As we look back on 2023, pumpers have faced many challenges, and their trusty vacuum service trucks have helped them meet every...
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Getting to the Root of Pipe or Tank Infiltration
Research has shown trees can provide up to $7 in annual benefits for every $1 invested in caring for them. Benefits include...
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So You Want To Expand Your Service Menu? Proceed Carefully!
I built a deck out on the dune. It turned out well. Not perfect — when you do the work, you always...
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Fill It Up But Don’t Dump It Out!
Septic pumpers are sometimes faced with a Catch-22 situation. The county or state wants you to empty customers’ septic tanks periodically —...
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One Truck, One Proud Family and Almost 80 Years in the Pumping Industry
Guess I’m still on my two weeks.
That’s the joke Brian Russell continues to make occasionally, more than two decades after taking over...
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Classy Truck of the Month: Wally’s Flower Wagon Disposal Ltd., Norwood, Ontario, Canada
Brad and Wally Ramsay added a Coca-Cola Red 2023 Western Star 47X carrying a 3,963-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310...
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Rules & Regs: New North Carolina Law Pushes Onsite Technologies
Legislators have signed a new set of rules to keep pace with one of the nation’s fastest growing states.
North Carolina Gov. Roy...
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Treat Customers Right and Enjoy Success For Generations
Name and title or job description: Dan Micsky, supervisor
Business name and location: Micsky Excavating and Septic Systems, Greenville, PennsylvaniaServices we offer: Septic...
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The Pros and Cons of Working With Home Warranty Companies
Homeowners often learn the hard way that unexpected home repairs can cost thousands of dollars. Aging septic systems are susceptible to breakdowns....
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Working Around Sewage – What Vaccinations Should You Have?
Workers who handle human waste or sewage are at an increased risk of becoming ill from waterborne diseases. Pathogenic bacteria have the...
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7 Steps to Get Your Employees Moving
"They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and our customers. We’re in trouble.”
"To say...
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7 Questions to Ask Before You Start Pumping Grease
Adding grease trap service can be an alluring prospect for pumpers eager to grow and expand from traditional residential septic service. It’s...
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Service Bundling Is a Key to the Long-Lived Success of Grease Masters
During the last decade or so, a lot of things have changed at Grease Masters. But two important things have remained constant...
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Product Spotlight: Liquid ring pump is a fit for hydroexcavation market
When Samson Pumps started making liquid ring pumps, they were intended for a broad range of uses. But after years of working...
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Product Focus - Grease Trap Service and Disposal
Bacteria/Chemicals - Grease
Cape Cod Biochemical BIO-REM E-D
BIO-REM E-D from Cape Cod Biochemical is a powdered bacteria/enzyme waste digester. It is an industrial-strength product...
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Classy Truck - October 2023
Robert Kuhn added a green and white 2011 Mack Granite GU713 with a 4,650-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment Challenger 607...
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Spreading the Word About Septic System Maintenance
On the eastern end of Lake Erie three counties have combined to improve water quality by educating people about septic systems.
Work began...
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Is It Time to Eliminate Toilet Paper From Septic Systems?
Last winter, I traveled to see a good friend in Mexico. His Pacific coastal village of Trancones, Guerrero, has around 500 year-round...
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Have You Considered Sponsoring a Local Event To Boost Exposure?
Hoping to gain exposure, build goodwill and connect with a specific audience? (What small business isn’t?) Sponsoring a local event might be...



















