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We asked our followers on social media who are in the drain cleaning industry "What do you wish you knew when you were starting in the drain cleaning industry? What advice would you pass on to those who are just getting started?" Here's what they had to say: Listen to the machine, it will actually "tell" you what's going on. EASE through stoppages, run several feet past …

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, …

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 …

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 winteri …

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 periodically clean th …