In a rural area of eastern Ohio, where good jobs are hard to come by, pumper Terry Smith has experienced firsthand the...
Entries Tagged Locator
Leak/Utility Locators - SubSurface Instruments AML PRO and AML+ Series
AML PRO and AML+ Series all-material locators from SubSurface Instruments use ultra-high radio frequencies to find differences in subsurface densities for locating...
Leak/Utility Locators - Radiodetection Corporation RD7100
The RD7100 from Radiodetection Corporation has an arrangement of five antennas with optional integrated GPS and usage logging, keeping users on the...
Editorial
Veteran Pumper Dick Mottolo Watches an Industry Mature and Grow
Dick Mottolo has been in the septic business since 1972, and in the ‘80s was a featured contractor in an early issue...
Editorial
Top Tips to Rev Up the Efficiency of Your Pumping Business
An extreme makeover at Marlin Wastewater Services has resulted in dramatically streamlined operations and increased growth for the West End, North Carolina-based...
Editorial
They’re Masters of the Pit … the Barbecue Pit
Rolfe and Robyn Garrett enjoy new challenges. In 2003 they took on a new challenge professionally when they founded Robyn’s Septic Service....
Editorial
Diversification is the Path to Success for Small-Town Alabama Contractor
Septic service contractors who doubt whether expanded drain cleaning services can mesh well with their existing pumping operations would do well to...
Editorial
Minnesota Pumpers Work Together to Improve State Regulations
Minnesota septic operators have had some struggles over the years disposing of waste. One problem was some treatment plants refused to accept...
Locators - Vivax-Metrotech vLocPro2
The vLocPro2 Series of buried utility locators from Vivax-Metrotech helps execute locates with speed, accuracy and confidence. With a range of frequencies...
Locators - Subsite Electronics UtiliGuard
The UtiliGuard utility locating system from Subsite Electronics includes an AIM system that automatically scans the surrounding area for noise and recommends...
Locators - Radiodetection Corporation RD8100
The RD8100 locator from Radiodetection Corporation has an arrangement of five antennas with optional integrated GPS and usage logging, keeping users on...
Locators - Forbest Products FB-R2012
The FB-R2012 512 Hz wireless digital locator from Forbest Products Co. is designed to detect buried water pipes, sewer lines and other...
Online Exclusives
This Pumper’s a Van Guy
While vacuum service trucks are typically outfitted with storage for equipment and parts, Ronnie Tamez prefers to maintain two service vans for...
Online Exclusives
Expanding Services Means Happy Customers – And Add-On Fees
In 2010, after Regan Wilson established River Valley Septic Inc. in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, he worried constantly about finding enough work to keep...















