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MEETING THE
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY DRAIN CLEANING
COMPANY RESPONDS TO MARKET
DEMAND BY EXPANDING SERVICES
AND OPENING PLUMBING SHOP PAGE 26
MONEY MACHINES
Industrial cleaner relies on NLB hydroblaster
TECH PERSPECTIVE
Clean hoses help maintain health
TOUGH JOB
Sewer lining 92 feet underground
MAY 2015
CONTENTS
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18
departments
12
From the Editor: A Different Take on Health Care
14
@cleaner.com
38
Money Machines: Success Under Pressure
44
Tough Job: Depth Perception
52
Tech Perspective: Disinfecting at the Source
58
Money Manager: Charging for Transportation
78
Product News
84
WWETT Spotlight: Hi-Vac Improves a Favorite
86
Industry News
26
features
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Profile: Industrial-Strength Cleaning
North American Construction builds a large client base and specialized line
of services with a strong environmental component.
By Marian Bond
Profile: Meeting the Market’s Needs
San Diego County drain cleaning company responds to market demand by
expanding services and opening plumbing shop.
By Marian Bond
48
Portable Jetter & Cable Machine Company Directory
62
Product Focus:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
By Craig Mandli
76
Case Study:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
Your jobs are critical to the health and safety of your communities.
By Luke Laggis
Be sure to check out our exclusive online content.
When speed and efficiency matter most, hydroblasting machines help
Wisconsin contractor deliver results for customers.
By Ken Wysocky
A UV-cured lining system enables a New York contractor to rehabilitate a
sanitary sewer 92 feet underground.
By Scottie Dayton
Cleaning system for sewer equipment helps prevent spread of bacteria,
viruses.
By Kyle Rogers
Fuel prices are down – but now is no time to stop thinking about how you
factor that expense into your rate structure.
By Erik Gunn
Spotlight: Hydrodemolition robot removes concrete, cleans rebar.
By Ed Wodalski
Modifications to popular 7040 Series jetter make the unit more efficient.
By Craig Mandli
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MEETING THE
MARKET’S
NEEDS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DRAIN CLEANING
COMPANY RESPONDS TO MARKET
DEMAND BY EXPANDING SERVICES
AND OPENING PLUMBING SHOP PAGE 26
MONEY MACHINES
Industrial cleaner relies on NLB hydroblaster
TECH PERSPECTIVE
Clean hoses help maintain health
TOUGH JOB
Sewer lining 92 feet underground
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ADVERTISER INDEX - May 2015
A
A.R. North America, Inc. ...............................8
Advanced Infrastructure Technologies .......12
Enz USA, Inc. ...............................................24
MyTana Mfg. Company, Inc.........................25
F
Allan J. Coleman Co. ............................ 15, 51
N
S
Amazing Machinery, Inc. ............................65
F. S. Solutions ..............................................60
Forbest Products Co.....................................73
NLB Corp............................................... 33, 71
Aqua Mole Technologies, Inc. .....................82
G
NozzTeq, Inc. ...............................................42
Aries Industries, Inc.....................................55
Arthur Products Co. .....................................54
GapVax, Inc..................................................95
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GORLITZ
SEWER
& DRAIN
INC.
B
BODUS GmbH .............................................67
General Pipe Cleaners ....................................2
C
Cable Center, The .................................. 40, 81
Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc...........................41
GORLITZ
SEWER
& DRAIN
INC.
Guzzler Manufacturing ...............................17
H
Cam Spray ...................................................54
Cat Pumps ...................................................39
Central Oklahoma Winnelson .....................75
Chempure Products Corp. ...........................76
CIPP Services, LLC .......................................50
Cloverleaf Tool Co. ......................................73
Coast Manufacturing ..................................60
COXREELS ....................................................16
D
Draincables Direct .......................................77
Duracable Manufacturing Co. .....................31
E
P
Perma-Liner Industries, LLC..........................7
Petrofield Industries ....................................36
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment .........57
J
Jetstream of Houston....................................9
JETTERS NORTHWEST .................................67
Pipeline Analytics........................................77
Pipeline Renewal Technologies ..................11
PipeLogix, Inc. ...............................................8
Piranha Hose Products ................................50
Lansas Products ............................. 28-29, 54
LaPlace Equipment Co. ...............................75
R
Milwaukee Rubber Products, Inc. ...............47
Mongoose Jetters by Sewer Equipment ....43
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T&T Tools, Inc. .............................................50
TRY TEK Machine Works, Inc. ......................59
TST Sweden AB ...........................................23
U
V
Vacall-Gradall Industries ............................88
Vivax-Metrotech Corp. ................................36
VSI Rentals. .................................................34
W
RapidView IBAK North America .................35
Ratech Electronics, Ltd. ...............................69
Reelcraft Industries, Inc...............................59
RootX...........................................................13
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StoneAge, Inc. ...............................................4
VARCo ..........................................................56
Electric Eel Mfg............................................16
Envirosight, LLC .............................................5
Spartan Tool, LLC .........................................96
Pulsar 2000, Inc. .........................................56
Q
Quik-Lining Systems, Inc. ...........................16
M
MaxLiner USA .............................................21
Southland Tool Mfg., Inc. ............................37
Vac-Con, Inc. .................................................3
L
Liberty Financial Group, Inc. .......................42
Scooter Video ..............................................87
Sewer Equipment Co. of Nevada ................60
Ultra Shore ..................................................76
PrimeLine Products, Inc. .............................47
K
Ken-Way Corporation .................................75
CUES. ...........................................................61
Oceanquip Cables, LLC ................................82
Olvidium, Inc. ..............................................86
One Biotechnology .....................................24
Picote Solutions. .........................................42
Hannay Reels ..............................................53
Harben, Inc. .................................................79
RS Technical Services, Inc. ...........................45
RYCOM Instruments, Inc. ............................67
Water Cannon, Inc. - MWBE .......................94
Westmoor Ltd. ............................................71
Woma Corportion .......................................40
Marketplace.................................. 88
Classifieds ..................................... 90
FROM THE EDITOR
A Different Take on Health Care
Luke Laggis
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Your jobs are critical to the health and safety of your communities
By Luke Laggis
I
like the notion that people who work with wastewater are essentially
health care professionals. It frames this industry in a context that gives it
the importance it deserves.
Dr. Adrianus Vlugman, the senior advisor on water, sanitation and
environmental health at the World Health Organization, gave a presentation
at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show at
the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Feb. 26. He spoke to attendees
on the transfer of communicable disease in water and wastewater. According
to Vlugman, employees who directly handle water and wastewater need to
take the same safety precautions as those working in hospitals.
“All people working in water and wastewater sanitation are primary
health care workers,” he says. “It’s right in the word itself. ‘Sanitas’ is the
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I think that’s an important thing for the people of this industry to keep
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communities and should carry yourselves accordingly.
You are constantly putting yourselves in harm’s
way — confined spaces, trench work, toxic gases,
pathogen-laced materials — so that others can be
safe. It’s a role that rivals any in terms of importance.
Everyone in this industry is plenty familiar with the phrase out of sight,
out of mind. People don’t think about the infrastructure beneath their feet
until there’s a problem. And if they don’t think about the infrastructure, they
definitely don’t think about the people who maintain it.
You’re not a group of people relegated to working in the filthiest possible
environment; you are professionals charged with maintaining the health of the
environment and population. You are constantly putting yourselves in harm’s
way — confined spaces, trench work, toxic gases, pathogen-laced materials
— so that others can be safe. It’s a role that rivals any in terms of importance.
But what about your health and safety? Who’s looking out for that?
Working with wastewater poses legitimate threats, and you need to take steps
to protect yourself.
This month’s Tech Perspective focuses on a system for cleaning and
disinfecting your cleaning equipment that leaves wastewater — and all the
harms it carries — in the sewers where it belongs, keeping everything above
ground safe for handling.
The Vanguard System connects to a jetting truck’s water tank and a
5-gallon antibacterial cleaning concentrate tank. The system is operated by
a control box that combines water from the truck’s tank with the cleaning
solution. It also includes a handgun attachment that can be used to disinfect
the surrounding area or other equipment that comes into contact with sewage.
Independent laboratory testing on the system showed that it reduced
bacterial counts by up to 98 percent.
That’s a significant reduction in the chances of you getting sick from your
work, which means you’ll be able to continue to do your part in keeping your
customers safe and healthy. They might not realize that’s what you’re doing, but
that doesn’t make it any less important.
You’re cleaners, but more than that, you’re protectors, guardians of a
system that provides the foundation for healthy communities. And that should
be celebrated.
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<< Opposite Page: A North American Construction equipment operator digs in a landfill after a
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North American Construction owner/operator Brent
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NORTH AMERICAN
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S
ervice is a top priority for North American Construction,
which has made its name by providing 24/7 emergency
response, working on tight schedules, meeting deadlines
and overseeing highly sensitive environmental issues.
Kent Ferguson founded the company after
running his own engineering firm for eight years. He
eventually determined the construction end of the business would be
more profitable.
“We had worked with 24 counties in Indiana,” Ferguson says.
“This was our target base for the new venture, but our client base
expanded exponentially. Our first project was with Rock Island Refining
Corporation, now Marathon Petroleum Company. We were there to
demolish 15-foot-deep pylon footings that had been in place since the
original construction of a building in 1945. These had to be removed so
they could do other work in the area.”
The client base began to grow and now includes numerous Fortune
500 companies across Indiana. The company’s menu of services also
expanded as it added the proper equipment and experienced technicians
to tackle new projects.
“From the Rock Island demolition job, we developed the tank
cleaning and sludge removal as we expanded into vacuum trucks and
began doing almost all of their maintenance,” Ferguson says. “We began
working on well abandonment projects in various remediation sites.”
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SERVING ALL OF INDIANA AND INTO ILLINOIS,
MICHIGAN, KENTUCKY
OWNER: Kent Ferguson
ESTABLISHED: 1967
SERVICES: Emergency response, demolition, dewatering,
earthwork, environmental, hydroblasting, industrial
cleaning, steel building sales and erection,
environmental consulting
CUSTOMER BASE: Fortune 500 corporations (55 percent), private
sector (35 percent), municipalities (10 percent)
EMPLOYEES: 12
WEBSITE: www.northamericanco.com
TOUGH STUFF
Ferguson says the company has faced some challenging situations,
both in terms of objectives and timelines.
“Some schedules are much tighter than others,” he says. “With any
type of turnaround, which is often a giant job where they have shut a
facility down, it can be pretty dynamic getting it all up and running from
stem to stern again. But it is the same old story. Time is money. Any time
the equipment is down is costly. Our job is to save our client millions
of dollars lost in downtime. We want to do this as safely and quickly
as possible.”
Emergency calls are usually of a different nature. Ferguson says they
might get a call from a school district reporting a waterline out. His team
will respond immediately and use hydroexcavation equipment to expose
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ABOVE: North American Construction senior project manager Kevin Webb guides a
vacuum hose while excavating to find a septic finger at a dump site.
BELOW: Webb checks the hose connection on his vac truck at the job site.
the line for repair or replacement. When the job is complete, they backfill and
pour more concrete if needed.
North American generally serves as the prime contractor, working with a
client’s engineer as needed. Because the company is so well equipped, it does
not subcontract.
“Things seem to work much better if you are in control and are the prime
contractor,” Ferguson says. “This way you can set your schedule accordingly.”
The company works with a small number of well-trained technicians.
“We have two-, three- and sometimes four-man crews,” Ferguson says.
“And we are able to deal with multiple projects at a time. Although we once
had a satellite office, we find it better to work from our Indianapolis base. Our
workers are sometimes away from home for short periods of time, but that is
rare as we work primarily in Indiana.”
“Things seem to work much better if you are in
control and are the prime contractor. This way
you can set your schedule accordingly.”
Kent Ferguson
When hiring, Ferguson says he first looks at an applicant’s background.
“If someone has worked for several companies, I would have concerns,”
he says. “I know most people in the area and can always follow up for
references. We want a person to be safety minded and to pass our very
difficult drug program.”
Ferguson describes company culture as very family-oriented and says
his door is always open. Because of the company’s challenging work, he puts
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“Any time the equipment is down is costly.
Our job is to save our client millions
of dollars lost in downtime.
We want to do this as safely and
quickly as possible.”
Kent Ferguson
a considerable amount of trust in his employees to go
out and get the job done for North American and their
clients.
Leaders on staff include Lonnie Hoskins and
Kevin Webb, who have both been with Ferguson
for many years. Hoskins has a wealth of emergency
response and demolition training and is currently
senior project leader. Webb is senior project manager,
and brings experience from the refinery business.
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PROTECTING THE
CUSTOMER
Meeting environmental requirements and properly disposing
of materials is critical for many of North American Construction’s projects. The company sets itself apart by having an inhouse environmental director. Dee Snively, who has been in that
position since 1993, has a master’s in environmental science
and is a Certified Hazardous Material Manager.
“Rarely does a company have the expertise we have,” Snively
says. “This gives us a unique competitive advantage, because we
can do so many different things in various industries. We can be
in a refinery or doing sewer work. Our people are cross-trained,
and most of this involves some aspect of the environmental element. You need a point person who understands those regulations and how they impact the job. For North American to have
a position on staff is key when you are looking at a set of specs.
They hand me the specs and I look through them for what I need
to worry about with the environmental concerns and for health
and safety matters.”
Snively relies on detailed records to review past experiences,
which has been advantageous in challenging situations.
“Typically our client will determine where we take material for
disposal,” Snively says. “While there might be a landfill facility
20 minutes away from a specific site, they might not have approval to accept the material, and we may have to travel as much
as an hour and a half further. As I say, all based on what the client
wants. If, on the other hand, we have control of that aspect of the
project and our client wants us to broker the waste, then we obviously do our own due diligence for the facilities that we go into.
“For me, it is always making sure we have all the proper
documentation that the waste streams are characterized appropriately for where they are going.”
Field time for Snively depends on the job. For instance, the
company recently finished a large demolition project where she
was needed frequently in the field for safety and health inspections. She sometimes goes on training runs for workers or just
goes out to monitor activities.
“In my position, I need to be looking out for the interests of
our client, and the interest of North American Construction.”
“We had to clean every nook and cranny of the tank where the oil could
be hiding,” Ferguson says. “It was a huge tank that could be seen for miles.”
When it comes to disposal, Environmental Director Dee Snively has set
up generic profiles for hydrocarbon contaminated sludges, contact water,
septic, grease trap contents and other material. If it does not fit into those
profiles, she will collect a sample of the material and analyze it to confirm the
waste characterization and find alternative waste disposal options.
“We just finished a project not too long ago where the material was
supposed to be clean fill concrete but it was hydrocarbon contaminated. My
job is to stop the project and change the order to get it redirected to go to the
appropriate facility. Obviously contaminated hydrocarbon concrete cannot go
into a lake, for example.”
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North American Construction senior project manager Kevin Webb on the job site.
HOME BASE
North American operates on a 6-acre site with a 10,000-square-foot
facility, which includes plenty of space to keep all the company’s equipment
indoors and ready to go.
The company’s stable of water blasters, a key component in most cleaning
operations, comes from NLB. Crews rely on a 2004 20,000 psi NLB 2012D
with an assortment of specialized nozzles, including the StoneAge Barracuda
and NLB Spin-Nozzle. The unit has a convertible pump with a quick-change,
in-line fluid end design with fewer parts for increased operating efficiency and
simpler maintenance. It uses a simple conversion kit to operate at pressures
from 6,000 to 40,000 psi. North American sets it for 20,000 psi and uses a
variety of nozzles, depending on the job.
North American crews also use four 10,000 psi NLB 1012D machines.
They draw additional cleaning power from a trailer-mounted Jetstream Jet
Rodder and a 1996 Schmidt Accustrip 12SB ARMEX blaster.
Hydroexcavation is another essential aspect of the company’s work. The
firm uses a 1996 Guzzler with a 15-cubic-yard debris tank, and a 1992 Vactor
2045 wet/dry vac truck with a 20-yard debris tank.
The company employs an in-house mechanic and checks all high-pressure
lines before starting a project.
“We do annual Hazwoper training that goes into
working in hazardous waste sites and emergency
response. We don’t put anyone on a gun without
going through a tremendous amount of training,
watching, assisting, being at the job site.”
Kent Ferguson
HIGH BAR FOR SAFETY
When people in the field work with high-pressure water blasting
equipment, safety has to be top priority.
Technicians attend several classes upon joining the company, as well as
various follow-up programs that keep them on their toes.
A new hire goes through 10 hours of OSHA training along with a
company orientation program that covers lockout/tagout, confined-space entry
and electrical safety. Additionally, each new hire must take a behavior-based
training class that reinforces safety issues.
Company policy includes constant reminders that employees must take
care of one another on the jobs. When an employee observes what could be a
life-threatening situation, he learns to take a step back and tell a co-worker, “I
want you to come home tonight.”
“That is the kind of reaction we want our workers to encourage,”
Ferguson says.
“We do annual Hazwoper training that goes into working in hazardous
waste sites and emergency response,” he says. “We don’t put anyone on a
gun without going through a tremendous amount of training, watching,
assisting, being at the job site. This
is very expensive for our company
as we don’t charge our customer for
the time of a trainee — or shadow
person — on the site.”
ARMEX
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by the technician.
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Pacific Drain founder Lane Post (front right) joins (from
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COVER STORY
profile
ARROW PIPELINE REPAIR, INCORPORATED,
DBA PACIFIC DRAIN & PLUMBING,
SERVING SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
OWNER:
ESTABLISHED:
PLUMBING DIVISION SERVICES:
PLUMBING DIVISION VEHICLES:
PLUMBING/DRAIN
DIVISION TECHNICIANS:
CUSTOMER BASE:
Family owned; Lane Post, founder and president
1975 (Pacific Drain Service)
Plumbing and drain
9 plumbing service vans, 7 drain cleaning vans
16
Residential, commercial, municipal
BY MAR IAN B O N D
MEETING THE
MARKET’S
NEEDS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DRAIN CLEANING COMPANY RESPONDS TO MARKET
DEMAND BY EXPANDING SERVICES AND OPENING PLUMBING SHOP
P
acific Drain Service founder and president Lane
Post had been working in conjunction with local
plumbing contractors for years when he and his staff
realized the situation was more than lopsided.
In 1975, Post established his drain cleaning
business, taking care of residential and small
commercial clients. When there was a need for a plumber, he
referred the customer to a network of plumbing contractors. In
return, those professionals sent their drain work to Pacific Drain
Service. Too often, the business exchange generated a four-to-one
or greater referral rate with Post’s company on the short side. The
management team soon realized it was time to include plumbing on
their growing menu of services.
It made sense since the company’s loyal customer base had
been requesting plumbing services for years.
Post was not averse to branching out in other directions when
opportunities presented themselves. His son, Kevin, joined the firm
in 1995, and his younger son, Casey, came on board in 2001. Post
had been a drain cleaner for 27 years, but the business had to expand
in order to support three families. At that time there were nine on the
staff, and they were doing up to 70 drain jobs per day.
“I wanted to secure the future for all of our people,” Post says.
“Over the years in the business we would see problems, often minor,
that needed to be fixed — a need for someone to dig down a few feet
and make a repair. It wasn’t always easy to find the right company
to call on for our customer. I saw that as an opportunity for us. We
needed to do more.”
A NEW COURSE
Post took the first important step toward expansion in 2002
by creating a new division, Arrow Pipeline Repair. He acquired his
C-36 plumbing license and Class A General Engineering Contractor
license, which allowed the company to move into underground
utility work, including jetting and pipe rehabilitation.
“We came to believe that we were where
the market wanted us to be. We saw more
and more opportunities that we just could
not pass up. We hired a pipeline foreman
who had experience. It just seemed
like natural growth for us.”
Lane Post
The collections systems in Pacific’s service area were built
primarily with cast iron, clay and Orangeburg pipe. They have their
share of roots, offsets, corrosion and bellies.
Many of the neighborhoods are composed of housing tracts
with as many as 200 homes that are basically identical in terms of
water and sewer lines, which are the responsibility of the property
owner. So for repair and maintenance, the resident or small-business
owner foots the bill all the way out to the sewer connection in the
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middle of the street. Pipe bursting and relining have become the trend over
dig-and-replace jobs.
Post notes that his company is the only San Diego operator that holds the
C-36 and active Class A license, which gives them far greater capacity than
the average plumber or contractor to handle this type of work.
With so much capability, Arrow Pipeline is also serving many of the
smaller municipalities for emergency repairs, such as water main and sewer
line breaks, and removing blockages. They can take care of concrete, rebar,
roots, tar and protruding laterals, and can also handle reinstatement.
“Our goal in the industry is to be the go-to professional,” Post says.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Over the next few years, the company continued to expand, adding new
people and equipment despite the down economy. Emergency work became
a focus.
“We came to believe that we were where the market wanted us to be,”
Post says. “We saw more and more opportunities that we just could not pass
up. We hired a pipeline foreman who had experience. It just seemed like
natural growth for us.”
By 2008, Post had engaged Tom Holland as a consultant in marketing
and business development and hired Roy Gallegos as general manager. His
sons took on vice president posts.
In 2012, the new venture became Pacific Drain & Plumbing. Starting
with one service van and one plumber, the division grew to nine service
and repair vans within 18 months, traversing a 50-mile radius with more
than 20 cities and small towns and a combined population of approximately
1 million.
The company’s nine journeyman plumbers handle all plumbing-related
service, and drain cleaning is the responsibility of a separate group of seven
drain technicians. In addition, Arrow Pipeline has another 14 vehicles serving
their diverse clientele.
“This turned out to be a fantastic opportunity for our company,” Post
says. “Because of our reputation in the industry we were able to find qualified
technicians who wanted to be a part of our venture. We looked for personality
as well as experience in our plumbers. We went to the local supply houses and
“We like to refer to employees as business
partners — associates. We want them to have an
allegiance to the company and the customer.”
Tom Holland
began asking about people who would fit our profile. One name kept coming
up, and eventually we were able to secure an interview with that individual,
and we were so impressed we put an offer on the table that very day. This guy,
Dave Angelou, who goes by the moniker ‘Boston Dave,’ has become our lead
plumber, and we give him credit as being extremely valuable in the growth of
our plumbing division. He knew and was in contact with other plumbers, and
as word got out, we had qualified people knocking on our door.”
Post credits Holland for his wisdom in realizing their best potential
plumbing customers would come from their existing client list. These were
people who had been requesting their services for years.
“They knew us and liked us,” Holland says. “We had the key to finding
plumbers who could represent the company and solve the problems. We like
to refer to employees as business partners — associates. We want them to
have an allegiance to the company and the customer.
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“We did not do mailings. We
turned to social media, added a website
and kept it enhanced. We encouraged
clients to put up a comment on Yelp.
This was a tremendous asset. This site
is not just for restaurant reviews, but
plumbing companies and other serviceoriented providers. This became a
powerful source of outreach for us.”
Holland says they also did a
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and marketplace. With 60 percent
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and possibilities for outreach.
Pacific Drain supervisor Chad Gaines prepares an
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NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS
Arrow Pipeline Repair – with several divisions providing drain cleaning, relining, pipe bursting, jetting,
CCTV inspection, lateral cutting, sewer and septic, SLC (service lateral connection) dig and replace – made the
wise decision to include plumbing. The result has proven to be an astounding success and put the company in a
dominant position in a major market.
“All those years when I was providing drain service to my customers, they couldn’t understand why I would
call in a plumber to fix the faucet or install a water heater,” says Lane Post, president of the San Diego Countybased company. “I was constantly explaining, ‘Gosh, we don’t do that. I’m not a plumber.’ So we kept giving that
business away.
“Adding plumbing has been a fantastic opportunity and we have seen this phenomenal growth.”
Post is particularly proud that the company has grown from nine employees in 2001 to 48 by mid-2014.
He says that they have a policy that all field technicians and plumbers are familiar with all the equipment and
processes utilized in all departments. This has proven helpful in better serving the client but also in promoting
the company and the many facets they are equipped to address.
He says that over the years, he often considered adding plumbing before finally taking the leap. “I never
imagined this would happen to this degree,” says Post, who adds he is not a plumber but still a drain cleaner.
“Now I know I am in the market that wanted me. The opportunity was there all the time.”
INVENTORY AT HAND
The plumbing division operates
with a fleet of nine 12-foot box vans.
Each van carries from $20,000 to
$30,000 of equipment and inventory,
which allows technicians to handle
many home emergencies and general
repairs without running to a supply
house. This includes a full complement
of drain cleaning equipment, for which
there are frequent calls.
Drain cleaning tools include
trailer jetters from US Jetting (4,000
psi/18 gpm) and Harben (4,000 psi/18
gpm) and one truck-mounted unit
from Harben (4,000 psi/14 gpm).
Cable machines are from Spartan Tool
and Gorlitz Sewer & Drain.
On the rehabilitation side,
the company uses HammerHead
pipe bursting equipment, along with
several other distributors for relining
materials. High-speed robotic cutting
and reinstatement cutters are from
Innovative
Sewer
Technologies,
including the PC 150 and PC 200.
The company is headquartered
in Vista, California, where they have a
10,000-square-foot office and warehouse
facility. The plumbing division has
paired up with a national supplier and
has inventory on a consignment basis to
draw from at home base.
Gallegos estimates the value of the
consigned inventory, which is primarily
for plumbing, at a six-digit figure. The
plumbing division’s sales represent a
multimillion dollar figure, and doubledigit growth is projected.
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ABOVE: Alex Hernandez (left) and Tyler McNeil (center) feed the new liner into the
host pipe through a driveway access point with the help of supervisor Chad Gaines.
LEFT: A view of the upstream and downstream inversion heads at rest while the liner
cures in each of the pipes.
Having these materials at hand has been an asset for Pacific Drain &
Plumbing, as they have the inventory available without the initial investment.
Service technicians are responsible for the equipment on their service vans
and for maintaining an inventory track.
At their weekly meetings, they stress to plumbers the importance of their
role in maintaining their equipment and the responsibility they are given.
And even more importantly, that the customer is always king.
“We want them to be personable, but to also educate the customer,”
Gallegos says. “We are not there to sell, but to serve. We want and need those
good reviews on social media.
“We also stress safety at every opportunity.”
TIMING AND COMMUNICATION
The plumbing division has been driven by good communication through
social media and through Angelou’s efforts to get the word out and represent
the team in the field.
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“He is the guy who comes to us and says, ‘I need more plumbers. I need
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Post believes his years in the industry have been extremely helpful
in guiding the company’s growth, but he also finds himself at a bit of a
crossroads.
“I believed it was important to listen to the ‘young turks’ — my sons,
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Post finds the growth on the plumbing side to be very satisfying. “Look
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opportunities out there, and this proves that you have to move forward when
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OWNER: Hydroblasters Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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he stakes are high every time a crew from Hydroblasters Inc. steps
into a papermaking plant to clean large evaporators during a planned
maintenance shutdown. But they handle the pressure easily with a
Series 225 Model 305 hydroblaster made by NLB Corp.
“During outages, plants are usually down for seven to 10 days,” says Rod
Marquette, who co-owns the Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin-based company
with his wife, Jennifer. “Typically we’re the first ones in there, and all the
other contractors are waiting for us to finish because they can’t do their jobs
until we finish cleaning. It can get pretty intense. But we get the job done,
which is why some customers have been with us for more than 15 years.”
Since the company was founded in 1994, Hydroblasters has grown to 25
full-time employees (up to 45 during summers) and built up a large fleet of
equipment to handle customers from around the state. The company owns
nine high-pressure hydroblasters, mostly made by NLB and Jetstream of
Houston (a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp.). In addition, it runs a Vac-Con
combination vacuum truck and seven industrial vacuum trucks made by VacCon, GapVax Inc., Super Products and Guzzler Manufacturing (a subsidiary
of Federal Signal Corp.).
Hydroblasters primarily serves customers in the papermaking industry,
but also caters to food-processing and power-utility clients. Crews clean
everything from boilers, evaporators and stock tanks to pipelines and pulp
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thick logs that periodically jam chipping machines at paper mills. But the
majority of the work centers on cleaning evaporators, and the Model 305 is the
company’s unit of choice to handle these tough jobs, Marquette says.
Here’s a quick primer on evaporators, which paper mills employ to heat up
and recycle a chemical solution that’s used to make paper pulp. The evaporators
separate water from the solution and render both the solution (known as
black liquor) and the resulting water reusable in the
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Cleaning evaporators is no easy task. A large
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We’ve cleaned some units in six hours that it took a previous contractor days
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“They’re probably the hardest thing we clean,”
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A UV-cured lining system enables a New York contractor to rehabilitate a sanitary sewer 92 feet underground
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S
ince 2011, spring rains in Kingston, New York, activated
a sinkhole in Washington Avenue, 92 feet above the
Tannery Brook Tunnel floor. High levels of fine, silty
sediment rushing into the tunnel’s 24-inch vitreous clay
sanitary sewer caused operational difficulties at the wastewater
treatment plant.
Ongoing repairs by the Department of Public Works failed
to stem the problems. In July 2014, part of the avenue caved in,
leaving a 75-by-30-by-10-foot-deep hole. Although the affected
190 feet of sewer had broken or missing sections, enough pipe
remained to restore it.
Precision Industrial Maintenance of Schenectady, New York,
won the bid. “The deep tunnel was a constant 53 degrees and wet
from numerous 60 gpm leaks,” says Mike App, project manager.
“In those conditions, the best CIPP product with the fastest cure
rate is the UV-cured SAERTEX fiberglass-reinforced plastic liner.”
Once on site, everything they thought they knew about the
job changed on the fly, as massive forces broke equipment and
pushed the six workers to their limit.
tough job
WHAT GOES IN MUST COME OUT
The city closed off the two-block area, giving App’s
team unlimited access. He worked with Bill Verhayden, PIM’s
environmental health and safety manager, to plan daily procedures, while the
crew organized homeowners’ departures and arrivals.
Entry to the tunnel was a 36-inch-diameter shaft 90 feet deep. Upstream,
the combined sewer separated 190 feet behind a 14-inch-thick concrete
headwall 4 feet high. The 24-inch stormwater line passed above the wall, while
only the top half of the sanitary sewer ran through the bottom of the wall. The
other half was in the tunnel floor.
“Stormwater discharged to a creek 4,000 feet from our work area,” says
App. “We had phenomenal airflow.”
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PROJECT:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRACTOR:
EQUIPMENT:
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Rehabilitate a sewer 90 feet underground; stop
sediment from reaching wastewater treatment plant
City of Kingston, New York
Precision Industrial Maintenance,
Schenectady, New York
Lining system from SAERTEX
866/921-5186
www.saertex.com
Sewer rehabilitated, sediment inflow eliminated
ABOVE: Tim Nappi stands in the Tannery Brook Tunnel as the crew prepares to line the
24-inch sanitary sewer.
BELOW: A worker from Precision Industrial Maintenance in Schenectady, New York, is
lowered down the 90-foot-deep access shaft. Thick foil was used to protect workers and
hoses from hitting metal stubs that once supported ladder rungs. (Photos courtesy of
Precision Industrial Maintenance)
Members of the Kingston Department of Public Works
(left) excavate to repair an 8-inch sewer that collapsed
adjacent to the main sinkhole. The entry supervisor and
attendant (right) from Precision Industrial Maintenance in
Schenectady, New York, monitor a confined space entry.
Planning the order in which equipment went
down and how to get it down was critical, for there
was no room in the tunnel to jockey it about. The
shaft also had to remain open enough to safely
lower and retrieve workers past the hoses and metal
stubs that once supported ladder rungs. Thick foil
“Engineeringwise, everything
about this project was
massive, as were the forces
on the rollers and braces.
Jason used 1/2-inch
Schedule A square steel stock,
and it still bent or broke.”
Mike App
covered the stubs to protect men and equipment. In
an emergency, the nearest confined space exits were
1,100 feet away at Elizabeth Street through a 24-inch
manhole, or 3,000 feet in the opposite direction to a
36-inch sewer with a 30-inch manhole.
App hired Kilby & Gannon Construction of
Albany, New York, to set up a 4-inch bypass system
capable of handling 900,000 gpd. Once they
established it, App’s crew inserted a RapidView IBAK
North America camera and cleaned the pipe with
two quick passes from the jetter on a Vactor 2100
combination truck.
WEEK ONE
App special ordered 1,500 feet of 3/8-inch swage
cable rated for 10 tons, but Jason Homrighaus fabricated most other components on site. “Engineeringwise, everything about this project was massive, as
were the forces on the rollers and braces,” says App.
“Jason used 1/2-inch Schedule A square steel stock,
and it still bent or broke.”
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ABOVE: After curing the 24-inch SAERTEX fiberglass-reinforced plastic liner, the ends
were cut flush with the headwall and floor of the tunnel.
>>RIGHT: The 4-inch bypass hose runs through the 24-inch stormwater pipe above
the headwall. The 24-inch lined sanitary sewer is at the bottom.
The 12 mil liner, weighing 4,500 pounds, would make two 90-degree
turns and travel 1,100 feet during installation. “Friction was our biggest
obstacle,” says App. “Overcoming it required custom-made rollers with snatch
blocks and screw jacks.”
Homrighaus and Rob Chrysler used battery-operated hammer drills
to install rollers at the bottom of the Tannery Brook shaft and the Elizabeth
manhole. The extra-large adjustable roller for the top of the headwall centered
the swage cable as it pulled in the liner, then workers would reposition it,
enabling the UV cable to move through it during the cure.
Setup required 12-hour days with experienced confined-space personnel
laboring in total darkness except for the 5 feet illuminated by their headlamps.
Even simple tasks took an exceptional amount of time, and they lost all concept
of it. No matter what clothing they wore, they were always soaked and cold.
“Debris clogged the bypass pumps and they
couldn’t keep up. With the liner plugging the
outflow, 300,000 gallons of wastewater
piled up behind the headwall.”
Mike App
“Two of my best guys became badly disoriented and we had to get them
out,” says App. “By Friday, exhaustion was becoming a safety issue, so I sent
everyone home early for the weekend.”
WORST WEEK
On Monday, the long-range forecast predicted rain toward the end of the
week. “If it began raining during the cure, things could turn nasty,” says App.
“Nevertheless, we couldn’t move fast without putting someone in an unsafe
situation.”
The crew parked the 10-ton winch from a bucket machine over the
Elizabeth manhole, then ran out all of the cable. Workers fed it down the shaft
and around the designed roller at the bottom, then 1,000 feet through the
storm sewer to the roller at the bottom of the Tannery Brook shaft and up to
the surface.
Meanwhile, others prepared the liner in its UV-proof, waterproof sleeve.
They positioned the leading edges of the liner inward, secured them with
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ratchet straps to form a nose, and attached the cable when it arrived.
“Whenever a cable turns, it loses strength,” says App. “The moment
a roller bent and the cable hit something, the immense forces broke it.” It
happened three times. Each six- to eight-hour repair in a 3-foot-wide by
5.5-foot-high area required Homrighaus to stand hunched over and in kneedeep water as he spliced the broken wires with cable connections.
HEAVE HO!
To help relieve friction on the liner, the crew hoisted it down the shaft
in 5-foot increments with a chain. After the winch took up the slack, they
repeated the process.
The bypass system discharged into a 36-by-24-by-14-inch-deep hole
leading to the sanitary sewer. Standing in the hole, Tim Nappi disconnected
the cable when the liner arrived. A worker on the other side of the wall retrieved
the cable, tied it to a rope, attached the other end to the camera and sent it up
the sewer to Nappi. With the cable attached, he helped push the liner down
the hole with each pull of the winch.
Inserting the liner took 12 1/2 hours. Then workers cut it to length,
inserted steel packers (cans) on either end and secured them with ratchet
straps to seal the liner. Using a 375 cfm air compressor, they inflated the liner
at 20 psi, inserted the tag line and pulled back the Double Core 9-foot-long
light train with eight 1,000-watt UV bulbs.
“Fore and aft cameras on the train enable us to inspect the liner as we pull
the train to its head,” App says. “When we finally turned on the lights, we had
worked 48 hours straight.”
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Unable to retrieve their equipment and open the sewer, they went home
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Disinfecting at the Source
Cleaning system for sewer equipment helps prevent spread of bacteria, viruses
By Kyle Rogers
D
isinfecting a jetter hose as it is being retracted from the sewer will
prevent raw sewage and all the viruses and bacteria it contains from
contaminating the outside environment.
It’s a simple concept. But in more than 25 years in the wastewater business — whether it was cleaning sewer lines or overseeing jobs — TJ
Suiter says it is a concept he didn’t often see practiced.
“I noticed there is really nothing out there that is removing all the biohazards that are coming out of the sanitary sewer system at the source,” says
Suiter, owner of Colorado-based Hydro Products. “As workers are launching
or retrieving the jet hose from the reel, they are exposed to raw sewage. Then
they’re transferring all those viruses and bacteria that are on their gloves to
other parts of the equipment: the vacuum or jet controls, their personal cellphone or drinks they might have if they’re out there on a hot summer day.”
That’s why three years ago, Suiter invented the Vanguard System,
designed specifically to keep sewage and its associated pathogens where they
belong — the sewer.
“The people who work on these maintenance
trucks sometimes feel like they’re bullet-proof.
Well, they’re not. Viruses don’t have any
respect for people.”
TJ Suiter
HOW IT WORKS
The Vanguard System can be set up with a roller frame that sits over
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“As the hose is being retrieved out of the sewer, it is being sprayed at that
source, so all the bacteria and viruses are going right back into the sewer,”
Suiter says. “When you open a manhole, you’ll usually see several different
lines coming in and every time you’re going to clean a different line you have
to grab that hose to steer it into the correct line. Since that hose was just in the
sewer, with all those viruses and bacteria, all that gets on your gloves.
“With the Vanguard System, it’s coming out and getting washed off as it’s
being spooled up. Now you’re able to touch a clean hose as you guide it into
the next line. And you’re also hitting balls of tree roots or any number of things
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The Vanguard System is designed to disinfect jetter hoses as they’re retracted from
sewer lines. The system is operated by a truck-mounted control box that combines a
cleaning solution with water from the truck’s tank.
that will stop the hose’s progress jetting the line. So you’ll have to grab that
hose numerous times during the run and help it along.”
The system also includes a hand gun attachment that can be used to
disinfect the surrounding area or other equipment that comes into contact
with sewage.
“The spray gun is there because there is a lot more that goes into the
sanitary sewer than just the jetting hose,” Suiter says. “You can wash down the
vacuum tubes, cameras, the nozzles, your gloves, boots, tools, toolboxes, etc.”
98 PERCENT
Suiter sold his first three units of the Vanguard System about three years
ago to the City of Colorado Springs. He immediately received positive feedback,
but the city also wanted quantifiable data that showed the effectiveness of the
Vanguard System. A Denver-area independent laboratory was hired to follow
Colorado Springs crews for a day swabbing equipment the system was used
on. After three weeks of culture growth, the lab had some data: The system
reduced bacterial counts by up to 98 percent. Colorado Springs ordered 11
more units to outfit the rest of its fleet.
The Vanguard System’s spray collar design contains
four high-pressure sprayers connected to the truck’s
water tank and another 5-gallon tank that dispenses
antibacterial cleaning concentrate.
Suiter says that level of equipment disinfection
is especially important in today’s world where
wastewater workers are at greater risk of contracting
an illness because of their work environment.
“Viruses and bacteria are getting stronger; they’re
not getting weaker,” Suiter says. “And there are fewer
effective antibiotics out there. All the low-hanging
antibiotic fruit is gone, so it’s getting extremely
expensive and very time consuming to come up with
new antibiotics that will treat infections.
“The people who work on these maintenance
trucks sometimes feel like they’re bullet-proof,” he
adds. “Well, they’re not. Viruses don’t have any
respect for people.”
System first began to develop for Suiter. He observed hospice workers flushing
the contents of bedpans down the toilet, untreated.
“And those same workers were wearing all this high-tech safety gear
and actually incinerating it, including gloves, gowns and even the sheets and
clothing from those patients. But the workers outside the hospice were not
being protected at all.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not currently
recommend disinfection of patient waste before disposal into the sewer
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system, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not have any
registered disinfectants that can be used for that purpose.
“Their position is basically, we don’t recommend anything to kill
pathogens in wastewater. It will be taken care of at the treatment plant,”
Suiter says. “That’s all well and good if you’re working with that water coming
directly out of the wastewater treatment plant where all this raw sewage has
been cleaned up. But the people we’re trying to protect are the ones between
the hospital and the treatment plant.”
COST-SAVINGS BENEFITS
The Vanguard System is modular so it can be installed on a new truck or
retrofit on any existing truck for approximately $6,000.
“When you consider that the average hospital stay is several thousand
dollars a day, it’s a pretty inexpensive investment to protect your workers,”
Suiter says.
He recalls one of his contacts in Texas recently had a worker diagnosed
with hepatitis. It led to a five-week hospital stay.
“The wastewater manager there said, ‘You know, for the cost of this one
individual being sick, we could’ve outfitted the entire fleet and been money
ahead.’ From just that single incident.
“Especially in light of the recent Ebola scare in the U.S., I think it’s
important that workers are able to actually wash down that area where a
hose is coming out,” Suiter adds. “This is a very rapidly evolving problem and
there’s really not an end in sight, so I think it’s best to be on the front end of
this thing rather than the back. The best defense is always good offense.” C
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Fuel prices are down – but now is no time to stop thinking about
how you factor that expense into your rate structure
By Erik Gunn
W
hen gas and diesel prices began to climb a few years back,
your business probably faced a tough choice: raise prices to
cover that extra bite off your bottom line, or hold the line
and cut back on other costs. Some may have opted for a third
alternative — a fuel surcharge.
That was fine then. But in case you hadn’t noticed, fuel prices began
2015 at their lowest point in years — and about half of what they were just a
year ago. With more fuel price fluctuations expected in the future, the issue
now is how to make sure your invoices for service properly account for those
shifting costs.
If you raised prices when your fuel costs were going up and didn’t lose
business — well, good for you. You got lucky. If you held the line on prices
and cut back on expenses, you’ve probably been breathing easier. You should
also be putting away some of that extra cash for a rainy day, or using it to
make new investments in your business that you’ve been putting off.
And if you implemented a fuel surcharge? The last few months have
probably been … well, interesting.
FUEL SURCHARGE BASICS
Whatever strategy you’ve used, with fuel costs still extraordinarily low, it
might be time to look again and consider your options.
Fuel surcharges are a standard in long-haul trucking as well as regional
trucking-based services (think trash collection). The surcharge is typically
indexed to a base fuel price at a certain time, then updated (often weekly) by
plugging in the new fuel price. The formula also typically includes the miles
traveled for the job.
The source for the fuel price figure can vary. You could simply choose the
price of the station nearest your shop. Or, you could use something like the
American Automobile Association’s average price, available daily by state (see
fuelgaugereport.aaa.com/todays-gas-prices).
Another option is FuelSurchargeIndex.org (www.fuelsurchargeindex.org).
This online service was set up by a Texas IT firm, ProMiles Software Development Corp., in collaboration with large carriers. (ProMiles mostly produces
software applications for truckers to set up routes, report fuel tax information
and complete required paperwork.)
The FuelSurchargeIndex.org database pulls data from truck stops across
the country and fuel card providers, offering up-to-the-minute price information. While mainly used by long-haul and regional truckers, the business
does have some customers among local fleet owners, according to marketing
VP Chris Lee.
A subscription costs just under $20 a month, but Lee notes that many
subscribers sign up for just one month every quarter to get data, updating
their surcharges for three months at a time.
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REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES
Kenneth Combs is co-owner and CEO of CQC Home, a construction and
remodeling business in Durham, North Carolina. Until about four years ago —
as the latest surge in fuel prices was taking off — CQC Home simply wrapped
fuel costs into the general overhead expenses that were part of every customer’s
price quote.
Then it happened. “We were growing and starting to get jobs farther and
farther away from our home base,” Combs says. “We were starting to notice a
decline in our bottom line and an increase in our overhead.”
“We were growing and starting to get jobs
farther and farther away from our home base.
We were starting to notice a decline in our
bottom line and an increase in our overhead.”
Kenneth Combs
But rather than simply ratcheting up the overhead factor for all jobs, the
business took a surgical approach.
For customers closer than 30 miles, the contractor made an across-theboard overhead adjustment. Customers more than 30 miles from the shop
started getting a fuel surcharge as a specific line item.
The surcharge formula includes the price of gas, the distance to the job,
the amount of time the job is projected to take (in CQC Home’s business, that
can be days, weeks or even months) and the number of vehicles required each
day. The vehicle count is based on how many people are needed that day, which
depends on what stage the project is in.
Customers subject to the surcharge have gone along with no pushback,
Combs says. Consistency helps; as gas prices began coming down late last year,
so did the surcharge, he points out.
And it’s made a difference. “We spend, right now, about $70,000 a year on
fuel, and $15,000 or $20,000 of that we have been able to charge directly” to
customers through the fuel surcharge.
American Standard Roofing in Southfield, Michigan, takes a different approach. Richard Goodman, the general manager, prefers wrapping the cost of
fuel into the overall price. Trying to calculate a specific fuel charge for each job
strikes him as a tedious waste of time.
“You know on a year-by-year basis exactly how much you have spent on
fuel and how many jobs you have completed,” Goodman says. “Take this information over several years to average it out and find your approximate cost per
job.” That approach “saves time and gives you a longer view of your business.”
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NO ONE ANSWER
The best strategy is the one that keeps you both profitable and competitive
in your market, and that can differ depending on your circumstances.
Take calculating distance to the job as part of your surcharge. For
the long-haul trucker, that’s no big deal; the distance will be the same for
any carrier. But for a local business that may draw customers — and face
competition — from all over its territory, it isn’t so easy.
When a potential customer in the city down the highway from you
calls because her friend in your hometown loved your work, do you really
want to charge her an extra fee to hire you instead of the contractor in her
own community?
For that matter, will having to count up the miles to and from every job
be helpful? Or just a drain on your time?
Then again, just wrapping the cost into general overhead could put you
under the gun if or when fuel prices shoot up again.
MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU
If you do include a fuel surcharge as a customer line item, make it transparent and tie it to a consistent formula that you can explain in clear and
simple terms. If it’s just a black box, your customers will suspect a scam that
lets you advertise lower prices while charging more.
Surcharge or no surcharge, now’s the time to look again at how you account for the cost of fuel when you put a price on your services — and implement a new policy if you need one, says Lee.
With prices as low as they are likely to be for a while, you have an opportunity to put in place a fuel surcharge indexed at zero against the current
price of fuel. “Then as the prices go back up, the new trigger points kick in,”
Lee says.
What comes down will probably go up again. And when it does, you’ll
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By Craig Mandli
Drain and pipe cleaning professionals use a variety of
tools to clear clogged pipes. Here are several cable machines,
nozzles, grease trap maintenance supplies, hoses, reels, jet/
vac combo machines, portable jetters and pressure washers,
inspection cameras, rodding machines and trailer jetters used
to locate and clear blockages.
CABLE MACHINES
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TORQUEMASTER TM750
The TorqueMaster TM750 mainline
drain cleaning machine from Coast
Manufacturing has a double-welded,
powder-coated tubular steel frame and an
easy-start 3/4 hp dual-capacitor motor. The Coast Manufacturing
main shaft drive is fabricated from stressproof steel, with sealed ball bearings on the shaft and drive arm bearings that
don’t need lubrication. It has a straightforward pulley drive system, 10-inchdiameter solid polyurethane tires, extra-wide rear handle for stability in the
upright position, and quick and easy one-man reel changeover. 800/541-7015;
www.coastmanufacturing.com.
DURACABLE MANUFACTURING
COMPANY DM10
The DM10 drain machine from
Duracable Manufacturing Company is
ideal for residential drainlines from 1 to 4
inches. The frame is a double-tube design,
which adds to the stability of the lightweight
Duracable Manufacturing
machine 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. It can run both 16- and 19-inch reels,
which makes it easy to switch between cable diameters and lengths. 877/2440556; www.duracable.com.
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The Model GO 68HD heavy-duty
electric drain cleaning machine from Gorlitz
Sewer & Drain is available in two different
versions, either with an open steel reel or
enclosed polyethylene drum, and can be
outfitted with an optional power feeder. It
comes with a standard configuration of 150 Gorlitz Sewer & Drain
feet of 11/16-inch hollow-core cable. The
overall weight is 185 pounds, and adding a loading ramp and electric winch to
any vehicle makes transportation efficient. It is designed to clean pipes from 3
to 8 inches in diameter. 562/944-3060; www.gorlitz.com.
PICOTE SOLUTIONS MILLER
The Picote Miller drain cleaning system
from Picote Solutions can clean cast iron drains
and sewers from 1¼ to 10 inches in diameter.
Three different sizes of machines are available,
and when used with the Picote Stainless Steel
Cyclone for fragile pipes, or Original grinding Picote Solutions
chains, allows for fast and efficient cleaning of soft
blockages, scale and calcium buildup, tree roots, concrete, lead, failed gaskets
and imperfections in the pipe. 219/440-1404; www.picotesolutions.com.
CLEANING NOZZLES
ARTHUR PRODUCTS PX REVOLVER G3
The PX Revolver G3 from Arthur Products is
designed for the operator who not only must service a line,
but have the ability to travel a long distance in the line. It
has three additional fixed rear jets dedicated to generating
thrust for long runs. The addition of the rear jets allows the
rotor jets to focus on penetration, polishing and flushing.
It is manufactured from high-grade stainless steel and
custom drilled to equipment. It is available 1/4, 3/8 and
1/2 NPT. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
Arthur Products
ENZ USA ROTODRILL
The Rotodrill nozzle from Enz USA has a rotating
front jet for improved cutting performance. It can be
used to help clear blocked or frozen pipes, and move
heavy debris. It has ideal propulsion but can also be used
in hydroexcavation by plugging off the thrust jets. It is
available in 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-inch systems. 877/369-8721;
www.enzusainc.com.
Enz USA
HAMMELMANN PIPEMASTER
The Pipemaster high-pressure hoserotating system from Hammelmann is used
to remove deposits from the inside of pipes,
including those with bends and vertical
sections. A high-pressure supply hose line is
fixed between the pump and the rotary joint
on the hose-rotating unit. A second hose is
Hammelmann
connected to the rotary joint and runs via the deployment unit into a protective
hose to the positioning device at the work piece. Actuating the control lever
causes the hose to start rotating, which produces the forward motion. Changing
the angle of the three wheels that press onto the hose will cause the hose to
move forward or backward. The rotating unit is driven by compressed air at 60
psi and comprises a pneumatic motor with gearbox, a pneumatic maintenance
unit, the high-pressure rotary joint and a pneumatic control system, all mounted
on a three-wheel trolley. 800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.
KEG TECHNOLOGIES HUMMINGBIRD
The Hummingbird Micro Chain Cutter from
KEG Technologies is intended for use on lateral
service lines ranging in diameter from 2 to 6 inches.
It connects to 1/2-inch jetter hose and requires 12
gpm at 2,000 psi to operate. It fits in most cleanouts and can negotiate a 3-inch sweep elbow or tee
connector due to its small size and light weight. KEG Technologies
Once powered up, the nozzle will hover in the
pipe and remove roots, grease, hard deposits and even baby wipe cloths while
maintaining the structural integrity of the pipe being cleaned. 866/595-0515;
www.kegtechnologies.net.
intervals. It can effectively handle recycled water, retaining jet quality under
poor water conditions. Its streamlined design allows for better forward and
reverse movement through pipe. Hardened steel centralizer fins can be replaced
individually as wear occurs, further protecting the tool for longer operation in
the field. 866/795-1586; www.sewernozzles.com.
USB – SEWER EQUIPMENT
CORPORATION ONE-PIECE NOZZLE
One-piece stainless steel cleaning nozzles from
USB – Sewer Equipment Corporation aren’t bonded
or screwed together, enhancing strength and reducing
the chances of failure under pressure. Their Advanced
Optimized 3-D Hydro Mechanics®, located in the USB
lower part of the chamber, eliminate pressure in the upper portion of the nozzle
and prevent explosion in a sewer line or manhole. The water coming from a
pressurized hose is immediately guided directly into channels and smoothly
directed into one-piece ceramic nozzle inserts, which don’t require winglets
or flow-straighteners due to the hydromechanics in and out of the chamber,
resulting in an efficient jet pattern. They are engineered and manufactured
according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. 866/408-2814; www.usbsec.com.
GREASE TRAP MAINTENANCE
NOZZTEQ JAWS
The Jaws NASSCO Tier III sewer nozzle from
NozzTeq has hydraulically engineered conduits and
spray angles that produce efficient, powerful jetting
streams using relatively low truck-supplied water
pressures. Crews can clean more pipe with fewer NozzTeq
passes, while generating less wear and tear on trucks
and using less fuel. Its water conduits preserve laminar water flows from the
truck to final jet stream, so water pressure is never compromised by turbulence.
The tightly focused jet streams are deployed at precisely calculated angles that
move out debris efficiently. It is made of low-carbon stainless steel with styrene
butadiene rubber covers that protect the conduits and jets. Jets can be switched
as needed to accommodate water flows from 40 to 285 gpm. 866/620-5915;
www.nozzteq.com.
BIOSTIM SUPER AUG PILL
Super Aug Pill time-release microbial
FOG treatment for outdoor grease traps from
BioStim enables the offering of an outdoor
grease trap maintenance program, providing
additional sales opportunities. The sustained BioStim
microbial maintenance program reduces fats,
oil and grease, which cause foul odor, corrosion and sanitary sewer overflows.
Since the waste load in grease traps often exceeds what the existing microbes
can handle, treatment can supplement the natural microbial colony by infusing
it with multiple strains of grease-eating bacteria. It contains no damaging
chemicals, enzymes or emulsifiers that can cause pass-through to the sewer
system. 800/338-8812; www.biostim.com.
NU FLOW MICRO-CUTTER
The Micro-Cutter pneumatic cutter
from Nu Flow can be used to clean and
remove calcite and roots from the inside
of a variety of pipes, including steel, cast Nu Flow
iron and Orangeburg. The system rotates
at approximately 2,000 rpm and will negotiate turns of 90 degrees in pipes
down to 2 inches in diameter. It runs at 40 cfm and allows for multiple cutting
heads to be attached that can cut through dense corrosion and root intrusion
that is commonly found in drainlines. The drill tip has an adjustable spline
available in various sizes to match different pipe diameters. 800/834-9597;
www.nuflowtechnologies.com.
STONEAGE WARTHOG
WGR MAGNUM
The Warthog WGR Magnum highperformance rotary nozzle from StoneAge
operates for long periods between maintenance
CPI PRODUCTS TRAPMASTER
The Trapmaster from CPI Products,
a division of Cavallero Plastics, enables
inspection cameras to negotiate through
180-degree P-traps. The design consists of eight
wheels mounted on two skids spaced roughly 2
inches apart. The front section mounts to the CPI Products
camera head while the rear section mounts at
the optimal spot along the camera head or spring push cable. Each section of
the skid has four rocking SeamLeapers that swivel back and forth and adjust to
various radiuses in the pipe, allowing for wheel contact and maneuverability.
It allows for most standard push camera systems to negotiate traps, bends
and corners in 4- to 6-inch pipelines while centering the camera at all times.
413/443-0925; www.cplasproducts.com.
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DRAINBO DRAIN AND
GREASE TRAP TREATMENT
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All-Natural Drain and Grease Trap Treatment
from Drainbo is certified by the Natural Products
Association and is a USDA certified biobased product.
Once applied to the system, the multi-strains bacillus
formula multiplies rapidly, producing a film of safe,
FOG-digesting bacterial cultures that work to clean Drainbo
and maintain drainlines, while improving the efficiency of grease trap systems
and eliminating the concrete grease layer. Regular applications will reduce
and eliminate line/trap deposits, control odor and reduce overall maintenance
costs. It can help reduce the time needed to pump out the trap, increasing the
number of jobs that can be completed. 877/372-4626; www.drainbo.com.
JET/VAC COMBO UNITS
WESTMOOR CONDE’ PROVAC
The Conde’ ProVac preassembled industrial
liquid waste pumping system from Westmoor
Ltd. is designed to promote efficient grease trap
pumping. The unit is quiet and lightweight and
pumps at 120 gpm. Flip a switch to start the
unit in vacuum mode for pumping. The built-in
exhaust deodorizer keeps odor at a minimum.
Flip the switch to pressure mode for off-loading.
800/367-0972; www.westmoorltd.com.
Series LC stainless steel hose reels from Reelcraft
Industries are ideal for light-duty, spring-driven hose
reel applications in corrosive or sanitary environments.
Designed for stationary indoor and outdoor use, these
reels can be attached to most surfaces that can be
drilled. The reel is built with high-quality stainless steel
components for corrosion resistance. The four base slots Reelcraft Industries
allow the reel to be easily mounted or adjusted. The
eight-position ratchet locks the reel at the desired hose length, while the guide
arm adjusts to five positions. Models are available for 3/8- or 1/2-inch I.D. for
up to 70 feet of hose. 800/444-3134; www.reelcraft.com.
HI-VAC AQUATECH B-10
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HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE
The Aquatech B-10 combination jet/vac
truck from Hi-Vac Corp. has a single-engine
design for lower fuel and maintenance costs,
rear-mounted hose reel and 360-degree toploading rotating boom. The low center of Hi-Vac Corp.
gravity makes full loads more stable, while the
self-cleaning tanks are corrosion and abrasion resistant. The air/vacuum system
has an operating capacity of 2,700 cfm and a 204-inch water column. Options
include extended boom, pneumatic foot control for one-man operation and
lockable vacuum tubes. An internal boom allows for pickup of materials above
and below water. 740/374-2306; www.hi-vac.com.
DRAINCABLES DIRECT JETTER HOSE
Jetter hose from Draincables Direct is
available in 1/8- to 1/2-inch ID sizes in lengths
from 25 up to 500 feet at 4,000 psi. Special order
sizes of 1-inch and over in variable psi is also
available. Standard jetter hose has a green high- Draincables Direct
abrasion and fungus-resistant polyurethane cover
with a 4,000 psi rating. It has braided high-tensile synthetic fiber reinforcement
with a temperature range of -40 to 122 degrees F, and a seamless polyester
innercore. 800/421-4580; www.draincables.com.
HOSE REELS
HANNAY REELS HDD6200
The heavy-duty HDD6200 Series hydraulic
direct-drive reel from Hannay Reels is ideal for
rodding, waterblasting and sewer cleaning operations.
It has an external hose connection that allows
tightening to occur without removing all hose from the
spool. The optional hose guide arm and swivel base
permits precise payout of hose from the reel. No chain
or sprocket is required with the direct-drive hydraulic
motor. The steel hub assembly is rated to 3,000 psi.
518/797-3791; www.hannay.com.
GAPVAX MC ADVANCED SERIES
The MC Advanced Series combination
jet/vac from GapVax includes a monitoring
system allowing the operator to observe
and troubleshoot the entire system. Two
display screens control most functions, while
providing manual control should something GapVax
go wrong electrically. All body, boom and hose
reel functions, vacuum break, throttle and lighting are wirelessly controlled,
still maintaining proportional boom and hose reel control. Specs include 3/16inch ASTM A572 Grade 50 Exten steel, 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body and
stainless steel water tank with capacity up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump
options range from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm, with up to 27 inches Hg. The boom is
an 8-foot, front-mounted telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26
feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
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Hannay Reels
The Dominator vacuum truck from
Keith Huber Corporation has a 3,300-galloncapacity steel tank with 5/16-inch shell, a
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20-inch top manway, hydraulic tank lift and
full-opening rear door, a PTO-driven hydraulic vacuum/pressure system, a
liquid-cooled high-performance pump, full-length hose trays, a 4-inch inlet
with internal standpipe for easy decanting, a 6-inch discharge valve for direct
pressurized or gravity unloading, rear work lights and LED running lights, and
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a backup alarm and grounding reel. Options include multiple compartments,
ASME/DOT 412 certification, stainless steel tank with wetted stainless parts,
high-pressure jetting systems with integral water compartment, an auxiliary
transfer pump and a top-mounted hydraulic 4-inch boom. 800/334-8237;
www.keithhuber.com.
LMT SMART-DIG HX-4000
The HX-4000 hydroexcavator from LMT,
in partnership with Smart-Dig of New Zealand,
has a modular subframe that mounts to a 33,000
GVW new or used single-axle truck. Features
LMT
include an auxiliary 83 hp Kubota diesel
engine, 1,500 cfm Tuthill 6015 blower, 3,000 psi (7 gpm) Udor waterblaster,
6-cubic-yard debris tank and four side-mounted, rotary-molded water tanks
totaling 396 gallons. The wireless, remote-control telescoping boom rotates 270
degrees. Options include a 400,000 Btu AquaBlast, fuel-oil fired water heater
for cold-weather operation. 800/545-1074; www.vaxteel.com.
PAC-MAC VP SERIES
The VP Series service truck from PacMac, a division of Hol-Mac Corporation,
comes with a 2,500-gallon tank with 66
inches OD and 156-inch shell length (also Pac-Mac
available in 1,500, 3,000, 3,500, 4,200, 4,500
and 5,000 gallons), a 1/4-inch-thick shell and 5/16-inch nominal thick heads,
right-angle drive pump system, 20-inch rear and top manways, manway ladder
with safety tread, bolt-on baffles and hose trays with drains, rear hose hooks,
4-inch intake and 6-inch discharge, and a premium two-component epoxy
primer-sealer and polyurethane topcoat in solid and metallic colors. Options
include a hydraulic-drive jetting system, 36-inch rear manway, multiple
toolboxes, bedliner applied to hose trays and tank, a chemical-resistant twopart epoxy interior liner, safety beacon, rear sump and stainless steel float level
indicator. 800/844-3019; www.e-pac-mac.com.
POLSTON APPLIED
TECHNOLOGIES PAT 360-HD
The PAT 360-HD combination truck
from Polston Applied Technologies
effectively removes sand, grit and other debris
in difficult cleaning situations. It utilizes
the Polston Process and COMBINATION3 Polston Applied Technologies
technology (a combination of jetter, vacuum
and downhole system) to provide a complete, stand-alone cleaning system
for large-diameter lines, digesters, grit chambers, lift stations, water treatment
plants, ponds, lagoons, and other hard-to-clean environments. It performs
in surcharged conditions, allowing the facility to remain completely online.
844/765-7766; www.polstonprocess.com.
Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow water systems offer up to 120 gpm and 3,000
psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water storage tanks with total capacities
up to 1,500 gallons. They can be equipped with a 180-degree articulating
front-mounted hose reel in capacities up to 1,000 feet, and high-pressure
hose diameters from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Front-mounted telescopic booms are
available with up to a 10-foot extension, and 8- and 10-inch tube diameter.
They can double as a vacuum excavator with the optional hydroexcavation
package, allowing the operator to reduce the volume of water, maintain the
pressure for digging and direct the flow through a conventional excavation
hand wand. 904/284-4200; www.vac-con.com.
VACALL – GRADALL
INDUSTRIES AJV R SERIES
The AJV R Series with a rear-mounted
hose reel from Vacall – Gradall Industries
was designed for customers who prefer rearmounted reels located away from engine noise
and providing an unobstructed view of the Vacall - Gradall Industries
job site. Its heavy-duty tailgate design with vault style latches and dual cylinder
lift system allows optimized rear seal performance. Galvanized debris tanks
are available in 6-, 8- or 10-yard capacities. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
PORTABLE JETTERS/PRESSURE WASHERS
AMERICAN JETTER
COMPACT VAN JETTER
Compact Van Jetters from American Jetter
have a skid footprint as small as 24 by 36 inches,
while offering 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 American Jetter
a van using minimum space. A full speed-control reel mounted above the
engine and near the rear door maximizes operator comfort. A flexible mountanywhere exhaust system allows exhaust to be run through the floor or other
areas, reducing engine noise. Kohler engines to 80 hp power low-water shut-off
pumps from 7 to 20 gpm up to 5,000 psi. A wireless remote option allows for
water on/off and engine shutdown. 866/944-3569; www.americanjetter.com.
BULLFROG INDUSTRIES CRAP SHOOTER 2
The Crap Shooter 2 “The Deuce” portable
suitcase jetter from BullFrog Industries comes ready
to use right out of the box. It offers 2,000 psi and 1.76
gpm, and only draws 14.5 amps. It comes with two
heavy-duty nozzles and a tip cleaner, 25-foot power
cord with two-prong GFCI plug, two faucet adapters,
25-foot feed hose and 75-foot high-pressure jetter hose.
303/338-0805; www.bullfrogind.com.
BullFrog Industries
VAC-CON COMBINATION MACHINE
Combination machines from VacCon are available in configurations from
3.5- to 16-cubic-yard capacities, with
hydrostatically-driven two- and three-stage
centrifugal compressors and optional positive
displacement blowers with up to 27 inches
CAM SPRAY RCJ SERIES
Vac-Con
RCJ Series skid-mount 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 threeplunger industrial pump with pulse is powered
by a 688 cc Honda engine. It comes with 200 feet
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SMALL, BUT MIGHTY:
the mobile air circulating
heating unit “Air Heater”
The Air Heater from bodus is a compact and powerful
air-circulating heating unit, designed to accelerate
the curing process of inliner in house connections.
It is ideally used in the renovation of drain pipes or on short sections,
when installation of large heating units would be time-consuming or
laborious. With its lightweight and compact design, the Air Heater
can be installed and used in confined spaces or inaccessible sites.
Sewer rehabilitation that meets quality demands is no longer an issue!
www.JETTERSNORTHWEST.com
The operating principle is similar to a hair dryer,
circulating hot air in the relined pipeline, shortening the curing time of cold-setting resins many
times over.
Handling, connecting to the impregnated
liner and operating the device is simple.
All required parameters, which are necessary for the heating process, can be
adjusted and controlled easily.
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On construction sites, the Air Heater can be used as second heating
unit. For example, when the larger mainline is cured with a steam
generator, smaller secondary lines
or drain pipes can be heated and
cured. This means the Air Heater
more than pays off even
after a short time. You’ll
never want to do without
it again.
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of jetter hose that can also be used to supply an optional portable reel cart
available with 200 or 300 feet of hose. It is equipped with a 35-gallon buffer
water tank with float control, powder-coated heavy tube frame, washdown gun
and four-nozzle set. It mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck bed
or inside a service truck. Add a root-cutting nozzle for residential root cutting.
800/648-5011; www.camspray.com.
GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS
JM-2900 JET-SET
The JM-2900 Jet-Set gas-powered water jet
from General Pipe Cleaners can quickly clear
grease, sand and ice in 4- to 8-inch drainlines. It
is light and maneuverable, and driven by a 13 hp
Honda engine connected directly to a 3,000 psi,
General Pipe Cleaners
4 gpm triplex pump. Vibra-pulse helps the hose
slide around tight bends in small lines and down long runs. A 200-foot-capacity
hose reel with reel brake is mounted on a heavy-duty frame with two pneumatic
tires. It has a thermal relief valve to protect the pump from heat damage, along
with a backflow check valve and inlet filter. An optional spray wand is available.
800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.
MYTANA MFG. COMPANY
M30 MAXBLASTER JETTER
The M30 MaxBlaster Jetter from MyTana Mfg.
Company is suitable for applications such as household,
commercial, fast food or agricultural/process industries. It
delivers 4.5 gpm at 3,000 psi measured at the nozzle. It is
mounted on a maneuverable cart with the motor, pump,
reel, and hose. The removable hose and reel, combined
with the included 50-foot jumper hose and reel stand,
MyTana
allows clean operation indoors while the gas engine
remains outside. The unit comes with 200 feet of 3/8-inch thermoplastic jetter
hose, 75 feet of 1/8-inch hose for sink or drainfield lines, and a set of three
nozzles for each hose – penetrating, cornering and blind thrust. 800/3288170; www.mytana.com.
ROM BV ECONOMIC
The EcoNomic van-pack sewer jetter
from ROM bv comes with a 160-gallon water
tank, and a swiveling hydraulically driven
high-pressure hose reel with hinged guiding
system and rotating control panel. Its iROM
operation includes daylight display and water- ROM bv
resistant control panel with function display
(speed/working hour counter) and automatic service-interval indicator. It is
suitable for medium-sized commercial vehicles. Its compact design and low
weight allow operators to take a large supply of water with additional storage
space. It comes with a Kubota water-cooled diesel engine, including temperature
control and maintenance-free stainless steel exhaust. The SPECK high-pressure
pump delivers cleaning pressure up to 2,900 psi and a water capacity up to
26.5 gpm. It is ideal for cleaning residential connections and sewer systems up
to 20 inches. www.rombv.com.
WATER CANNON 18H26
The 18H26 hot-water pressure washer from
Water Cannon is powered by a Honda GX 390
Engine, with the choice of a General Pump or Cat
Pump. It sits on a portable four-wheeled push bar
frame for support and ease of use. It provides 4 gpm
and 4,200 psi and a 118-degree temperature rise,
and includes an upgraded external recirculationplumbing feature that cools the water while the trigger
Water Cannon
gun is closed. The triplex ceramic plunger pump
holds up to commercial and professional daily use. It comes with an overheat
safety valve that opens and closes automatically to allow the recirculating highertemperature water to be released and allow cool water to replace it, helping to
protect the wear parts. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
PUSH TV CAMERA SYSTEMS/LOCATORS
AMAZING MACHINERY
VIZTRAC II AM240-200
The Viztrac II AM240-200 pipe inspection
camera from Amazing Machinery has 200 feet
of durable 1/2-inch push cable with fiberglass
rod inner core, a 20-inch cage reel and attached
water-sealed case containing the controls, a highresolution 7-inch LCD monitor and wheels to Amazing Machinery
increase mobility. It also has a 1-inch powdercoated lay-flat frame with upright rolling stand; a 1 3/8-inch O.D. metal camera
housing; nine dimmable high-output 5 mm LED lights; high-resolution color
camera with a self-leveling head; scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens; highgrade 512 Hz sonde locator with an average range of 12 to 15 feet; and an
integrated digital video recorder with remote control, compatible with most
standard SD cards. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.
ARIES SEEKER
The compact, portable Seeker video inspection
system from Aries Industries works in 3-inch or larger
pipes. The 40-pound unit is a self-contained system with
no external wiring, and can be used in conjunction with a
CCTV truck. It comes with a built-in 512 Hz transmitting
beacon and a bright 6.4-inch LCD screen. Users can select
from either a self-leveling mini camera, or a pan-and-tilt
camera with self-cleaning wiper blade. Built-in AV outputs
enable inspection data to be recorded onto an SD card,
DVR or a laptop. Wireless controls, video transmission up
to 300 feet, and line tracing are available. 800/234-7205;
www.ariesindustries.com.
CUES MPLUS+
The MPlus+ lateral and mini-mainline push system
with stainless steel frame from CUES enables easy
operation with its all-in-one setup, and offers flexibility
by facilitating quick removal of the control unit to be
used separately for off-road or remote job sites, or to
accommodate compact storage. Features include video
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This lightweight system includes large and durable wheels for easy portability
and a balanced footprint for stability. It is manufactured for rugged reliability
and designed to handle rigorous field use. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.
EASYCAM E5200
The model e5200 full-size color inspection
camera from EasyCAM comes with 200 feet of
heavy-duty pushrod, standard 512 Hz transmitter,
7-inch recordable monitor with voiceover, powdercoated aluminum frame, cordless 12-volt operation
and heavy-duty wheels. It has replaceable plug-andplay components, with up to 12 hours of battery life EasyCAM
between charges. It will work with a standard 110-volt outlet or can be charged
using an included car charger. 239/260-2056; www.easycamllc.com.
ELECTRIC EEL ECAM PRO 2
The eCAM Pro 2 mainline pipeline inspection camera system from Electric Eel Mfg. has a rugged stainlesssteel-housed 1.68-inch self-leveling color camera with sapphire lens, a 20 LED light ring (with an impact-resistant
polycarbonate light ring cover) and a high-resolution CCD
element. The auto iris adjusts light automatically. A flexible camera spring is designed to navigate 3-inch P-traps. It
comes standard with 200 feet of Kevlar braided 1/2-inchdiameter pushrod and industry-standard 512 Hz sonde. It
includes a large 10.4-inch daylight-readable monitor with Electric Eel Mfg.
click touch controls, and allows for one-touch recording
directly to a USB flash drive. Equipment includes on-screen footage counter,
a two-hour battery with built-in charger, adjustable light controls, 16 pages of
text writing with memory saves, voiceover recording, an 8X zoom, audio/video
out jacks, 8-inch wheels for easy maneuverability, a secure-locking reel brake,
and rugged powder-coated steel tube and bar construction. 800/833-1212;
www.electriceel.com.
ENVIROSIGHT JETSCAN MINI
Deployed in pipes 6 to 10 inches in diameter,
the JetScan Mini video nozzle from Envirosight
gives sewer cleaning crews the visual feedback
they need to select the proper tools, troubleshoot
backups, identify buried safety hazards, and Envirosight
document successful cleaning. It captures HD
video footage from underground pipes for offline tablet viewing, recording up
to eight hours of 720p HD MPEG video to an onboard 32 GB SDHC memory
card. The card is easily removed to view video on an iPad or other SDHCcompatible device. Twin high-output LED lamps ensure bright, vivid footage,
and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries provide up to four hours of continuous
operation. It is available as a complete system, or the stand-alone 6-inch nozzle
can be purchased separately for use with an existing JetScan. 866/936-8476;
www.envirosight.com.
FORBEST LOCATOR FB-R2012
The 512 HZ FB-R2012 wireless digital locator from Forbest Products
can detect buried water pipes, sewer lines and other pipeline. It can be used in
Normal or Noise-Control modes for different application environments. Noise
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shift button enables sensitivity grade conversion
between near and far for locating and pinpointing
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levels and battery volume. The lightweight handheld locator is powered with 6 AA batteries and comes with retractable poles
that make it easy to carry. 650/757-4786; www.forbestusa.net.
HATHORN CORPORATION
MAGNUM DVR
The Magnum DVR command module from
Hathorn Corporation has USB recording and a
navigation menu that is simple to use and easy to
learn. With its 10.4-inch daylight-readable monitor,
images can be seen clearly in bright sunlight. The
system has a full-size keyboard, 16 pages of text Hathorn Corporation
writing, 512 Hz sonde, on-screen footage counter, 8X zoom, microphone,
speaker and two-hour built-in battery with smart charger. Several reel options
are available along with three camera head sizes. The command module can
also be programmed to work with other manufacturers’ reels. 905/886-2835;
www.hathorncorp.com.
PIPELINE RENEWAL
TECHNOLOGIES JETCAM 40
The JetCam 40 from Pipeline Renewal Technologies
uses high-pressure water for propulsion, steering and
cleaning as it captures live inspection video from inside
lateral lines. It’s able to traverse multiple bends in pipe,
steer through branches and levitate above debris to help
municipal contractors and commercial plumbers locate
failed pipes, cross-bores and blockages, as well as perform
Pipeline Renewal
cleaning. Six propulsion nozzles generate the power needed
to pull its own flexible hose through multiple bends, and a side nozzle on the
camera can be aimed to steer through diverging pipes and hover past obstacles.
An optional forward-facing nozzle can be pulsed to clear debris and other
obstructions. The system works with any high-pressure water source, including
pressure washers and combination trucks. Its 1/2-inch hose comes in lengths
from 115 to 190 feet. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com.
RADIODETECTION
CORPORATION GATORCAM 4
The GatorCam4 pipeline video inspection system
from Radiodetection Corporation has a ruggedized
controller with an integrated lithium-ion battery that
removes the need for an external power lead. A pushbutton fuel gauge provides quick indication of remaining
power even when the controller is switched off. It can be
configured to suit most inspection requirements. A range
of pushrods is available, from the extra-flexible 100-foot
plumber’s reel up to the 500-foot extra-stiff rod designed to
push for longer distances. Both 1- and 2-inch cameras are Radiodetection
available which, when used with skids, can inspect pipes with diameters from
1 to 12 inches. 877/247 3797; www.radiodetection.com.
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RAPIDVIEW IBAK POLARIS
RS TECHNICAL SERVICES QUICKPEEK
The POLARIS camera system from
RapidView IBAK is used to effectively inspect
smaller-diameter pipeline systems. Its three-axis
range of movement improves on the company’s RapidView IBAK
navigating stick technology to allow the unit to
choose the direction of travel when encountering T’s or Y’s in the pipeline.
The system has upright picture control, pan, tilt and angle control, a wide
angle (plus or minus 120 degrees) of view, powerful LED lighting, low-light
sensitivity and a laser measurement system for measuring defects inside the
lateral. 800/656-4225; www.rapidview.com.
The QuickPeek all-inclusive, portable video inspection system from RS Technical Services has a compact
design in a lightweight, easily transportable, yet durable
stainless steel housing. It is suitable to inspect lines 2 to
10 inches in diameter and up to 300 feet long. It has a
high-resolution color, low-lux, self-leveling camera with
high-intensity LED lighting and high-impact sapphire
lens; 512 Hz in-line transmitter; 2-inch sleeve and 3-inch
finned skid; 200-foot pushrod, 7-inch bright LCD monitor RS Technical
with adjustable viewing angle, easy access control center
and sun-shield that reduces glare and protects the monitor during transport;
AC/DC input, video/audio I/O, condenser microphone and keyboard for text
annotation. Options include an onboard or external battery pack; SD digital
card recorder or laptop interface; additional roller skids for 6-, 8- and 10-inch
straight runs; and a 100- or 300-foot pushrod and 512 Hz receiver with depth
readout. 800/767-1974; www.rstechserv.com.
RATECH ELECTRONICS ELITE SD WI-FI
The Elite SD Wi-Fi pipeline inspection
camera system from Ratech Electronics
allows operators to record pipe inspections
wirelessly to an iOS or Android device, and
take live video and digital still photos that can
be immediately uploaded to YouTube. USB
thumb drives, SD cards and DVD discs are Ratech Electronics
not needed. Download the app to an iPhone or iPad and stream the video
wirelessly. The Wi-Fi interface is available on any current or existing Ratech
system and is available with a sun-readable 10-inch LCD monitor and
either a self-leveling camera, small ultra micro camera or pan n’ tilt push
camera. Systems come in cable lengths from 100 to 400 feet. 800/461-9200;
www.ratech-electronics.com.
RVI PRO MINCORD
The minCord miniature drain inspection
system, distributed by RVI Pro, incorporates a .5by .25-inch camera head with 50 feet of push/pull
cable, integrated 3.5-inch LCD monitor with image
capture and video recording, and AC/DC operation,
all self contained in a shatter-proof housing with
reel. 219/787-5092; www.lookrvi.com.
RVI Pro
RAUSCH USA MINCAM360
VIVAX-METROTECH VCAM-5
The 2-inch minCam360 remote-controlled
pan-and-tilt push camera from Rausch USA has a
four-step zoom and a tri-band sonde with selectable
frequencies. The Bluetooth remote includes a
joystick for camera control. The cable reel comes Rausch USA
with 200 feet of cable and can hold up to 300 feet.
Its battery enables four hours of runtime, and the 8.4-inch sunlight-readable
monitor enables recording video, voice and photo directly to an SD card. This
system has a text generator for detailed reporting capabilities, and an on-screen
distance counter. It can be used in pipe 3 to 16 inches in diameter with all
centering accessories. 717/709-1005; www.rauschusa.com.
The vCam-5 inspection system from VivaxMetrotech comes with either 200 or 400 feet of
12 mm Kevlar-reinforced pushrod, stiff enough for
distance runs while flexible enough for easy entry
and turns. Two models of self-leveling color camera
heads are available and are interchangeable. The
system is fitted with field-serviceable terminations
and dual-frequency locatable sonde standard. The
Type-CP System includes the vCam-5 Control Vivax-Metrotech
Module with an 8-inch daylight-readable color LCD,
512 Hz transmitting sonde, traceable pushrod, recording to HDD, USB thumb
drives or SD cards, and Wi-Fi. 800/446-3392; www.vivax-metrotech.com.
RIDGID SEESNAKE INSPECTION SYSTEM
The combination of the SeeSnake CS65 digital
reporting monitor and SeeSnakeMax rM200 camera
system from RIDGID allows inspections to be quickly
and easily documented, and professional multimedia
reports automatically generated. The CS65 has a 6.5inch daylight display, an integrated water-resistant
keyboard, and one-touch image and video recording
to one or two USB drives and the built-in 1 TB hard RIDGID
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10,000 hours of autolog or thousands of photos. It docks to the rM200 for easy
transport and storage. The rM200 is capable of inspecting lines up to 200 feet
and 1 1/2 to 6 inches in diameter. A self-leveling camera head provides a rightside-up view. Custom text overlay and annotated inspection reports can be
added on the job. 800/769-7743; www.ridgid.com.
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transmitter molded into the camera head pigtail. The
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Aluminum
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3/8"-15°..........$33.00
1/2"-25°..........$48.00
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3/4"-12°..........$61.00
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Truder
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Shark
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1"-17°/24° ............$165.00
1"-24°...................$165.00
Swivel
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3/4" & 1" ...............$208.00
1-1/4" ...................$221.00
1-1/2" ...................$589.00
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3/4"-18°/24° .........$61.00
1"-18° or 30°........$73.00
1"-15° or 30°........$75.00
1-1/4"-18 or 35° ...$85.00
1/8" ......................$39.00
1/4" ......................$43.00
3/8" ......................$48.00
1/2" ......................$60.00
3/4" ......................$96.00
1"....................... $121.00
1"-12°...................$77.00
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8"..........................$13.00
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King Clamps
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3/8" 3-way ............$115.00
1/2" 3-way ............$160.00
3/4" 3-way ............$180.00
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WOHLER USA VIS 350 PLUS
The VIS 350 Plus visual inspection camera
system from Wohler USA comes with a 1 1/2-inch,
360-degree-pan and 180-degree-tilt camera head and
a 1-inch, straight camera head. Both are waterproof
and have brilliant LED lights with adjustable
brightness levels for an all-encompassing view.
Operators can follow the camera’s path on a color
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of trouble spots. Take still photos and record video via SD card or USB port.
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more accurately steer the bore to the target.
It eliminates the need for pipe wrenches to Pow-r Mole Sales
turn the rods, making steering safer and more
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removal of the unit. 800/344-6653; www.powrmole.com.
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The SPD-6.5 power rod turning machine from
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with a quick-connect couple chuck on the front to engage
couplings easily and safely. It can rotate more than 500
feet of rod. Models are available with instant reverse
transmission and gasoline engines of 3, 6.5 and 8 hp.
The three-wheel unit enables easy tracking. It can be
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water tank. It is easy to tow and simple Spartan Tool
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When matched with a Warthog nozzle, it is able to clear large root balls. It
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life. 800/435-3866; www.spartantool.com.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Hydrodemolition robot removes concrete
without damaging the reinforcement
By Ed Wodalski
Hydrodemolition surface preparation robots from Conjet AB/National Hydro use high-pressure water above 14,500 psi and repetitive
motion to remove concrete, clean rebar and leave a roughed surface for
the adhesion of new concrete without causing cracks or damaging the
reinforcement.
As an alternative to jackhammers and hand-held waterjetting, standard models include the electric-powered 327 for areas where exhaust is
a problem and the diesel-powered 557. Customized models 367 (electrical) and 437 (diesel) are available by special order.
Continuous communication between the Conjet robot and enclosed powerpack/high-pressure pump unit enables the operator to activate the high-pressure pump when the robot is set to automatic mode
and deactivate the pump when the automatic mode is turned off. For
added safety, the integrated emergency stop enables the complete system to be turned off from the powerpack, robot or control box. The
communication system is available as a cable unit or wireless kit.
Designed for confined spaces, the 327 easily passes through a
3-foot opening. It has a carrier beam of 2 feet 8.3 inches, feed beam
of 5 feet 5 inches and cutting width of 4 feet 11 inches. The robot is 7
feet 8.5 inches long and 3 feet 10 inches high. It weighs 2,293 pounds.
Power requirements are three-phase 380 to 480 volts, 16 amps, 50-60
Hz or three-phase, 200 volts, 32 amps, 50-60 Hz.
Features include wide-track stability, 360-degree arm, three-position feed beam and 45-degree lance angle for cutting into corners and
under rebar. Track sensors control travel distance. Removable side covers enable the robot to reach into corners and partly up walls, as well as
provide access to debris.
Attachments include the standard
surfacing tool for flat structures, horizontal and vertical; the surface preparation tool for removing the topmost
layer of concrete and steel; and the
ship cleaning tool for removing paint,
rust and barnacles from hulls and other curved surfaces.
Additional equipment includes
base extension, arm extension, tower
kit, fork nozzle, winch kit and wireless
kit. The base extension is used to adjust the arm’s center of rotation when
working in tunnels or pipes. The arm
extension attaches to the boom arm
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of the robot on high structures such
as walls and pillars. The fork nozzle
is mainly used for scarification. The
winch kit enables the robot to work on
slopes or other challenging surfaces.
517/223-0915; www.conjet.com.
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ELECTRIC EEL COUNTER-TOP
DRAIN CLEANING MACHINE
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The Model CT counter-top drain cleaning machine from Electric Eel Mfg.
has a 90-volt DC variable-speed motor for operator controlled cleaning
power from 75 to 350 rpm. Designed to clean up to 50 feet of 3/4- to 2
1/2-inch lines, the drain cleaner has an air-operated foot switch and cord
assembly. Options include a two-way automatic cable feed. 800/833-1212;
www.electriceel.com.
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PEERLESS BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
The 75920 Cole Hersee master disconnect switch from Peerless
Electronics has a capacity of 300 amps at 12 volts DC. Designed to protect
vehicles against tampering, theft and battery drain, the switch can be used
in positive or negative path applications. Waterproof and dustproof to
IP67 (immersible), the switch is made from engineering grade plastic. The
large divider on the base prevents accidental shorting. 800/285-2121;
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WT Series portable water pumps from the Honda Power Equipment
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contaminated with leaves, debris, stones and other waste materials. The WDP
diaphragm pump moves wastewater containing up to 2.4-inch solids. It has
a 118 cc GX 120 OHV commercial grade engine and can discharge 80 gpm.
It has 3-inch suction and discharge ports, spring-loaded connecting rod, rock
channel and oil alert. 678/339-2600; www.powerequipment.honda.com.
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MCELROY HYDRAULICALLY ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND
The hydraulically adjustable pipe stand from McElroy Manufacturing
is designed to align 4- to 20-inch-diameter thermoplastic pipe on butt fusion
job sites. The stand has a hand-pumped hydraulic lift that gives the operator
the ability to adjust the height of the stand without having to remove the pipe.
918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.com/fusion.
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SENSORAY MULTIFUNCTION
PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM
The Model 2253P A/V Codec with GPS receiver and incremental encoder
interfaces from Sensoray can simultaneously encode, decode and preview
A/V content. Independent video processors allow for two different video
streams to be simultaneously produced from a single composite input. Image
transformation such as resolution, rotation and mirroring are independently
configurable for each stream, as are compression type and bit rate. 503/6848005; www.sensoray.com.
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FLEXAUST FLEX-TUBE SERIES HOSE
Flex-Tube Series hoses from Flexaust are made from polyurethane
or PVC and are available in OEM colors with plain ends or screw cuffs.
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The medium-weight hoses with smooth interiors are available in 1-, 1 1/4-,
1 1/2- and 2-inch diameters in lengths up to 100 feet. 800/343-0428;
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the 10,360 GVW Transit chassis, the all-aluminum body includes custom
shelving. 252/946-6521; www.hackneyservice.com.
The Spectra Precision GL412N/GL422N grade lasers, LL400HV laser
level and HV302 horizontal/vertical laser from Trimble feature automatic
self-leveling, glass lighthouses, IP66 protection rating, metal sunshade and
simple keypads. They can withstand drops of 3 feet onto concrete and tripod
tipovers up to 5 feet. The single- and dual-grade lasers have a radio remote
that operates from up to 330 feet. The LL400HV long-range exterior laser
has a working diameter of 2,600 feet. The HV302 has a high-visibility beam
for simultaneous rotating and 90-degree plumb references. 800/527-3771;
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residential meters. Combined with Aclara’s iiDEAS platform, applications
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EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPANDING SLATE OF
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES BY PETER KENTER
Deep Roots and
DEDICATED SERVICE
L
Levine and Sons is a family-owned business that’s been active in
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 FAmily 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
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.
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.”
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
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)
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
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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
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LEVINE AND SONS AUGMENTS 85 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPANDING SLATE OF
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES BY PETER KENTER
DEDICATED SERVICE
L
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
FAmily
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
to company service.”
All three of his sons worked in the business during summers. Today, they’re equal partners.
Jim (aka The Boss) spent time in California and returned to the business in 1990, and Paul (aka
Pauly) returned around the same time. Dan (aka The Brains) was the last to come home.
“He graduated from Yale with an MBA and went to work in Manhattan,” says Jim Levine. “I told
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
good at. At one point I considered law school. A lot of my friends wound up as lawyers, but seeing
where they are today, I’m glad I didn’t.”
ConCentrating on
the private seCtor
While municipal work is available for bid, Jim Levine says the
company sticks to residential and
commercial contracts, including such
clients as office complexes, banks,
restaurants and medical offices.
“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
city is another type of work altogether, including permitting and major traffic
control. The municipal jobs are generally longer-term contracts, and the longer
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)
The company operates 15 service trucks, including two Chevy 1-ton cargo
vans and six Chevy Tiltmasters. They also have seven newer Ford E-450 cube
trucks with 14-foot boxes and attics, and bodies by NBC Truck Equipment Inc.
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.”
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
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
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.
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
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www.stoneagetools.com
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(See ads page 4, 65)
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www.usjetting.com
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By Craig Mandli
T
he Water & Wastewater Equipment,
Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show
is a showcase for new innovations. While
that means there are hundreds of new
products on the show floor, innovative companies
often use the show to display updated products as
well. One of those — the O’Brien 7040-SC dieselpowered hydrojetter from Hi-Vac — garnered plenty
of attention this year.
The diesel-powered trailer jetter comes with
plate-mounted 700-gallon-capacity polyethylene
water tanks. A built-in tank sump system, which is
new, is designed to keep sediment from settling on
the bottom of the tanks.
“It’s definitely more convenient for the
operator,” says Dave Sutter, aftermarket manager
for Hi-Vac. “The user only needs a shop vac to keep
the tanks clean. That’s going to appeal not only to
municipalities, but also smaller plumbers and other
drain and sewer cleaning contractors that maybe
don’t have a lot of time to devote to cleaning the
tanks every day. It can be a huge time-saver.”
The hydraulically actuated swinger reel has
a variable-speed control and pivots 190 degrees,
providing access to the manhole regardless of how
Dean Peake, regional sales manager with Hi-Vac, points out some of the features on the O’Brien 7040-SC dieselpowered hydrojetter’s hydraulically actuated reel. The unit features variable-speed control on an easy-to-use control
the trailer is parked. While previous models came
panel. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
with a square cover cowling, the improved model
features a round cover that encloses the air cleaner
and exhaust system.
The portability of the diesel-powered system makes the O’Brien 7040“Overall, the unit is less weight and is easier to clean than the previous
SC a versatile, do-anything choice. “It’s a great unit for cleaning grease traps
model,” Sutter says. “The changes cut between 350 and 500 pounds off the
as well, in addition to day-to-day sewer line cleaning,” he says.
finished product, which is a pretty significant chunk.”
Sutter says Hi-Vac chose to feature the 7040-SC at the 2015 WWETT
It is powered by a 65 hp Cummins diesel engine with Murphy safety
Show simply because company leaders figured its versatility would appeal to
gauges and variable electronic throttle control. The triplex pump from General
the diverse crowd.
Pump is rated to 40 gpm at 2,000 psi. The standard 400-foot, high-impact,
“That’s the great thing about this particular show, you could be talking
thermoplastic sewer hose is easy to clean, maintains stiffness and is abrasionto a municipal sewer director one minute, then to a large plumbing contractor
resistant. The tandem-axle trailer has a 6-foot channel frame and is rated to
with franchises all over,” he says. “We love talking to the smaller contractors
carry a full tank of water at highway speeds.
as well, and there’s a place for this unit with them, too. That dynamic is
“We typically get a lot of questions and interest in this unit, and this year
what makes this the biggest show in this industry.” 800/638-1901;
has been no different,” Sutter says. “We get a lot of people who look around at
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all the jetters at the show, and maybe give a call a few days later. We also have
a lot of repeat customers who were looking forward to seeing the changes we
made to this model.”
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Steamatic names director of franchise development
Restoration and cleaning services company Steamatic named Bill Helton
director of franchise development.
NozzTeq names sales manager
NozzTeq named Bob Miller sales manager representative for the northeast
United States. Based in New Jersey, he will be responsible for states along the
East Coast, from Virginia to Maine.
ePIPE barrier coating approved to NSF 61.5 standard
ePIPE, a hydrophobic epoxy based protective barrier coating from Ace
DuraFlo Systems, was approved by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
to standard NSF 61.5 for commercial water exposure with a two-hour cure.
Sioux Corp. becomes ISO certified
Sioux Corp.’s quality management system was certified to ISO 9001:2008
standards. The management system includes logging nonconformance or
customer concern and weekly management team review. Sioux also performs
internal audits of all departments including receiving, fabrication, welding,
paint, assembly, testing, packaging, engineering, sales, purchasing, human
resources and management.
Chevin Fleet Solutions
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software provider Chevin Fleet
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project manager and Chris Linton
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Chris Linton
client support representative. Tanner
will be responsible for overseeing the implementation stages of Chevin’s
flagship Web-based application, FleetWave. She will also advise clients on
how to harness technology to enhance fleet operations.
Subaru Industrial Power redesigns website
Subaru Industrial Power redesigned the layout and functionality of its
website, www.subarupower.com. Product pages include 360-degree views.
Quick search provides parts accessibility and illustrated guides help ensure
proper selection.
GapVax names Gulf Coast representative
GapVax named Alexander Teich sales representative
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General Pipe Cleaners celebrates 85 years
General Pipe Cleaners, a third-generation, family-owned business
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products includes drain cleaners, jetters, video inspection systems, water
leak detectors, pipe freeze kits, pipe thawing kits, and copper and plastic
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Tire manufacturer Continental completed the acquisition of Ohio-based
rubber company Veyance Technologies upon receiving approval from the
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website or call 1-800-700-8062. (CBM)
CoMputeR softwaRe
FreeServiceReminderSoftware.com,
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Xtreme flow trailer jetter hot/Cold!
Model# HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer,
35 hp Vanguard 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi,
325- gallon water tank, 300' hose, General
Pump. List $36,995. On sale for $32,995.
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www.hotjetusa.com
CBM
pipehunter.com jet truck (pre-owned)
4,000psi @ 20gpm. A great looking,
operating and dependable piece of
equipment.
239-821-2596
[email protected] CBM
sterling Vac-Con jetter vac combo
2000 with a 3126 Caterpillar. John
Deere side motor. 17,410 hours,
243,689 kilometers. 12-yard tank. As is.
...................... Asking $40,000 US OBO.
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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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easeMent
seweR flusheR
SECA Hydrostatic easement sewer flusher
with dually wheels. Articulating hose reel,
Honda engine, auto levelwind, 600’ of 1 hose,
many more options. Unit has never been
used. $16,900. Dave 262-951-8979 (C06)
1984 Myers Ram jet: 2,000psi, 35gpm.
600-gallon tank. Needs new packing
in the pump. Needs brake work. Engine
runs. 500 foot of 3/4 Piranha hose. 3/4”
Warthog nozzle, 50ft. fire hose and hydrant wrench included. .......$3,500 OBO
C05
sam 309-275-2949, il
1995 ford Cf8000 Vactor jetter:
Carb-compliant for California. 500 ft.
jetter hose 3/4” can be changed to 1”.
60 gallons per minute. 1,600-gallon water tank. Was city truck, well maintained.
112,000 miles. ............... $26,900 OBO
626-905-5912, Ca
C05
a
2001 VacCon pD 2001 Vac-Con jet vac
combo: CAT 3126 engine, Roots 824 PD
blower, Allison automatic, 55,000 miles.
600 ft. 1” hose, 2,000psi @ 80gpm,
1,200-gallon water tanks, 12-yd. debris
tank. Cummins 4BT rear engine, rear
strobes, arrow board on rear. Debris
body flush system. 8” telescoping boom.
Excellent condition. ......... $80,000 OBO
kyle 515-360-8582, ia
C05
[email protected]
haZaRDous
waste units
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 2015 Peterbilt 348 cab and chassis.
(Stock #13587C-E) www.Vacuumsalesinc.
com, (888) VaC-unit (822-8648). (CBM)
jetteRs-tRaileR
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1989 fMC 600 jet: 35 gallons per
minute at 2,000psi, 600-gallon tank,
600 feet almost new hose. Continental
diesel engine, two-axle electric brakes,
completely reconditioned. Runs and
pumps excellent. ......................$8,500
207-754-2425, Me
C05
1979 fMC 3530 Jet Sewer Cleaner:
35 gallons per minute at 1,800 psi, 600
gallon tank, Deutz diesel engine. 400
feet almost new hose to axle, hydraulic
brakes, new paint. ....................$7,000
207-754-2425, Me
C05
2008 GMC PipeHunter: John Deere rear engine, 700-gallon poly water tank, 3/4” jet
hose, Giant pump. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
2008 Ford PipeHunter: 7844TMV. 1/2” hose.
Giant jet pump 14.2gpm @ 4,000psi. Tuthill
blower, 1/2-yd. debris tank. John Deere rear
engine. 294 hrs. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
jetteRs-tRuCk
2006 Chevy C4500, ONLY 8,000 miles
with 1986 FMC jetter, 1,800psi/35gpm,
600-gallon tank. $23,000. 716-664-3260
Jamestown, New York.
(C07)
1993 gMC 1-ton jetter: 35gpm FMC
pump, 3/4" hose, 500-gallon plastic
tank. ............................... $14,500 OBO
Other jet trucks and trailers available.
608-835-7767, wi
CBM
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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1995 Ford F800: 64,000 miles, Vac-Con,
60gpm 2,000psi. 1” hose on hydraulicdriven reel. John Deere engine, 1,600-gallon
water tank. $13,000. 218-750-3394 (C06)
jet VaCs
2005 Kenworth Vactor 2115: 15-cubic-yard
hopper, 1,500-gallon water capacity. Roots
1024 Ras-J 18” blower 80gpm/2,500psi water system. 800’ x 1” sewer hose/2,500psi.
2005 Kenworth T800, CAT C-470hp, tri-axle
chassis. Eaton-Fuller manual transmission
with push axle. $193,000. Call Jeff Brooks
@ 317-258-4900.
(C05)
2005 international Vac-Con V-230 jet
vac: DT-466, Allison automatic, 3.5-cubic-yard debris tank, 500-gallon water,
2-stage fan, winter recycling system.
Municipal truck, 105,604 miles. $59,900
C05
814-696-4343, pa
2007 Mack Guzzler: Damaged, rear unit new
in 2011. Ingersoll Rand Air Solutions Hibon
model SIAV 8702 blower. Ken’s Truck &
Equipment: www.khtrucks.com 972-9381905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
2006 International Vactor 2112\15: 9,300
hours, S\N: 05-07V-9443, Vactor jet pump
80gpm @ 2,000psi. 600’ 1” new hose. 800’
hose reel capacity. Pump-off system. Ken’s
Truck & Equipment: www.khtrucks.com
972-938-1905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
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2007 Vactor 2112 PD blower. Exmunicipal unit loaded with options. Low
hours. Was just factory-refurbished. Like
brand new! ...........................$157,900
800-627-0778
C05
1997 ford l8000 Vactor 2115: 15yard, 2-stage fan, 80gpm @ 2,000psi.
Fresh paint. New rodder hose. Runs and
drives. Work ready. ..................$25,000
800-627-0778
C05
1995 Vac-Con combo cleaner, Ford
chassis, 80gpm, 2,000psi, triple-stage
fan, 9-yard debris body, 500’ of 1” hose.
Ready to work. ....................... $29,000
C05
518-337-9420, nY
1997 Vactor 2110: 10-yard debris tank,
1,000-gallon water capacity, 2-stage
fan, 80gpm water pump. Ford chassis
with CAT engine, air-ride seat. Recently
installed new instrument panel. $45,000
Call Brown equipment
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C05
2001 Vactor 2100 Series hydro-vacuum
truck. 3,700cfm @ 28” Roots 1016 blower. Cold-weather package & much more.
970-653-8588
(C05)
2006 International Vac-Con, CAT pony motor, 3-stage fan, 12-yard tank, 1,300-gallon
water tank. $88,000. Call Jeff Brooks @
317-258-4900.
(C05)
1998 Volvo GapVax: Stk# 2301, VIN# 4VHJCB
JF8WN857157. Stainless steel tank, N-14
Cummins, 9-speed Fuller transmission,
Roots 27” blower. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
2002 International Guzzler: 54,000 miles,
10-speed, 27” Roots blower. Stainless steel
tank. Stk# 2300. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
2006 international Vac-Con: 80gpm,
3-stage fan, 12-yd. debris tank, 92,484
miles, 10,541 hrs. Pony motor 2,073 hrs.
............................................. $135,000
Call 877-389-2227, in
C05
sapphiRe noZZles for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic
savings! 772-286-1218. info@alljetting.
com; www.alljetting.com.
(CBM)
Pre-owned 2002 Sterling LT 9500 cab
and chassis with a Clean Earth Safe Jet
Vac 1015 Combo Unit. (Stock #3876C)
www.Vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) VaCunit (822-8648).
(CBM)
Units, nozzles, hoses, accessories and
safety gear. From High Flow 65 GPM Units
to High Pressure 6,000 PSI Units and everything in between. The best products
and the best advice in the business.
800-538-8464 | 770-740-9917
www.usjetting.com
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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)
1991 Volvo Camel 200: Tandem axle. Great
condition. Ready for work. $25,000. Green Bay,
WI. 920-655-7302 or 920-866-9109. (CBM)
2001 VacCon jet vac combo International chassis: Navistar engine, 3-stage
fan, Allison automatic, 65,000 miles.
600 ft. 1” hose, 2,000psi @ 80gpm,
1,200-gallon water tanks, 11-yd. debris
tank. 3,200 hours on aux. engine, rear
strobes, arrow board on rear. Debris
body flush system. 8” telescoping boom.
Truck engine overhauled summer of
2014. Excellent condition. $50,000 OBO
kyle 515-360-8582, ia
C06
[email protected]
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)
2009 Sterling Vac-Con: VPD3616LHAEN S\N:
09085083. 3,975 main engine hours. Bean
jetting pump. Roots 824 RCS blower, 16yard debris tank. New aluminum extension
tubes. Hydraulic-driven jetter pump. Ken’s
Truck & Equipment: www.khtrucks.com
972-938-1905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
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)
2006 Volvo cab & chassis with a Vactor 2110
combination vacuum loader and high-pressure sewer cleaning system. (Stock #3483C)
www.Vacuumsalesinc.com (888) VaC-unit
(822-8648)
(CBM)
lease/finanCing
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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HammerHead HB80 Downhole Unit: This
static pipe-bursting system is a versatile
and proven system. This consists of the
downhole hydraulic pulling unit only, which
is 80-ton static and does not include tooling or hydraulic power unit. $25,000.
207-754-2425
(C05)
New 50-ton TRIC pipe bursting equipment
complete with 300 feet of 7/8” cable. Down
hole unit 12-inch base, 8-inch head. M50
hydraulic puller. Cost $38K, will sell for
$32,000. 415-883-3676 ask for Mike. (C06)
pipeline
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Used RIDGID NaviTrack, Gen-Eye Model 100
and Goldak Model 4400. The Cable Center
800-257-7209.
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MisCellaneous
Titan 8000 series, high performance, RIDGID
8000 Zero-Gravity. The Cable Center: 800257-7209.
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noZZles
Chemical cleaning trailer of tractor
trailer: 3 open top tanks, all stainless, two
heat exchangers, 2 CAT pressure pumps.
$35,000. More information available
[email protected]
(C05)
Complete quikshot heat cure lining
system. Includes 30cfm air compressor,
boiler system, Picote cutting system and
more. $19,000. Buyer pays all shipping.
[email protected]
626-252-1679, Ca
C05
TRIC trenchless pipe burster - 25 ton. c25
Ram. 5.5hp hydraulic pump. 4” fusion
machine. 4” and 6” bursting heads. 100ft. and 150-ft. cables. $14,500. Pictures
can be emailed. [email protected].
740-333-7731
(C05)
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RehaBilitation
2005 freightliner Boiler truck: 220K
miles, Cleaver Brooks Model CBE200125 diesel fire-steam boiler. 2008 Ingersoll Rand compressor and Doosan
generator. This unit is all plumbed and
ready for work. $79,000. Please email
for any additional info:
C05
[email protected]
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)
Complete Max Liner ambient and hot water cure system. All in good working order.
Does not include tow-behind compressor. $14,900. Buyer pays all shipping.
[email protected] 508430-4000
(C06)
positions aVailaBle
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branches and future expansion branches
for key Management, Operations, and
Sales positions. Contact [email protected]
or call 651-429-3781. Check us out at
www.onsiteco.com
(P06)
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.
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Operations Manager - Regional – Arizona,
Nevada, New Mexico. Tucson, AZ based
preferred. The Operations Manager is part
of a growing Operations team overseeing the
management of projects within an assigned
area. This person will exercise independent
judgment and discretion in the execution of
project strategies by providing leadership
and direction to individual teams. Responsibilities include: ensuring that the machinery
and equipment used is producing at acceptable standards; manages a team of subordinate supervisors and provides coaching
and support to this team; coordinates with
personnel to make sure that the deliverable meets acceptable standards; performs
or provides guidance to subordinates on
interviewing, hiring, training, rewarding
performance, and counseling of employees; reviews and signs off on direct report’s
timecards, mileage reports, and expense
reimbursement reports; provides excellent
customer-service and responds in a timely
manner to customer requests; assists with
fleet tracking and management; creates or
assists in the creation of budgets for his/her
division(s); procures products and equipment within an assigned budget; plays a key
role in mapping the overall operational policy
including developing short and long-range
operations plans based on the company’s
goals and objectives; enforces compliance
with administrative policies, procedures,
OSHA safety rules, and DOT governmental
regulations. Other duties may be assigned
as needed to support the company’s operational needs. Travel required for this position
(75% of the time). Qualifications: Associates
Degree and 5+ years of operations management experience required; Bachelor’s
degree and 10+ years of operations management experience preferred; Valid state
issued license required; MSHA, OSHA, DOT,
ADEQ, and/or Hazard Recognition Certification; Bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required; must
pass pre-employment drug screen and
background check. We offer competitive pay
and benefits after 90 days. AIMS is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Candidates should
submit their resume AND cover letter to
[email protected].
(C05)
McKim & Creed, a top ENR 500 environmental engineering and surveying firm with locations throughout the Southeast and Texas, is
looking for experienced SSES Technicians
and CCTV Operators for our Norfolk, VA office. Some travel required, but great benefits and potential for growth. Compensation
based on level of experience. Apply online at
www.mckimcreed.com/careers. McKim &
Creed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities/
Females/Disability/Veterans) and maintains
a drug-free workplace.
(C05)
Hennigan Engineering Company, Inc. is looking for an experienced camera equipment
operator for video inspection of pipe systems of all sizes and types. The job offers
competitive wage rates and travel opportunities throughout the United States. Visit our
website for more about the company. 800472-8484. www.henniganengineering.com.
Resume to: [email protected]
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puMps
Honda model WP40X, 8 hp, 4” with hoses.
Honda 4 hp, 2” pump with hoses. 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)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)
Ritchie Yellow Jacket Recovery System &
BULLET 7 cfm pump. The Cable Center: 800257-7209.
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tV inspeCtion
puMps-wateR
giant gp1745 water pump: 50gpm/
3,000psi. Excellent condition. 212
hours. Recently rebuilt with new seals.
Pressure tested to original specs. Comes
with large pulley, some plumbing. Unit
off of ex-municipal Vac-Con truck.
$7,000. Email questions to
[email protected]
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C05
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)
1995 Chevrolet tV Camera inspection truck: Isuzu 3.85 liter 4-cylinder
235-cubic-inch. Aries Saturn III unit
– Can be converted to portable, Aries L.E.T.S. Lateral Inspection System
able to launch 80’. Badger mainline
transporter (wheeled) 6” – 30”, Aries
L.E.T.S. Transporter 8” – 24”, TR1000
track transporter 8” – 30”. Pan and tilt
camera, older straight mainline camera
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Arm 12v winch, Yamaha VG6600D gas
generator, Aries Pipeworks Pro, ProSine
inverter, extra launch cable. Fuel: diesel.
Truck mileage = 189,514. Truck GVW =
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Pickup in Fountain Hills, AZ. Well maintained – Ready to work. ....$14,500 OBO
Call Bill @ 480-797-1826
or 480-889-6278, aZ
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Dynamic Repairs - inspection Camera
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Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Quality
service on all brands. Rental equipment
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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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2002 ford e450 Cues camera van,
Night Owl camera, newer CUES computer, newer water-cooled generator. 56k
miles, V-10. Auto crane to do the heavy
work. Approx. 1,500 ft. of cable. $37,950.
Go to our website for more info and pics:
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1999 Ford E250 Saturn III pipe inspection van: TR2000 tractor, ST700 micro
camera and much more. 52k miles. Local
gov’t retired. www.shumatetruckcenter.com
813-877-6638
(C05)
Cues inspection truck: 1997 Chevy
3500, CUES Pro-Data DVD software, OZII
camera - pan and tilt, optical zoom. Ultra
shorty transporter. ................... $29,000
C05
319-759-7774, ia
2003 Ford Aries TV Inspection: Stk# 2168,
V10 Triton gas engine. Honda motor powers rear unit. One (1) camera. Ken’s Truck
& Equipment: www.khtrucks.com 972-9381905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
Used and rebuilt camera kits in stock:
RIDGID Mini Compact, Mini Color, Standard
Self-Leveling, General Gen-Eye I, II and III,
Aries Seeker, and SRECO kits. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
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CUES 19991/1987 grout inspection trucks –
both under 60,000 miles. Tracked crawlers,
electric winches, Onan generators. Both exmunicipal vehicles with little usage. $30,000
and $25,000 respectively. Contact Joe
419-408-1060.
(C05)
2000 Ford E450: 7.3 diesel, 53,000 miles.
Roof air, Genset, CUES ProData 2000, Florida gov’t retired. $31,500. 1-888-874-8757
or www.shumatetruckcenter.com
(C05)
VaCuuM loaDeRs
FOR SALE: Guzzler and SuperSucker air
movers; Wet vacs; Hydraulic submersible
pumps; Air compressors; Sandblast systems; 5,500-gallon dump tank trailers. Call
502-551-0158 for more info. Cash buyer of
used equipment.
(C06)
wanteD
Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CBM)
Buying Sewer Cleaners: The fast, safe and
easy way to sell your sewer cleaner, under
any condition the best deal for you. 915301-5225. [email protected] (C10)
WANTED: Used CUES TV truck. No grout units
please. Age is not important. 303-277-1112
(C05)
wateRBlasting
Aries mainline camera system mounted in
a 14’ trailer with separate equipment and
control rooms. Wheeled transporter, zoom,
pan & tilt, approx. 1,000’ of cable. LCD
monitors, rack-mounted electronics, roofmounted a/c and wall heater, 6kw generator. Unit in excellent condition. $48,000.
Dave 262-951-8979
(C06)
CUES Inspector General Pipe Inspection
System: Can be used as a push camera or
mainline. 200’ push reel, 500’ mainline, two
camera crawlers, new DVR. Works great.
$9,500. Call 518-337-9420.
(C05)
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 1-800-265-4298 or
[email protected]
(C09)
NEED TRACTION? We make aftermarket
more aggressive pads and chain assemblies
for all chain-driven camera tractors. Custom,
dependable, double-hole fabrication secured
to high quality carbon steel chain, or just
pads and rivets. Samples upon request. Pipe
Tool Specialties LLC: 888-390-6794; Fax
888-390-6670; www.yourtractionpads.com
or email [email protected]
(CBM)
Like new 2006 nlB bundle blaster:
34 hrs., Isuzu engine, powered rollers. Doghouse with a/c. Perfect condition. ............................ $155,000 USD
C09
250-203-4742, BC
two (2) Butterworths: 20k @ 17gpm.
Series 40 engines in Ford cab overs.
Onboard water tank. ......$45,000 USD
250-203-4742, BC
C09
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell, repair
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waterjettingequipment.com or phone 714259-7700.
(CBM)
40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218, [email protected], www.
alljetting.com.
(CBM)
FOR SALE: Diesel water blasters; Jet rod
truck; Jet rod trailers. Call 502-551-0158 for
more info. Cash buyer of used equipment.
(C06)
Butterworth high-pressure pump:
20k @ 17gpm, on trailer with new filter.
Series 40 engine 235hp. .. $35,000 USD
250-203-4742, BC
C09
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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TECH PERSPECTIVE
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TOUGH JOB
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From the Editor: A Different Take on Health Care
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Money Machines: Success Under Pressure
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Tough Job: Depth Perception
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Tech Perspective: Disinfecting at the Source
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Profile: Industrial-Strength Cleaning
North American Construction builds a large client base and specialized line
of services with a strong environmental component.
By Marian Bond
Profile: Meeting the Market’s Needs
San Diego County drain cleaning company responds to market demand by
expanding services and opening plumbing shop.
By Marian Bond
48
Portable Jetter & Cable Machine Company Directory
62
Product Focus:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
By Craig Mandli
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Case Study:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
Your jobs are critical to the health and safety of your communities.
By Luke Laggis
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When speed and efficiency matter most, hydroblasting machines help
Wisconsin contractor deliver results for customers.
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A UV-cured lining system enables a New York contractor to rehabilitate a
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Cleaning system for sewer equipment helps prevent spread of bacteria,
viruses.
By Kyle Rogers
Fuel prices are down – but now is no time to stop thinking about how you
factor that expense into your rate structure.
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Spotlight: Hydrodemolition robot removes concrete, cleans rebar.
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Industrial cleaner relies on NLB hydroblaster
TECH PERSPECTIVE
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TOUGH JOB
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ADVERTISER INDEX - May 2015
A
A.R. North America, Inc. ...............................8
Advanced Infrastructure Technologies .......12
Enz USA, Inc. ...............................................24
MyTana Mfg. Company, Inc.........................25
F
Allan J. Coleman Co. ............................ 15, 51
N
S
Amazing Machinery, Inc. ............................65
F. S. Solutions ..............................................60
Forbest Products Co.....................................73
NLB Corp............................................... 33, 71
Aqua Mole Technologies, Inc. .....................82
G
NozzTeq, Inc. ...............................................42
Aries Industries, Inc.....................................55
Arthur Products Co. .....................................54
GapVax, Inc..................................................95
O
Your Equipment SUPERSTORE Since 1995
GORLITZ
SEWER
& DRAIN
INC.
B
BODUS GmbH .............................................67
General Pipe Cleaners ....................................2
C
Cable Center, The .................................. 40, 81
Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc...........................41
GORLITZ
SEWER
& DRAIN
INC.
Guzzler Manufacturing ...............................17
H
Cam Spray ...................................................54
Cat Pumps ...................................................39
Central Oklahoma Winnelson .....................75
Chempure Products Corp. ...........................76
CIPP Services, LLC .......................................50
Cloverleaf Tool Co. ......................................73
Coast Manufacturing ..................................60
COXREELS ....................................................16
D
Draincables Direct .......................................77
Duracable Manufacturing Co. .....................31
E
P
Perma-Liner Industries, LLC..........................7
Petrofield Industries ....................................36
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment .........57
J
Jetstream of Houston....................................9
JETTERS NORTHWEST .................................67
Pipeline Analytics........................................77
Pipeline Renewal Technologies ..................11
PipeLogix, Inc. ...............................................8
Piranha Hose Products ................................50
Lansas Products ............................. 28-29, 54
LaPlace Equipment Co. ...............................75
R
Milwaukee Rubber Products, Inc. ...............47
Mongoose Jetters by Sewer Equipment ....43
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T
T&T Tools, Inc. .............................................50
TRY TEK Machine Works, Inc. ......................59
TST Sweden AB ...........................................23
U
V
Vacall-Gradall Industries ............................88
Vivax-Metrotech Corp. ................................36
VSI Rentals. .................................................34
W
RapidView IBAK North America .................35
Ratech Electronics, Ltd. ...............................69
Reelcraft Industries, Inc...............................59
RootX...........................................................13
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StoneAge, Inc. ...............................................4
VARCo ..........................................................56
Electric Eel Mfg............................................16
Envirosight, LLC .............................................5
Spartan Tool, LLC .........................................96
Pulsar 2000, Inc. .........................................56
Q
Quik-Lining Systems, Inc. ...........................16
M
MaxLiner USA .............................................21
Southland Tool Mfg., Inc. ............................37
Vac-Con, Inc. .................................................3
L
Liberty Financial Group, Inc. .......................42
Scooter Video ..............................................87
Sewer Equipment Co. of Nevada ................60
Ultra Shore ..................................................76
PrimeLine Products, Inc. .............................47
K
Ken-Way Corporation .................................75
CUES. ...........................................................61
Oceanquip Cables, LLC ................................82
Olvidium, Inc. ..............................................86
One Biotechnology .....................................24
Picote Solutions. .........................................42
Hannay Reels ..............................................53
Harben, Inc. .................................................79
RS Technical Services, Inc. ...........................45
RYCOM Instruments, Inc. ............................67
Water Cannon, Inc. - MWBE .......................94
Westmoor Ltd. ............................................71
Woma Corportion .......................................40
Marketplace.................................. 88
Classifieds ..................................... 90
FROM THE EDITOR
A Different Take on Health Care
Luke Laggis
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Your jobs are critical to the health and safety of your communities
By Luke Laggis
I
like the notion that people who work with wastewater are essentially
health care professionals. It frames this industry in a context that gives it
the importance it deserves.
Dr. Adrianus Vlugman, the senior advisor on water, sanitation and
environmental health at the World Health Organization, gave a presentation
at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show at
the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Feb. 26. He spoke to attendees
on the transfer of communicable disease in water and wastewater. According
to Vlugman, employees who directly handle water and wastewater need to
take the same safety precautions as those working in hospitals.
“All people working in water and wastewater sanitation are primary
health care workers,” he says. “It’s right in the word itself. ‘Sanitas’ is the
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<< Opposite Page: A North American Construction equipment operator digs in a landfill after a
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North American Construction owner/operator Brent
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NORTH AMERICAN
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ervice is a top priority for North American Construction,
which has made its name by providing 24/7 emergency
response, working on tight schedules, meeting deadlines
and overseeing highly sensitive environmental issues.
Kent Ferguson founded the company after
running his own engineering firm for eight years. He
eventually determined the construction end of the business would be
more profitable.
“We had worked with 24 counties in Indiana,” Ferguson says.
“This was our target base for the new venture, but our client base
expanded exponentially. Our first project was with Rock Island Refining
Corporation, now Marathon Petroleum Company. We were there to
demolish 15-foot-deep pylon footings that had been in place since the
original construction of a building in 1945. These had to be removed so
they could do other work in the area.”
The client base began to grow and now includes numerous Fortune
500 companies across Indiana. The company’s menu of services also
expanded as it added the proper equipment and experienced technicians
to tackle new projects.
“From the Rock Island demolition job, we developed the tank
cleaning and sludge removal as we expanded into vacuum trucks and
began doing almost all of their maintenance,” Ferguson says. “We began
working on well abandonment projects in various remediation sites.”
profile
SERVING ALL OF INDIANA AND INTO ILLINOIS,
MICHIGAN, KENTUCKY
OWNER: Kent Ferguson
ESTABLISHED: 1967
SERVICES: Emergency response, demolition, dewatering,
earthwork, environmental, hydroblasting, industrial
cleaning, steel building sales and erection,
environmental consulting
CUSTOMER BASE: Fortune 500 corporations (55 percent), private
sector (35 percent), municipalities (10 percent)
EMPLOYEES: 12
WEBSITE: www.northamericanco.com
TOUGH STUFF
Ferguson says the company has faced some challenging situations,
both in terms of objectives and timelines.
“Some schedules are much tighter than others,” he says. “With any
type of turnaround, which is often a giant job where they have shut a
facility down, it can be pretty dynamic getting it all up and running from
stem to stern again. But it is the same old story. Time is money. Any time
the equipment is down is costly. Our job is to save our client millions
of dollars lost in downtime. We want to do this as safely and quickly
as possible.”
Emergency calls are usually of a different nature. Ferguson says they
might get a call from a school district reporting a waterline out. His team
will respond immediately and use hydroexcavation equipment to expose
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ABOVE: North American Construction senior project manager Kevin Webb guides a
vacuum hose while excavating to find a septic finger at a dump site.
BELOW: Webb checks the hose connection on his vac truck at the job site.
the line for repair or replacement. When the job is complete, they backfill and
pour more concrete if needed.
North American generally serves as the prime contractor, working with a
client’s engineer as needed. Because the company is so well equipped, it does
not subcontract.
“Things seem to work much better if you are in control and are the prime
contractor,” Ferguson says. “This way you can set your schedule accordingly.”
The company works with a small number of well-trained technicians.
“We have two-, three- and sometimes four-man crews,” Ferguson says.
“And we are able to deal with multiple projects at a time. Although we once
had a satellite office, we find it better to work from our Indianapolis base. Our
workers are sometimes away from home for short periods of time, but that is
rare as we work primarily in Indiana.”
“Things seem to work much better if you are in
control and are the prime contractor. This way
you can set your schedule accordingly.”
Kent Ferguson
When hiring, Ferguson says he first looks at an applicant’s background.
“If someone has worked for several companies, I would have concerns,”
he says. “I know most people in the area and can always follow up for
references. We want a person to be safety minded and to pass our very
difficult drug program.”
Ferguson describes company culture as very family-oriented and says
his door is always open. Because of the company’s challenging work, he puts
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“Any time the equipment is down is costly.
Our job is to save our client millions
of dollars lost in downtime.
We want to do this as safely and
quickly as possible.”
Kent Ferguson
a considerable amount of trust in his employees to go
out and get the job done for North American and their
clients.
Leaders on staff include Lonnie Hoskins and
Kevin Webb, who have both been with Ferguson
for many years. Hoskins has a wealth of emergency
response and demolition training and is currently
senior project leader. Webb is senior project manager,
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response projects.
One very memorable job in 2003 had to do with
the Kokomo Gas & Fuel Company’s 387-foot-tall gas
holder in Kokomo, Indiana. The 22-sided structure
had to be imploded, and because the tank held very
flammable oil, North American was contracted to
thoroughly clean it. Crews emptied the tank’s contents
— 18,000 gallons of sealant oil — and provided
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PROTECTING THE
CUSTOMER
Meeting environmental requirements and properly disposing
of materials is critical for many of North American Construction’s projects. The company sets itself apart by having an inhouse environmental director. Dee Snively, who has been in that
position since 1993, has a master’s in environmental science
and is a Certified Hazardous Material Manager.
“Rarely does a company have the expertise we have,” Snively
says. “This gives us a unique competitive advantage, because we
can do so many different things in various industries. We can be
in a refinery or doing sewer work. Our people are cross-trained,
and most of this involves some aspect of the environmental element. You need a point person who understands those regulations and how they impact the job. For North American to have
a position on staff is key when you are looking at a set of specs.
They hand me the specs and I look through them for what I need
to worry about with the environmental concerns and for health
and safety matters.”
Snively relies on detailed records to review past experiences,
which has been advantageous in challenging situations.
“Typically our client will determine where we take material for
disposal,” Snively says. “While there might be a landfill facility
20 minutes away from a specific site, they might not have approval to accept the material, and we may have to travel as much
as an hour and a half further. As I say, all based on what the client
wants. If, on the other hand, we have control of that aspect of the
project and our client wants us to broker the waste, then we obviously do our own due diligence for the facilities that we go into.
“For me, it is always making sure we have all the proper
documentation that the waste streams are characterized appropriately for where they are going.”
Field time for Snively depends on the job. For instance, the
company recently finished a large demolition project where she
was needed frequently in the field for safety and health inspections. She sometimes goes on training runs for workers or just
goes out to monitor activities.
“In my position, I need to be looking out for the interests of
our client, and the interest of North American Construction.”
“We had to clean every nook and cranny of the tank where the oil could
be hiding,” Ferguson says. “It was a huge tank that could be seen for miles.”
When it comes to disposal, Environmental Director Dee Snively has set
up generic profiles for hydrocarbon contaminated sludges, contact water,
septic, grease trap contents and other material. If it does not fit into those
profiles, she will collect a sample of the material and analyze it to confirm the
waste characterization and find alternative waste disposal options.
“We just finished a project not too long ago where the material was
supposed to be clean fill concrete but it was hydrocarbon contaminated. My
job is to stop the project and change the order to get it redirected to go to the
appropriate facility. Obviously contaminated hydrocarbon concrete cannot go
into a lake, for example.”
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North American Construction senior project manager Kevin Webb on the job site.
HOME BASE
North American operates on a 6-acre site with a 10,000-square-foot
facility, which includes plenty of space to keep all the company’s equipment
indoors and ready to go.
The company’s stable of water blasters, a key component in most cleaning
operations, comes from NLB. Crews rely on a 2004 20,000 psi NLB 2012D
with an assortment of specialized nozzles, including the StoneAge Barracuda
and NLB Spin-Nozzle. The unit has a convertible pump with a quick-change,
in-line fluid end design with fewer parts for increased operating efficiency and
simpler maintenance. It uses a simple conversion kit to operate at pressures
from 6,000 to 40,000 psi. North American sets it for 20,000 psi and uses a
variety of nozzles, depending on the job.
North American crews also use four 10,000 psi NLB 1012D machines.
They draw additional cleaning power from a trailer-mounted Jetstream Jet
Rodder and a 1996 Schmidt Accustrip 12SB ARMEX blaster.
Hydroexcavation is another essential aspect of the company’s work. The
firm uses a 1996 Guzzler with a 15-cubic-yard debris tank, and a 1992 Vactor
2045 wet/dry vac truck with a 20-yard debris tank.
The company employs an in-house mechanic and checks all high-pressure
lines before starting a project.
“We do annual Hazwoper training that goes into
working in hazardous waste sites and emergency
response. We don’t put anyone on a gun without
going through a tremendous amount of training,
watching, assisting, being at the job site.”
Kent Ferguson
HIGH BAR FOR SAFETY
When people in the field work with high-pressure water blasting
equipment, safety has to be top priority.
Technicians attend several classes upon joining the company, as well as
various follow-up programs that keep them on their toes.
A new hire goes through 10 hours of OSHA training along with a
company orientation program that covers lockout/tagout, confined-space entry
and electrical safety. Additionally, each new hire must take a behavior-based
training class that reinforces safety issues.
Company policy includes constant reminders that employees must take
care of one another on the jobs. When an employee observes what could be a
life-threatening situation, he learns to take a step back and tell a co-worker, “I
want you to come home tonight.”
“That is the kind of reaction we want our workers to encourage,”
Ferguson says.
“We do annual Hazwoper training that goes into working in hazardous
waste sites and emergency response,” he says. “We don’t put anyone on a
gun without going through a tremendous amount of training, watching,
assisting, being at the job site. This
is very expensive for our company
as we don’t charge our customer for
the time of a trainee — or shadow
person — on the site.”
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ARROW PIPELINE REPAIR, INCORPORATED,
DBA PACIFIC DRAIN & PLUMBING,
SERVING SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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DEMAND BY EXPANDING SERVICES AND OPENING PLUMBING SHOP
P
acific Drain Service founder and president Lane
Post had been working in conjunction with local
plumbing contractors for years when he and his staff
realized the situation was more than lopsided.
In 1975, Post established his drain cleaning
business, taking care of residential and small
commercial clients. When there was a need for a plumber, he
referred the customer to a network of plumbing contractors. In
return, those professionals sent their drain work to Pacific Drain
Service. Too often, the business exchange generated a four-to-one
or greater referral rate with Post’s company on the short side. The
management team soon realized it was time to include plumbing on
their growing menu of services.
It made sense since the company’s loyal customer base had
been requesting plumbing services for years.
Post was not averse to branching out in other directions when
opportunities presented themselves. His son, Kevin, joined the firm
in 1995, and his younger son, Casey, came on board in 2001. Post
had been a drain cleaner for 27 years, but the business had to expand
in order to support three families. At that time there were nine on the
staff, and they were doing up to 70 drain jobs per day.
“I wanted to secure the future for all of our people,” Post says.
“Over the years in the business we would see problems, often minor,
that needed to be fixed — a need for someone to dig down a few feet
and make a repair. It wasn’t always easy to find the right company
to call on for our customer. I saw that as an opportunity for us. We
needed to do more.”
A NEW COURSE
Post took the first important step toward expansion in 2002
by creating a new division, Arrow Pipeline Repair. He acquired his
C-36 plumbing license and Class A General Engineering Contractor
license, which allowed the company to move into underground
utility work, including jetting and pipe rehabilitation.
“We came to believe that we were where
the market wanted us to be. We saw more
and more opportunities that we just could
not pass up. We hired a pipeline foreman
who had experience. It just seemed
like natural growth for us.”
Lane Post
The collections systems in Pacific’s service area were built
primarily with cast iron, clay and Orangeburg pipe. They have their
share of roots, offsets, corrosion and bellies.
Many of the neighborhoods are composed of housing tracts
with as many as 200 homes that are basically identical in terms of
water and sewer lines, which are the responsibility of the property
owner. So for repair and maintenance, the resident or small-business
owner foots the bill all the way out to the sewer connection in the
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middle of the street. Pipe bursting and relining have become the trend over
dig-and-replace jobs.
Post notes that his company is the only San Diego operator that holds the
C-36 and active Class A license, which gives them far greater capacity than
the average plumber or contractor to handle this type of work.
With so much capability, Arrow Pipeline is also serving many of the
smaller municipalities for emergency repairs, such as water main and sewer
line breaks, and removing blockages. They can take care of concrete, rebar,
roots, tar and protruding laterals, and can also handle reinstatement.
“Our goal in the industry is to be the go-to professional,” Post says.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Over the next few years, the company continued to expand, adding new
people and equipment despite the down economy. Emergency work became
a focus.
“We came to believe that we were where the market wanted us to be,”
Post says. “We saw more and more opportunities that we just could not pass
up. We hired a pipeline foreman who had experience. It just seemed like
natural growth for us.”
By 2008, Post had engaged Tom Holland as a consultant in marketing
and business development and hired Roy Gallegos as general manager. His
sons took on vice president posts.
In 2012, the new venture became Pacific Drain & Plumbing. Starting
with one service van and one plumber, the division grew to nine service
and repair vans within 18 months, traversing a 50-mile radius with more
than 20 cities and small towns and a combined population of approximately
1 million.
The company’s nine journeyman plumbers handle all plumbing-related
service, and drain cleaning is the responsibility of a separate group of seven
drain technicians. In addition, Arrow Pipeline has another 14 vehicles serving
their diverse clientele.
“This turned out to be a fantastic opportunity for our company,” Post
says. “Because of our reputation in the industry we were able to find qualified
technicians who wanted to be a part of our venture. We looked for personality
as well as experience in our plumbers. We went to the local supply houses and
“We like to refer to employees as business
partners — associates. We want them to have an
allegiance to the company and the customer.”
Tom Holland
began asking about people who would fit our profile. One name kept coming
up, and eventually we were able to secure an interview with that individual,
and we were so impressed we put an offer on the table that very day. This guy,
Dave Angelou, who goes by the moniker ‘Boston Dave,’ has become our lead
plumber, and we give him credit as being extremely valuable in the growth of
our plumbing division. He knew and was in contact with other plumbers, and
as word got out, we had qualified people knocking on our door.”
Post credits Holland for his wisdom in realizing their best potential
plumbing customers would come from their existing client list. These were
people who had been requesting their services for years.
“They knew us and liked us,” Holland says. “We had the key to finding
plumbers who could represent the company and solve the problems. We like
to refer to employees as business partners — associates. We want them to
have an allegiance to the company and the customer.
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“We did not do mailings. We
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and kept it enhanced. We encouraged
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This was a tremendous asset. This site
is not just for restaurant reviews, but
plumbing companies and other serviceoriented providers. This became a
powerful source of outreach for us.”
Holland says they also did a
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was helpful as they expanded into
plumbing. They wanted to gain a better
understanding of their customer base
and marketplace. With 60 percent
residential and 40 percent commercial,
including property management and
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to understand their particular region
and possibilities for outreach.
Pacific Drain supervisor Chad Gaines prepares an
inversion head and calibration tube before lining a
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Arrow Pipeline Repair – with several divisions providing drain cleaning, relining, pipe bursting, jetting,
CCTV inspection, lateral cutting, sewer and septic, SLC (service lateral connection) dig and replace – made the
wise decision to include plumbing. The result has proven to be an astounding success and put the company in a
dominant position in a major market.
“All those years when I was providing drain service to my customers, they couldn’t understand why I would
call in a plumber to fix the faucet or install a water heater,” says Lane Post, president of the San Diego Countybased company. “I was constantly explaining, ‘Gosh, we don’t do that. I’m not a plumber.’ So we kept giving that
business away.
“Adding plumbing has been a fantastic opportunity and we have seen this phenomenal growth.”
Post is particularly proud that the company has grown from nine employees in 2001 to 48 by mid-2014.
He says that they have a policy that all field technicians and plumbers are familiar with all the equipment and
processes utilized in all departments. This has proven helpful in better serving the client but also in promoting
the company and the many facets they are equipped to address.
He says that over the years, he often considered adding plumbing before finally taking the leap. “I never
imagined this would happen to this degree,” says Post, who adds he is not a plumber but still a drain cleaner.
“Now I know I am in the market that wanted me. The opportunity was there all the time.”
INVENTORY AT HAND
The plumbing division operates
with a fleet of nine 12-foot box vans.
Each van carries from $20,000 to
$30,000 of equipment and inventory,
which allows technicians to handle
many home emergencies and general
repairs without running to a supply
house. This includes a full complement
of drain cleaning equipment, for which
there are frequent calls.
Drain cleaning tools include
trailer jetters from US Jetting (4,000
psi/18 gpm) and Harben (4,000 psi/18
gpm) and one truck-mounted unit
from Harben (4,000 psi/14 gpm).
Cable machines are from Spartan Tool
and Gorlitz Sewer & Drain.
On the rehabilitation side,
the company uses HammerHead
pipe bursting equipment, along with
several other distributors for relining
materials. High-speed robotic cutting
and reinstatement cutters are from
Innovative
Sewer
Technologies,
including the PC 150 and PC 200.
The company is headquartered
in Vista, California, where they have a
10,000-square-foot office and warehouse
facility. The plumbing division has
paired up with a national supplier and
has inventory on a consignment basis to
draw from at home base.
Gallegos estimates the value of the
consigned inventory, which is primarily
for plumbing, at a six-digit figure. The
plumbing division’s sales represent a
multimillion dollar figure, and doubledigit growth is projected.
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ABOVE: Alex Hernandez (left) and Tyler McNeil (center) feed the new liner into the
host pipe through a driveway access point with the help of supervisor Chad Gaines.
LEFT: A view of the upstream and downstream inversion heads at rest while the liner
cures in each of the pipes.
Having these materials at hand has been an asset for Pacific Drain &
Plumbing, as they have the inventory available without the initial investment.
Service technicians are responsible for the equipment on their service vans
and for maintaining an inventory track.
At their weekly meetings, they stress to plumbers the importance of their
role in maintaining their equipment and the responsibility they are given.
And even more importantly, that the customer is always king.
“We want them to be personable, but to also educate the customer,”
Gallegos says. “We are not there to sell, but to serve. We want and need those
good reviews on social media.
“We also stress safety at every opportunity.”
TIMING AND COMMUNICATION
The plumbing division has been driven by good communication through
social media and through Angelou’s efforts to get the word out and represent
the team in the field.
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“He is the guy who comes to us and says, ‘I need more plumbers. I need
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Post believes his years in the industry have been extremely helpful
in guiding the company’s growth, but he also finds himself at a bit of a
crossroads.
“I believed it was important to listen to the ‘young turks’ — my sons,
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LEFT: Hydroblasters Inc. relies on the Series 225 Model 305 hydroblaster from NLB
Corp. to clean large evaporators and other equipment in paper mills and industrial plants.
BELOW: Gary Shoenfeld uses the Model 305 to cut jammed logs out of a chipper at a
paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
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Under Pressure
When speed and efficiency matter most,
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OWNER: Hydroblasters Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
money
machines
he stakes are high every time a crew from Hydroblasters Inc. steps
into a papermaking plant to clean large evaporators during a planned
maintenance shutdown. But they handle the pressure easily with a
Series 225 Model 305 hydroblaster made by NLB Corp.
“During outages, plants are usually down for seven to 10 days,” says Rod
Marquette, who co-owns the Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin-based company
with his wife, Jennifer. “Typically we’re the first ones in there, and all the
other contractors are waiting for us to finish because they can’t do their jobs
until we finish cleaning. It can get pretty intense. But we get the job done,
which is why some customers have been with us for more than 15 years.”
Since the company was founded in 1994, Hydroblasters has grown to 25
full-time employees (up to 45 during summers) and built up a large fleet of
equipment to handle customers from around the state. The company owns
nine high-pressure hydroblasters, mostly made by NLB and Jetstream of
Houston (a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp.). In addition, it runs a Vac-Con
combination vacuum truck and seven industrial vacuum trucks made by VacCon, GapVax Inc., Super Products and Guzzler Manufacturing (a subsidiary
of Federal Signal Corp.).
Hydroblasters primarily serves customers in the papermaking industry,
but also caters to food-processing and power-utility clients. Crews clean
everything from boilers, evaporators and stock tanks to pipelines and pulp
washers. Sometimes they’re called in to use a hydroblaster to cut through
EQUIPMENT: Series 225 Model 305 hydroblaster,
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FUNCTION: High-pressure industrial cleaning,
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FEATURES: Stainless steel plunger pump
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COST: About $90,000
thick logs that periodically jam chipping machines at paper mills. But the
majority of the work centers on cleaning evaporators, and the Model 305 is the
company’s unit of choice to handle these tough jobs, Marquette says.
Here’s a quick primer on evaporators, which paper mills employ to heat up
and recycle a chemical solution that’s used to make paper pulp. The evaporators
separate water from the solution and render both the solution (known as
black liquor) and the resulting water reusable in the
papermaking process; that, in turn, reduces the
amount of freshwater required to make paper.
Cleaning evaporators is no easy task. A large
paper mill might have as many as 15 evaporators,
each one filled with roughly 800 1-inch-diameter,
50-foot-long metal tubes. Eventually, the tubes start
to clog with hardened black liquor, which decreases
We’ve cleaned some units in six hours that it took a previous contractor days
to do.”
How does the Model 305 work so well? Key factors are its 300 hp
Cummins diesel engine and slow-running, stainless steel plunger pump, which
can generate anywhere from 10 to 50 gpm at a range of 8,000 to 40,000 psi.
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the evaporator’s efficiency. That’s when Hydroblasters
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encounter evaporators with 50 to 80 percent of the
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“They’re probably the hardest thing we clean,”
he explains. “In fact, we often pick up new customers
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“We can clean a tube in two to seven minutes,” he notes. “We bought
the Model 305 just to clean evaporators … it provides the perfect amount of
pressure and volume. We usually keep it at 10,000 to 20,000 psi, which is the
sweet spot for this kind of work. Any more pressure and we lose the efficiency
of volume to push the material out of the tubes, and any less pressure, we can’t
cut through the liquor scale.”
Marquette compliments the Model 305 for its durability, which is critical
during plant shutdowns. In a typical evaporator cleaning project, the unit might
run 24 hours a day for three or four days without stopping, operated by rotating
crews. “It doesn’t stop running until we’re finished,” he says. “We can’t afford to
have breakdowns. We’d probably lose a customer if we did have one.”
Ease of maintenance and user-friendly features also make the Model 305 a
crew favorite, Marquette says.
“Essentially, the Model 305 is the core of our company — the most
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Depth Perception
A UV-cured lining system enables a New York contractor to rehabilitate a sanitary sewer 92 feet underground
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ince 2011, spring rains in Kingston, New York, activated
a sinkhole in Washington Avenue, 92 feet above the
Tannery Brook Tunnel floor. High levels of fine, silty
sediment rushing into the tunnel’s 24-inch vitreous clay
sanitary sewer caused operational difficulties at the wastewater
treatment plant.
Ongoing repairs by the Department of Public Works failed
to stem the problems. In July 2014, part of the avenue caved in,
leaving a 75-by-30-by-10-foot-deep hole. Although the affected
190 feet of sewer had broken or missing sections, enough pipe
remained to restore it.
Precision Industrial Maintenance of Schenectady, New York,
won the bid. “The deep tunnel was a constant 53 degrees and wet
from numerous 60 gpm leaks,” says Mike App, project manager.
“In those conditions, the best CIPP product with the fastest cure
rate is the UV-cured SAERTEX fiberglass-reinforced plastic liner.”
Once on site, everything they thought they knew about the
job changed on the fly, as massive forces broke equipment and
pushed the six workers to their limit.
tough job
WHAT GOES IN MUST COME OUT
The city closed off the two-block area, giving App’s
team unlimited access. He worked with Bill Verhayden, PIM’s
environmental health and safety manager, to plan daily procedures, while the
crew organized homeowners’ departures and arrivals.
Entry to the tunnel was a 36-inch-diameter shaft 90 feet deep. Upstream,
the combined sewer separated 190 feet behind a 14-inch-thick concrete
headwall 4 feet high. The 24-inch stormwater line passed above the wall, while
only the top half of the sanitary sewer ran through the bottom of the wall. The
other half was in the tunnel floor.
“Stormwater discharged to a creek 4,000 feet from our work area,” says
App. “We had phenomenal airflow.”
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PROJECT:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRACTOR:
EQUIPMENT:
RESULT:
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Rehabilitate a sewer 90 feet underground; stop
sediment from reaching wastewater treatment plant
City of Kingston, New York
Precision Industrial Maintenance,
Schenectady, New York
Lining system from SAERTEX
866/921-5186
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Sewer rehabilitated, sediment inflow eliminated
ABOVE: Tim Nappi stands in the Tannery Brook Tunnel as the crew prepares to line the
24-inch sanitary sewer.
BELOW: A worker from Precision Industrial Maintenance in Schenectady, New York, is
lowered down the 90-foot-deep access shaft. Thick foil was used to protect workers and
hoses from hitting metal stubs that once supported ladder rungs. (Photos courtesy of
Precision Industrial Maintenance)
Members of the Kingston Department of Public Works
(left) excavate to repair an 8-inch sewer that collapsed
adjacent to the main sinkhole. The entry supervisor and
attendant (right) from Precision Industrial Maintenance in
Schenectady, New York, monitor a confined space entry.
Planning the order in which equipment went
down and how to get it down was critical, for there
was no room in the tunnel to jockey it about. The
shaft also had to remain open enough to safely
lower and retrieve workers past the hoses and metal
stubs that once supported ladder rungs. Thick foil
“Engineeringwise, everything
about this project was
massive, as were the forces
on the rollers and braces.
Jason used 1/2-inch
Schedule A square steel stock,
and it still bent or broke.”
Mike App
covered the stubs to protect men and equipment. In
an emergency, the nearest confined space exits were
1,100 feet away at Elizabeth Street through a 24-inch
manhole, or 3,000 feet in the opposite direction to a
36-inch sewer with a 30-inch manhole.
App hired Kilby & Gannon Construction of
Albany, New York, to set up a 4-inch bypass system
capable of handling 900,000 gpd. Once they
established it, App’s crew inserted a RapidView IBAK
North America camera and cleaned the pipe with
two quick passes from the jetter on a Vactor 2100
combination truck.
WEEK ONE
App special ordered 1,500 feet of 3/8-inch swage
cable rated for 10 tons, but Jason Homrighaus fabricated most other components on site. “Engineeringwise, everything about this project was massive, as
were the forces on the rollers and braces,” says App.
“Jason used 1/2-inch Schedule A square steel stock,
and it still bent or broke.”
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ABOVE: After curing the 24-inch SAERTEX fiberglass-reinforced plastic liner, the ends
were cut flush with the headwall and floor of the tunnel.
>>RIGHT: The 4-inch bypass hose runs through the 24-inch stormwater pipe above
the headwall. The 24-inch lined sanitary sewer is at the bottom.
The 12 mil liner, weighing 4,500 pounds, would make two 90-degree
turns and travel 1,100 feet during installation. “Friction was our biggest
obstacle,” says App. “Overcoming it required custom-made rollers with snatch
blocks and screw jacks.”
Homrighaus and Rob Chrysler used battery-operated hammer drills
to install rollers at the bottom of the Tannery Brook shaft and the Elizabeth
manhole. The extra-large adjustable roller for the top of the headwall centered
the swage cable as it pulled in the liner, then workers would reposition it,
enabling the UV cable to move through it during the cure.
Setup required 12-hour days with experienced confined-space personnel
laboring in total darkness except for the 5 feet illuminated by their headlamps.
Even simple tasks took an exceptional amount of time, and they lost all concept
of it. No matter what clothing they wore, they were always soaked and cold.
“Debris clogged the bypass pumps and they
couldn’t keep up. With the liner plugging the
outflow, 300,000 gallons of wastewater
piled up behind the headwall.”
Mike App
“Two of my best guys became badly disoriented and we had to get them
out,” says App. “By Friday, exhaustion was becoming a safety issue, so I sent
everyone home early for the weekend.”
WORST WEEK
On Monday, the long-range forecast predicted rain toward the end of the
week. “If it began raining during the cure, things could turn nasty,” says App.
“Nevertheless, we couldn’t move fast without putting someone in an unsafe
situation.”
The crew parked the 10-ton winch from a bucket machine over the
Elizabeth manhole, then ran out all of the cable. Workers fed it down the shaft
and around the designed roller at the bottom, then 1,000 feet through the
storm sewer to the roller at the bottom of the Tannery Brook shaft and up to
the surface.
Meanwhile, others prepared the liner in its UV-proof, waterproof sleeve.
They positioned the leading edges of the liner inward, secured them with
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ratchet straps to form a nose, and attached the cable when it arrived.
“Whenever a cable turns, it loses strength,” says App. “The moment
a roller bent and the cable hit something, the immense forces broke it.” It
happened three times. Each six- to eight-hour repair in a 3-foot-wide by
5.5-foot-high area required Homrighaus to stand hunched over and in kneedeep water as he spliced the broken wires with cable connections.
HEAVE HO!
To help relieve friction on the liner, the crew hoisted it down the shaft
in 5-foot increments with a chain. After the winch took up the slack, they
repeated the process.
The bypass system discharged into a 36-by-24-by-14-inch-deep hole
leading to the sanitary sewer. Standing in the hole, Tim Nappi disconnected
the cable when the liner arrived. A worker on the other side of the wall retrieved
the cable, tied it to a rope, attached the other end to the camera and sent it up
the sewer to Nappi. With the cable attached, he helped push the liner down
the hole with each pull of the winch.
Inserting the liner took 12 1/2 hours. Then workers cut it to length,
inserted steel packers (cans) on either end and secured them with ratchet
straps to seal the liner. Using a 375 cfm air compressor, they inflated the liner
at 20 psi, inserted the tag line and pulled back the Double Core 9-foot-long
light train with eight 1,000-watt UV bulbs.
“Fore and aft cameras on the train enable us to inspect the liner as we pull
the train to its head,” App says. “When we finally turned on the lights, we had
worked 48 hours straight.”
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A computer controlled the speed of the light train – 6 to 9 inches per
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began at 1 a.m.,” says App. “When we finished seven and a half hours later,
more than an inch of rain had fallen. Debris clogged the bypass pumps and
they couldn’t keep up. With the liner plugging the outflow, 300,000 gallons of
wastewater piled up behind the headwall.”
Unable to retrieve their equipment and open the sewer, they went home
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1 1/2” - 24”
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1500 - 3000 PSI
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KEN-WAY CORPORATION
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4” - 60”
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50’ - 300’
1 1/2” - 10”
1200 - 3000 PSI
2 - 8 GPM
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1 1/2” - 12”
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2000 - 5000 PSI
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Disinfecting at the Source
Cleaning system for sewer equipment helps prevent spread of bacteria, viruses
By Kyle Rogers
D
isinfecting a jetter hose as it is being retracted from the sewer will
prevent raw sewage and all the viruses and bacteria it contains from
contaminating the outside environment.
It’s a simple concept. But in more than 25 years in the wastewater business — whether it was cleaning sewer lines or overseeing jobs — TJ
Suiter says it is a concept he didn’t often see practiced.
“I noticed there is really nothing out there that is removing all the biohazards that are coming out of the sanitary sewer system at the source,” says
Suiter, owner of Colorado-based Hydro Products. “As workers are launching
or retrieving the jet hose from the reel, they are exposed to raw sewage. Then
they’re transferring all those viruses and bacteria that are on their gloves to
other parts of the equipment: the vacuum or jet controls, their personal cellphone or drinks they might have if they’re out there on a hot summer day.”
That’s why three years ago, Suiter invented the Vanguard System,
designed specifically to keep sewage and its associated pathogens where they
belong — the sewer.
“The people who work on these maintenance
trucks sometimes feel like they’re bullet-proof.
Well, they’re not. Viruses don’t have any
respect for people.”
TJ Suiter
HOW IT WORKS
The Vanguard System can be set up with a roller frame that sits over
the manhole, or with the new spray collar design. Each contains four highpressure sprayers connected to the truck’s water tank and a 5-gallon tank
holding an antibacterial cleaning concentrate. The system is operated by a
control box that combines water from the truck’s tank with the cleaning solution. The amount of cleaning solution per gallon of water can also be adjusted
via the control box.
“As the hose is being retrieved out of the sewer, it is being sprayed at that
source, so all the bacteria and viruses are going right back into the sewer,”
Suiter says. “When you open a manhole, you’ll usually see several different
lines coming in and every time you’re going to clean a different line you have
to grab that hose to steer it into the correct line. Since that hose was just in the
sewer, with all those viruses and bacteria, all that gets on your gloves.
“With the Vanguard System, it’s coming out and getting washed off as it’s
being spooled up. Now you’re able to touch a clean hose as you guide it into
the next line. And you’re also hitting balls of tree roots or any number of things
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The Vanguard System is designed to disinfect jetter hoses as they’re retracted from
sewer lines. The system is operated by a truck-mounted control box that combines a
cleaning solution with water from the truck’s tank.
that will stop the hose’s progress jetting the line. So you’ll have to grab that
hose numerous times during the run and help it along.”
The system also includes a hand gun attachment that can be used to
disinfect the surrounding area or other equipment that comes into contact
with sewage.
“The spray gun is there because there is a lot more that goes into the
sanitary sewer than just the jetting hose,” Suiter says. “You can wash down the
vacuum tubes, cameras, the nozzles, your gloves, boots, tools, toolboxes, etc.”
98 PERCENT
Suiter sold his first three units of the Vanguard System about three years
ago to the City of Colorado Springs. He immediately received positive feedback,
but the city also wanted quantifiable data that showed the effectiveness of the
Vanguard System. A Denver-area independent laboratory was hired to follow
Colorado Springs crews for a day swabbing equipment the system was used
on. After three weeks of culture growth, the lab had some data: The system
reduced bacterial counts by up to 98 percent. Colorado Springs ordered 11
more units to outfit the rest of its fleet.
The Vanguard System’s spray collar design contains
four high-pressure sprayers connected to the truck’s
water tank and another 5-gallon tank that dispenses
antibacterial cleaning concentrate.
Suiter says that level of equipment disinfection
is especially important in today’s world where
wastewater workers are at greater risk of contracting
an illness because of their work environment.
“Viruses and bacteria are getting stronger; they’re
not getting weaker,” Suiter says. “And there are fewer
effective antibiotics out there. All the low-hanging
antibiotic fruit is gone, so it’s getting extremely
expensive and very time consuming to come up with
new antibiotics that will treat infections.
“The people who work on these maintenance
trucks sometimes feel like they’re bullet-proof,” he
adds. “Well, they’re not. Viruses don’t have any
respect for people.”
System first began to develop for Suiter. He observed hospice workers flushing
the contents of bedpans down the toilet, untreated.
“And those same workers were wearing all this high-tech safety gear
and actually incinerating it, including gloves, gowns and even the sheets and
clothing from those patients. But the workers outside the hospice were not
being protected at all.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not currently
recommend disinfection of patient waste before disposal into the sewer
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system, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not have any
registered disinfectants that can be used for that purpose.
“Their position is basically, we don’t recommend anything to kill
pathogens in wastewater. It will be taken care of at the treatment plant,”
Suiter says. “That’s all well and good if you’re working with that water coming
directly out of the wastewater treatment plant where all this raw sewage has
been cleaned up. But the people we’re trying to protect are the ones between
the hospital and the treatment plant.”
COST-SAVINGS BENEFITS
The Vanguard System is modular so it can be installed on a new truck or
retrofit on any existing truck for approximately $6,000.
“When you consider that the average hospital stay is several thousand
dollars a day, it’s a pretty inexpensive investment to protect your workers,”
Suiter says.
He recalls one of his contacts in Texas recently had a worker diagnosed
with hepatitis. It led to a five-week hospital stay.
“The wastewater manager there said, ‘You know, for the cost of this one
individual being sick, we could’ve outfitted the entire fleet and been money
ahead.’ From just that single incident.
“Especially in light of the recent Ebola scare in the U.S., I think it’s
important that workers are able to actually wash down that area where a
hose is coming out,” Suiter adds. “This is a very rapidly evolving problem and
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how you factor that expense into your rate structure
By Erik Gunn
W
hen gas and diesel prices began to climb a few years back,
your business probably faced a tough choice: raise prices to
cover that extra bite off your bottom line, or hold the line
and cut back on other costs. Some may have opted for a third
alternative — a fuel surcharge.
That was fine then. But in case you hadn’t noticed, fuel prices began
2015 at their lowest point in years — and about half of what they were just a
year ago. With more fuel price fluctuations expected in the future, the issue
now is how to make sure your invoices for service properly account for those
shifting costs.
If you raised prices when your fuel costs were going up and didn’t lose
business — well, good for you. You got lucky. If you held the line on prices
and cut back on expenses, you’ve probably been breathing easier. You should
also be putting away some of that extra cash for a rainy day, or using it to
make new investments in your business that you’ve been putting off.
And if you implemented a fuel surcharge? The last few months have
probably been … well, interesting.
FUEL SURCHARGE BASICS
Whatever strategy you’ve used, with fuel costs still extraordinarily low, it
might be time to look again and consider your options.
Fuel surcharges are a standard in long-haul trucking as well as regional
trucking-based services (think trash collection). The surcharge is typically
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plugging in the new fuel price. The formula also typically includes the miles
traveled for the job.
The source for the fuel price figure can vary. You could simply choose the
price of the station nearest your shop. Or, you could use something like the
American Automobile Association’s average price, available daily by state (see
fuelgaugereport.aaa.com/todays-gas-prices).
Another option is FuelSurchargeIndex.org (www.fuelsurchargeindex.org).
This online service was set up by a Texas IT firm, ProMiles Software Development Corp., in collaboration with large carriers. (ProMiles mostly produces
software applications for truckers to set up routes, report fuel tax information
and complete required paperwork.)
The FuelSurchargeIndex.org database pulls data from truck stops across
the country and fuel card providers, offering up-to-the-minute price information. While mainly used by long-haul and regional truckers, the business
does have some customers among local fleet owners, according to marketing
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A subscription costs just under $20 a month, but Lee notes that many
subscribers sign up for just one month every quarter to get data, updating
their surcharges for three months at a time.
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REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES
Kenneth Combs is co-owner and CEO of CQC Home, a construction and
remodeling business in Durham, North Carolina. Until about four years ago —
as the latest surge in fuel prices was taking off — CQC Home simply wrapped
fuel costs into the general overhead expenses that were part of every customer’s
price quote.
Then it happened. “We were growing and starting to get jobs farther and
farther away from our home base,” Combs says. “We were starting to notice a
decline in our bottom line and an increase in our overhead.”
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We were starting to notice a decline in our
bottom line and an increase in our overhead.”
Kenneth Combs
But rather than simply ratcheting up the overhead factor for all jobs, the
business took a surgical approach.
For customers closer than 30 miles, the contractor made an across-theboard overhead adjustment. Customers more than 30 miles from the shop
started getting a fuel surcharge as a specific line item.
The surcharge formula includes the price of gas, the distance to the job,
the amount of time the job is projected to take (in CQC Home’s business, that
can be days, weeks or even months) and the number of vehicles required each
day. The vehicle count is based on how many people are needed that day, which
depends on what stage the project is in.
Customers subject to the surcharge have gone along with no pushback,
Combs says. Consistency helps; as gas prices began coming down late last year,
so did the surcharge, he points out.
And it’s made a difference. “We spend, right now, about $70,000 a year on
fuel, and $15,000 or $20,000 of that we have been able to charge directly” to
customers through the fuel surcharge.
American Standard Roofing in Southfield, Michigan, takes a different approach. Richard Goodman, the general manager, prefers wrapping the cost of
fuel into the overall price. Trying to calculate a specific fuel charge for each job
strikes him as a tedious waste of time.
“You know on a year-by-year basis exactly how much you have spent on
fuel and how many jobs you have completed,” Goodman says. “Take this information over several years to average it out and find your approximate cost per
job.” That approach “saves time and gives you a longer view of your business.”
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Goodman cautions against cutting prices to reflect dropping fuel costs.
“If you drop your pricing down too far and the prices suddenly spike back
up, you can find yourself in a real sticky situation,” he says. Instead, he recommends using the new extra cushion to put money back into the business.
NO ONE ANSWER
The best strategy is the one that keeps you both profitable and competitive
in your market, and that can differ depending on your circumstances.
Take calculating distance to the job as part of your surcharge. For
the long-haul trucker, that’s no big deal; the distance will be the same for
any carrier. But for a local business that may draw customers — and face
competition — from all over its territory, it isn’t so easy.
When a potential customer in the city down the highway from you
calls because her friend in your hometown loved your work, do you really
want to charge her an extra fee to hire you instead of the contractor in her
own community?
For that matter, will having to count up the miles to and from every job
be helpful? Or just a drain on your time?
Then again, just wrapping the cost into general overhead could put you
under the gun if or when fuel prices shoot up again.
MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU
If you do include a fuel surcharge as a customer line item, make it transparent and tie it to a consistent formula that you can explain in clear and
simple terms. If it’s just a black box, your customers will suspect a scam that
lets you advertise lower prices while charging more.
Surcharge or no surcharge, now’s the time to look again at how you account for the cost of fuel when you put a price on your services — and implement a new policy if you need one, says Lee.
With prices as low as they are likely to be for a while, you have an opportunity to put in place a fuel surcharge indexed at zero against the current
price of fuel. “Then as the prices go back up, the new trigger points kick in,”
Lee says.
What comes down will probably go up again. And when it does, you’ll
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Residential and
Commercial
Sewer and Pipe
Maintenance
By Craig Mandli
Drain and pipe cleaning professionals use a variety of
tools to clear clogged pipes. Here are several cable machines,
nozzles, grease trap maintenance supplies, hoses, reels, jet/
vac combo machines, portable jetters and pressure washers,
inspection cameras, rodding machines and trailer jetters used
to locate and clear blockages.
CABLE MACHINES
COAST MANUFACTURING
TORQUEMASTER TM750
The TorqueMaster TM750 mainline
drain cleaning machine from Coast
Manufacturing has a double-welded,
powder-coated tubular steel frame and an
easy-start 3/4 hp dual-capacitor motor. The Coast Manufacturing
main shaft drive is fabricated from stressproof steel, with sealed ball bearings on the shaft and drive arm bearings that
don’t need lubrication. It has a straightforward pulley drive system, 10-inchdiameter solid polyurethane tires, extra-wide rear handle for stability in the
upright position, and quick and easy one-man reel changeover. 800/541-7015;
www.coastmanufacturing.com.
DURACABLE MANUFACTURING
COMPANY DM10
The DM10 drain machine from
Duracable Manufacturing Company is
ideal for residential drainlines from 1 to 4
inches. The frame is a double-tube design,
which adds to the stability of the lightweight
Duracable Manufacturing
machine 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. It can run both 16- and 19-inch reels,
which makes it easy to switch between cable diameters and lengths. 877/2440556; www.duracable.com.
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The Model GO 68HD heavy-duty
electric drain cleaning machine from Gorlitz
Sewer & Drain is available in two different
versions, either with an open steel reel or
enclosed polyethylene drum, and can be
outfitted with an optional power feeder. It
comes with a standard configuration of 150 Gorlitz Sewer & Drain
feet of 11/16-inch hollow-core cable. The
overall weight is 185 pounds, and adding a loading ramp and electric winch to
any vehicle makes transportation efficient. It is designed to clean pipes from 3
to 8 inches in diameter. 562/944-3060; www.gorlitz.com.
PICOTE SOLUTIONS MILLER
The Picote Miller drain cleaning system
from Picote Solutions can clean cast iron drains
and sewers from 1¼ to 10 inches in diameter.
Three different sizes of machines are available,
and when used with the Picote Stainless Steel
Cyclone for fragile pipes, or Original grinding Picote Solutions
chains, allows for fast and efficient cleaning of soft
blockages, scale and calcium buildup, tree roots, concrete, lead, failed gaskets
and imperfections in the pipe. 219/440-1404; www.picotesolutions.com.
CLEANING NOZZLES
ARTHUR PRODUCTS PX REVOLVER G3
The PX Revolver G3 from Arthur Products is
designed for the operator who not only must service a line,
but have the ability to travel a long distance in the line. It
has three additional fixed rear jets dedicated to generating
thrust for long runs. The addition of the rear jets allows the
rotor jets to focus on penetration, polishing and flushing.
It is manufactured from high-grade stainless steel and
custom drilled to equipment. It is available 1/4, 3/8 and
1/2 NPT. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
Arthur Products
ENZ USA ROTODRILL
The Rotodrill nozzle from Enz USA has a rotating
front jet for improved cutting performance. It can be
used to help clear blocked or frozen pipes, and move
heavy debris. It has ideal propulsion but can also be used
in hydroexcavation by plugging off the thrust jets. It is
available in 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-inch systems. 877/369-8721;
www.enzusainc.com.
Enz USA
HAMMELMANN PIPEMASTER
The Pipemaster high-pressure hoserotating system from Hammelmann is used
to remove deposits from the inside of pipes,
including those with bends and vertical
sections. A high-pressure supply hose line is
fixed between the pump and the rotary joint
on the hose-rotating unit. A second hose is
Hammelmann
connected to the rotary joint and runs via the deployment unit into a protective
hose to the positioning device at the work piece. Actuating the control lever
causes the hose to start rotating, which produces the forward motion. Changing
the angle of the three wheels that press onto the hose will cause the hose to
move forward or backward. The rotating unit is driven by compressed air at 60
psi and comprises a pneumatic motor with gearbox, a pneumatic maintenance
unit, the high-pressure rotary joint and a pneumatic control system, all mounted
on a three-wheel trolley. 800/783-4935; www.hammelmann.com.
KEG TECHNOLOGIES HUMMINGBIRD
The Hummingbird Micro Chain Cutter from
KEG Technologies is intended for use on lateral
service lines ranging in diameter from 2 to 6 inches.
It connects to 1/2-inch jetter hose and requires 12
gpm at 2,000 psi to operate. It fits in most cleanouts and can negotiate a 3-inch sweep elbow or tee
connector due to its small size and light weight. KEG Technologies
Once powered up, the nozzle will hover in the
pipe and remove roots, grease, hard deposits and even baby wipe cloths while
maintaining the structural integrity of the pipe being cleaned. 866/595-0515;
www.kegtechnologies.net.
intervals. It can effectively handle recycled water, retaining jet quality under
poor water conditions. Its streamlined design allows for better forward and
reverse movement through pipe. Hardened steel centralizer fins can be replaced
individually as wear occurs, further protecting the tool for longer operation in
the field. 866/795-1586; www.sewernozzles.com.
USB – SEWER EQUIPMENT
CORPORATION ONE-PIECE NOZZLE
One-piece stainless steel cleaning nozzles from
USB – Sewer Equipment Corporation aren’t bonded
or screwed together, enhancing strength and reducing
the chances of failure under pressure. Their Advanced
Optimized 3-D Hydro Mechanics®, located in the USB
lower part of the chamber, eliminate pressure in the upper portion of the nozzle
and prevent explosion in a sewer line or manhole. The water coming from a
pressurized hose is immediately guided directly into channels and smoothly
directed into one-piece ceramic nozzle inserts, which don’t require winglets
or flow-straighteners due to the hydromechanics in and out of the chamber,
resulting in an efficient jet pattern. They are engineered and manufactured
according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. 866/408-2814; www.usbsec.com.
GREASE TRAP MAINTENANCE
NOZZTEQ JAWS
The Jaws NASSCO Tier III sewer nozzle from
NozzTeq has hydraulically engineered conduits and
spray angles that produce efficient, powerful jetting
streams using relatively low truck-supplied water
pressures. Crews can clean more pipe with fewer NozzTeq
passes, while generating less wear and tear on trucks
and using less fuel. Its water conduits preserve laminar water flows from the
truck to final jet stream, so water pressure is never compromised by turbulence.
The tightly focused jet streams are deployed at precisely calculated angles that
move out debris efficiently. It is made of low-carbon stainless steel with styrene
butadiene rubber covers that protect the conduits and jets. Jets can be switched
as needed to accommodate water flows from 40 to 285 gpm. 866/620-5915;
www.nozzteq.com.
BIOSTIM SUPER AUG PILL
Super Aug Pill time-release microbial
FOG treatment for outdoor grease traps from
BioStim enables the offering of an outdoor
grease trap maintenance program, providing
additional sales opportunities. The sustained BioStim
microbial maintenance program reduces fats,
oil and grease, which cause foul odor, corrosion and sanitary sewer overflows.
Since the waste load in grease traps often exceeds what the existing microbes
can handle, treatment can supplement the natural microbial colony by infusing
it with multiple strains of grease-eating bacteria. It contains no damaging
chemicals, enzymes or emulsifiers that can cause pass-through to the sewer
system. 800/338-8812; www.biostim.com.
NU FLOW MICRO-CUTTER
The Micro-Cutter pneumatic cutter
from Nu Flow can be used to clean and
remove calcite and roots from the inside
of a variety of pipes, including steel, cast Nu Flow
iron and Orangeburg. The system rotates
at approximately 2,000 rpm and will negotiate turns of 90 degrees in pipes
down to 2 inches in diameter. It runs at 40 cfm and allows for multiple cutting
heads to be attached that can cut through dense corrosion and root intrusion
that is commonly found in drainlines. The drill tip has an adjustable spline
available in various sizes to match different pipe diameters. 800/834-9597;
www.nuflowtechnologies.com.
STONEAGE WARTHOG
WGR MAGNUM
The Warthog WGR Magnum highperformance rotary nozzle from StoneAge
operates for long periods between maintenance
CPI PRODUCTS TRAPMASTER
The Trapmaster from CPI Products,
a division of Cavallero Plastics, enables
inspection cameras to negotiate through
180-degree P-traps. The design consists of eight
wheels mounted on two skids spaced roughly 2
inches apart. The front section mounts to the CPI Products
camera head while the rear section mounts at
the optimal spot along the camera head or spring push cable. Each section of
the skid has four rocking SeamLeapers that swivel back and forth and adjust to
various radiuses in the pipe, allowing for wheel contact and maneuverability.
It allows for most standard push camera systems to negotiate traps, bends
and corners in 4- to 6-inch pipelines while centering the camera at all times.
413/443-0925; www.cplasproducts.com.
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DRAINBO DRAIN AND
GREASE TRAP TREATMENT
REELCRAFT SERIES LC
All-Natural Drain and Grease Trap Treatment
from Drainbo is certified by the Natural Products
Association and is a USDA certified biobased product.
Once applied to the system, the multi-strains bacillus
formula multiplies rapidly, producing a film of safe,
FOG-digesting bacterial cultures that work to clean Drainbo
and maintain drainlines, while improving the efficiency of grease trap systems
and eliminating the concrete grease layer. Regular applications will reduce
and eliminate line/trap deposits, control odor and reduce overall maintenance
costs. It can help reduce the time needed to pump out the trap, increasing the
number of jobs that can be completed. 877/372-4626; www.drainbo.com.
JET/VAC COMBO UNITS
WESTMOOR CONDE’ PROVAC
The Conde’ ProVac preassembled industrial
liquid waste pumping system from Westmoor
Ltd. is designed to promote efficient grease trap
pumping. The unit is quiet and lightweight and
pumps at 120 gpm. Flip a switch to start the
unit in vacuum mode for pumping. The built-in
exhaust deodorizer keeps odor at a minimum.
Flip the switch to pressure mode for off-loading.
800/367-0972; www.westmoorltd.com.
Series LC stainless steel hose reels from Reelcraft
Industries are ideal for light-duty, spring-driven hose
reel applications in corrosive or sanitary environments.
Designed for stationary indoor and outdoor use, these
reels can be attached to most surfaces that can be
drilled. The reel is built with high-quality stainless steel
components for corrosion resistance. The four base slots Reelcraft Industries
allow the reel to be easily mounted or adjusted. The
eight-position ratchet locks the reel at the desired hose length, while the guide
arm adjusts to five positions. Models are available for 3/8- or 1/2-inch I.D. for
up to 70 feet of hose. 800/444-3134; www.reelcraft.com.
HI-VAC AQUATECH B-10
Westmoor Ltd.
HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE
The Aquatech B-10 combination jet/vac
truck from Hi-Vac Corp. has a single-engine
design for lower fuel and maintenance costs,
rear-mounted hose reel and 360-degree toploading rotating boom. The low center of Hi-Vac Corp.
gravity makes full loads more stable, while the
self-cleaning tanks are corrosion and abrasion resistant. The air/vacuum system
has an operating capacity of 2,700 cfm and a 204-inch water column. Options
include extended boom, pneumatic foot control for one-man operation and
lockable vacuum tubes. An internal boom allows for pickup of materials above
and below water. 740/374-2306; www.hi-vac.com.
DRAINCABLES DIRECT JETTER HOSE
Jetter hose from Draincables Direct is
available in 1/8- to 1/2-inch ID sizes in lengths
from 25 up to 500 feet at 4,000 psi. Special order
sizes of 1-inch and over in variable psi is also
available. Standard jetter hose has a green high- Draincables Direct
abrasion and fungus-resistant polyurethane cover
with a 4,000 psi rating. It has braided high-tensile synthetic fiber reinforcement
with a temperature range of -40 to 122 degrees F, and a seamless polyester
innercore. 800/421-4580; www.draincables.com.
HOSE REELS
HANNAY REELS HDD6200
The heavy-duty HDD6200 Series hydraulic
direct-drive reel from Hannay Reels is ideal for
rodding, waterblasting and sewer cleaning operations.
It has an external hose connection that allows
tightening to occur without removing all hose from the
spool. The optional hose guide arm and swivel base
permits precise payout of hose from the reel. No chain
or sprocket is required with the direct-drive hydraulic
motor. The steel hub assembly is rated to 3,000 psi.
518/797-3791; www.hannay.com.
GAPVAX MC ADVANCED SERIES
The MC Advanced Series combination
jet/vac from GapVax includes a monitoring
system allowing the operator to observe
and troubleshoot the entire system. Two
display screens control most functions, while
providing manual control should something GapVax
go wrong electrically. All body, boom and hose
reel functions, vacuum break, throttle and lighting are wirelessly controlled,
still maintaining proportional boom and hose reel control. Specs include 3/16inch ASTM A572 Grade 50 Exten steel, 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body and
stainless steel water tank with capacity up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump
options range from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm, with up to 27 inches Hg. The boom is
an 8-foot, front-mounted telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26
feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
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The Dominator vacuum truck from
Keith Huber Corporation has a 3,300-galloncapacity steel tank with 5/16-inch shell, a
Keith Huber Corporation
20-inch top manway, hydraulic tank lift and
full-opening rear door, a PTO-driven hydraulic vacuum/pressure system, a
liquid-cooled high-performance pump, full-length hose trays, a 4-inch inlet
with internal standpipe for easy decanting, a 6-inch discharge valve for direct
pressurized or gravity unloading, rear work lights and LED running lights, and
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a backup alarm and grounding reel. Options include multiple compartments,
ASME/DOT 412 certification, stainless steel tank with wetted stainless parts,
high-pressure jetting systems with integral water compartment, an auxiliary
transfer pump and a top-mounted hydraulic 4-inch boom. 800/334-8237;
www.keithhuber.com.
LMT SMART-DIG HX-4000
The HX-4000 hydroexcavator from LMT,
in partnership with Smart-Dig of New Zealand,
has a modular subframe that mounts to a 33,000
GVW new or used single-axle truck. Features
LMT
include an auxiliary 83 hp Kubota diesel
engine, 1,500 cfm Tuthill 6015 blower, 3,000 psi (7 gpm) Udor waterblaster,
6-cubic-yard debris tank and four side-mounted, rotary-molded water tanks
totaling 396 gallons. The wireless, remote-control telescoping boom rotates 270
degrees. Options include a 400,000 Btu AquaBlast, fuel-oil fired water heater
for cold-weather operation. 800/545-1074; www.vaxteel.com.
PAC-MAC VP SERIES
The VP Series service truck from PacMac, a division of Hol-Mac Corporation,
comes with a 2,500-gallon tank with 66
inches OD and 156-inch shell length (also Pac-Mac
available in 1,500, 3,000, 3,500, 4,200, 4,500
and 5,000 gallons), a 1/4-inch-thick shell and 5/16-inch nominal thick heads,
right-angle drive pump system, 20-inch rear and top manways, manway ladder
with safety tread, bolt-on baffles and hose trays with drains, rear hose hooks,
4-inch intake and 6-inch discharge, and a premium two-component epoxy
primer-sealer and polyurethane topcoat in solid and metallic colors. Options
include a hydraulic-drive jetting system, 36-inch rear manway, multiple
toolboxes, bedliner applied to hose trays and tank, a chemical-resistant twopart epoxy interior liner, safety beacon, rear sump and stainless steel float level
indicator. 800/844-3019; www.e-pac-mac.com.
POLSTON APPLIED
TECHNOLOGIES PAT 360-HD
The PAT 360-HD combination truck
from Polston Applied Technologies
effectively removes sand, grit and other debris
in difficult cleaning situations. It utilizes
the Polston Process and COMBINATION3 Polston Applied Technologies
technology (a combination of jetter, vacuum
and downhole system) to provide a complete, stand-alone cleaning system
for large-diameter lines, digesters, grit chambers, lift stations, water treatment
plants, ponds, lagoons, and other hard-to-clean environments. It performs
in surcharged conditions, allowing the facility to remain completely online.
844/765-7766; www.polstonprocess.com.
Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow water systems offer up to 120 gpm and 3,000
psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water storage tanks with total capacities
up to 1,500 gallons. They can be equipped with a 180-degree articulating
front-mounted hose reel in capacities up to 1,000 feet, and high-pressure
hose diameters from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. Front-mounted telescopic booms are
available with up to a 10-foot extension, and 8- and 10-inch tube diameter.
They can double as a vacuum excavator with the optional hydroexcavation
package, allowing the operator to reduce the volume of water, maintain the
pressure for digging and direct the flow through a conventional excavation
hand wand. 904/284-4200; www.vac-con.com.
VACALL – GRADALL
INDUSTRIES AJV R SERIES
The AJV R Series with a rear-mounted
hose reel from Vacall – Gradall Industries
was designed for customers who prefer rearmounted reels located away from engine noise
and providing an unobstructed view of the Vacall - Gradall Industries
job site. Its heavy-duty tailgate design with vault style latches and dual cylinder
lift system allows optimized rear seal performance. Galvanized debris tanks
are available in 6-, 8- or 10-yard capacities. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
PORTABLE JETTERS/PRESSURE WASHERS
AMERICAN JETTER
COMPACT VAN JETTER
Compact Van Jetters from American Jetter
have a skid footprint as small as 24 by 36 inches,
while offering 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 American Jetter
a van using minimum space. A full speed-control reel mounted above the
engine and near the rear door maximizes operator comfort. A flexible mountanywhere exhaust system allows exhaust to be run through the floor or other
areas, reducing engine noise. Kohler engines to 80 hp power low-water shut-off
pumps from 7 to 20 gpm up to 5,000 psi. A wireless remote option allows for
water on/off and engine shutdown. 866/944-3569; www.americanjetter.com.
BULLFROG INDUSTRIES CRAP SHOOTER 2
The Crap Shooter 2 “The Deuce” portable
suitcase jetter from BullFrog Industries comes ready
to use right out of the box. It offers 2,000 psi and 1.76
gpm, and only draws 14.5 amps. It comes with two
heavy-duty nozzles and a tip cleaner, 25-foot power
cord with two-prong GFCI plug, two faucet adapters,
25-foot feed hose and 75-foot high-pressure jetter hose.
303/338-0805; www.bullfrogind.com.
BullFrog Industries
VAC-CON COMBINATION MACHINE
Combination machines from VacCon are available in configurations from
3.5- to 16-cubic-yard capacities, with
hydrostatically-driven two- and three-stage
centrifugal compressors and optional positive
displacement blowers with up to 27 inches
CAM SPRAY RCJ SERIES
Vac-Con
RCJ Series skid-mount 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 threeplunger industrial pump with pulse is powered
by a 688 cc Honda engine. It comes with 200 feet
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SMALL, BUT MIGHTY:
the mobile air circulating
heating unit “Air Heater”
The Air Heater from bodus is a compact and powerful
air-circulating heating unit, designed to accelerate
the curing process of inliner in house connections.
It is ideally used in the renovation of drain pipes or on short sections,
when installation of large heating units would be time-consuming or
laborious. With its lightweight and compact design, the Air Heater
can be installed and used in confined spaces or inaccessible sites.
Sewer rehabilitation that meets quality demands is no longer an issue!
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The operating principle is similar to a hair dryer,
circulating hot air in the relined pipeline, shortening the curing time of cold-setting resins many
times over.
Handling, connecting to the impregnated
liner and operating the device is simple.
All required parameters, which are necessary for the heating process, can be
adjusted and controlled easily.
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On construction sites, the Air Heater can be used as second heating
unit. For example, when the larger mainline is cured with a steam
generator, smaller secondary lines
or drain pipes can be heated and
cured. This means the Air Heater
more than pays off even
after a short time. You’ll
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of jetter hose that can also be used to supply an optional portable reel cart
available with 200 or 300 feet of hose. It is equipped with a 35-gallon buffer
water tank with float control, powder-coated heavy tube frame, washdown gun
and four-nozzle set. It mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck bed
or inside a service truck. Add a root-cutting nozzle for residential root cutting.
800/648-5011; www.camspray.com.
GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS
JM-2900 JET-SET
The JM-2900 Jet-Set gas-powered water jet
from General Pipe Cleaners can quickly clear
grease, sand and ice in 4- to 8-inch drainlines. It
is light and maneuverable, and driven by a 13 hp
Honda engine connected directly to a 3,000 psi,
General Pipe Cleaners
4 gpm triplex pump. Vibra-pulse helps the hose
slide around tight bends in small lines and down long runs. A 200-foot-capacity
hose reel with reel brake is mounted on a heavy-duty frame with two pneumatic
tires. It has a thermal relief valve to protect the pump from heat damage, along
with a backflow check valve and inlet filter. An optional spray wand is available.
800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.
MYTANA MFG. COMPANY
M30 MAXBLASTER JETTER
The M30 MaxBlaster Jetter from MyTana Mfg.
Company is suitable for applications such as household,
commercial, fast food or agricultural/process industries. It
delivers 4.5 gpm at 3,000 psi measured at the nozzle. It is
mounted on a maneuverable cart with the motor, pump,
reel, and hose. The removable hose and reel, combined
with the included 50-foot jumper hose and reel stand,
MyTana
allows clean operation indoors while the gas engine
remains outside. The unit comes with 200 feet of 3/8-inch thermoplastic jetter
hose, 75 feet of 1/8-inch hose for sink or drainfield lines, and a set of three
nozzles for each hose – penetrating, cornering and blind thrust. 800/3288170; www.mytana.com.
ROM BV ECONOMIC
The EcoNomic van-pack sewer jetter
from ROM bv comes with a 160-gallon water
tank, and a swiveling hydraulically driven
high-pressure hose reel with hinged guiding
system and rotating control panel. Its iROM
operation includes daylight display and water- ROM bv
resistant control panel with function display
(speed/working hour counter) and automatic service-interval indicator. It is
suitable for medium-sized commercial vehicles. Its compact design and low
weight allow operators to take a large supply of water with additional storage
space. It comes with a Kubota water-cooled diesel engine, including temperature
control and maintenance-free stainless steel exhaust. The SPECK high-pressure
pump delivers cleaning pressure up to 2,900 psi and a water capacity up to
26.5 gpm. It is ideal for cleaning residential connections and sewer systems up
to 20 inches. www.rombv.com.
WATER CANNON 18H26
The 18H26 hot-water pressure washer from
Water Cannon is powered by a Honda GX 390
Engine, with the choice of a General Pump or Cat
Pump. It sits on a portable four-wheeled push bar
frame for support and ease of use. It provides 4 gpm
and 4,200 psi and a 118-degree temperature rise,
and includes an upgraded external recirculationplumbing feature that cools the water while the trigger
Water Cannon
gun is closed. The triplex ceramic plunger pump
holds up to commercial and professional daily use. It comes with an overheat
safety valve that opens and closes automatically to allow the recirculating highertemperature water to be released and allow cool water to replace it, helping to
protect the wear parts. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
PUSH TV CAMERA SYSTEMS/LOCATORS
AMAZING MACHINERY
VIZTRAC II AM240-200
The Viztrac II AM240-200 pipe inspection
camera from Amazing Machinery has 200 feet
of durable 1/2-inch push cable with fiberglass
rod inner core, a 20-inch cage reel and attached
water-sealed case containing the controls, a highresolution 7-inch LCD monitor and wheels to Amazing Machinery
increase mobility. It also has a 1-inch powdercoated lay-flat frame with upright rolling stand; a 1 3/8-inch O.D. metal camera
housing; nine dimmable high-output 5 mm LED lights; high-resolution color
camera with a self-leveling head; scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens; highgrade 512 Hz sonde locator with an average range of 12 to 15 feet; and an
integrated digital video recorder with remote control, compatible with most
standard SD cards. 800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.
ARIES SEEKER
The compact, portable Seeker video inspection
system from Aries Industries works in 3-inch or larger
pipes. The 40-pound unit is a self-contained system with
no external wiring, and can be used in conjunction with a
CCTV truck. It comes with a built-in 512 Hz transmitting
beacon and a bright 6.4-inch LCD screen. Users can select
from either a self-leveling mini camera, or a pan-and-tilt
camera with self-cleaning wiper blade. Built-in AV outputs
enable inspection data to be recorded onto an SD card,
DVR or a laptop. Wireless controls, video transmission up
to 300 feet, and line tracing are available. 800/234-7205;
www.ariesindustries.com.
CUES MPLUS+
The MPlus+ lateral and mini-mainline push system
with stainless steel frame from CUES enables easy
operation with its all-in-one setup, and offers flexibility
by facilitating quick removal of the control unit to be
used separately for off-road or remote job sites, or to
accommodate compact storage. Features include video
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This lightweight system includes large and durable wheels for easy portability
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and designed to handle rigorous field use. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.
EASYCAM E5200
The model e5200 full-size color inspection
camera from EasyCAM comes with 200 feet of
heavy-duty pushrod, standard 512 Hz transmitter,
7-inch recordable monitor with voiceover, powdercoated aluminum frame, cordless 12-volt operation
and heavy-duty wheels. It has replaceable plug-andplay components, with up to 12 hours of battery life EasyCAM
between charges. It will work with a standard 110-volt outlet or can be charged
using an included car charger. 239/260-2056; www.easycamllc.com.
ELECTRIC EEL ECAM PRO 2
The eCAM Pro 2 mainline pipeline inspection camera system from Electric Eel Mfg. has a rugged stainlesssteel-housed 1.68-inch self-leveling color camera with sapphire lens, a 20 LED light ring (with an impact-resistant
polycarbonate light ring cover) and a high-resolution CCD
element. The auto iris adjusts light automatically. A flexible camera spring is designed to navigate 3-inch P-traps. It
comes standard with 200 feet of Kevlar braided 1/2-inchdiameter pushrod and industry-standard 512 Hz sonde. It
includes a large 10.4-inch daylight-readable monitor with Electric Eel Mfg.
click touch controls, and allows for one-touch recording
directly to a USB flash drive. Equipment includes on-screen footage counter,
a two-hour battery with built-in charger, adjustable light controls, 16 pages of
text writing with memory saves, voiceover recording, an 8X zoom, audio/video
out jacks, 8-inch wheels for easy maneuverability, a secure-locking reel brake,
and rugged powder-coated steel tube and bar construction. 800/833-1212;
www.electriceel.com.
ENVIROSIGHT JETSCAN MINI
Deployed in pipes 6 to 10 inches in diameter,
the JetScan Mini video nozzle from Envirosight
gives sewer cleaning crews the visual feedback
they need to select the proper tools, troubleshoot
backups, identify buried safety hazards, and Envirosight
document successful cleaning. It captures HD
video footage from underground pipes for offline tablet viewing, recording up
to eight hours of 720p HD MPEG video to an onboard 32 GB SDHC memory
card. The card is easily removed to view video on an iPad or other SDHCcompatible device. Twin high-output LED lamps ensure bright, vivid footage,
and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries provide up to four hours of continuous
operation. It is available as a complete system, or the stand-alone 6-inch nozzle
can be purchased separately for use with an existing JetScan. 866/936-8476;
www.envirosight.com.
FORBEST LOCATOR FB-R2012
The 512 HZ FB-R2012 wireless digital locator from Forbest Products
can detect buried water pipes, sewer lines and other pipeline. It can be used in
Normal or Noise-Control modes for different application environments. Noise
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shift button enables sensitivity grade conversion
between near and far for locating and pinpointing
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levels and battery volume. The lightweight handheld locator is powered with 6 AA batteries and comes with retractable poles
that make it easy to carry. 650/757-4786; www.forbestusa.net.
HATHORN CORPORATION
MAGNUM DVR
The Magnum DVR command module from
Hathorn Corporation has USB recording and a
navigation menu that is simple to use and easy to
learn. With its 10.4-inch daylight-readable monitor,
images can be seen clearly in bright sunlight. The
system has a full-size keyboard, 16 pages of text Hathorn Corporation
writing, 512 Hz sonde, on-screen footage counter, 8X zoom, microphone,
speaker and two-hour built-in battery with smart charger. Several reel options
are available along with three camera head sizes. The command module can
also be programmed to work with other manufacturers’ reels. 905/886-2835;
www.hathorncorp.com.
PIPELINE RENEWAL
TECHNOLOGIES JETCAM 40
The JetCam 40 from Pipeline Renewal Technologies
uses high-pressure water for propulsion, steering and
cleaning as it captures live inspection video from inside
lateral lines. It’s able to traverse multiple bends in pipe,
steer through branches and levitate above debris to help
municipal contractors and commercial plumbers locate
failed pipes, cross-bores and blockages, as well as perform
Pipeline Renewal
cleaning. Six propulsion nozzles generate the power needed
to pull its own flexible hose through multiple bends, and a side nozzle on the
camera can be aimed to steer through diverging pipes and hover past obstacles.
An optional forward-facing nozzle can be pulsed to clear debris and other
obstructions. The system works with any high-pressure water source, including
pressure washers and combination trucks. Its 1/2-inch hose comes in lengths
from 115 to 190 feet. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com.
RADIODETECTION
CORPORATION GATORCAM 4
The GatorCam4 pipeline video inspection system
from Radiodetection Corporation has a ruggedized
controller with an integrated lithium-ion battery that
removes the need for an external power lead. A pushbutton fuel gauge provides quick indication of remaining
power even when the controller is switched off. It can be
configured to suit most inspection requirements. A range
of pushrods is available, from the extra-flexible 100-foot
plumber’s reel up to the 500-foot extra-stiff rod designed to
push for longer distances. Both 1- and 2-inch cameras are Radiodetection
available which, when used with skids, can inspect pipes with diameters from
1 to 12 inches. 877/247 3797; www.radiodetection.com.
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RAPIDVIEW IBAK POLARIS
RS TECHNICAL SERVICES QUICKPEEK
The POLARIS camera system from
RapidView IBAK is used to effectively inspect
smaller-diameter pipeline systems. Its three-axis
range of movement improves on the company’s RapidView IBAK
navigating stick technology to allow the unit to
choose the direction of travel when encountering T’s or Y’s in the pipeline.
The system has upright picture control, pan, tilt and angle control, a wide
angle (plus or minus 120 degrees) of view, powerful LED lighting, low-light
sensitivity and a laser measurement system for measuring defects inside the
lateral. 800/656-4225; www.rapidview.com.
The QuickPeek all-inclusive, portable video inspection system from RS Technical Services has a compact
design in a lightweight, easily transportable, yet durable
stainless steel housing. It is suitable to inspect lines 2 to
10 inches in diameter and up to 300 feet long. It has a
high-resolution color, low-lux, self-leveling camera with
high-intensity LED lighting and high-impact sapphire
lens; 512 Hz in-line transmitter; 2-inch sleeve and 3-inch
finned skid; 200-foot pushrod, 7-inch bright LCD monitor RS Technical
with adjustable viewing angle, easy access control center
and sun-shield that reduces glare and protects the monitor during transport;
AC/DC input, video/audio I/O, condenser microphone and keyboard for text
annotation. Options include an onboard or external battery pack; SD digital
card recorder or laptop interface; additional roller skids for 6-, 8- and 10-inch
straight runs; and a 100- or 300-foot pushrod and 512 Hz receiver with depth
readout. 800/767-1974; www.rstechserv.com.
RATECH ELECTRONICS ELITE SD WI-FI
The Elite SD Wi-Fi pipeline inspection
camera system from Ratech Electronics
allows operators to record pipe inspections
wirelessly to an iOS or Android device, and
take live video and digital still photos that can
be immediately uploaded to YouTube. USB
thumb drives, SD cards and DVD discs are Ratech Electronics
not needed. Download the app to an iPhone or iPad and stream the video
wirelessly. The Wi-Fi interface is available on any current or existing Ratech
system and is available with a sun-readable 10-inch LCD monitor and
either a self-leveling camera, small ultra micro camera or pan n’ tilt push
camera. Systems come in cable lengths from 100 to 400 feet. 800/461-9200;
www.ratech-electronics.com.
RVI PRO MINCORD
The minCord miniature drain inspection
system, distributed by RVI Pro, incorporates a .5by .25-inch camera head with 50 feet of push/pull
cable, integrated 3.5-inch LCD monitor with image
capture and video recording, and AC/DC operation,
all self contained in a shatter-proof housing with
reel. 219/787-5092; www.lookrvi.com.
RVI Pro
RAUSCH USA MINCAM360
VIVAX-METROTECH VCAM-5
The 2-inch minCam360 remote-controlled
pan-and-tilt push camera from Rausch USA has a
four-step zoom and a tri-band sonde with selectable
frequencies. The Bluetooth remote includes a
joystick for camera control. The cable reel comes Rausch USA
with 200 feet of cable and can hold up to 300 feet.
Its battery enables four hours of runtime, and the 8.4-inch sunlight-readable
monitor enables recording video, voice and photo directly to an SD card. This
system has a text generator for detailed reporting capabilities, and an on-screen
distance counter. It can be used in pipe 3 to 16 inches in diameter with all
centering accessories. 717/709-1005; www.rauschusa.com.
The vCam-5 inspection system from VivaxMetrotech comes with either 200 or 400 feet of
12 mm Kevlar-reinforced pushrod, stiff enough for
distance runs while flexible enough for easy entry
and turns. Two models of self-leveling color camera
heads are available and are interchangeable. The
system is fitted with field-serviceable terminations
and dual-frequency locatable sonde standard. The
Type-CP System includes the vCam-5 Control Vivax-Metrotech
Module with an 8-inch daylight-readable color LCD,
512 Hz transmitting sonde, traceable pushrod, recording to HDD, USB thumb
drives or SD cards, and Wi-Fi. 800/446-3392; www.vivax-metrotech.com.
RIDGID SEESNAKE INSPECTION SYSTEM
The combination of the SeeSnake CS65 digital
reporting monitor and SeeSnakeMax rM200 camera
system from RIDGID allows inspections to be quickly
and easily documented, and professional multimedia
reports automatically generated. The CS65 has a 6.5inch daylight display, an integrated water-resistant
keyboard, and one-touch image and video recording
to one or two USB drives and the built-in 1 TB hard RIDGID
drive. The user-replaceable hard drive can store 1,000 hours of standard video,
10,000 hours of autolog or thousands of photos. It docks to the rM200 for easy
transport and storage. The rM200 is capable of inspecting lines up to 200 feet
and 1 1/2 to 6 inches in diameter. A self-leveling camera head provides a rightside-up view. Custom text overlay and annotated inspection reports can be
added on the job. 800/769-7743; www.ridgid.com.
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VU-RITE VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEMS
The durable 200’ mini camera from Vu-Rite
Video Inspection Systems is ideal for inspecting
sewer lines as small as 2” or larger lines with the
use ofa mini lift adapter. The full color mini camera
has adjustable lighting and a heavy duty stainless
steel lens cover and body. It comes with a 512Hz
transmitter molded into the camera head pigtail. The
lightweight, versatile frame has removable/extendable Vu-Rite
wheels, legs, and handle for operating in confined
spaces. It is available with a very accurate footage counter and on-screen digital
display, built in Wi-Fi, and RCA wireless for Apple, Android, or TV monitors.
423/256-3063; www.vu-rite.com.
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Pipeline Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment
JETTERS & JET VACS
Sewer Hose Guides
Aluminum
Grease
Penetrators
1/4"-15°..........$24.00
3/8"-15°..........$33.00
1/2"-25°..........$48.00
1/2"-25°LT ......$51.00
3/4"-12°..........$61.00
3/4"-12°LT ......$72.00
1"-12°.............$76.00
1"-12°LT .........$88.00
3/4" or 1"-17° .......$130.00
Truder
3/4" or 1"-17° .......$365.00
Shark
Aluminum Sand
3/4"-24°................$165.00
1"-17°/24° ............$165.00
1"-24°...................$165.00
Swivel
Joints
T-M® Style
90° or Straight, 6000 psi
3/4" & 1" ...............$208.00
1-1/4" ...................$221.00
1-1/2" ...................$589.00
2"..........................$844.00
TigerTail™ Style
3" x 36" .................$36.00
2" x 36" .................$34.00
Radial Bullet
Root Cutter
Assemblies
3/4"-18° or 35°.....$57.00
3/4"-18°/24° .........$61.00
1"-18° or 30°........$73.00
1"-15° or 30°........$75.00
1-1/4"-18 or 35° ...$85.00
1/8" ......................$39.00
1/4" ......................$43.00
3/8" ......................$48.00
1/2" ......................$60.00
3/4" ......................$96.00
1"....................... $121.00
1"-12°...................$77.00
NEW Storm/Culvert
Floor Cleaner Nozzles
Parker & Piranha
Jetter Hose
1/8"- 1-1/4"
Saw
Blades
Ball
Valves
Assemblies come with one
ea. of 6, 8, 10 and 12" blades,
saw blades, hub, skids, etc.
Clamps
Power Clamps
8"..........................$13.00
3"-6" available
King Clamps
8"..........................$29.75
4"-6" available
Bandlock® Clamps
8"..........................$24.00
3"-6" available
Quick Clamps
8"..........................$26.50
3"-6" available
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1/2" 2-way ............$65.00
3/4" 2-way ............$89.00
1" 2-way ...............$119.00
1-1/4" 2-way.........$226.00
4500 psi
3/8" 3-way ............$115.00
1/2" 3-way ............$160.00
3/4" 3-way ............$180.00
1" 3-way ...............$190.00
1-1/4" 3-way.........$440.00
2" 3-way ...............$690.00
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Pipe/Sewer Plugs • Hose Reels • Aluminum Intake Tubes
Kanaflex™/Rubber Debris Hose • Full Line Of Warthog Nozzles
NEW Chain
Dyna Quip®
Style
3000 psi
1"..........................$227.00
Hycon®
Valves
2 & 3-way
Ball Valves
with 24' rope
Skid Mounted
w/flat blades................$1237.00
w/concave blades........$1261.00
w/spiral blades ............$1261.00
Donut Mounted
w/flat blades................$1184.00
w/concave blades........$1221.00
w/spiral blades ............$1221.00
Lateral Mounted
w/flat blades................$1075.00
w/concave blades........$1131.00
Steel
Sand
1"..........................$521.00
1" Big Shark .........$642.00
Stainless Steel
Nozzles
for
25 gpm @ 850 psi
1/2" Inlet...............$190.00
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WOHLER USA VIS 350 PLUS
The VIS 350 Plus visual inspection camera
system from Wohler USA comes with a 1 1/2-inch,
360-degree-pan and 180-degree-tilt camera head and
a 1-inch, straight camera head. Both are waterproof
and have brilliant LED lights with adjustable
brightness levels for an all-encompassing view.
Operators can follow the camera’s path on a color
Wohler USA
monitor as it glides around 90-degree bends and up
to 100 feet away. Digital-distance measurement pinpoints the exact location
of trouble spots. Take still photos and record video via SD card or USB port.
It is packaged in a tough, self-contained carrying case, and comes with two
rechargeable batteries providing up to four hours of mobility. 978/750-9876;
www.wohlerusa.com.
RODDING MACHINES
POW-R MOLE SALES MODEL P1-6RT
The P1-6RT Mechanical Rod Turner
from Pow-r Mole Sales integrates with the
PD-6 Thrust Boring Machine and P1 Pusher
Box to help install sewer pipes on grade and
more accurately steer the bore to the target.
It eliminates the need for pipe wrenches to Pow-r Mole Sales
turn the rods, making steering safer and more
productive. It creates 4,500 ft-lbs of torque, allowing the operator to steer the
boring machine up to 200 feet. Quick disconnect hoses allow for fast and easy
removal of the unit. 800/344-6653; www.powrmole.com.
SOUTHLAND TOOL SPD-6.5
The SPD-6.5 power rod turning machine from
Southland Tool rotates 5/16- or 3/8-inch section rods
with a quick-connect couple chuck on the front to engage
couplings easily and safely. It can rotate more than 500
feet of rod. Models are available with instant reverse
transmission and gasoline engines of 3, 6.5 and 8 hp.
The three-wheel unit enables easy tracking. It can be
Southland Tool
used with a carry-all trailer and rod reel and tools for a
complete rodding machine setup. 714/632-8198; www.southlandtool.com.
Beyond
buckets
and blades.
TRAILER JETTERS/ACCESSORIES
SEWER EQUIPMENT MONGOOSE
JETTERS MODEL 254
The Mongoose Jetters Model 254
from Sewer Equipment comes with a
run-dry pump rated for 25 gpm at 4,000
psi, a tubular steel frame, corrosion-resis- Mongoose Jetters
tant prepainted subassemblies, updated
controls, a strong hose reel and high-quality diesel engine. 800/323-1604;
www.mongoosejetters.com.
SPARTAN TOOL SOLDIER
HYDRO-JETTER
The Soldier Hydro-jetter from
Spartan Tool operates in 2- to 12-inch lines.
It offers 3,000 psi at 12 gpm, and includes
noise-dampening engine shrouding, a
complete antifreeze system and 200-gallon
water tank. It is easy to tow and simple Spartan Tool
to position on the job site, while the 27 hp gasoline engine provides power.
When matched with a Warthog nozzle, it is able to clear large root balls. It
includes a washdown kit for job site cleanup, 75 feet of 1/4-inch hose for small
drainlines, a 180-degree rotating hose reel and a hose protector for longer hose
life. 800/435-3866; www.spartantool.com.
US JETTING JMS REMOTE
The Jetter Management System Remote from US
Jetting is fully sealed and uses a cutting-edge electronic
control unit. The box easily retrofits to older units in the
field and is equipped for J1939 standards for Tier 4 Final
engines. The platform has built-in flexibility for multiple
radio providers, allowing it absolute versatility. It provides
customer-selectable enhancements, such as adding a fuel
gauge. The digitally controlled display panel contains self- US Jetting
diagnostic screens that can identify any failures that can
happen in the system. This minimizes downtime in the field, and allows for
easy repairs when needed. 800/538-8464; www.usjetting.com. C
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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
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percent residential and 20 percent
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LEVINE AND SONS AUGMENTS 85 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPANDING SLATE OF
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES BY PETER KENTER
Deep Roots and
DEDICATED SERVICE
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Levine and Sons is a family-owned business that’s been active in
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 FAmily 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
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.”
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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.
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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.”
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
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)
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
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Still, the company is on a growth
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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
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LEVINE AND SONS AUGMENTS 85 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPANDING SLATE OF
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES BY PETER KENTER
DEDICATED SERVICE
L
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.
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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
to company service.”
All three of his sons worked in the business during summers. Today, they’re equal partners.
Jim (aka The Boss) spent time in California and returned to the business in 1990, and Paul (aka
Pauly) returned around the same time. Dan (aka The Brains) was the last to come home.
“He graduated from Yale with an MBA and went to work in Manhattan,” says Jim Levine. “I told
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
good at. At one point I considered law school. A lot of my friends wound up as lawyers, but seeing
where they are today, I’m glad I didn’t.”
ConCentrating on
the private seCtor
While municipal work is available for bid, Jim Levine says the
company sticks to residential and
commercial contracts, including such
clients as office complexes, banks,
restaurants and medical offices.
“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
city is another type of work altogether, including permitting and major traffic
control. The municipal jobs are generally longer-term contracts, and the longer
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)
The company operates 15 service trucks, including two Chevy 1-ton cargo
vans and six Chevy Tiltmasters. They also have seven newer Ford E-450 cube
trucks with 14-foot boxes and attics, and bodies by NBC Truck Equipment Inc.
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.”
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,
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Tom Sese, Mike Neal and Jim Levine. BELOW: The old company paint scheme and logo (inset) was replaced with a new scheme
on resin
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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
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
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.
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
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Still, the company is on a growth
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“We’d like to grow and service
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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
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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
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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
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Dean Peake, regional sales manager with Hi-Vac, points out some of the features on the O’Brien 7040-SC dieselpowered hydrojetter’s hydraulically actuated reel. The unit features variable-speed control on an easy-to-use control
the trailer is parked. While previous models came
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The portability of the diesel-powered system makes the O’Brien 7040“Overall, the unit is less weight and is easier to clean than the previous
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model,” Sutter says. “The changes cut between 350 and 500 pounds off the
as well, in addition to day-to-day sewer line cleaning,” he says.
finished product, which is a pretty significant chunk.”
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used. $16,900. Dave 262-951-8979 (C06)
1984 Myers Ram jet: 2,000psi, 35gpm.
600-gallon tank. Needs new packing
in the pump. Needs brake work. Engine
runs. 500 foot of 3/4 Piranha hose. 3/4”
Warthog nozzle, 50ft. fire hose and hydrant wrench included. .......$3,500 OBO
C05
sam 309-275-2949, il
1995 ford Cf8000 Vactor jetter:
Carb-compliant for California. 500 ft.
jetter hose 3/4” can be changed to 1”.
60 gallons per minute. 1,600-gallon water tank. Was city truck, well maintained.
112,000 miles. ............... $26,900 OBO
626-905-5912, Ca
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a
2001 VacCon pD 2001 Vac-Con jet vac
combo: CAT 3126 engine, Roots 824 PD
blower, Allison automatic, 55,000 miles.
600 ft. 1” hose, 2,000psi @ 80gpm,
1,200-gallon water tanks, 12-yd. debris
tank. Cummins 4BT rear engine, rear
strobes, arrow board on rear. Debris
body flush system. 8” telescoping boom.
Excellent condition. ......... $80,000 OBO
kyle 515-360-8582, ia
C05
[email protected]
haZaRDous
waste units
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 2015 Peterbilt 348 cab and chassis.
(Stock #13587C-E) www.Vacuumsalesinc.
com, (888) VaC-unit (822-8648). (CBM)
jetteRs-tRaileR
a
1989 fMC 600 jet: 35 gallons per
minute at 2,000psi, 600-gallon tank,
600 feet almost new hose. Continental
diesel engine, two-axle electric brakes,
completely reconditioned. Runs and
pumps excellent. ......................$8,500
207-754-2425, Me
C05
1979 fMC 3530 Jet Sewer Cleaner:
35 gallons per minute at 1,800 psi, 600
gallon tank, Deutz diesel engine. 400
feet almost new hose to axle, hydraulic
brakes, new paint. ....................$7,000
207-754-2425, Me
C05
2008 GMC PipeHunter: John Deere rear engine, 700-gallon poly water tank, 3/4” jet
hose, Giant pump. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
2008 Ford PipeHunter: 7844TMV. 1/2” hose.
Giant jet pump 14.2gpm @ 4,000psi. Tuthill
blower, 1/2-yd. debris tank. John Deere rear
engine. 294 hrs. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
jetteRs-tRuCk
2006 Chevy C4500, ONLY 8,000 miles
with 1986 FMC jetter, 1,800psi/35gpm,
600-gallon tank. $23,000. 716-664-3260
Jamestown, New York.
(C07)
1993 gMC 1-ton jetter: 35gpm FMC
pump, 3/4" hose, 500-gallon plastic
tank. ............................... $14,500 OBO
Other jet trucks and trailers available.
608-835-7767, wi
CBM
Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range
of late model combo units and DOT industrial
vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY.
(CBM)
1995 Ford F800: 64,000 miles, Vac-Con,
60gpm 2,000psi. 1” hose on hydraulicdriven reel. John Deere engine, 1,600-gallon
water tank. $13,000. 218-750-3394 (C06)
jet VaCs
2005 Kenworth Vactor 2115: 15-cubic-yard
hopper, 1,500-gallon water capacity. Roots
1024 Ras-J 18” blower 80gpm/2,500psi water system. 800’ x 1” sewer hose/2,500psi.
2005 Kenworth T800, CAT C-470hp, tri-axle
chassis. Eaton-Fuller manual transmission
with push axle. $193,000. Call Jeff Brooks
@ 317-258-4900.
(C05)
2005 international Vac-Con V-230 jet
vac: DT-466, Allison automatic, 3.5-cubic-yard debris tank, 500-gallon water,
2-stage fan, winter recycling system.
Municipal truck, 105,604 miles. $59,900
C05
814-696-4343, pa
2007 Mack Guzzler: Damaged, rear unit new
in 2011. Ingersoll Rand Air Solutions Hibon
model SIAV 8702 blower. Ken’s Truck &
Equipment: www.khtrucks.com 972-9381905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
2006 International Vactor 2112\15: 9,300
hours, S\N: 05-07V-9443, Vactor jet pump
80gpm @ 2,000psi. 600’ 1” new hose. 800’
hose reel capacity. Pump-off system. Ken’s
Truck & Equipment: www.khtrucks.com
972-938-1905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
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2007 Vactor 2112 PD blower. Exmunicipal unit loaded with options. Low
hours. Was just factory-refurbished. Like
brand new! ...........................$157,900
800-627-0778
C05
1997 ford l8000 Vactor 2115: 15yard, 2-stage fan, 80gpm @ 2,000psi.
Fresh paint. New rodder hose. Runs and
drives. Work ready. ..................$25,000
800-627-0778
C05
1995 Vac-Con combo cleaner, Ford
chassis, 80gpm, 2,000psi, triple-stage
fan, 9-yard debris body, 500’ of 1” hose.
Ready to work. ....................... $29,000
C05
518-337-9420, nY
1997 Vactor 2110: 10-yard debris tank,
1,000-gallon water capacity, 2-stage
fan, 80gpm water pump. Ford chassis
with CAT engine, air-ride seat. Recently
installed new instrument panel. $45,000
Call Brown equipment
260-747-2312, in
C05
2001 Vactor 2100 Series hydro-vacuum
truck. 3,700cfm @ 28” Roots 1016 blower. Cold-weather package & much more.
970-653-8588
(C05)
2006 International Vac-Con, CAT pony motor, 3-stage fan, 12-yard tank, 1,300-gallon
water tank. $88,000. Call Jeff Brooks @
317-258-4900.
(C05)
1998 Volvo GapVax: Stk# 2301, VIN# 4VHJCB
JF8WN857157. Stainless steel tank, N-14
Cummins, 9-speed Fuller transmission,
Roots 27” blower. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
2002 International Guzzler: 54,000 miles,
10-speed, 27” Roots blower. Stainless steel
tank. Stk# 2300. Ken’s Truck & Equipment:
www.khtrucks.com 972-938-1905 or 214632-5277
(CBM)
2006 international Vac-Con: 80gpm,
3-stage fan, 12-yd. debris tank, 92,484
miles, 10,541 hrs. Pony motor 2,073 hrs.
............................................. $135,000
Call 877-389-2227, in
C05
sapphiRe noZZles for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic
savings! 772-286-1218. info@alljetting.
com; www.alljetting.com.
(CBM)
Pre-owned 2002 Sterling LT 9500 cab
and chassis with a Clean Earth Safe Jet
Vac 1015 Combo Unit. (Stock #3876C)
www.Vacuumsalesinc.com, (888) VaCunit (822-8648).
(CBM)
Units, nozzles, hoses, accessories and
safety gear. From High Flow 65 GPM Units
to High Pressure 6,000 PSI Units and everything in between. The best products
and the best advice in the business.
800-538-8464 | 770-740-9917
www.usjetting.com
CBM
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)
1991 Volvo Camel 200: Tandem axle. Great
condition. Ready for work. $25,000. Green Bay,
WI. 920-655-7302 or 920-866-9109. (CBM)
2001 VacCon jet vac combo International chassis: Navistar engine, 3-stage
fan, Allison automatic, 65,000 miles.
600 ft. 1” hose, 2,000psi @ 80gpm,
1,200-gallon water tanks, 11-yd. debris
tank. 3,200 hours on aux. engine, rear
strobes, arrow board on rear. Debris
body flush system. 8” telescoping boom.
Truck engine overhauled summer of
2014. Excellent condition. $50,000 OBO
kyle 515-360-8582, ia
C06
[email protected]
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)
2009 Sterling Vac-Con: VPD3616LHAEN S\N:
09085083. 3,975 main engine hours. Bean
jetting pump. Roots 824 RCS blower, 16yard debris tank. New aluminum extension
tubes. Hydraulic-driven jetter pump. Ken’s
Truck & Equipment: www.khtrucks.com
972-938-1905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
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)
2006 Volvo cab & chassis with a Vactor 2110
combination vacuum loader and high-pressure sewer cleaning system. (Stock #3483C)
www.Vacuumsalesinc.com (888) VaC-unit
(822-8648)
(CBM)
lease/finanCing
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)
paRts & CoMponents
pipe BuRsting
equipMent
HammerHead HB80 Downhole Unit: This
static pipe-bursting system is a versatile
and proven system. This consists of the
downhole hydraulic pulling unit only, which
is 80-ton static and does not include tooling or hydraulic power unit. $25,000.
207-754-2425
(C05)
New 50-ton TRIC pipe bursting equipment
complete with 300 feet of 7/8” cable. Down
hole unit 12-inch base, 8-inch head. M50
hydraulic puller. Cost $38K, will sell for
$32,000. 415-883-3676 ask for Mike. (C06)
pipeline
RehaBilitation
loCatoRs
Used RIDGID NaviTrack, Gen-Eye Model 100
and Goldak Model 4400. The Cable Center
800-257-7209.
(CBM)
MisCellaneous
Titan 8000 series, high performance, RIDGID
8000 Zero-Gravity. The Cable Center: 800257-7209.
(CBM)
noZZles
Chemical cleaning trailer of tractor
trailer: 3 open top tanks, all stainless, two
heat exchangers, 2 CAT pressure pumps.
$35,000. More information available
[email protected]
(C05)
Complete quikshot heat cure lining
system. Includes 30cfm air compressor,
boiler system, Picote cutting system and
more. $19,000. Buyer pays all shipping.
[email protected]
626-252-1679, Ca
C05
TRIC trenchless pipe burster - 25 ton. c25
Ram. 5.5hp hydraulic pump. 4” fusion
machine. 4” and 6” bursting heads. 100ft. and 150-ft. cables. $14,500. Pictures
can be emailed. [email protected].
740-333-7731
(C05)
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91
pipeline
RehaBilitation
2005 freightliner Boiler truck: 220K
miles, Cleaver Brooks Model CBE200125 diesel fire-steam boiler. 2008 Ingersoll Rand compressor and Doosan
generator. This unit is all plumbed and
ready for work. $79,000. Please email
for any additional info:
C05
[email protected]
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)
Complete Max Liner ambient and hot water cure system. All in good working order.
Does not include tow-behind compressor. $14,900. Buyer pays all shipping.
[email protected] 508430-4000
(C06)
positions aVailaBle
On Site companies has multiple employment opportunities available for our current
branches and future expansion branches
for key Management, Operations, and
Sales positions. Contact [email protected]
or call 651-429-3781. Check us out at
www.onsiteco.com
(P06)
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)
Operations Manager - Regional – Arizona,
Nevada, New Mexico. Tucson, AZ based
preferred. The Operations Manager is part
of a growing Operations team overseeing the
management of projects within an assigned
area. This person will exercise independent
judgment and discretion in the execution of
project strategies by providing leadership
and direction to individual teams. Responsibilities include: ensuring that the machinery
and equipment used is producing at acceptable standards; manages a team of subordinate supervisors and provides coaching
and support to this team; coordinates with
personnel to make sure that the deliverable meets acceptable standards; performs
or provides guidance to subordinates on
interviewing, hiring, training, rewarding
performance, and counseling of employees; reviews and signs off on direct report’s
timecards, mileage reports, and expense
reimbursement reports; provides excellent
customer-service and responds in a timely
manner to customer requests; assists with
fleet tracking and management; creates or
assists in the creation of budgets for his/her
division(s); procures products and equipment within an assigned budget; plays a key
role in mapping the overall operational policy
including developing short and long-range
operations plans based on the company’s
goals and objectives; enforces compliance
with administrative policies, procedures,
OSHA safety rules, and DOT governmental
regulations. Other duties may be assigned
as needed to support the company’s operational needs. Travel required for this position
(75% of the time). Qualifications: Associates
Degree and 5+ years of operations management experience required; Bachelor’s
degree and 10+ years of operations management experience preferred; Valid state
issued license required; MSHA, OSHA, DOT,
ADEQ, and/or Hazard Recognition Certification; Bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required; must
pass pre-employment drug screen and
background check. We offer competitive pay
and benefits after 90 days. AIMS is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Candidates should
submit their resume AND cover letter to
[email protected].
(C05)
McKim & Creed, a top ENR 500 environmental engineering and surveying firm with locations throughout the Southeast and Texas, is
looking for experienced SSES Technicians
and CCTV Operators for our Norfolk, VA office. Some travel required, but great benefits and potential for growth. Compensation
based on level of experience. Apply online at
www.mckimcreed.com/careers. McKim &
Creed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities/
Females/Disability/Veterans) and maintains
a drug-free workplace.
(C05)
Hennigan Engineering Company, Inc. is looking for an experienced camera equipment
operator for video inspection of pipe systems of all sizes and types. The job offers
competitive wage rates and travel opportunities throughout the United States. Visit our
website for more about the company. 800472-8484. www.henniganengineering.com.
Resume to: [email protected]
(C05)
puMps
Honda model WP40X, 8 hp, 4” with hoses.
Honda 4 hp, 2” pump with hoses. 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)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)
Ritchie Yellow Jacket Recovery System &
BULLET 7 cfm pump. The Cable Center: 800257-7209.
(CBM)
tV inspeCtion
puMps-wateR
giant gp1745 water pump: 50gpm/
3,000psi. Excellent condition. 212
hours. Recently rebuilt with new seals.
Pressure tested to original specs. Comes
with large pulley, some plumbing. Unit
off of ex-municipal Vac-Con truck.
$7,000. Email questions to
[email protected]
561-718-2736, fl
C05
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)
1995 Chevrolet tV Camera inspection truck: Isuzu 3.85 liter 4-cylinder
235-cubic-inch. Aries Saturn III unit
– Can be converted to portable, Aries L.E.T.S. Lateral Inspection System
able to launch 80’. Badger mainline
transporter (wheeled) 6” – 30”, Aries
L.E.T.S. Transporter 8” – 24”, TR1000
track transporter 8” – 30”. Pan and tilt
camera, older straight mainline camera
(no pan and tilt). Portable reel with 500’
cable, CUES gold 1000’ cable reel, lateral launch cable – max. 500’. Strong
Arm 12v winch, Yamaha VG6600D gas
generator, Aries Pipeworks Pro, ProSine
inverter, extra launch cable. Fuel: diesel.
Truck mileage = 189,514. Truck GVW =
14,250. VIN = J8BC4B1K1S7000085.
Pickup in Fountain Hills, AZ. Well maintained – Ready to work. ....$14,500 OBO
Call Bill @ 480-797-1826
or 480-889-6278, aZ
C05
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)
2002 ford e450 Cues camera van,
Night Owl camera, newer CUES computer, newer water-cooled generator. 56k
miles, V-10. Auto crane to do the heavy
work. Approx. 1,500 ft. of cable. $37,950.
Go to our website for more info and pics:
www.letsrollautoandequipment.net
719-494-4927, Co
C06
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1999 Ford E250 Saturn III pipe inspection van: TR2000 tractor, ST700 micro
camera and much more. 52k miles. Local
gov’t retired. www.shumatetruckcenter.com
813-877-6638
(C05)
Cues inspection truck: 1997 Chevy
3500, CUES Pro-Data DVD software, OZII
camera - pan and tilt, optical zoom. Ultra
shorty transporter. ................... $29,000
C05
319-759-7774, ia
2003 Ford Aries TV Inspection: Stk# 2168,
V10 Triton gas engine. Honda motor powers rear unit. One (1) camera. Ken’s Truck
& Equipment: www.khtrucks.com 972-9381905 or 214-632-5277
(CBM)
Used and rebuilt camera kits in stock:
RIDGID Mini Compact, Mini Color, Standard
Self-Leveling, General Gen-Eye I, II and III,
Aries Seeker, and SRECO kits. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
CUES 19991/1987 grout inspection trucks –
both under 60,000 miles. Tracked crawlers,
electric winches, Onan generators. Both exmunicipal vehicles with little usage. $30,000
and $25,000 respectively. Contact Joe
419-408-1060.
(C05)
2000 Ford E450: 7.3 diesel, 53,000 miles.
Roof air, Genset, CUES ProData 2000, Florida gov’t retired. $31,500. 1-888-874-8757
or www.shumatetruckcenter.com
(C05)
VaCuuM loaDeRs
FOR SALE: Guzzler and SuperSucker air
movers; Wet vacs; Hydraulic submersible
pumps; Air compressors; Sandblast systems; 5,500-gallon dump tank trailers. Call
502-551-0158 for more info. Cash buyer of
used equipment.
(C06)
wanteD
Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CBM)
Buying Sewer Cleaners: The fast, safe and
easy way to sell your sewer cleaner, under
any condition the best deal for you. 915301-5225. [email protected] (C10)
WANTED: Used CUES TV truck. No grout units
please. Age is not important. 303-277-1112
(C05)
wateRBlasting
Aries mainline camera system mounted in
a 14’ trailer with separate equipment and
control rooms. Wheeled transporter, zoom,
pan & tilt, approx. 1,000’ of cable. LCD
monitors, rack-mounted electronics, roofmounted a/c and wall heater, 6kw generator. Unit in excellent condition. $48,000.
Dave 262-951-8979
(C06)
CUES Inspector General Pipe Inspection
System: Can be used as a push camera or
mainline. 200’ push reel, 500’ mainline, two
camera crawlers, new DVR. Works great.
$9,500. Call 518-337-9420.
(C05)
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 1-800-265-4298 or
[email protected]
(C09)
NEED TRACTION? We make aftermarket
more aggressive pads and chain assemblies
for all chain-driven camera tractors. Custom,
dependable, double-hole fabrication secured
to high quality carbon steel chain, or just
pads and rivets. Samples upon request. Pipe
Tool Specialties LLC: 888-390-6794; Fax
888-390-6670; www.yourtractionpads.com
or email [email protected]
(CBM)
Like new 2006 nlB bundle blaster:
34 hrs., Isuzu engine, powered rollers. Doghouse with a/c. Perfect condition. ............................ $155,000 USD
C09
250-203-4742, BC
two (2) Butterworths: 20k @ 17gpm.
Series 40 engines in Ford cab overs.
Onboard water tank. ......$45,000 USD
250-203-4742, BC
C09
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell, repair
and retrofit water blasters. Visit us at: www.
waterjettingequipment.com or phone 714259-7700.
(CBM)
40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218, [email protected], www.
alljetting.com.
(CBM)
FOR SALE: Diesel water blasters; Jet rod
truck; Jet rod trailers. Call 502-551-0158 for
more info. Cash buyer of used equipment.
(C06)
Butterworth high-pressure pump:
20k @ 17gpm, on trailer with new filter.
Series 40 engine 235hp. .. $35,000 USD
250-203-4742, BC
C09
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)
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nlB 10150 in back of a 1995 GMC
Top kick. Excellent pump and set
up. .................................$45,000 USD
250-203-4742, BC
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