Now is the perfect time to give your drain cleaning equipment a once- (or twice-) over to make sure it’s all in good working order. Regular preventative maintenance should be performed to prevent problems. Here is a general maintenance checklist for your equipment: Check for damaged power cords, pulled out strain reliefs, damaged switches and…
Remember when small plumbing camera systems were a novelty and only the biggest contractors in town had them? No more. Just check the phone book. Nearly every drain cleaning specialist advertises a pipe inspection camera system. And more and more plumbing contractors have video inspection capabilities, too. As with computers and other consumer electronics, technical…
It all started with a clogged sewer line at a Tulsa, Okla., residential property. The frantic renter immediately called a local plumber, who demanded $1,500 to dig-up and repair the problem. But the landlord had other ideas and, instead contacted Chris Wade, owner of Precision Plumbing. For 20 years, Precision has guarded an outstanding reputation…
“That machine is my friend, and I go nowhere without my friend!” That’s Jeff Wall on the Mini-Rooter XP™ – his favorite drain cleaning machine. “I’ve had it everywhere – on rooftops, in basements, in crawl spaces and in yards,” he laughs. “I’ve taken it apart, transported it in sections and reassembled it in really…
Pipe Inspection and location systems represent a significant investment for most small businesses. In return, they offer unique diagnostic and marketing potential that can either save or earn a tremendous amount of money for your company. Choosing the right system for your needs is a task that should be taken with serious attention to detail…
High-pressure water jetters come in all shapes and sizes. There are massive trailer jetters with huge water tanks that blast out 4,000 pounds per-square-inch of pressure at 18 gallons-a-minute flow. There are gasoline-powered portable units that attempt to suck your garden hose dry while producing 3,000 psi. And, as we mentioned before, there are small…
Q: I dread winter. Every time an arctic blast moves south, the pipes freeze in one of my buildings. What method do you suggest to thaw the pipes and get the water moving again? A: The first thing to do is insulate all your pipes, especially those located close to the outside walls. Then, when you…
Today we’re addressing one of the most common questions that the Drain Brains at General get asked: How do I load a cable into a drum? Watch this short 3-minute video with tips for properly loading a drain cleaning cable into a drum of a General Pipe Cleaners drain cleaning machine. More Information Contact the…
“It takes longer to write up the bill than to unclog a drain with that tool.” That’s how Dale Smith describes the Kinetic Water Ram® from General Pipe Cleaners. The lightweight, compact device safely, quickly and cleanly clears clogged sinks, toilets and tubs with the power of compressed air. It’s also given Smith a clear…
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