Advice for training to operate drain cleaning equipment Manufacturers usually have a wealth of knowledge, including instructional videos and training programs, that can help companies with training to safely operate drain cleaning equipment. In addition to manufacturers, area reps, as well as the wholesalers and distributors that sell and support drain cleaning equipment, are another…
Being informed on the safety of drain cleaning and the dangers of it is very important when out in the field. Whether it be knowing what drain cleaning tools should be used for the job, what safety gear to wear and proper care for your equipment. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers…
Several years ago, my wife and I were driving to Washington DC and saw scores of bucket trucks heading south on I-95. A category 4 hurricane was ravaging the Florida coast at that very moment, and thousands of contractors with their drain cleaning tools and machines were heading south towards the affected areas, ready to…
Contractors out in the field are always looking for one tool that does it all. Our ClogChopper® is a great tool that can be connected to almost any drum, flexible shaft or sectional style machine, and cuts through obstructions in the pipe. Our ClogChopper has four features that make it the “all-star” attachment – it…
Flexible-shaft technology is the next big thing in the drain cleaning industry. Flexible-shaft sewer machines utilize a swiftly rotating shaft that can reach speeds 10 times faster than traditional drain cleaning machines, but is safely protected inside a sheath so it’s easy to handle – no spinning drums. This makes Flexible-shaft technology faster and more…
Drain cleaning professionals ignore new technology at their peril. As in most industries, if your competition has equipment that is better, faster, safer, and more professional, it puts you at a serious disadvantage. One need only look at the history of our industry in the past 30 years to see the truth in these statements. What…
Drain cleaning machines of all types are made up of many components that vary in their ability to perform work and hold up to the rigorous demands of our profession. This fact frees us to be flexible; to mix and match the parts that make up our equipment to find the best combination for us…
In 1967, a handful of plumbers from the southside of Pittsburgh got together to form the Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County (AMPAC) with the modest goal of creating a space for local plumbers to share ideas and experiences from the field. More than 50 years later, AMPAC has grown to become Pennsylvania’s largest school…
Last year, General Pipe Cleaners celebrated 90 years in business. We’ve had a lot of fun reflecting on the great product innovations that have led to where we are today, but we thought it was just as important to remember some of the people who’ve helped fuel General’s success. One person that comes to mind…
Although this might seem like a trick question to many drain cleaners and contractors, there are two trends developing in the plumbing world that could change your answer AND your perspective on water jetters! First, more and more contractors are telling me that most of the grease that is gumming up the plumbing in today’s…
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