Videos

In this online exclusive video from the WWETT Show, Jody Purdy of Vac-Con gives viewers a walkthrough of the company’s MS800 Mudslinger hydroexcavation trailer. It is a very robust trailer,” says Purdy. “We built it like a tank because we want it to last.”It’s a powerful, yet compact, trailer-mounted vacuum system. These machines combine a high-pressure/low flow water jet system with a high-performance industrial vacuum.For more information, visit vac-con.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Jody Purdy of Vac-Con gives viewers a walkthrough of the company’s VJ750 trailer jetter. The VJ750 is designed to take on the toughest sewer lines, storm drains and catch basins in a portable trailer-mounted configuration."It’s really easy to operate — one of the easiest ones to operate on the market. You can teach somebody how to operate this thing in five or ten minutes, easy,” says Purdy. “That makes it safe. They’re thinking about what they’re doing as opposed to having to operate the machine.” For more information, visit vac-con.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, John Masley of Vac-Con explains some recent updates to the company's PRO Reel. “We’ve revamped the PRO Reel a bit —  a little bit of a facelift if you will," says Masley. "The overarching reason we even came out with the PRO Reel was to have operators set up efficiently. But the big thing was safety. So once we’ve nailed those two things with the actual PRO Reel it allowed us to spend time on the ergonomics and display itself." A couple of the big changes include 8-button switchpacks that have simplified operations and a nice 7-inch display on top.For more information, visit vac-con.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners explains the patented Flexicore cable at the heart of its drain cleaning machines. “Flexicore cables are unique to General,” says Dunbar. “We’re the only ones that make it. It’s one of the things that defines our line.”The Flexicore cable gets stronger as more torque is applied, allowing it to clear tough blockages with less kinking, breakage and downtime. For more information, visit drainbrain.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners explains the ins and outs of the company’s ClogChopper multi-function cutting tools. These drain cleaning tools feature six self-sharpening blades that dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages and scale without damaging pipes.“These have been a game changer,” says Dunbar. “People will buy one of these things and then they’ll come by two or three weeks later and buy all the rest of the sizes for all of their machines because they work so well.” For more information, visit drainbrain.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners explains why the company’s guide tube is one of the most important safety features on a drain cleaning machine. “This separates you from the cable. If I put this down in the cleanout I’m working on, and I do it effectively, the cable can’t get out of there. No matter what happens . . . We say that you can actually push the functional limits of the machine to its capacity using the guide tube.” Learn more in the video about why the guide tube is a game changer for clearing drains, and for more information about General Pipe Cleaners’ equipment, visit drainbrain.com.

In this video, chief operator Gregg DuPree at the Hartwell, Georgia, wastewater treatment plant talks about upgrading from an old belt press to a Fournier rotary press and explains the many benefits of the new system.For more information, call 800-463-6328 or visit www.fournierdewatering.com.

For over 40 years, Imperial Industries has helped waste-processing companies by designing and outfitting them with proper waste storage solutions. So when Fabio Moura of Texas decided to make a career change, he turned to Imperial to help make that happen and launched DFW Pumping. Moura speaks with COLE Publishing’s Tim Dobbins about what drew him to Imperial in this exclusive video captured at the WWETT Show.For more information, visit imperialind.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Zack Shustrick of GapVax explains the new dual-reel design of the company’s G7 Trailer Jetter. “It offers ¾-inch and ½-inch hose, both hydraulically driven and right at your fingertips,” says Shustrick.The G7 Trailer Jetter is designed to be towed without a commercial drivers license. Teams of all sizes can use the G7 Trailer Jetter to clean sewers fast and efficiently. For more information, visit gapvax.com.

In this online exclusive video, Douglas Hurrelbrink, owner of Austin’s Pumping Service in Strafford, Missouri, shares what he's been up to over the last 10 years since Pumper first profiled his company. He explains how his company has grown by diversifying into areas like grease trap service, installations, full-service plumbing, non-hazardous liquid waste hauling and real estate inspections.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, the happy owner of a shiny new pumper truck built by Imperial Industries shares the story about how he got into the business. Fabio Moura of DFW Pumping in Texas says business is booming and he needs a second truck to pump grease. He chose Imperial Industries for its quality workmanship and support after the sale. For more information, visit www.imperialind.com.

Tim Brown, lab analyst and operator for Newton County Water & Sewer Authority, explains why he’s happy the plant chose a Fournier rotary press.For more information, call 800-463-6328 or visit www.fournierdewatering.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners walks viewers through the company’s booth to explain its ecosystem of equipment — everything from drain cleaning machines to to high-pressure water jetters to cameras and locators. “There are a lot of different machines here that work for different functions,” says Dunbar. “Let’s say you show up at a work site. Depending on the situation, you might need all these machines in this booth.” For more information, visit drainbrain.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners walks viewers through the company’s versatile lineup of water jetters. “We have a motto here, and it’s ‘One size does not fit all,’” says Dunbar. “To get the right tool for the job, you need to actually have different equipment.”Viewers can get a look at everything from portable jetters for tackling sink drains to high-flow water jetters geared toward clearing larger and more difficult lines.For more information, visit drainbrain.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners highlights the company’s Gen Ear LE Water Leak Location System. The audio-based location system is a simple, economical way to find leaks in residential and commercial water lines. For hard-to-find leaks, General Pipe Cleaners includes its Sound Amplification Manifold, which adds air to the line to increase water pressure and amplify leak sounds.For more information, visit drainbrain.com.

In this online exclusive video from the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners talks about the company’s JM-1000 Mini Jet and JM-1450 electric water jetters. Both units are designed to get grease and other soft materials off the inside of a pipe by scouring it with high-pressure water. Their portability makes them both suitable choices for indoor work like sink drains. Dunbar also gives viewers a clear demonstration of JM-1000 operation by running it through a transparent pipe. For more information, visit drainbrain.com.

In this online exclusive video, Dwight Woelkers and his staff walk viewers through a day in the life at the family business: Clemens Septic Service in Telford, Pennsylvania. About 55% of the company's septic work is residential and commercial pumping, while 40% is repairs and 5% is installations. They also do a small amount of excavation work and trucking services covering a 30-mile radius. For more about Clemens Septic Service, see the March issue of Pumper magazine.

In this online exclusive video, Jack Coleman of Jack's Septic Service in Syracuse, New York, talks trucks. Specifically, Coleman shows off a 2010 International Paystar that Pik Rite helped him build out with a custom vacuum tank. "They did a good high-end build on it," he says. "I didn't mind spending the money on that because the truck was very nice find — and a lucky find." For more about Jack's Septic Service, check out the February issue of Pumper.

In this online exclusive video, Megan Throckmorton, owner of Harris & Sons Septic in Halifax Virginia, talks about launching the business, expanding and thriving as an entrepreneur. She includes a lot of actionable advice for anyone looking to make waves in the industry. "I think the septic industry is a huge industry," she says. " Yes, it's male dominated, but I think women can come in and do the same thing and also do a great job at it. So I really think that women should pursue more jobs in the wastewater industry. Read more about Harris & Sons in the January 2024 issue of Pumper.