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Product Focus:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
Co-workers take experience and customer service focus and turn it into a
profitable business.
By Ken Wysocky
Dont be afraid to look for a new way to make your business stand out.
By Luke Laggis
Be sure to check out our exclusive online content.
Portable camera system reaches pipes in places typical CCTV trucks would dare
not venture.
By Ken Wysocky
Jetstreams TwinForce waterblasting system handles any job, big or small.
By Kyle Rogers
Now that a strong federal tax benefit for equipment purchases is permanent, its time
to think more strategically about machinery purchases.
By Erik Gunn
Use these strategies to turn price objections into opportunities to educate your customers.
By Judy Kneiszel
Contractor gets creative with work schedule to minimize disruptions while rehabbing
more than 5,000 feet of sewer interceptor.
By Kyle Rogers
By Craig Mandli
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Case Study:
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By Luke Laggis
like it when people go against the grain. If you follow everyone else, youre
likely to get the same results as everyone else. That might be acceptable,
but its never going to be exceptional. Some people have a bigger vision.
Both of the companies profiled in this issue of Cleaner have chosen
their own routes to success. Plumbers Service has spent six decades serving
as the drain cleaning extension of countless plumbing businesses in the
Greater Detroit area. It was the vision of company founders Richard and
Millie Goan right from the start. Subcontracting was nothing new, but the
Goans looked at it differently. They wanted to carve out a strong reputation
with a sort of nonidentity.
They recognized that the majority of plumbers in their operating area
were ill-equipped to effectively handle drain cleaning jobs and sought a
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PROFILE
LINING THE
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Liner Guys co-owner Mike Rodger monitors the air pressure on an LMK lateral inversion
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FOUNDED: 2012
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SPECIALTIES: Sewer lateral inspections,
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SERVICE AREA: 200-mile radius
around London
WEBSITE: www.linerguys.ca
The duo was excited about business prospects because market research showed that 70 percent of the
citys homes are more than 30 years old a total of approximately 30,000 homes in all. We figured it could
be profitable for us even if we worked on just 30 percent
of those homes, Stefanidis says. And there are lots of
townships around us with homes that are even older
than that so the business looked very lucrative. The
infrastructure here is getting old, and the technology is
incredible. Its still amazing to me how we can inject a
liner into a pipe and three hours or so later, we have a
perfectly formed plastic pipe inside the old one.
To enhance customer service, the duo invested
in a CIPP lining system from LMK Technologies. The
company also relies on a 34-foot-long wet-out trailer
(where the pipe liner gets impregnated with resins prior
to installation) made by Atlas Specialty Trailers, and a
Hitachi generator.
We like the LMK system because the inversion tank has a camera port where we can insert our
SeeSnake camera and watch the liner inflate, Stefanidis
says. Its much better to be able to see that the liner is
open at both ends, rather than guessing.
The company also owns four RIDGID SeeSnake
inspection cameras with CS10 color monitors; two
RIDGID Scout locators; four RIDGID cutting heads,
used for scouring pipelines; a milling machine, made by
Picote Solutions, for reinstating laterals; and two Ford
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Stefanidis says he and Rodger are
very particular about who they hire
to use all this equipment. Employees
must be able to not only grasp the
intricacies of lining, but also respect
and interact well with customers. That
includes refraining from smoking,
littering and swearing on job sites.
Its not difficult to find
employees, he explains. Its just
difficult to find employees who take
pride in their work who work the
way we want them to work. Were
pretty fussy about how our employees
interact with customers. We want
employees who treat our business like
its their own.
Theres a reward for employees
who make the grade: no boss/
employee hierarchy. Theres no
boss or supervisor in our company,
he says. We work hand in hand
with each other. We dont want our
employees to look at us as bosses,
but we also dont want them to take
advantage of that kind of mentality.
Our philosophy is lets all work hard
for a good days pay and everyone goes
home happy.
When it comes to training,
Stefanidis doesnt think pipe lining is
difficult to learn, but he says theres
definitely an art to it, and employees
are lucky to have Rodger as a teacher.
Mike is definitely an artist at
lining hes a natural. He lives and
breathes this stuff. Hes cool, calm and
collected and believes that no matter
what he comes across, well dive in
and fix it.
He wants things perfect and
pristine, Stefanidis adds. We take
a lot of pride in our work it truly
matters to us that customers are
happy.
EDUCATION IS CRITICAL
Getting people to understand
that they dont have to dig up failing
laterals and deal with the resulting
inconveniences created by excavation
remains an uphill battle. Even
though trenchless technology has
been around for decades, Stefanidis
says he still encounters people every
day who dont know the technology
exists. Thats our biggest challenge
changing that dig-it-up mentality.
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After more than a decade of year-to-year uncertainty, an
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Business owners will and should weigh several factors before buying
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buy new or used, how much they can afford, how theyll pay for it and whether
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TOUGH JOB
Night Moves
Contractor gets creative with work schedule to
minimize disruptions while rehabbing more than
5,000 feet of sewer interceptor
By Kyle Rogers
A member of the J.R. Pipeline crew sprays structural polymer on the clean pipe interior.
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tough job
Hydroblasting the interior of the East Bay Municipal Utility Districts 75-year-old Wood
Street Interceptor removed old mortar and exposed river rocks, creating a bumpy surface
that made lining difficult.
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EBMUD serves about 650,000 people from nine different communities
in an 88-square-mile area on the east shore of San Francisco Bay. An integral
part of its collections system is the 9,000-foot-long Wood Street Interceptor, a
105-inch cast-in-place concrete pipe dating back to the late 1940s. Beginning
in the mid-1990s, the utility started gradually rehabbing the pipe after
identifying areas of extensive corrosion.
The 2012 contract with J.R. Pipeline called for relining more than 5,000
feet of the horseshoe-shaped pipe, as well as spot repairs along another 2,000foot section. J.R. Pipeline used the Linabond system, a structural polymer sprayapplied onto concrete pipe followed by a PVC liner impermeable to corrosives.
The overnight work schedule was the first challenge on the three-year
project, Girma says. J.R. Pipeline crews would mobilize around midnight and
be ready to enter the pipe by about 2 a.m. The nights work had to be wrapped
up around 6 a.m.
Its part of the main interceptor and there was no redundant pipe, she
says. The pipe could not be taken out of service, so all the work had to be
done at night when the flow was lower.
Work was done from April to October, the areas dry season. Girma says
EBMUD utilized a storage facility, typically only needed during wet-weather
conditions, to keep the flow as low as possible throughout the night so crews
could work in the pipe. A wood platform was constructed along the repair area
about 2 feet above the bottom of the pipe before starting rehab preparations.
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CABLE MACHINES
ELECTRIC EEL MODEL Z5-P
The Model Z5-P drain cleaning machine from Electric
Eel cleans 1 1/4- to 3-inch-diameter lines up to 100 feet
while running galvanized aircraft wire inner-core cable. It
has a built-in drum shaft slip clutch and an upright
frame on large 10-inch wheels with a folding handle.
Its rear bar shields the motor and allows for two-position
operation. It has a steel guide tube/inner drum. Kits
include a three-piece cleaning tool set, tool bag, T-wrench
and leather gloves. Several sizes of inner-core cable are
available. 800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.
Electric Eel
Picote Solutions offers high-speed, highefficiency drain cleaning chains that attach to the
Picote Miller drive units. There are two styles of
chains, the Original and the Cyclone, that range from
1 1/4 to 10 inches. The Cyclone opens up to the inside
Picote Solutions
diameter of the pipe to descale and remove even the
finest of roots. The Original rolls around the inside of the pipe, removing roots
and heavy tuberculation. An assortment of special drill heads and removal tools
can be used for severe, heavy-duty roots and blockages, all without damaging
the host pipe. To prevent further root infiltration, the Picote Coating System
seals and forms a watertight, noncorrosive pipe. This easy-to-use system simply
coats the pipe using a coating pump and brush application to work the resin
into the host pipe. 219/440-1404; www.picotesolutions.com.
CLEANING NOZZLES
ARTHUR PRODUCTS PX REVOLVER G3
The PX Revolver G3 from Arthur Products is
designed for the operator who not only must service a
line, but also have the ability to travel a long distance
in the line. It has three additional fixed rear jets
dedicated to generating large thrust for long runs. The
addition of the rear jets allows the rotor jets to focus on
penetration, polishing and flushing. It is manufactured
from high-grade stainless steel and custom drilled for
equipment. It is available in 1/4-, 3/8- and 1/2-inch
NPT sizes. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
Arthur Products
PICOTE SOLUTIONS
DRAIN CLEANING CHAINS
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handles that adjust to desired height to ensure balanced transport. 800/7697743; www.ridgid.com.
STONEAGE SWITCHER
Switcher cleaning heads from StoneAge
eliminate extra runs by switching between pulling
and descaling jets. Technicians can use the same
tool to quickly run down the line, then engage
full cutting force to clear obstructions, and switch
StoneAge
again to move debris. Every time the pump is idled
down and brought back to pressure, the tool alternates function between
two different sets of jets. Field use of the WGR Magnum with Switcher head
versus the traditional method of using two tools (rotational and fixed nozzle)
demonstrates up to 35 percent less water usage and job times close to 50
percent faster. 866/795-1586; www.sewernozzles.com.
SAOR, which is orange-covered, 2,500 psi and comes in I.D. sizes 5/8 to 1
1/4 inches; Series HABU, which is blue-covered, 3,000 psi and comes in I.D.
sizes 3/4 to 1 inch; and Series LAGR, which is green-covered, 4,000 psi and
comes in an I.D. size of 1/2 inch. 800/250-5132; www.piranhahose.com.
HOSE REELS
COXREELS V-117-850
The commercial-duty V-117-850 vacuum reel
from COXREELS is designed to extract unwanted
particles and byproducts from the workplace.
This direct hand-crank reel handles up to 50 feet
of 1 1/2-inch standard vacuum hose with bullet
cuffs. It has a solid one-piece U-shaped steel frame COXREELS
and open-drum design, with a no-thread directconnect port for fast and convenient vacuum hose installation. It is lightweight,
compact and has CNC robotically spun and ribbed discs with rolled edges for
safety, strength and durability. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.
HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE
PIRANHA HOSE PRODUCTS
ARMOR BELT
Armor Belt sewer-cleaning hose from
Piranha Hose Products is lightweight, durable
and abrasive-resistant. It is available in Series
Reelcraft
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operator to keep track of blower and water pump hours and logs time on each
job. Specs include a 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body and stainless steel water
tank with a capacity of up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump options range
from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg. The MC Series boom is an
8-foot, front-mounted, telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26
feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
SEWER EQUIPMENT
MODEL 900 ECO
The Model 900 ECO from Sewer
Equipment is available in 9-, 12- or 15yard debris capacities, equipped with
Duraprolene water tanks carrying 900 to Sewer Equipment
2,000 gallons of onboard water, and up to
40 cubic feet of tool storage. Both single piston and triplex pump options are
available at 55 to 80 gpm at 2,000 to 3,000 psi, a 4,400 cfm blower and 18 inches
Hg, built on an eco-friendly platform, which provides greater fuel efficiency and
offers noise reduction. 877/735-4640; www.sewerequipment.com.
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VACALL ALLJETVAC
AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners
from Vacall provide governments and
contractors with collection performance
features for sewer line maintenance,
powered by a single chassis engine
that slashes fuel consumption, cuts Vacall
harmful emissions and reduces routine maintenance downtime. They
have a strong positive displacement blower system for jetting action and
vacuum power. The oval-shaped debris body has cylindrical sides for extra
strength and efficient material dumping. Water tanks, fabricated from highquality aluminum, are mounted high on the chassis away from road debris.
Galvanized debris bodies and water tanks are available. The AllSmartFlow
CAN-bus control system has a programmable LCD display that monitors
engine, water flow and vacuum performance while allowing for more precise
boom and reel movements. Water flow control monitoring can reduce trips
for refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
ENVIROSIGHT JETSCAN HD
Deployed on any 3/4- or 1 1/2-inch
jetter hose, the JetScan HD video nozzle
from Envirosight is a quick, easy way for
a cleaning crew to determine what tools
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and setup to use, identify blockages during
emergency call-outs and document the outcome of cleaning operations. It
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The 200-foot pushrod capability can be increased from its
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HATHORN CORPORATION
WI-FI CAMERA SYSTEM
The Wi-Fi camera system from Hathorn
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a slim 1.4-inch self-leveling camera head. It includes
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device up to 200 feet away with a custom mobile app.
Recorded files can be emailed or downloaded straight to a computer. The
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unit. 905/604-7040; www.hathorncorp.com.
ID-TEC C70
The C70 camera nozzle from ID-TEC is a
combination of a video and cleaning nozzle for
diagnosing and jetting 7- to 30-inch pipelines.
It has seven replaceable jets for cleaning when
moving forward, and a camera and lighting for video
recording moving backwards. The video is recorded
in the nozzle and downloaded to special software on ID-TEC
a tablet via Wi-Fi when the nozzle is lifted out of the manhole. The software
combines GPS coordinates with GIS mapping to determine the nozzles
location and nearby manholes and pipelines. The operator uses the software
to review the video or to code the PACP report and to determine if further
procedures are required for this line before he moves on to the next. It has
internal memory and battery life for at least eight hours. Live view while
jetting is a possible option. 503/504-8474; www.sr-series.com.
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from inside lateral lines. Its design makes it able to traverse
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commercial plumbers to locate failed pipes, cross bores Pipeline Renewal
and blockages, as well as perform cleaning. It is fully waterdriven, as six propulsion nozzles generate the power needed to pull its own
flexible hose through multiple bends, and a side nozzle on the camera can be
aimed to steer through diverging pipes and hover past obstacles. An optional
forward-facing nozzle can be pulsed to clear debris and other obstructions.
The system works with any high-pressure water source, including pressure
washers and combination trucks. Its 1/2-inch hose comes in lengths from
115 to 190 feet. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com.
RAUSCHUSA MINCAM360
The 2-inch minCam360 remote-controlled
pan-and-tilt push camera from RauschUSA has a
four-step zoom and a tri-band sonde with selectable
frequencies. The Bluetooth remote includes a
RauschUSA
joystick for camera control. The cable reel comes
with 200 feet of cable (it holds up to 300 feet), and the unit can run for four
hours. The 8.4-inch sunlight-readable monitor enables recording video, voice
and photo directly to an SD card. It is designed as a capable stand-alone
inspection system, including a text generator for detailed reporting and an
on-screen distance counter. It can be used in pipes 3 to 16 inches in diameter
with all centering accessories. 717/709-1005; www.rauschusa.com.
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The vCamMX all-in-one inspection camera
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is AC/DC powered so it can be run by AC wall sockets
or via a vehicle charging lead. It has a choice of two
high-resolution cameras a 1-inch D26 self-leveling or
a 3/4-inch D18. Both are changeable in the field by the Vivax-Metrotech
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user to give the USB drive to a customer while retaining a copy. 800/4463392; www.vivax-metrotech.com.
RODDING MACHINES
POW-R MOLE SALES PD-6
The PD-6 steerable and locatable hydraulicthrust boring machine from Pow-R Mole
Sales plugs into any 3,000 psi hydraulic source.
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200 feet in length. The 6-foot-long by 3-foot-wide
unit allows for setup in confined areas where use of a directional drill is not
possible. It is a dry-bore system requiring no water tanks or mud pumps,
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install water or sewer lines using any type of pipe. It is available with over
84,000 pounds of thrust and can install pipes up to 8 inches, or used to
pipe burst existing utilities and replace with new HDPE pipe. An optional
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lines. 800/344-6653; www.powrmole.com.
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TRUCK/TRAILER JETTERS
AMAZING MACHINERY BRUTEJET MAX
The BruteJet Max skid-mounted jetter
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and can be mounted in many applications.
It is 65 inches long and 30 inches wide, and
comes with a 12-volt electric hose reel (no Amazing Machinery
outside power needed), 200 feet of jetter hose,
two nozzles, a foot pedal and a complete set of washdown accessories. The
6-gallon fuel tank allows for an extended runtime and quick disconnects
from the unit for offsite refueling. The power plant, reel and fuel tank are
mounted to an all-aircraft-aluminum skid that wont rust. It offers pressures
between 2,000 and 4,000 psi, and flow rates up to 11 gpm. 800/504-7435;
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OBRIEN 7000 SERIES
The OBrien 7000 Series trailermounted jetter from Hi-Vac Corporation
comes with water tanks and a sediment
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pump for easier cleaning and longer life.
The trailer has the muffler and air cleaner mounted inside the enclosure for
improved sight lines, electric reel control for smoother rotation and easier
operation, and hydraulic and water gauges mounted in the main control panel
for easier viewing. 800/752-2400; www.hi-vac.com.
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NLB CORPORATION 225 SERIES
The 225 Series of water jet units
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plunger pump units are easily convertible to
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gpm. They offer a choice of heavy-duty diesel engines from 200 to 350 hp.
Units are available with an UltraGreen package and environmentally friendly
Tier 4 Final engines that comply with the latest EPA emissions regulations and
can reduce operating costs. 800/227-7652; www.nlbcorp.com.
VACTOR RAMJET
Vactor Ramjet trailer jetters are ideal for
fast, safe response to sewer blockages, as well
as regular preventive line maintenance. The
line of reliable, high-pressure water jetters Vactor
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They provide high pressure at low water volume and are ideal for cost-effective
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Water Cannon duct cleaners
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By Luke LeNoble
Mosmatic Duct Cleaners from Water Cannon are designed to
clean ducts, trash chutes, vents, restaurants hoods, tanks and more.
The spinner attachment can be universally attached to any hot or cold
pressure washer, making it a versatile tool for any cleaning contractor.
You can connect it to the wand, or you can connect it to your
hose, says Mark Williams, national sales and product manager for
Water Cannon. Because of the versatility of what you can clean,
youre not limited to just ducts. A lot of grease trap guys are cleaning
restaurants, so now they can offer to clean that hood vent as well.
You can clean anything where you have to hit the sides of a pipe
or wall because you cant get a wand in there to hit all the spots. This is
where a duct cleaner comes in handy; you can drop it through the hole,
and then it sprays and rotates at about 1,500 rpm, so it will clean the
Factory-tuned spring motors from COXREELS are designed for safe and
efficient reel retraction. More than 150 types of spring motors are available,
including six varieties of spring thickness and three spring widths. There is no
joint or attached hook connection, so the joints will never fail during retraction.
The spring cans are available as pre-assembled replacement parts for easy
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The Ecam ACE pipeline inspection camera system from Electric Eel Mfg. Co.
is designed to inspect 3- to 10-inch lines and features Wi-Fi, enabling users
to record video with their mobile device. The system features a 5.4-inch LCD
monitor and stainless-steel-housed 1.68-inch color camera with sapphire
lens. A flexible camera spring can navigate 3-inch P-traps. Included is 200
feet of braided 1/2-inch pushrod, 512 Hz sonde and heavy-duty screen cover.
800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.
Micro and mini microfiber cable fleeters from General Machine Products
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and prevents outside contamination. Cable fleeters replace the manual method
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The MR90 mud recycler from Ditch Witch allows operators to reclaim,
recycle and reuse drilling mud. It can be transported full of fluid and features a
24.8 hp Kubota Tier 4 engine. A 110-gallon clean tank and 340-gallon first-pass
mud tank have 3-inch ports for vacuuming out mud. A 300-gallon freshwater
tank provides extra drilling fluid capacity and support for equipment cleanup.
A rear onboard spoils hopper catches all screened spoils and an integral mixer
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Flomax pump controls fluid flow for mixing, cleaning and transfer of fluids
to drill. Automatic pit pump control prevents overflow. Commercial-grade
trailer (14,000 GVWR) with standard LED lights is optional. 800/6546481; www.ditchwitch.com. C
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- $295. No setup charge & fast turnaround.
Free shipping. sales@stickers4all.com 844744-6236
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BUSINESSES
www.RooterMan.com. Franchises available with low flat fee. New concept. Visit
website or call 1-800-700-8062. (CBM)
Fully-equipped Long Island, NY cesspool cleaning company for sale. Established 50+ years serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties with excellent reputation and
high-repeat customer base. High volume of
drain cleaning calls every week. Best offer.
516-993-0446
(C07)
Roto-Rooter franchise for sale in Northeast
AZ. Navajo and south Apache Counties. In
business 27 years, owner wants to retire.
Qualified buyers only, will carry paper with
large down. Turnkey business, three vans,
pump truck, John Deere backhoe and a lot
more. 928-537-3123
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HYDROEXCAVATORS
2012 Guzzler Classic with full hydraulic boom. 63,000 miles, 2,208 blower
hours. Kenworth T800 chassis. Very
clean. Call for more information.
304-312-3818, WV
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JETTERS
2014 Hot Jet USA jet trailer, 35hp Vanguard motor, 3,600psi. Only 25 hrs on unit!
$16,500. Call 503-757-9004.
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(2) 700-gallon SECA tandem-axle trailer jets:
1998 unit: Diesel engine, rotating hose reel.
$22,000. 1996 unit: Gasoline engine, fixed
hose reel. $17,000. Both units city-owned
and garage-kept, in great shape. Located
in Fort Worth. Call Jeff 281-770-6714. (C05)
2014 Harben 4018 DSK 300P with 2014
Trailer: 14' aluminum insulated & heated
with aluminum floors. Wireless remote.
Machine hardly used. $60K new. $45,000.
609-503-9944
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CLEANING EQUIPMENT
JETTERS-TRAILER
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US Jetting Skid-Mounted Unit for Sale:
18gp/4,000psi, Gen II wireless remote
control, 7-position swivel hydraulic power pull-out hose reel w/500 ft. Includes
extra 320-gallon tank. Only 40 working
hours. For pricing please contact:
dlong@usbsec.com
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JET VACS
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North Star Commercial Credit: Commercial loans for trucks or equipment. Flexible
purchase programs to fit your budget. 21
years in the industry. Contact Tom Myers
- 877-804-2274.
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LOCATORS
2003 Mack Elite Vactor 2100 Series
combo unit: 15-yard debris body, freshly
rebuilt engine - less than 1,500 miles.
550hp Cummins ISX non-EGR engine,
15-speed Fuller transmission. New
radiator, jake brake, air-ride cab. High
dump, jet rodder, 1 x 500 hose, 80gpm
@ 2,000psi. Hydroexcavator 4,000psi,
8 hydraulic boom, Roots 1024 blower.
..................................... $109,000 OBO
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heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic
savings! 772-286-1218. info@alljetting.com;
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Woolpert seeks an experienced CCTV operator to perform push-camera CCTV and small
diameter sanitary sewer cleaning assignments. Candidate should be able to operate
a CCTV truck and jet-vac truck. Initial work
includes overnight shifts, months at a time.
Candidates must pass federal background
check as required by Federal clients. Please
apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.
com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa4972-8da3-2af68e0ffa86
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CCTV Operator needed. 50 to 60 hrs. per
week. Work in Florida and South Carolina.
CUES and Rausch CCTV. $19 to $25 per hr.
Call Bill at 813-489-3108.
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Experienced Vactor sewer cleaning, CCTV,
grout truck operators. Florida, Georgia, Carolinas. Willing to travel, drug tested. Brian
561-234-9533 Ken 706-825-6913 Justin
561-398-1122
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GapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manufacturing business, is seeking a talented,
highly motivated individual to fill a full-time
Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based
preferred) region. GapVax is the leading
manufacturer of industrial and municipal vacuum units and hydroexcavation units in the
United States. We provide the most reliable,
comprehensive, and efficient mobile vacuum
units in the industrial and municipal markets.
Specifications of the position are listed on our
website, www.gapvax.com, click on the Now
Hiring link in the left hand column. Send resumes to Lthomas@gapvax.com or 575 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902. (CBM)
PRESSURE WASHERS
PIPELINE
REHABILITATION
One trade-in model of Pipe Genie heavy-duty,
pipe bursting equipment. Excellent condition,
looks new, 30-ton, 100 feet cable, full 2-year
warranty. 877-411-7473.
(CBM)
MaxLiner CIPP unit: Complete with compressor and heating system. Trailer-mounted. $6,000 FIRM. 818-231-0417 or 818704-1413
(C07)
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PUMPS
Honda model WP40X, 8 hp, 4" with hoses.
Honda 4 hp, 2" pump with hoses. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
New F.E. Myers DP80-20 RH Drive - $13,529;
D65-20 RH Drive - $12,353. Other models
available. Cloverleaf Tool Co. 941-739-0707
(CBM)
www.cloverleaftool.com
Pre-owned 2002 Peterbilt 379 cab and chassis with a 5,460 U.S. Gallon carbon-steel
vacuum tank trailer. Complete with a RFL100
vacuum pump package. (Stock# 1193C)
www.VacuumSalesInc.com (888) VACUNIT (822-8648)
(CBM)
TV INSPECTION
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SERVICE/REPAIR
Dynamic Repairs - Inspection Camera
Repairs: 48 hour turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, RIDGID, Electric Eel Mfg, Gator
Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Quality
service on all brands. Rental equipment
available. For more info call Jack at 973478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey.
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TOOLS
T&T Tools: Probes, hooks. Probes feature
steel shafts with threaded and hardened
tips. The insulated Mighty Probe tested
to 50,000 volts. Top Poppers open manhole covers easily. Free catalog. www.TandT
tools.com. Phone 800-521-6893. (CBM)
RIDGID model #300 with stand, RIDGID tristand vises, RP 330 ProPress kit. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)
VACUUM LOADERS
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combination jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch
basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All
available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
rentals. VSI Rentals, LLC, (888) VAC-UNIT
(822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com. (CBM)
TRAILERS
VACUUM/TANKER
WANTED
Wanted: Used US Jetting jetter parts, damaged trailer jet or a jet no longer in service.
Specifically looking for 4018 pump or parts,
but will consider whole units. Please email
usedjetterparts@gmail.com with contact information and what you have available and
we will get back to you.
(C07)
Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CBM)
WATERBLASTING
Gardner Denver T-375M: Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver T450M Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver TF-375M 21 gpm
@ 10,000 psi. Gardner Denver TX-450HB
21gpm @ 20,000 PSI. Gardner Denver TF450MB 52gpm @ 10,000 psi. NLB 10-200.
34 gpm @ 10,000 psi. HT-150S 25 gpm
max 10,000 psi max, Shell Side Machine,
Wheatley 165: 30 gpm @ 10,000 psi.
Wheatley 125 with aluminum bronze fluid
end. Boatman Ind. 713-641-6006. View @
www.boatmanind.com.
(CBM)
AIR PREHEATER CLEANER EQUIPMENT FOR
SALE. Gardner Denver PCT-2000-P. Two
complete systems available. Like new, only
used twice. $19,000 each or $35,000 for
both. 903-758-9166
(C05)
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell, repair and retrofit water blasters. Visit us at:
www.waterjettingequipment.com or phone
714-259-7700.
(CBM)
40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218, info@alljetting.com, www.
alljetting.com.
(CBM)
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