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Get to Know: Korey Silverman, Director of Operations, General Pipe Cleaners

Director of operations, Korey Silverman, is one of the fourth-generation employees at General Pipe Cleaners. Korey has been at General Pipe Cleaners for three years but began working in the factory back in 2015. General Pipe Cleaners spoke with Korey to learn more about working at his family-run business and what being a fourth-generation employee…

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Ethan Silverman Awarded Top 20 Under 40 Plumbing Professional from Plumbing and Mechanical

Ethan Silverman, director of sales operations, was recently recognized as a Next-Gen All-Star by Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine, an award that celebrates outstanding young professionals in the plumbing industry. This award highlights Ethan’s dedication, leadership and expertise at General Pipe Cleaners. Ethan had a chance to sit down with Plumbing and Mechanical for an interview.…

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Common Causes of Inspection Camera Problems

Every professional drain cleaner knows that regular sewer camera inspections are essential for identifying common sewer problems before they escalate. These inspections can detect early signs of damage, such as leaks or root intrusion, that may not be visible from the surface. By using a sewer inspection camera, plumbers can visually confirm the integrity of…

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Essential Precautions for Operating Drain Cleaning Machines

A Cautionary Tale When Working with Potentially Dangerous Professional Equipment Imagine this: A worker is asked to place a drain cleaning machine in a ditch full of water. Despite the frayed extension cord lying across the wet ground, the worker, wearing rubber boots, tries to use the drain cleaning machine and reports getting shocked. When…

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The Drain Cleaner’s Holiday Gift Guide

With all the cooking and grease clogs, the holidays are the perfect time to show the plumber in your life some appreciation. To help, check out our “Drain Cleaner’s Holiday Gift Guide!” While these gifts might not fit in a stocking, they’ll definitely bring cheer to any drain cleaning or plumbing professional. And who wants…

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Common Drain Cleaning and Inspection Questions Part Three

By: Dave Dunbar In this three-part series, we are covering some of the most commonly asked questions about drain cleaning and inspection. If you haven’t read part one or two, you can find them here: part one and part two. How are plumbing contractors leveraging data and analytics to optimize their drain cleaning and inspection…

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Combatting Root Incursions: Effective Solutions Against The Smarty Plants Part Two

By Dave Dunbar Roots are your sewer pipes’ worst nightmare! As we pointed out in part one of this blog, tree roots are constantly hungry and thirsty, searching relentlessly for water and nutrients. Both are abundantly available inside the drainpipes that lead from our homes to the septic systems or municipal sewage treatment plants that…

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Common Drain Cleaning and Inspection Questions Part Two

By: Dave Dunbar In this three-part series, we are covering some of the most commonly asked questions about drain cleaning and inspection. If you haven’t read part one, you can find it here. What are some of the key benefits of proactive drain cleaning and inspection for both residential and commercial clients? How can contractors…

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Talk With Marty: The Evolution of Drain Cleaning Tools at GPC

Marty Silverman, vice president of marketing at General Pipe Cleaners, a leading manufacturer of drain cleaning equipment for the professional and rental industries. He’s the third generation of leadership at the four-generation family-owned business. Marty had a chance to sit down with FocusOn Global Insights for an interview and chat about the rental market. When…

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Plumbing pro Jake Albright likes reliability, ruggedness, and convenience in his drain cleaning tools. That’s why the ultra-compact, handheld Gen-Eye Micro-Scope® video inspection system remains a key part of his equipment arsenal. “It’s great for inspecting all sorts of small drains –…
Jake Albright Florida
Grease clogged pipes produce problems.  But the right drain cleaning equipment, Chris Fantauzzo contends, turns those problems into profits. “Health inspectors want restaurants to clean grease traps regularly,” Mercer Drain Cleaning Service’s owner says.  Bar owners, municipal authorities, and homeowners, he…
Chris Fantauzzo Trenton, NJ
For most inside jobs, Michael Williams of Just Drains LLC favors two General classics – Super-Vee® and Mini-Rooter®. The hand-held Super-Vee easily unclogs sink, tub, and laundry drain lines up to 3” in diameter. “My personal Super-Vee is over 20 years old,”…
Michael Williams Philadelphia, PA