In the daily management of job site priorities, busy pumpers risk having preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment fall by the wayside.
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Entries Tagged Preventive Maintenance
Editorial
You’re Not Just a Pumper. You’re a Teacher!
As a septic system professional, your responsibilities start with the interaction and communication with the consumer. I always find it interesting to...
Editorial
Is Your Pumping Business Ready for a Full-Time Mechanic?
There are several essentials in your wastewater business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp front office staff. And then there’s your...
Editorial
Should You Choose a Vane Pump or Blower for Your Next Truck?
A vane pump or rotary blower for wastewater vacuum trucks? It’s a question I have been toying around with for some time....
Editorial
Linking Pumpers and the Public in the Classroom
Pumpers can play a critical role in improving water quality in their communities by educating customers about septic system usage and maintenance,...
Editorial
Tailor Vacuum Truck Size to Your Workload
When should a pumper trade in a smaller vacuum truck and go big? I had to ask myself this question when I...
Online Exclusives
How to Avoid Jetter Failure
You’re out on a job using your jetter when it suddenly breaks down. Perhaps you’ve fallen behind on the engine maintenance schedule....
Editorial
Give Your Vacuum Tank a Thorough Inspection
Vacuum tanks are subject to significant stress as you load and unload wastewater every day. Constant changes in pressure and vacuum, combined...
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Are You Getting the Most Out of Equipment Warranties?
You do a good job of maintaining your equipment. But what happens when something breaks? Fortunately, it’s under warranty. But is it?Let’s...
Online Exclusives
Pipe Cleaning Provides Opportunity
Andy Prestigiacomo is a believer of taking risks, of seizing opportunity when it presents itself.Look no further than the successful growth and...
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Maximizing Jetter Hose Life
How long will a typical jetter hose last? Answering that question is as easy as trying to estimate when a jetter’s pump...
Manitou Americas XPRT maintenance kits
XPRT Genuine Parts maintenance kits from Manitou Americas are designed to simplify routine filter service for Gehl and Mustang compact equipment. Kits...
Bacteria/Chemicals – Grease - RootX Grease-X Biozyme
Grease-X Biozyme preventive maintenance treatment from RootX is designed to keep fats, oils and grease and other organic matter from building up...
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Is Your Hydroexcavator Winter Ready?
In extremely cold temperatures and high winds, your hydroexcavation equipment can take a beating. When the mercury dips below zero, waterlines can...



















