Drain Cleaning News
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Why a Local Plumber Near You is the Best Choice for Your Plumbing Needs
Regarding plumbing issues, it's important to have a reliable and trustworthy plumber you can count on. While there may be many plumbing companies to choose from, nothing beats the convenience and peace of mind of having a local plumber near you. Not only can they quickly respond to emergencies, but they also have a deep understanding of the unique plumbing needs in your area. From fixing leaky ...
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Hose re-ending law explained
We are always being asked if it is ‘legal’ to cut the fitting off the end of a worn high pressure drain cleaning hose and have a new end swagged back on. The simple answer is that there is no written law banning re-ending, but that must not be taken as a green light to go ...
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Hydroman™ Submersible Dirty Water Effluent Sump Pump
Hydroman™ Submersible dirty water effluent sump pump is also called submersible sewage pump, designed to pump sewage waste water and water mixed with mud,are extremly suitable for draining waste & clean water or sewage containing solid bodies up to 31mm. Submersible sewage pumps are the most popular style of pumps to manage effluent water without the presence of long fibers, rainwater and ...
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Identifying and Mitigating Occupational Exposure Risks to Sodium Hydroxide and Other Industrial Chemicals
Sodium hydroxide, also referred to as lye or caustic soda, is an inorganic chemical compound manufactured for use in a number of industries. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), sodium hydroxide is used in processing cotton fabric, laundering and bleaching, metal cleaning and processing, oxide coating, electroplating and electrolytic extracting. Sodium ...
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Occupational Exposure Risks to Sodium Hydroxide and Other Industrial Chemicals in Puerto Rico
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye or caustic soda, is an inorganic chemical compound manufactured for use in a number of industries. At room temperature, sodium hydroxide appears as solid white crystals. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) reports that sodium hydroxide is used in processing cotton fabric, laundering and bleaching, metal cleaning and processing, ...
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AWE sell more Harbens in Singapore
Asia Waterjet Equipment have continued their successful run of sales with a Harben van pack jetter order. This time the unit is destined for their Singapore branch. The Singapore bound machine is in addition to several trailer jetters recently sold by their Dubai operation. The Harben Lightpack (4000 psi @ 12gpm) will go straight out to work cleaning local sewers. The unique Harben radial pump ...
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Waterline Renewal Technologies acquires Pipe Lining Supply
Waterline Renewal Technologies, a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, yesterday announced that it had acquired Pipe Lining Supply, a national, full-service cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lateral lining and drain, waste and vent (DWV) sewer pipe rehabilitation supplier. The acquisition will help Waterline Renewal Technologies continue to develop its business in North America. Financial terms of the ...
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Century skid blasts scale & fat
The Harben® Century pump has carved out a reputation for drain cleaning in some of the world’s toughest markets and Hong Kong is no exception. It is one of the most densely populated places on earth peaking at 60,000 people per square kilometer in its Kwun Tong district, so it is clear that the city’s drainage system has a lot to cope with. That’s why when Hong Kong drain ...
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New South African distributor hits the ground running
South African Flowplant distributor Octopus Electronics hit the ground running late last year securing an order for a powerful Harben Century drain cleaning unit. It has proved such a success that Octopus have just placed an order for another similar machine. The Harben unit was designed on separate skids so that Octopus technicians could mount it to their customers truck. The first skid ...
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P Pumps head out West
We have been building Harben P pumps in record numbers to cope with increased demand from our sister company Harben Inc, based in Cumming, Georgia. The P pump, the worlds only true run dry high pressure pump, has been sold in the US for over 30 years where it has a fantastic reputation for “un-breakability”. It is the professional drain cleaners choice, delivering awesome ...
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Using a jetter for root & scale removal from drainage systems
High pressure water provides a safe, clean and efficient method for removing scale, grease and roots from drainage systems and at Flowplant we offer a wide selection of accessories to complement our jetters. For root and scale removal these fall into two different categories – mechanical jets and non-mechanical ...
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U.S. Flood Control & Tiger Dam Miami Fire Fighters Training
Detailed deployment instructions and training video are available upon request/purchase Tiger Dams emergency flood control equipment is typically shipped in 50 foot sections on 4×4 skids.Tubes are 50 feet in length when they are filled (54 feet when empty) and the tubes are 19 inches in height. Each section is inspected, tested and certified prior to shipping. After a safety inspection of ...
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How to Winterize your Hot Tub
If you need to close your hot tub during the winter months then there are a few steps you should take to make sure that freezing temperatures do not damage it. The first things you will need to do are to drain and clean it. As always, read the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning. Make sure you have what you need for the job and allocate enough time to finish before you ...
By Sutro
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Introducing the NEW Opticam Modular Sewer Inspection Camera
Introducing the NEW Opticam Modular Sewer Inspection Camera This system offers many of the advanced features that fare more expensive system offers. For the professional plumber or Septic Tank Service Technician this tool is a must! On board abilities to annotate notes on the color screen and the self-leveling camera prove to be the edge professional require. The compact 1.3 inch camera head is ...
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Chronicle: Clean water - our common responsibility
The Askøy case has shown us the serious consequences of a failure in the water supply. Much has been written and said about the condition of the water mains in recent weeks. As the national interest organization for the water industry, Norsk Vann wants to say something about the challenges associated with delivering safe drinking water in terms of health, and what we can all contribute to ...
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Drain jetter engines are going green
The strict rules governing diesel engine emissions have been with us for some time but every year they are getting tighter and 2019 marks the beginning of the Stage 5 era in Europe and many other countries. What is Stage 5? Stage 5 is the new standard which now covers diesel engines right down to 19kW (25hp). It limits the level of pollutants that the engine can emit and to achieve these ...
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Afford the van pack jetter you need today!
The benefits of opting for a fixed term leasing plan, or a hire plan, can compare favourably to the outright purchase of a van and drain jetter. For a start, there is no upfront capital expenditure*, which releases your capital to be used more profitably in other areas of your business and preserves your credit facilities. Lease Plan Making regular payments over a fixed term allows you to ...
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Introducing the new Opticam Modular Sewer Inspection Camera
This system offers many of the advanced features that fare more expensive system offers. For the professional plumber or Septic Tank Service Technician this tool is a must! On board abilities to annotate notes on the color screen and the self-leveling camera prove to be the edge professional require. The compact 1.3 inch camera head is designed to work in most 2-12 inch sewer camera pipes. In ...
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S:t Eriks AB and Swedrop AB have entered into an agreement.
S:t Eriks AB and Swedrop AB have entered into an agreement where S:t Eriks AB will carry storm water filters from Swedrop AB in their product range. Hence, St Eriks are in the position to also offer a basic solution to the purification of storm water. By carrying storm water filters from Swedrop AB in their product range, they will provide a solution that absorbs oil, heavy metals and other ...
By Swedrop AB
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Clear the airwaves
Only a few years ago radio controlled jetters were something of a rarity, but the dangers associated with hard wire systems and the customer demand for better usability has driven the development of robust and reliable radio systems that meet the rigours of the water jetting industry. Nowadays more than 80% of the machines we build for the drain cleaning industry are fitted with our fail safe ...
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