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Industry News: February 2020
Entry 287657Wastequip names Bryant chairman of the boardMarty Bryant was appointed chairman of its board of directors at Wastequip. Bryant has served...
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Stainless Steel Braid Hose Boosts Jetter Cleaning Power
Enhance the performance and cleaning power of General’s popular, portable JM-1000 Mini-Jet and JM-1450 water jet drain cleaner with the new high-performance...
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WEQ Fair Announces Fall Dates in Nashville
The Wastewater Equipment Fair will return with two days of equipment demos at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 29-30, 2020.
The...
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Rodrunner Brings Flexibility to Drain Cleaning
The Rodrunner is a unique sectional machine. It can be operated two ways: as a walk-behind “lawnmower-style” machine when you have the...
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Team Building and Togetherness Are Core Strategies for This Pumper
Many business owners talk about their employees being part of the family. But they might not go as far as Chris Lanoue,...
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The Pros and Cons of Field Service Management Software
There is an app for everything, including your septic services or portable restroom business. Field service management (FSM) software is practically a one-stop...
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Convenient 5-Foot Cables for Work in Small Spaces
In a smaller space like bathrooms, basements or rooftops it’s much easier, and safer, to use 5-foot cables. The cable sections are available in...
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How to Apply Leasing Structures to Reduce Equipment Ownership Cost
Does it make more sense to own or lease equipment? Thanks to some newer and more innovative leasing structures, that question is becoming easier...
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New Sewerooter T-4 Combines Large Capacity with Portability
The new Sewerooter T-4 power drain cleaner from General Pipe Cleaners does a better job of clearing inside drainlines up to 100...
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Proper Backfill for Septic Tanks
After a septic tank is set, it must be appropriately backfilled. All tanks should be backfilled with successive tamped “lifts” or depth...
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Your Guide to Understanding the New W-4
One of the most recent implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the complete overhaul of the W-4 form. With...
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Going to Jail for General
This blog post is a guest article provided by Michael Nalbone, a manufacturers’ sales representative from Arizona. Nalbone has more than 35...
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Two Septic Installers Killed in Long Island Trench Collapse
Even in the best of circumstances, excavation is dangerous work, which is why it’s best left to you — the professionals. But...
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Wieser Concrete Announces Spring 2020 Training Seminars
These one-day seminars provide six continuing education credits and are designed for professionals working in the field of onsite wastewater treatment, dispersal...
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Tips for Excavating and Setting Septic Tanks
Potential tank movement after installation is measurable, predictable and preventable. Proper evaluation of the original soil, bedding materials, depth to groundwater, backfill...
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You May Not Please Everyone With a Real Estate Inspection
Entry 287676The past couple of months must be the time for questions about time-of-sale real estate inspections. I have always said these...
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Staying Warm and Cozy While Pumping Tanks in Frigid Temps
For many contractors, including septic system pumpers, working in the cold is a way of life. It’s not fun, but it’s something...





















