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December 2017 Issue of Pumper

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Consider Tom Arts' Strategy for Building a Successful Pumping Company

Pumping for a profit, a wise land-spreading program, and smart equipment upgrades ensure steady revenue growth for Wisconsin’s A-1 Septic.
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Simple Sells in This Year’s Crop of Classy Trucks

Pumpers take a back-to-basics approach with many of the 2017 entries. Cast your ballot to help us choose the top truck of the year.
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They’re Pumping in the Most Beautiful Place on Earth

Craig Stewart and Knox VanZandt work together amiably while planning an ownership transition for a pumping business in Idaho’s scenic Teton Valley.
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3 Steps to Creating Networking Gold for Your Pumping Business

When opportunity knocks, be prepared to promote your company to new customers with clarity and purpose.
Long Island Communities in New York Tighten Onsite System Rules

Long Island Communities in New York Tighten Onsite System Rules

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Don’t Let Nursing Home Bills Drain Your Retirement Savings

Consider long-term care insurance to protect your nest egg as you get older.
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Linking Pumpers and the Public in the Classroom

Stepping out to educate septic system users will generate more maintenance business and result in happier homeowners.
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Choose Your Favorite Classy Truck of the Year

Your vote will help determine which of our 2017 Classy Trucks roars onto the cover of Pumper next February.
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What Is a Hydraulic Load Test, and When Is It Used?

In many situations, it’s important for installers to put a system through its paces to determine proper baseline operation.
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Tailor Vacuum Truck Size to Your Workload

Almost every pumper is confronted with the question of running with a smaller tank or moving up to a bigger rig. Consider these factors when making an important decision on capacity.
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Wastewater Pros Play a Critical Role in Water Resource Protection

Statewide licensing, better-informed customers top Kansas Small Flows member Tim Lubbers’ list of changes that will support our important industry.
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Classy Truck - December 2017

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Classy Truck - December 2017

Product Spotlight Rockslide Technologies

Rockslide allows one worker to install a gravel-and-pipe leach line

Product Focus - December 2017

Product Focus - December 2017

Vantage S85Vpss

Vantage Trailers double-wall trailer

Thomas Edwards, Owner of J-Town Johns, Passes Away

Thomas Edwards, Owner of J-Town Johns, Passes Away

Eljen Corporation Case Study

Septic Systems and Maintenance