic, CAT 7.2L 3126,
Hibon PD 3,450cfm, 8" vac, 1,000-gallon
water, 65-80gpm @ 2,000psi, 750,000
BTU burner, 10-yard debris. Many rebuilt
items. New safety. .......... $89,500 CDN
204-257-1180, MB
[email protected] C03
jetteRs-tRaileR
xtreme flow trailer jetter Hot/Cold!
Model# HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer,
35 hp Vanguard 10 gpm @ 3,850 psi, 325gallon water tank, 300' hose, General
Pump. List $36,995. On sale for $32,995.
Fully loaded!
800-213-3272
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1993 gMC 1-ton jetter: 35gpm FMC
pump, 3/4" hose, 500-gallon plastic
tank. Excellent cold-weather machine.
........................................ $11,900 OBO
Other jet trucks and trailers available.
CBM
608-835-7767, wi
Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range
of late model combo units and DOT industrial
vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY.
(CBM)
1999 Ford F550 steam boiler: Steam CIPP
pipe 6" to 24". Boiler just serviced by Porter
Boiler. Runs great. Ready for work. Asking
$40,000. 626-905-5912
(C03)
jet VaCs
2002 Vac-Con Sterling 21,703 hours. Front
axles 20,000, mid 20,000, rear 20,000.
Gross axles 60,000. Side motor Cummins.
Good running truck. New tires. Asking price
$45,000 USD. 905-809-1478
(C04)
2000 Vactor 2100, International, new
fan, 80gpm, 2,500psi, 12-yard, 1,300
gallons, Hydroexcavation package, MultiFlow. Great shape. Ex-city unit, work
ready. .............................. $90,000 OBO
Call Dave Marshall
866-744-9921, wa
C03
2004 Vactor 2100 Series: Single axle, 9-yard
debris tank,80gpm @ 2,500psi. Motor has
only 14,500 miles/275 hrs. and auxiliary engine has 480 hrs. For pictures and more info
visit our website at www.mahoneysequip
ment.com or call 314-575-5168.
(C03)
Bought a new truck and my wife won’t let
me keep this one. 2000 Vactor 2100 on an
International single-axle chassis. Well-maintained. Water pump rebuilt with “new water
barrel”. $50,000. bob@cromwellmechanical.
com
(C04)
2000 Vactor 2100 Series: 10-yard, 15"
Holmes HR42 PD blower. 1,000-gallon water
tanks, 60gpm @ 2,000psi. Sterling chassis,
106,000 miles, 6,600 engine hours, 1,065
cleaner hours. Ex-municipal. Complete
maintenance history available. $45,000.
Call Brian 303-898-9475.
(C04)
2001 Vactor, Freightliner FL80, CAT, 2 fans,
80gpm @ 2,500psi, 2,000 gallons, Hydroexcavation package. Multi Flow, Cold-weather
package, many other options. Great shape,
recent service done on chassis and body.
Ready to work. $65,000. Call Dave Marshall
866-744-9921
(C04)
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One (1) 2015 Freightliner Camel combo
vac truck and one (1) Western Star combo
vac truck. Both equipped with 824 blowers,
ejector plates, 12-yd. debris tanks, 80gpm
at 2,000psi water system, 1.500-gallon
fresh water and 600' of 1" jet hose. Low
hours and miles. Partial factory warranty.
For pictures, pricing and more info, call Jeff
317-258-4900
(C03)
lMk. 24-foot pace wet out trailer.
Tank. Boss bullet. Mini steam cure. Like
new -- call for details
920-627-7867
C03
2002 Sterling LT7501 Vac-Con Model
V390LHA combination sewer cleaning truck:
Freshly painted white. CAT 3126 - 275hp
engine, 3-stage fan, 1,000-gallon water
tanks, pump off option available. 10’ telescopic boom. FMC water pump - 65gpm
@ 3,000psi. Articulating hose reel with
600 feet of new 1" hose. 84,316 miles.
Located in Orange, CA. $79,900. Contact
Craig: 714-639-8352. Additional details at
www.empireequip.com
(CBM)
MaxLiner CIPP unit: Complete with compressor and heating system. Trailer-mounted. $6,000 FIRM. 818-231-0417 or 818704-1413
(C07)
Vac-Con industrial machine mounted on a
pre-owned 2006 Sterling cab and chassis.
(Stock #8593C) www.Vacuumsalesinc.com
(888) VaC-unit (822-8648)
(CBM)
Sewer/Surface Water Maintenance & Operations Superintendent City of Tukwila, WA.
Salary: $6,600 - $8,023 per month/DOQ
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tukwilawa/
(C03)
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Vac-Con V390LHA combination unit with
Roots 827 blower, 1999 International Model
2554 cab and chassis. (Stock #3918C)
www.Vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) VaCunit (822-8648).
(CBM)
lease/finanCing
quick and easy financing for new or used
equipment — without all the headaches.
Credit is not an issue. We have working
capital available for commercial equipment purchases $20,000 to $2,000,000.
BSG Services - Call 866-259-5370 or email
[email protected]
(CBM)
north star Commercial Credit: Commercial loans for trucks or equipment. Flexible
purchase programs to fit your budget. 21
years in the industry. Contact tom Myers
- 877-804-2274.
(CBM)
loCatoRs
Used RIDGID NaviTrack, Gen-Eye Model 100
and Goldak Model 4400. The Cable Center
800-257-7209.
(CBM)
noZZles
sappHiRe noZZles for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic
savings! 772-286-1218. [email protected];
www.alljetting.com.
(CBM)
pipeline
ReHaBilitation
One trade-in model of Pipe Genie heavy-duty,
pipe bursting equipment. Excellent condition,
looks new, 30-ton, 100 feet cable, full 2-year
warranty. 877-411-7473.
(CBM)
positions aVailaBle
INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER: Position
responsible for sale of products to international market. Extensive travel. Duties include generating sales, training distributors,
operating equipment, giving presentations,
attending trade shows, other duties. Previous
sales experience; high school diploma (college degree preferred); valid driver’s license;
comply w requirements for federal driver’s
license (CDL class B); mechanical ability, preemployment drug screen; valid U.S. passport;
Microsoft Office and Outlook computer skills
and interpersonal skills. Sewer Equipment is
an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace. Benefits: In addition to salary, we provide healthcare insurance, 401K,
paid vacation, paid holidays, and a smokefree work place. Please send resumes to
[email protected]
(C03)
CUES Lateral Launch CCTV Operator with
PACP Certification, along with Jet Vac Truck
and Hydroexcavator/Operators needed. Busy
and growing Michigan based company (established in 1977) looking for experienced
underground pipeline inspection camera lateral launch operator and CDL drivers for hydrovac, combination vac and high-pressure
water jet (sewer and catch basin cleaning)
trucks. Mid-Michigan and outlying areas.
Positions to start immediately. Experience
with CUES equipment, Granite Software and
Lateral Launch computer software helpful for the Camera Operator position. 401k,
health insurance, eye and dental available.
Competitive wage based on experience.
Call Jake or Ronnie at 989-892-5828, bring
or mail resume with references to 512 McGraw Street, Bay City, MI 48708. Email
[email protected]. Full-time,
year-round positions.
(C03)
Looking for Utility Operator/Crew Leader to
work in metro and rural Minnesota as well
as outlying areas. Preferred requirements:
Experience running televising equipment
including lateral launch systems with PACP
certification and knowledge and operation
of combination jet-vac trucks. Please apply
even if knowledge-based requirements are
not fully met. Looking for future team members to have a positive attitude and a selfstarter mentality with the ability and comfort
to lead other team members. We offer negotiable, very competitive wages based on
experience. Retirement plan and health insurance is available. Call 507-388-1945 or
email resume to [email protected].
Come help us make a better future for yourself and our team.
(C04)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)
GapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manufacturing business, is seeking a talented,
highly motivated individual to fill a full-time
Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based
preferred) region. GapVax is the leading
manufacturer of industrial and municipal
vacuum units and hydroexcavation units in
the United States. We provide the most reliable, comprehensive, and efficient mobile
vacuum units in the industrial and municipal markets. Specifications of the position
are listed on our website, www.gapvax.
com, click on the Now Hiring link in the left
hand column. Send resumes to Lthomas@
gapvax.com or 575 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902.
(CPMGBM)
Modernizing the fleet, have to get rid
of old workhorses. All were taken out of
field working, and are ready to work.
Two (2) 2005 Sterling L7500s, C7 CAT,
Allison RD3000, Camel 200, with ejector plate, 65gpm jet pump, 16-inch
Roots 624 PD blowers, rear mounted
1,000' hose reel and added 28gpm
hydraulic circuit. $110,000 each. Four
(4) 2007 Sterling L7500s, C9 CAT, Allison RD3000, Camel 200, with ejector
plate, 65gpm jet pump, 16-inch Roots
624 PD blowers, rear-mounted 1,000'
hose reel and added 28gpm hydraulic
circuit. $130,000 each. One (1) 2010
International L7500 MaxxForce 10,
Allison RD4000 Camel with ejector
plate, 80gpm jet pump/ hydrostaticdriven, 18-inch Roots 824 PD blower,
front-mounted 1,000' hose reel, added
28gpm hydraulic circuit. $175,000. One
(1) Vac-Con sewercombo unit V350THA,
2,145 hours, 3-stage, L16 FMC 45gpm
@ 3,000psi water pump, 5-yard, Allison MD3060 auto, 115,842 miles, air
brakes, 41,000 GVW (18K fronts, 23K
rears) air seat, John Deere 3039T aux.
engine, 3-stage fan assembly, have extra fan goes with truck, 5-yard debris
tank, 1,000-gallon water tank, 5 telescopic boom, 4-inch dewatering pump
on rear door. Good rubber all around,
no retread. Pipes included with clamps.
Ready to go to work. $55,000. Extra fan
assembly and tank screens come with.
Bob 713-682-3231 ext. 14, tx C03
puMps
Honda model WP40X, 8 hp, 4" with hoses.
Honda 4 hp, 2" pump with hoses. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
Rental equipMent
Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combination jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch
basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All
available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
rentals. Vsi Rentals, llC, (888) VaC-unit
(822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com. (CBM)
seRViCe/RepaiR
Dynamic Repairs - inspection Camera
Repairs: 48 hour turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, RIDGID, Electric Eel Mfg, Gator
Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Quality
service on all brands. Rental equipment
available. For more info call Jack at 973478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey.
(CBM)
tools
RIDGID model #300 with stand, RIDGID tristand vises, RP 330 ProPress kit. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
t&t tools: Probes, hooks. Probes feature
steel shafts with threaded and hardened
tips. The insulated Mighty probe™ tested
to 50,000 volts. top poppers™ open manhole covers easily. Free catalog. www.tandt
tools.com. Phone 800-521-6893. (CBM)
tRuCks HigH pRessuRe
tV inspeCtion
Used SeeSnake Camera Systems in all
sizes; Used General Wire Spring Camera
Systems in all sizes; Used machines in all
sizes. We want your trade! The Cable Center:
800-257-7209.
(CBM)
Used and rebuilt camera kits in stock: RIDGID
Mini Compact, Mini Color, Standard SelfLeveling, General Gen-Eye I, II and III, Aries
Seeker, and SRECO kits. The Cable Center:
800-257-7209.
(CBM)
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CUES sewer televising camera and equipment
with a POSM computer operation system. In good
working condition, mounted in a F450 gas truck
with a 12-foot box. Call 763-444-5501 (C03)
PEARPOINT — Mainliner buying & selling used equipment. Canada & USA PEARPOINT MAINLINE EQUIPMENT ONLY. Will buy
complete Pearpoint trucks. Will buy your
old system. Do you need parts? 399, 599
reels; 420, 448 tractors: 494 digital and
zoom 420 light heads. Call 800-265-4298 or
[email protected]
(C04)
2004 ueMsi Main line tV system,
track transporter, 1,000’ reel, pan/tilt
camera, computer & software, trailer with
a/c, generator & air compressor. $29,950
334-693-9507, al
C04
wanteD
Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CBM)
wateRBlasting
1999 ford e450 Hi-Cube CUES TV
Inspection with Cobra Data Logger
software. New automatic transmission
with warranty. New rooftop a/c with
warranty. Trans on Ultra Shorty rec. rebuilt. New 1,000' SS cable, etc. $35,000
negotiable. For further info and pics call
904-284-2141, fl
C03
USED Envirosight ROVVER System: Brand
new RC90 camera. Cable reel (SN 360570)
has new power supply, motor, clutch, cable
(656’) and winding rollers. 125 crawler (SN
0260768) has new top plate, side plates,
axles and seals, plus new control board
compatible with rear-view camera accessory (not included). CCU (SN 0160981)
with new power card, new 56V card, new
+/-26 card, and new card. Control pendant (SN 0492645) is compatible with
RC90 camera and R225 crawler. $27,500.
Call 973-252-6700.
(CBM)
Cyclops Electronics designs, manufactures, sells and services high-quality portable and vehicle-mounted, closed-circuit
color television sewer, well and pipeline inspection systems. Nationwide service. www.
cyclopstv.com 830-249-9756
(C03)
2006 CUES CCTV Chevy 2500 High Cube.
Steerable transporter pipe ranger. OZ II camera gold cable. New PCU, new computer.
Rebuilt Onan generator. Engine replaced 40k
ago. New paint, tires and seats. $55,000.
Call Bill at 813-489-3108.
(C04)
Gardner Denver T-375M: Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver T450M Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver TF-375M 21 gpm
@ 10,000 psi. Gardner Denver TX-450HB
21gpm @ 20,000 PSI. Gardner Denver TF450MB 52gpm @ 10,000 psi. NLB 10-200.
34 gpm @ 10,000 psi. HT-150S 25 gpm
max 10,000 psi max, Shell Side Machine,
Wheatley 165: 30 gpm @ 10,000 psi.
Wheatley 125 with aluminum bronze fluid
end. Boatman Ind. 713-641-6006. View @
www.boatmanind.com.
(CBM)
AIR PREHEATER CLEANER EQUIPMENT FOR
SALE. Gardner Denver PCT-2000-P. Two
complete systems available. Like new, only
used twice. $19,000 each or $35,000 for
both. 903-758-9166
(C05)
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell, repair and retrofit water blasters. Visit us at:
www.waterjettingequipment.com or phone
714-259-7700.
(CBM)
40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218, [email protected], www.
alljetting.com.
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