Trench Safety
Posted by Spartan Tool on Feb 01, 2019
You already know that working in trenches is inherently dangerous. You know this because we’ve all seen the reports on the news: the reporter standing in the foreground, and over one of his or her shoulders, firefighters and police standing around a trench already wrapped in crime scene tape, site of the latest tragedy. Trenches, even properly constructed trenches, can and do
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The Matt Johnson Experience
Posted by Spartan Tool on Jan 09, 2019
We wanted to take this opportunity to share an email we got from a customer about Matt Johnson, our Territory Manager for the north central US.
"Just wanted to take a moment to share an experience I had with Matt Johnson a couple weeks ago. Matt came to our shop to bring us a new camera locator and 2001 sewer machine. I called him on a Wednesday and he came over t
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How to Winterize Your Spartan Jetter
Posted by Spartan Tool on Nov 30, 2018
Temperatures are dropping, reminding us that Old Man Winter is just around the corner. Your jetter is a significant investment in your business, and winter can be rough on it. Freezing temperatures can lead to extensive damage to the pump, costing thousands of dollars in repairs, if your jetter is not winterized properly. That's why it is important to follow proper winterizat
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Tips on Drain Cleaning Machine Maintenance
Posted by Jason Robey, Spartan Tool Territory Manager on Oct 04, 2018
Tip #1: Keep your machine clean and well-lubricated.
This goes a long way in keeping your machine in tip-top shape. This helps not only the outside of your machine, but the inside of the drum and power feed in particular.
Drum: It is amazing how much gunk can get built up in your drum because it has nowhere else to go. That is why it is imperative to peri
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5 Creatures That Have Been Found in Toilets
Posted by Spartan Tool on Oct 03, 2018
1. Snakes
A woman in Pennsylvania went online after her toiled clogged to try to determine why it happened. She was skeptical when she read that it might have been caused by a snake – and then she saw the snake coming out of the bowl. Unfortunately, this is not the only incident reported of a snake in the toilet.
2. Squirrels
Would you believe we easily found multiple
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