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High-pressure water jetters are the tool of choice for many drain cleaning professionals when clearing stubborn stoppages like grease, sludge, and sediment buildup, as well as ice clogs. They also can be used with pipe inspection cameras to improve the visibility in the pipe.  Water jetters work alongside pipe inspection cameras to help plumbers diagnose…

Starting in 1930, Abe Silverman stepped out on his own from his Uncle Frank’s Rapid Wire Spring Company to found General Wire Spring Company. He arrived upon the name after his brother-in-law suggested, “What’s good for General Motors should be good for you.” Originally in the business of manufacturing springs, Abe expanded its customer base…

Ethan Silverman is one of the fourth-generation employees at General Pipe Cleaners. Ethan has been at the company for seven years and is currently the director of sales operations. General Pipe Cleaners spoke with Ethan to learn more about working at his family-run business and what being a fourth-generation employee means to him. As a…

Henry Silverman is one of the fourth-generation employees at General Pipe Cleaners. Henry has been at the company full-time for over a year and is currently the Internal Logistics Coordinator and Foreman. General Pipe Cleaners spoke with Henry to learn more about working at his family-run business and what being a fourth-generation employee means to…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

As discussed in parts one and two of this series, tree roots relentlessly search for running water and nutrients in ways still poorly understood by science. Suffice it to say that tree roots are a part of our world and are not going away. Despite this, most plumbers and drain cleaners consider root incursions a…