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CONTENTS
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features
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From the Editor: Traveling a Different Path

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Money Machines: Remote Patrol

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WWETT Spotlight: Two for One

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Money Manager: Keep On Deducting

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Better Business: Win the Sale Without Losing on Price

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Tough Job: Night Moves

64

Product Focus:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance

Profile: Lining the Path to Success

Co-workers take experience and customer service focus and turn it into a
profitable business.
By Ken Wysocky

Profile: Starring in a Support Role

Dont be afraid to look for a new way to make your business stand out.
By Luke Laggis
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Portable camera system reaches pipes in places typical CCTV trucks would dare
not venture.
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Jetstreams TwinForce waterblasting system handles any job, big or small.
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Now that a strong federal tax benefit for equipment purchases is permanent, its time
to think more strategically about machinery purchases.
By Erik Gunn
Use these strategies to turn price objections into opportunities to educate your customers.
By Judy Kneiszel
Contractor gets creative with work schedule to minimize disruptions while rehabbing
more than 5,000 feet of sewer interceptor.
By Kyle Rogers

By Craig Mandli

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Case Study:
Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
By Craig Mandli

Sewer and drain cleaning company builds its reputation as an extension of

the local plumbing industry.
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Product News

Portable Jetter & Cable Machine Company Directory

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Industry News

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SEWER AND DRAIN CLEANING COMPANY BUILDS ITS REPUTATION
AS AN EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL PLUMBING INDUSTRY PAGE 34

MONEY MACHINES

Portable inspection for tight places

TOUGH JOB

Seven months of large-diameter rehab

BETTER BUSINESS

Dont give in on your prices

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ADVERTISER INDEX - May 2016

A
A.R. North America, Inc. .............................79

Forbest Products Co.....................................32

Oceanquip Cables, LLC ................................44

Spartan Tool, LLC .........................................88

StoneAge, Inc. ...............................................4

Perma-Liner Industries, LLC..........................7

Petersen Products Co...................................26

Allan J. Coleman Co. ............................ 23, 67

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Amazing Machinery, Inc. ............................51

GapVax, Inc..................................................87
GORLITZ

Aqua Mole Technologies, Inc. .....................32

GORLITZ

Aries Industries, Inc.....................................49

Arthur Products Co. .....................................56
C
Cable Center, The .................................. 28, 75

Cam Spray ...................................................48

Cat Pumps ...................................................37

SEWER
& DRAIN

INC.

General Pipe Cleaners ....................................2

SEWER
& DRAIN

INC.

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc...........................45

Guzzler Manufacturing ...............................11

Hannay Reels ..............................................59

CIPP Services, LLC .......................................16

Cloverleaf Tool Co. .......................................32

Ken-Way Corporation .................................81

Coast Manufacturing ..................................52

COXREELS ....................................................52

L
Lansas Products ....................................20-21
LaPlace Equipment Co. ...............................26
Liberty Financial Group ..............................39

Deep Trekker. ...............................................60

E
Electric Eel Mfg............................................26
Envirosight, LLC .............................................5

Milwaukee Rubber Products, Inc. ...............79

F. S. Solutions ..............................................41

Q
Quik-Lining Systems, Inc. ...........................12

R.S. Technical Services, Inc. .........................31

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Ultra Shore ..................................................56
V
Vac-Con, Inc. .................................................3

VARCo ..........................................................56
Vivax-Metrotech Corp. ................................16
VSI Rentals. .................................................62

RapidView IBAK North America .................27

Water Cannon, Inc. - MWBE .......................86

Westmoor Ltd. ............................................48

Ratech Electronics, Ltd. ...............................47

Marketplace............................. 80-81
Classifieds ................................ 82-84

Reelcraft Industries, Inc...............................62

RIDGID ...........................................................9
Root Rat.......................................................44

MyTana Mfg. Company, Inc.........................43

RootX...........................................................13

NLB Corp......................................................17

Scooter Video ..............................................71

Sewer Equipment Co. of Nevada ................48

NozzTeq, Inc ................................................74

Southland Tool Mfg., Inc. ............................25

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TRY TEK Machine Works, Inc. ........................8

TST Sweden AB ...........................................69

Mongoose Jetters by Sewer Equipment ....61

MTC................................................................8

Enz USA, Inc. ...............................................40

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Pulsar 2000, Inc. .........................................44

Duracable Manufacturing Co. .....................63

PrimeLine Products, Inc. .............................39

T&T Tools, Inc. .............................................74

Trenchless Solutions, Inc. ............................74

Vacall - Gradall Industries...........................29

Draincables Direct .......................................15

PipeLogix, Inc. .............................................69

Piranha Hose Products ................................69

J
Jetstream of Houston..................................53
JETTERS NORTHWEST .................................33

CUES. ...........................................................57

Pipeline Analytics........................................52

Central Oklahoma Winnelson .....................40

Cloverleaf
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Picote Solutions. .........................................28

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FROM THE EDITOR

Traveling a Different Path

Luke Laggis
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Dont be afraid to look for a new way to make your business stand out
By Luke Laggis

like it when people go against the grain. If you follow everyone else, youre
likely to get the same results as everyone else. That might be acceptable,
but its never going to be exceptional. Some people have a bigger vision.
Both of the companies profiled in this issue of Cleaner have chosen
their own routes to success. Plumbers Service has spent six decades serving
as the drain cleaning extension of countless plumbing businesses in the
Greater Detroit area. It was the vision of company founders Richard and
Millie Goan right from the start. Subcontracting was nothing new, but the
Goans looked at it differently. They wanted to carve out a strong reputation
with a sort of nonidentity.
They recognized that the majority of plumbers in their operating area
were ill-equipped to effectively handle drain cleaning jobs and sought a

partnership where they could become a high-quality and noncompetitive

extension of the plumbers business. Plumbers Service does not advertise.
There are no wraps on their trucks. When theyre working as subcontractors,
customers for the most part think they are the plumbing company that
hired them.
The fact that the model is still working today speaks to its inventiveness,
and to the quality with which the company, now under the leadership of the
Goans son, Jeff, carries out its mission. They focus on drain cleaning and
rehabilitation and let plumbers focus on what they do best.
Liner Guys hasnt been around anywhere near as long, but the company
established a niche thats every bit as effective and valuable. Partners Steve
Stefanidis and Mike Rodger established the company with a narrow focus
on sewer lateral cleaning, inspection and rehabilitation. They both had
experience and they knew there was opportunity in their market.
The London, Ontario, market the company serves is composed
of mostly older homes with aging lateral connections, providing a good
potential customer base. On top of that, there arent many competitors
providing the same services, and none who specialize like Liner Guys.
Stefanidis and Rodger used their knowledge and experience to identify
a space in which they could prosper, and then set out to educate their
potential customer base about the ways in which Liner Guys services could
help them.
In a few short years, the company has been able to establish its position
and create demand for its services, with gross revenue increasing about 30
percent in each of the last two years.
Providing an alternative to traditional lateral replacement created a
foundation for Liner Guys success. An alternative customer base made the
difference for Plumbers Service. Neither company followed the common
path.
Fitting in might be comfortable, but sometimes standing out is the only
way to be truly successful. Dont be afraid to look for a new way. Dont be
afraid to take a chance if its something you believe in.
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Liner Guys co-owner Mike Rodger monitors the air pressure on an LMK lateral inversion
tank while lining a residential sewer lateral.

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Judging by the lateral lining companys growth about a 30

percent increase in gross revenue in each of the last two years the
no-nonsense approach is paying dividends in a competitive lateral
lining market in and around London, Ontario.
Were a customer first kind of business, says Stefanidis, who
handles sales and marketing for the company, while Rodger supervises
field operations. Good customer service is rare in todays society. But
we believe that customer service requires exactly what it says it is: You
bend over backward to do whatever you can for every customer.
You know youre doing something right when a customer gives
you the keys to their home and says, I trust you, he adds, noting that
customers periodically do just that. Thats a major responsibility. I
dont always feel comfortable when they do that, but so far its worked
out well.
Customer service informs virtually every aspect of the company,
from embracing advanced technology that minimizes disruption
for homeowners and helps employees finish jobs faster to setting
high hiring standards for employees who can interact properly with
customers. It also includes educating customers about the advantages
of no-dig technology, which is still relatively unknown in the regional
market the company serves, Stefanidis says.

Steve Stefanidis (left) and Mike Rodger

formed Liner Guys in 2012 in London,
Ontario, focusing on lateral cleaning, inspection and lining.

You know youre doing something right when a

customer gives you the keys to their home and says,

I TRUST YOU.
THATS A MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY.
Steve Stefanidis

<< LEFT: Steve Stefanidis feeds a

RIDGID SeeSnake camera into the
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>>RIGHT: Dennis Matthew lubricates the outside of a liner while he
and Steve Stefanidis load it into the
lining unit.

LINER GUYS, INC.

profile

LONDON, ONTARIO

FOUNDED: 2012
OWNERS: Steve Stefanidis and
Mike Rodger
EMPLOYEES: 4
SPECIALTIES: Sewer lateral inspections,
cleaning and lining
SERVICE AREA: 200-mile radius
around London
WEBSITE: www.linerguys.ca

Even the company name (Rodgers idea) is

intended to make things easier for customers. We
threw a thousand ideas out there and Liner Guys just
stuck, Stefanidis recalls. It was just the two of us
back then and it defined the basis of our business. We
wanted to convey that we are the guys for lateral lining.
Its just that simple.
GETTING STARTED
Rodger and Stefanidis met while they were working
for another lining company. After Stefanidis left the firm
in 2012, he told Rodger to call him if he ever wanted to
form a company on their own. He called me a week
later and asked me if I was serious, Stefanidis says. We
then held a meeting with our families and that was the
birth of our lovely business.

The duo was excited about business prospects because market research showed that 70 percent of the
citys homes are more than 30 years old a total of approximately 30,000 homes in all. We figured it could
be profitable for us even if we worked on just 30 percent
of those homes, Stefanidis says. And there are lots of
townships around us with homes that are even older
than that so the business looked very lucrative. The
infrastructure here is getting old, and the technology is
incredible. Its still amazing to me how we can inject a
liner into a pipe and three hours or so later, we have a
perfectly formed plastic pipe inside the old one.
To enhance customer service, the duo invested
in a CIPP lining system from LMK Technologies. The
company also relies on a 34-foot-long wet-out trailer
(where the pipe liner gets impregnated with resins prior
to installation) made by Atlas Specialty Trailers, and a
Hitachi generator.
We like the LMK system because the inversion tank has a camera port where we can insert our
SeeSnake camera and watch the liner inflate, Stefanidis
says. Its much better to be able to see that the liner is
open at both ends, rather than guessing.
The company also owns four RIDGID SeeSnake
inspection cameras with CS10 color monitors; two
RIDGID Scout locators; four RIDGID cutting heads,
used for scouring pipelines; a milling machine, made by
Picote Solutions, for reinstating laterals; and two Ford
F-150 pickup trucks.

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Stefanidis says he and Rodger are
very particular about who they hire
to use all this equipment. Employees
must be able to not only grasp the
intricacies of lining, but also respect
and interact well with customers. That
includes refraining from smoking,
littering and swearing on job sites.
Its not difficult to find
employees, he explains. Its just
difficult to find employees who take
pride in their work who work the
way we want them to work. Were
pretty fussy about how our employees
interact with customers. We want
employees who treat our business like
its their own.
Theres a reward for employees
who make the grade: no boss/
employee hierarchy. Theres no
boss or supervisor in our company,
he says. We work hand in hand
with each other. We dont want our
employees to look at us as bosses,
but we also dont want them to take
advantage of that kind of mentality.
Our philosophy is lets all work hard
for a good days pay and everyone goes
home happy.
When it comes to training,
Stefanidis doesnt think pipe lining is
difficult to learn, but he says theres
definitely an art to it, and employees
are lucky to have Rodger as a teacher.
Mike is definitely an artist at
lining hes a natural. He lives and
breathes this stuff. Hes cool, calm and
collected and believes that no matter
what he comes across, well dive in
and fix it.
He wants things perfect and
pristine, Stefanidis adds. We take
a lot of pride in our work it truly
matters to us that customers are
happy.
EDUCATION IS CRITICAL
Getting people to understand
that they dont have to dig up failing
laterals and deal with the resulting
inconveniences created by excavation
remains an uphill battle. Even
though trenchless technology has
been around for decades, Stefanidis
says he still encounters people every
day who dont know the technology
exists. Thats our biggest challenge
changing that dig-it-up mentality.
CONTINUED >>

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Steve Stefanidis does a post-lining inspection with a RIDGID SeeSnake camera and CS10 color monitor.

FREE LATERAL INSPECTIONS GENERATE NEW BUSINESS

An old adage says theres no such thing as a free lunch, but in London, Ontario, there is such a thing
as a free lateral inspection, courtesy of Liner Guys Inc.
The free inspections serve two purposes: They generate job leads and differentiate the company from
its competitors, says Steve Stefanidis, who co-owns the company with Mike Rodger.
It gets our foot in the door, Stefanidis says. Sure, its an expense for us, but getting the lead is worth
the expense.
There is one caveat involved: The inspection is free only if a customer has a problem with a lateral,
as opposed to people who, for example, are selling a home and want a free inspection so they can tell
prospective buyers the lateral is in good condition. We charge a fee for those kinds of inspections,
he says.
What if a legitimate customer gets an inspection that reveals a problem, but doesnt choose Liner Guys
to fix it? We shake their hand, leave a business card with our phone number and tell them to call us if they
need us, he says. We dont pressure anyone. And if the lateral is in good condition, we tell them. If theres
a problem, we tell them. If they want a quote, we provide one. There are never any strings attached.
If no repair is required, the customer is usually happy with the news and theyre going to tell five or
six other people how honest we are. And then theyre also more likely to call you back when a problem
does occur, he adds.
Stefanidis estimates that in eight out of every 10 inspections, Liner Guys gets the job to reline or clean
a lateral. A key factor in that success rate: Customers can watch the inspection on a monitor and see any
problems firsthand. If the customer wants a copy of the inspection on a thumb drive or a DVD, the company
charges a modest fee.
The company also performs inspections for local plumbers upon request, but theyre not free. So
what stops a plumber from circumventing the fee by telling a customer to call Liner Guys and ask for a
free inspection? Absolutely nothing, Stefanidis concedes. There are always companies out there with less
integrity than ours, he says. Its a cost of doing business. When you own a company, those are the hills
you climb.

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The company employs several
exposure.
strategies to educate customers and
When customers call for sermake them feel comfortable with
vice, theyre asked where they
the technology. The companys
heard about the company; that enwebsite is its primary education
ables Stefanidis to monitor the ads
tool, which features nearly a
effectiveness. So far, so good; he
dozen videos some of their
estimates that the bus ads generate
own and some from LMK that
about 30 percent of the companys
explain various aspects of no-dig
job leads while the radio ads trigtechnology. You can explain it all
ger another 20 percent. The rest
day long, but when someone sees
come from word-of-mouth referrals,
what a finished pipe looks like,
he says.
theres an aha moment, Stefanidis
Looking ahead, Stefanidis
says, explaining the value of videos.
envisions more steady growth for
Stefanidis
also
shows
Liner Guys, but he and Rodger are
customers samples of lined pipes,
cautious about growing too fast
including one where they can
jeopardizing quality control and
slide a liner out of a section of pipe
customer satisfaction. Its easy to
to see what it looks like. He also
ruin your name that way, he says.
shows samples of cracked pipes so
Thats why we dont have 10 or 20
customers can see how the resin in
crews. We dont lack for work and
the liner fills in cracks in the pipe.
were going to keep growing, but in
Visuals are always key, he says.
a controlled way.
Its the best way to show off your
While the company does proproduct.
vide other services, such as lateral
In addition, Stefanidis provides
cleaning, pipeline inspections and
customers with testimonials from
line location, lateral lining genersatisfied clients as well as a list
ates the bulk of its revenue. But
of references they can call. We
Stefanidis is not concerned about
give them about 10 references and
overdependence on pipe lining. He
tell them to call three of them
believes that as long as the comparandomly, he explains. That way
ny continues to provide top-notch
they know theyre not calling my
customer service, theres enough
mother or an uncle. Theyll
Dennis Matthew (left) helps Mike Rodger get set up to shoot a liner into a 4-inch sewer
lateral.
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get an objective opinion of our
diversify.
performance.
We also pride ourselves on
Education
is
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our
ability to source things out
because
trenchless
lateral
Our philosophy is lets all work hard
for customers, he says. I have
rehabilitation is not always the
for a good days pay and
contacts for electricians and carcheapest route for customers to
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penters, for example. I can supply
take. But if properly educated,
almost anything they need. But
customers more often than not are
Steve Stefanidis
doesnt that give other contractors
willing to pay a premium for pipe
revenue that Liner Guys could keep
lining because its so much more
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convenient and less intrusive. Otherwise you have to dig a hole, fill the hole,
the future, you never know we might amalgamate into Liner Guys Heatlet it settle for several months, then put more soil on and so forth, Stefanidis
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says. Moreover, digging up and replacing a line might require removing a tree or
add an electrical division, or a hometaking out part of a sidewalk, patio or driveway that later must be replaced. So
renovation division, or even get into
if you calculate the other benefits, then its essentially cheaper to do it this way.
project management.
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Thats where the CUBE portable mainline camera inspection
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We do a lot of remote jobs where its not easy to go and
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conditions, or we inspect sewers along bike paths with a very
Hydro-Klean operator Hans Nissen gets ready to launch the camera while foreman Zack Myers handles
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the controls of the CUBE portable mainline inspection system from R.S. Technical Services. The CUBE
system allows Hydro-Klean employees to inspect sewer lines in remote and limited-space situations.
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Gator, he continues. Its like having a big camera truck
on the back of an all-terrain vehicle. Its self-contained
OWNER: Hydro-Klean LLC, Des Moines, Iowa
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and elevations that a truck couldnt get through, he says.
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contained, onboard generator and MPEG video-recording capability. We can
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two 500-pound-capacity storage drawers; a front-access,
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The CUBE also provides Deutsch with something equally valuable:
reliability. Uptime is a No. 1 concern for us, Deutsch explains. Uptime is
If were down, we incur the costs associated with that and customers are
the reason were able to keep our doors open for business and weve had no
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major issues at all with the CUBE.
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In those cases, downtime has a domino effect. You dont want to be that guy.
Downtime also hurts Hydro-Klean more than some other companies
because it pays its employees overtime after they put in an eight-hour day, not
after they accumulate a total of 40 hours for the week. So if theyre out there for
more than eight-hours because of a breakdown, were basically eating that time
we cant bill customers for it, he notes. So uptime is absolutely critical to us.
The CUBE also helps technicians maximize productivity, thanks to its
ability to maneuver in tight spots, such as inside manufacturing facilities,
or more easily gain access to off-road manholes, for
example. That helps crews achieve their feet-per-day
inspection goals, Deutsch says.
For one project inspecting and cleaning a
mainline sewer Hydro-Klean crews were able to
work in residents backyards. In another instance,
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At a cost of roughly $62,000, the CUBE represents a sizable investment.

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wouldnt be able to do.
The CUBE enables us to do jobs we normally couldnt complete with
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the tough jobs and those are the ones we want. We want to be the company
that solves problems other providers cant, and the CUBE helps us do that. C

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truck. They use a forklift to get it onto the Gator or
into a pickup truck the unit features openings that
accommodate a forklifts forks.
Training employees to use the CUBE is easy
because it operates much like the companys other
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In addition, the CUBE is compatible with all eight
of the various RST pipeline inspection cameras
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COVER STORY
BY MAR IAN BON D
PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY VOIGT

STARRING IN A

SUPPORT ROLE
SEWER AND DRAIN CLEANING COMPANY BUILDS ITS REPUTATION
AS AN EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL PLUMBING INDUSTRY

RICHARD AND MILLIE GOAN LAUNCHED

PLUMBERS SERVICE IN 1955 WITH A UNIQUE VISION.
They wanted to create this partnership where the
plumber would be represented by a high-quality and
noncompetitive extension of their business, says Jeff
Goan, who took over his parents business in 1994. Even
today, at least 50 percent of our business is with plumbing
contractors. We work closely with them and we are there
when they need us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Plumbers Service owner Jeff Goan on a job site in Grosse

Pointe, Michigan.

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We do not advertise. There are no wraps on our trucks.

When we go out for Bobs Plumbing, for the most part the
customer thinks we are Bobs Plumbing. We are a bit of
an anomaly.
Goan points out that most plumbing trucks are filled
to the brim with tools and fixtures. Drain cleaning vans
are just as full with their own specific equipment, so to be
fully equipped to do it all, it would take a semi. Instead,
Plumbers Service focuses on sewer and drain cleaning and
rehabilitation, and lets plumbers focus on what they do
best. The result is greater specialization on both sides and
better work all the way around.
While the company maintains its focus on serving
plumbing contractors, the customer base has grown along
with the companys reputation. Plumbers Service now
serves property management companies, mechanical
contractors and even a few municipalities. The company
doesnt advertise, so the occasional residential client comes
on the referral of a relative, neighbor or friend.
We provide good customer service and follow-up,
says Goan. If our service technician finds any problems,
we will follow up with the plumbing contractor to see if they
want us to proceed to do any continued maintenance, or
structural lining or cable maintenance. We offer a number
of options for their client.

Plumbers Service technicians Jim Simpson (left)

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OWNER: Jeff Goan
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 61
CUSTOMER BASE: Plumbing companies, property
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SERVICES: Sewer and drain cleaning, jetting,
leak detection, radio detection, pipe
bursting and structural pipe lining
EMPLOYEES: 20

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Plumbers Service owner Jeff Goan

(center) speaks with Rick Dube, owner of
Rick Dube Plumbing in Detroit, as Goans
crew sets up to clear a lateral line for one of
Dubes customers.

THE FAMILY CONNECTION

Jeff Goan is the owner of Plumbers Service, but hes not the only one
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Jeffs brother, Jim Goan, has been a part of this company for many
years, handling human resources, payroll, insurance, and tax and regulation
issues. He also serves as a sounding board and adviser.
My brother is a business backbone for me, as he keeps me on point,
and with an MBA in business he has much to contribute, Goan says.
He also has experience working in the lines over the years and while
attending college, and in his off hours while he was working in the health
care industry for several years.
Jim Goan says he tries to be someone his brother can consult with on
the major issues and stressful situations that arise in any business.
On the subject of finding qualified technicians, the brothers agree it is
one of the biggest challenges. Jeff Goan says that young people are just
not going into the trades. He finds their best employees are those who
tried to make it in other fields until they realize that they are in a job with no
real future or opportunity to make enough to support a family.
We look for a guy with the qualities we want, someone who wants to
be successful, someone who wants to learn everything we can teach,
Goan says. It can take time to get the expertise where a person can do
a lot of this work in a confident manner. We want our customer to have
confidence in our technician to handle the problem.

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Working with and for plumbing companies, especially as a primary

revenue source, calls for an arrangement when it comes to collecting and
billing. Goan says their process is flexible. Sometimes the plumbing
contractor will provide invoices to Plumbers Service, and they will
handle the transaction. Other times they will do the work, and the
customer will pay the plumbing company directly through their billing.
We have our standard rates for our services, but with the
plumbers we give a commission for work we do for them, so they
actually get better pricing.
They promote the company through direct mail to plumbing
contractors in their service area, which includes a 50-mile radius
around the greater Detroit region. If they are required to go beyond
that area, they charge extra for travel.
GETTING WITH THE PROGRAM
Goan says that his father was a visionary who was open to new
technology as it came along, using some of the early locating equipment
to trace the paths of buried lines.
This had always been a challenge to precisely locate the damaged
areas, he says. We got into televising lines in the 1980s. Pipe bursting
came along in 2000, and structural lining around 2005.
Plumbers Service has added jetting, radio detection and confined
space entry, but they continue with excavation when necessary. The
company has a dual-reel trailer jetter (3,000 psi/40 gpm) from Sewer
Equipment, and contracts with several firms when a jet/vac truck is
needed for cleaning catch basins, oil interceptors or industrial waste

Jeff Goan (left) speaks with cable dispatcher

Sheri House about a customer while Leah Wills
works on invoices at the company headquarters
in Milford, Michigan.

handling and disposal. They have a variety of

Pearpoint/SPX and Vivax-Metrotech cameras in
their inspection arsenal.
Conditions in the area are typical of
older neighborhoods, with Orangeburg (pipe)
that is often failing, and clay pipe that isnt
watertight and allows root intrusion at the
joints, Goan says. Then we have cast iron
pipe, which deteriorates and rusts out. These
all offer opportunities for our services. We find
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Jim Simpson unspools hose from a trailer-mounted Sewer Equipment jetter while setting up for a cleaning job in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

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Ultimately, decision-making that affects the company on a bigger scale
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property with offices and two buildings for equipment by gathering to
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for consultation when required.
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financially we try to be helpful, and I think we deal even-handedly. If there is a
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what we want to do. That kind of thing is a part of my day-to-day activities.
should feel good about the job. We can have a nice level of satisfaction because
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MONEY MANAGER

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Erik Gunn is a magazine writer

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Now that a strong federal tax benefit for equipment purchases is permanent,
its time to think more strategically about machinery purchases
By Erik Gunn

heres some good news on the tax front for small companies that
spend big bucks on equipment.
After more than a decade of year-to-year uncertainty, an
important federal tax deduction on equipment purchases has been
made permanent part of the big federal tax and spending measure that
Congress passed and the president signed late in 2015. The deduction is
found in Section 179 of the U.S. tax code, and it lets small businesses take
an immediate federal tax deduction on the price of certain kinds of new
equipment in the year its purchased.
YEARLY CLIFFHANGER
Back in the 20th century, Section 179 was a pretty small deal you
could only take it for equipment costing less than $25,000, and you could only
take the full deduction for a total of $125,000 worth of equipment purchases
in a year.

What is the return on investment and payback

period of the asset to be purchased?
There may be a startup period where the
machine is slowly eased into service over a
period of months. As more clients discover
your new equipment is available, the more
the equipment will earn its keep.
Randall Turner
In the economic slump that followed the 9/11 attacks, Congress gave
Section 179 a temporary big boost, setting the cap at $500,000 for individual
pieces of equipment that can be expensed in the year they are placed into
service. Congress also raised the cap for all equipment purchases in a year that
would qualify for the full deduction up to $2 million. In the nearly 15 years
since then, the higher limits have been renewed every time they were about to
expire. Thats been an annual ritual for several years now.
The latest spending plan ends that annual ritual by making those higher
limits permanent (or at least as permanent as anything gets in Washington).
No more late-December cliffhangers about the future of Section 179.
This is something truly directed at small businesses, says Patricia Hintz,
who practices tax law at the Milwaukee law firm of Quarles & Brady.

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Heres how it works in practice:

Suppose in 2015 you bought a new specialized truck for $100,000.
Traditionally, a purchase like that has to be depreciated over a fixed period of
time. That means you cant deduct the full cost the year you buy the vehicle
instead, you deduct a portion of the cost over several years, using a formula that
also reflects its depreciating value.
FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY
(Depending on a lot of factors, you might even want to stick with that
approach. Thats way beyond the scope of this column, though and what we
say here is no substitute for what your professional legal and financial advisers
who know the details of your business circumstances can tell you.)
Section 179 allows you to take the full deduction in year one for that
$100,000 truck. By the way, you can take it no matter whether youre paying for
the truck in full when you buy it or whether you finance the purchase so youre
paying for it over several years. On the tax forms, the Section 179 deduction, if
you take it, is for the full $100,000.
That $100,000 comes off the total taxable income of your business or
your own taxable income if your business, like most smaller firms, is organized
as an S corporation of a limited liability corporation (LLC), with the income
passing straight through to the owner.
It takes your income down dollar for dollar, Hintz says. The actual effect
to your taxes depends on what bracket youre in.
To someone for whom the marginal tax bracket is 30 percent, an additional
$100,000 deduction will reduce your tax bill by $30,000, she explains.
LIMITS AND COMPLICATIONS
If you spend more than $2 million a year on equipment that qualifies for
the Section 179 treatment, the tax break starts to phase out.
And the provision only applies to equipment; other kinds of expenses
such as real estate dont qualify for the immediate deduction it offers.
There are some other wrinkles. First, you dont have to take the Section
179 deduction for the entire cost; if its to your financial advantage to take only
part of it and depreciate the rest of the cost over the next several years, you have
that choice. Second, you cant benefit from the full deduction if your business
reports a net loss for the year or would if the full deduction was counted.
But you can carry forward the deduction to future years so long as you claim it
to start with.
But complexities like those are yet another reason you must work with
your professional adviser before making any decision of this sort. (And if youre
losing money or close to it, you have problems a whole lot bigger than how to
best deduct the cost of a new truck on your taxes!)

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THINKING STRATEGICALLY
With or without Section 179, theres another important lesson: Having
the robust benefit can unquestionably provide a great help to your bottom
line, but its never the reason to make that purchase. You really need to take
stock of what the purchase is going to be worth to your business, says Randall
Turner, a financial consultant based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, with extensive
experience in equipment-heavy industries.
Business owners will and should weigh several factors before buying
a large asset, Turner explains: what they need vs. what they want, whether to
buy new or used, how much they can afford, how theyll pay for it and whether
its the best use of their money.
But then theres the most unexplored question that really should be the
first question, he adds: What is the return on investment and payback period
of the asset to be purchased?
That requires carefully considering what the real revenue of the new
machinery will be and what it really costs to run it.
There may be a startup period where the machine is slowly eased into
service over a period of months, Turner says. As more clients discover your
new equipment is available, the more the equipment will earn its keep. Or on
the flip side, the equipment might go into use at a time of rapidly expanding
demand and get put to use overtime right away only to suddenly go unused
after the initial burst of excitement once pent-up demand is exhausted.
So consider the full cost over time payments, fuel and maintenance,
and labor to operate the machine in your ROI calculation.
Then the simple test is to compare the expected ROI with how much

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return youd expect to get in an alternative investment with similar risk,

Turner says. You need to consider the cash-flow payback over time to see when
you start breaking even.
Subtracting costs from the annual revenue, then multiplying by 100, will
give you an ROI as a percentage. And youll need to chart that year to year to
determine when youll break even and start profiting from the machine.
CHANGING TIMES
The world is changing too fast to simply assume a perpetual status quo,
Turner points out. Everyone thinks the worlds going to stay like it is, says
Turner. How stable is your market?
Hes seeing banks close their fists now looking for excuses not to loan
money. That means any purchase should be accompanied by a solid financial
prospectus for the acquisition.
And for that reason, even just relying on a standard replacement cycle isnt
necessarily the right move. Instead of planning a replacement cycle of five or
seven years, I would look at it every year because every year your environment
changes, Turner says.
So where does that leave you? The bottom line is you now have a reliable,
robust tax break to count on when buying new equipment. But more than
ever, changing circumstances will require you to undertake a careful analysis
of equipment needs and your ability to support the purchase for the long term.
And that will be worth a lot more than any tax break, no matter
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Win the Sale

Without Losing on Price
Use these strategies to turn price objections into opportunities to educate your customers
By Judy Kneiszel

leaning and rehabilitation contractors, like parents, can be undone

if they constantly cave in to whining. If parents give in every time
a child begs for candy, mom and dad will pay for it in dental bills.
A cleaner who gives in every time a potential customer complains
about price eventually pays for it with diminished profit margins. Saying yes
is easier in the moment, but in the long run it leads to decay.
You can employ several tactics to avoid caving in when a potential
customer protests that your price is too high, and still win the contract. Some
require you to look at your long game and overall pricing strategy. Others are
simple strategies you can try in the middle of your pitch to get the potential
customer to shift his or her thinking about price.
1. Know exactly what the customer is objecting to. Sometimes people
abruptly cut off a sales pitch early by announcing that the price is simply
too high. But if someone has been interested enough to listen to an entire
proposal and an objection to the price is only thrown out at the end, you
need to determine what the customer means when he or she says your price
is too high.
It could mean that the price you are quoting is literally higher than they
can afford right now. Financing or an alternate payment structure could be
proposed as a solution.
If the customer believes that the same service is available for less from
a different provider, try to determine if they are comparing apples to apples.
Point out the advantages of your proposal. If your price is higher because
youre proposing a longer-term solution, explain how the short-term fix could
end up costing more in the long run.
Calling out your proposed price as too high could also mean that the
service you are offering is not worth the price to them. The customer may say
your price is too high, but what they mean is that its not too high for what
it is, but for what they need. Start over and this time listen to the customer
and present an accurate price for what is truly needed, rather than what youd
like to sell them.
2. Get out the calculator. Dont spend a lot of time discussing the total
price. Rather than focus on the price of an annual maintenance contract,
break it down by the month, week and day to show the cost is reasonable.
Explain how the daily cost may be less than the price of a fast-food meal or a
good cup of coffee and ask if it isnt worth that small amount to protect their
property. Take the price they had in mind or said they could afford and stress
the small difference between your price and theirs.
3. Show your hand. Its hard to determine the true price of anything
these days. Most retailers offer merchandise at 25 percent off so frequently
customers start to wonder if anyone ever pays regular price for anything
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when you give them a number. Explain how you arrived at the price. Have
a pricing structure in black and white that you can show the customer and
make it a company policy that the price is the price. Show the customer how
difficult it was to get the number as low as you did. Explain how long your
rates have been in effect even though costs have gone up. Seeing how slim
your margins are might make them feel camaraderie with you. If the price is
the price for every customer, theyll know what their competitors are paying
and may be less likely to balk. Most people just want to feel like they are being
treated fairly.
4. Dont take it personally. Its easy to become defensive when a customer
rejects the price youve quoted. But dont feel like they are questioning your
integrity or your intelligence. They are just doing what todays buyer beware
culture has conditioned them to do. They are looking to protect their business
interests just like you are. So try to put yourself in their place and reiterate
the benefits of what you are proposing. Price objection is your invitation to
further educate a customer about the quality of your products and services.
5. Act like youve already closed the deal. Even if the customer hasnt
signed on the dotted line, talk to them like they have. Say, When we arrive
at your location or Well be cleaning your lines every other month. The
customer is less likely to say the price is too high if it seems like youve already
struck a deal.
In the end, value is the crucial selling point when dealing with a customer
who rebukes your price. You may find yourself explaining how paying a little
more for quality service is a better value than saving a little money now but
paying later when their sewer line backs up.
Investor Warren Buffett famously said, Price is what you pay, value is
what you get. The key to winning over a cost-conscious customer is getting
him or her to appreciate the value of the service you offer, while accepting the
price as fair. C

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See ads pages

23, 67

ALLAN J. COLEMAN CO.

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AMAZING MACHINERY, LLC

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CAM SPRAY

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1 - 10

25 - 250

3/4 - 10

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30 - 400

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1500 - 3000 PSI

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GORLITZ SEWER & DRAIN, INC.

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1000 - 6000 PSI

1 1/2 - 8

ELECTRIC EEL MFG.

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See ad page 52

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1 1/2 - 16

COAST MANUFACTURING

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RIDGID

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PICOTE SOLUTIONS
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NOZZTEQ INC.
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JETTERS NORTHWEST

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TOUGH JOB

Night Moves
Contractor gets creative with work schedule to
minimize disruptions while rehabbing more than
5,000 feet of sewer interceptor
By Kyle Rogers

A member of the J.R. Pipeline crew sprays structural polymer on the clean pipe interior.

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tough job

ining a mile of large-diameter sewer pipe is no small task. Doing it in

a residential area with strict time constrictions and no bypass is even
tougher.
When the East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland,
California, was ready to rehabilitate a deteriorating section of its collections
system in 2012, it turned to J.R. Pipeline. The company had already used
the Linabond system in 2000 to reline approximately 2,300 feet of pipe for
the utility.
But from tedious preparations to get the pipe ready for lining, to tight
windows for completing the work and extensive measures to avoid disturbing
local residents, the job proved to be challenging for J.R. Pipeline, says Elsabeth
Girma, project manager.
There were a lot of lessons learned along the way, she says.

Hydroblasting the interior of the East Bay Municipal Utility Districts 75-year-old Wood
Street Interceptor removed old mortar and exposed river rocks, creating a bumpy surface
that made lining difficult.

PROJECT:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRACTOR:
EQUIPMENT:
RESULT:

Rehabilitate 5,200 feet of sewer interceptor

damaged by corrosion
East Bay Municipal Utility District
J.R. Pipeline, Perris, California
Lining system from Linabond Inc.;
805/484-7373; www.linabond.com
Liner installed successfully without significant
disruptions to community

THE PROJECT
EBMUD serves about 650,000 people from nine different communities
in an 88-square-mile area on the east shore of San Francisco Bay. An integral
part of its collections system is the 9,000-foot-long Wood Street Interceptor, a
105-inch cast-in-place concrete pipe dating back to the late 1940s. Beginning
in the mid-1990s, the utility started gradually rehabbing the pipe after
identifying areas of extensive corrosion.
The 2012 contract with J.R. Pipeline called for relining more than 5,000
feet of the horseshoe-shaped pipe, as well as spot repairs along another 2,000foot section. J.R. Pipeline used the Linabond system, a structural polymer sprayapplied onto concrete pipe followed by a PVC liner impermeable to corrosives.
The overnight work schedule was the first challenge on the three-year
project, Girma says. J.R. Pipeline crews would mobilize around midnight and
be ready to enter the pipe by about 2 a.m. The nights work had to be wrapped
up around 6 a.m.
Its part of the main interceptor and there was no redundant pipe, she
says. The pipe could not be taken out of service, so all the work had to be
done at night when the flow was lower.
Work was done from April to October, the areas dry season. Girma says
EBMUD utilized a storage facility, typically only needed during wet-weather
conditions, to keep the flow as low as possible throughout the night so crews
could work in the pipe. A wood platform was constructed along the repair area
about 2 feet above the bottom of the pipe before starting rehab preparations.

At night the flow was already lower than

during the daytime, and the utility would crank up
its pump to direct more flow to the treatment plant
and storage facility, Girma says. About 4 or 5 feet of
flow in the pipe would be reduced to a height below
the platform.
On top of that, we had a blower to clean the
air in the pipe. So when we went into the pipe, the
air was fresh, the sewage was below the platform and
workers could do their work.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The overnight work schedule was maintained
until this past year, when J.R. Pipeline arrived at
a portion of the interceptor running through a
residential area and had to account for how the
work might disturb the neighborhood. While prelining preparations could still be performed entirely
underground by accessing the pipe via a manhole in
a non-residential area, that strategy was not an option
once it was time to actually start the lining process.
For cleaning the pipe beforehand, we could just
go through a manhole where there werent residences
and walk down 2,000 feet into the residential area.
People didnt even know we were there, Girma says.
But for the rehab process itself, the lining rig has to
be very close to the area being repaired.
For lining the sections of pipe in the residential
area, J.R. Pipeline got permission to extend its
daily work schedule to 10 a.m. Underground pipe
preparations began at 2 a.m. so that the crew would
be ready at 6 a.m. when it was allowed to mobilize
above ground in the neighborhood for lining.
EBMUD did all sorts of hydraulic monitoring
to figure out how much longer they could hold the
flow for us and determined that they could go until
10 a.m. before we had to be completely out of the
pipe, Girma says. That was a big challenge because
by the time we started doing the rehab work it
would be about 7 a.m. and we had to start pulling
equipment out of the pipe around 9:30 a.m. So it was
going very slowly. We were able to do about 75 feet
per day. Sometimes we could do 100 feet if we were
lucky, but it was very tight.
Working in the neighborhood also required
additional measures to appease residents. No
Parking signs had to be placed along the next days
work route the night before.
The worst thing that happened was we had to
tow some cars. We did it several times throughout
the process, Girma says. We just tried our best
to take a proactive approach and provide notice to
the residents and let them know this was a crucial
project for the neighborhood.
CONTINUED >>

J.R. Pipeline had to build a

platform about 2 feet above
the floor of the pipe to keep
workers above the flow of
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>>RIGHT: The J.R. Pipeline crew wrapped up the seven-month

rehabilitation of the 9,000-foot-long Wood Street Interceptor in October.
BELOW: Contractors used the Linabond system to rehabilitate the
105-inch cast-in-place pipe, first spraying the interior with structural
polymer and then applying sheets of PVC liner.

EBMUD also rented a space from a nearby church to give residents a

parking alternative during the times they had to stay off the street. Security
guards monitored the area.
PRE-LINING CHALLENGES
Scheduling logistics werent the only challenge on the job, Girma says.
After taking care of spot repairs on previously installed liner in 2012, J.R.
Pipeline went into 2013 ready to begin applying the Linabond system to the
new sections of corroded pipe. But workers found pipe that needed extensive
prep work for lining to be effective.
The first step was bringing in an experienced hydroblasting contractor.
Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition of Surrey, British Columbia, scoured the pipes
interior with 20,000 psi at 80 gpm to remove the corrosive buildup without
damaging the good portions of concrete. That left large river rocks protruding
from the pipe, creating a bumpy surface not ideal for lining.
This pipe was cast in place, and in the 1940s when they built the pipe,
they used river rocks, Girma says. The mortar was decayed so it fell off after
hydroblasting, but most of the rocks didnt come out. The surface was very
rough, which required additional preparation work before beginning the lining
system installation.
J.R. Pipeline also had to go through and put in new rebar where it had
corroded, and clean exposed rebar and coat it with a corrosion inhibitor. Then
mortar could be applied.
This had to be done before lining could even begin, Girma says. Wed
be doing all this through July and finally begin lining in August.
Once it was time to actually do the lining, the process went well even
though progress was slow due to the tight work schedule.
Last October, J.R. Pipeline completed the final 1,800 feet of lining outlined
in the contract. The rehab work is far from over for EBMUD, as the utility
continues to inspect its system and contract work out as needed. But for the
foreseeable future, the Wood Street Interceptor shouldnt be a problem. C

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CABLE MACHINES
ELECTRIC EEL MODEL Z5-P
The Model Z5-P drain cleaning machine from Electric
Eel cleans 1 1/4- to 3-inch-diameter lines up to 100 feet
while running galvanized aircraft wire inner-core cable. It
has a built-in drum shaft slip clutch and an upright
frame on large 10-inch wheels with a folding handle.
Its rear bar shields the motor and allows for two-position
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Electric Eel

Picote Solutions offers high-speed, highefficiency drain cleaning chains that attach to the
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diameter of the pipe to descale and remove even the
finest of roots. The Original rolls around the inside of the pipe, removing roots
and heavy tuberculation. An assortment of special drill heads and removal tools
can be used for severe, heavy-duty roots and blockages, all without damaging
the host pipe. To prevent further root infiltration, the Picote Coating System
seals and forms a watertight, noncorrosive pipe. This easy-to-use system simply
coats the pipe using a coating pump and brush application to work the resin
into the host pipe. 219/440-1404; www.picotesolutions.com.

RIDGID K-7500 DRUM MACHINE

The K-7500 Drum Machine from RIDGID has
cable that spins at 200 rpm and fits 3- to 10-inch lines.
The main drum holds up to 100 feet of 3/4-inch or 125
feet of 5/8-inch cable. A 600-watt universal motor and
gearbox bear down as the cutter engages obstructions
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CLEANING NOZZLES
ARTHUR PRODUCTS PX REVOLVER G3
The PX Revolver G3 from Arthur Products is
designed for the operator who not only must service a
line, but also have the ability to travel a long distance
in the line. It has three additional fixed rear jets
dedicated to generating large thrust for long runs. The
addition of the rear jets allows the rotor jets to focus on
penetration, polishing and flushing. It is manufactured
from high-grade stainless steel and custom drilled for
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At 2 3/4 inches long, the Rotodrill Bend nozzle

from Enz USA easily negotiates traps and bends.
The high-powered rotating jet provides thrust
power and is effective for moving debris and tree
roots and clearing blocked pipes. It pushes itself
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out roots and deposits upon return. It can operate on flow as low as 4 gpm,
while cleaning pipe ranges from 3 to 6 inches in diameter. It is available in 1/4and 3/8-inch connections. 877/369-8721; www.enzusainc.com.

NOZZTEQ JAWS 100

The JAWS 100 sewer nozzle from
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pressures. Crews can clean more pipe with fewer NozzTeq
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water conduits preserve laminar water flows from the truck to final jet stream,
so water pressure is never compromised by turbulence. Tightly focused jet
streams are deployed at precisely calculated angles that move out debris
efficiently. It is made of low-carbon stainless steel with SBR covers that protect
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STONEAGE SWITCHER
Switcher cleaning heads from StoneAge
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With a 14-inch-diameter cleaning area,
the WhirlaWay rotary cleaning nozzle from Water
Cannon simply snaps onto the pressure washer
wand and is quick and easy to use. Used with
either hot- or cold-water pressure washers with Water Cannon
pressure up to 4,000 psi, its durable, lightweight
design removes tree sap, dirt and other nonpermanent materials from hard
surfaces. It blasts away dirt, grease and grime in all sorts of tough cleaning
areas like pools, decks, sidewalks, warehouse floors, restaurants, retail
shopping centers and garages. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.

With a narrow frame and compact mounting base,

the N700 Series spring rewind reel from Hannay Reels is
ideal for high-pressure washdown, sanitizing, and sewer,
septic and portable toilet cleaning. A non-sparking ratchet
assembly and declutching harbor prevents damage during
reverse winding. The reel is designed to handle 1/4through 1/2-inch I.D. hose and accommodate temperatures
from -60 to 250 degrees F. Sealed ball bearings, ribbed
discs and one-piece axle hub assemblies ensure long- Hannay Reels
lasting performance for sewer and waste operations. 518/797-3791;
www.hannay.com.

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WESTMOOR CONDE PROVAC

The Conde ProVac industrial liquid waste
pumping system from Westmoor is quiet and
lightweight, and pumps at 120 gpm. A flip of
the switch starts the unit in vacuum mode for
pumping. The built-in exhaust deodorizer keeps
odor at a minimum. Simply flip the switch to the
pressure mode for off-loading. It is an intelligent Westmoor
solution for servicing locations not suitable for large vacuum truck hoses,
including indoor or remote jobs such as grease traps. 800/367-0972;
www.westmoorltd.com.

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Series CTJ hose reels from Reelcraft are designed

for medium-duty applications for 200 feet of 3/8-inch
I.D. or 150 feet of 1/2-inch I.D. high-pressure hose
up to 5,000 psi. Hand crank with a balanced brass
swivel and brass inlet, they are lightweight with a
corrosion-resistant powder-coat paint. They have a
drag brake to prevent de-spooling when the reel is
not in use. 800/444-3134; www.reelcraft.com.

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JET/VAC COMBO UNITS

GAPVAX MC ADVANCED SERIES
The MC Advanced Series combination jet/
vac from GapVax has display screens (one inside
cab/one outside) to control hydraulics, blower
and water pump operations with a complete
complement of gauges. All body functions, boom
and hose reel functions, vacuum break, throttle, GapVax
and area and safety lighting are wirelessly controlled, while still maintaining
proportional boom and hose reel control. The job card feature allows the
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operator to keep track of blower and water pump hours and logs time on each
job. Specs include a 5- to 12-cubic-yard debris body and stainless steel water
tank with a capacity of up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump options range
from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg. The MC Series boom is an
8-foot, front-mounted, telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26
feet with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

RING-O-MATIC 550 HICFM

VACEX HYDROEXCAVATOR
The Ring-O-Matic 550 HiCFM
VacEx Hydroexcavator combines the
safe cutting power of high-pressure
Ring-O-Matic
water with a powerful vacuum suitable
for potholing, sewer jetting, sump and catch basin cleaning, HDD job site
support and mud management, construction site cleanup and environmental
cleanup. It comes standard with a 50 hp CAT diesel engine and 1,000
cfm Gardner Denver positive-displacement blower. The Cyclo-Jet twoin-one pothole excavator attachment can safely dig a 3-foot hole in 30
seconds. 800/544-2518; www.ring-o-matic.com.

SEWER EQUIPMENT
MODEL 900 ECO
The Model 900 ECO from Sewer
Equipment is available in 9-, 12- or 15yard debris capacities, equipped with
Duraprolene water tanks carrying 900 to Sewer Equipment
2,000 gallons of onboard water, and up to
40 cubic feet of tool storage. Both single piston and triplex pump options are
available at 55 to 80 gpm at 2,000 to 3,000 psi, a 4,400 cfm blower and 18 inches
Hg, built on an eco-friendly platform, which provides greater fuel efficiency and
offers noise reduction. 877/735-4640; www.sewerequipment.com.

US JETTING JET VAC 500

The Jet Vac 500 from US Jetting is
compact and requires no CDL. It is easy to
operate and has a low profile with nothing
above the cab. It is designed to be mounted
on a Ford F550 or similar truck. As a truck US Jetting
unit, it is capable of high lift dumping. It is
also available as a tandem trailer-mounted unit with a 500-gallon debris tank,
250-gallon freshwater tank and a 3,000 psi at 10 gpm jetting package. It
comes with 300 feet of 3/8-inch hose, a set of basic nozzles and a HATZ Tier
4 Final water-cooled diesel engine. It has a PD blower and a 4-inch suction
hose. Both the blower and the jetter are hydraulically driven, allowing for
better control and delivery of power for stand-alone jetting, vacuum or jet
vac operation. With high-velocity tips, the customer has the capability of
hydroexcavation. 800/538-8464; www.usjetting.com.

VAC-CON COMBINATION MACHINE

Vac-Con combination machines are
available in configurations from 3.5- to
16-cubic-yard capacities, with hydrostatically
driven two- and three-stage centrifugal

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compressors or several optional positive displacement blowers with up to

27 inches Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow water systems are offered up to
120 gpm and 3,000 psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water storage tanks
with total capacities up to 1,500 gallons to handle the cleaning of smallor large-diameter pipe. These machines can be equipped with a 180-degree
articulating front-mounted hose reel in capacities up to 1,000 feet, and highpressure hose diameters from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. There are front-mounted
telescopic booms available with up to 10-foot extensions, and 8- and 10inch tube diameter. It can double as a vacuum excavator with the optional
hydroexcavation package. This allows the operator to reduce the volume
of water, maintain the pressure for digging and direct the flow through a
conventional excavation hand wand. 904/284-4200; www.vac-con.com.

VACALL ALLJETVAC
AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners
from Vacall provide governments and
contractors with collection performance
features for sewer line maintenance,
powered by a single chassis engine
that slashes fuel consumption, cuts Vacall
harmful emissions and reduces routine maintenance downtime. They
have a strong positive displacement blower system for jetting action and
vacuum power. The oval-shaped debris body has cylindrical sides for extra
strength and efficient material dumping. Water tanks, fabricated from highquality aluminum, are mounted high on the chassis away from road debris.
Galvanized debris bodies and water tanks are available. The AllSmartFlow
CAN-bus control system has a programmable LCD display that monitors
engine, water flow and vacuum performance while allowing for more precise
boom and reel movements. Water flow control monitoring can reduce trips
for refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.

PUSH TV CAMERA SYSTEMS/ACCESSORIES

CUES MPLUS+ XL
The MPlus+ XL push system from CUES includes a
coiler configuration designed for larger pipeline applications
up to 500 feet. It integrates swappable camera heads, a
pan-and-tilt camera with 360-degree rotation and pan,
video observation coding, observation coding interface and
digital recording into an easy-to-use and intuitive package.
This lightweight system includes large and durable wheels
for easy portability and a balanced footprint for stability.
CUES
It facilitates quick removal of the control unit to be used
separately for off-road or remote job sites or to accommodate compact
storage. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.

ENVIROSIGHT JETSCAN HD
Deployed on any 3/4- or 1 1/2-inch
jetter hose, the JetScan HD video nozzle
from Envirosight is a quick, easy way for
a cleaning crew to determine what tools
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The FB-PIC3688A 360/180-degree pantilt camera from Forbest Products allows users
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and built-in SD card to record photos and videos. Control buttons on the
front panel are designed for controlling camera head rotation for more than
20,000 hours continuously. On-screen status indicators include footage of
the cable pushed through the pipe. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts
approximately three hours. 877/369-1199; www.forbestusa.net.

GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS

GEN-EYE PRISM
The Gen-Eye Prism video inspection
system from General Pipe Cleaners lets
the user to use a tablet or smartphone to
monitor and record inspection work. A WiFi transmitter inside the unit sends video to
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a designated device up to 500 feet away. The
command module weighs just 3 pounds and can be mounted securely on any
GL or POD reel. An expandable cradle on top of the unit safely supports a
standard-size tablet and easily adjusts for optimal viewing. Optional brackets
for mini-tablets and smartphones are available. It offers an on-screen distance
counter to track how much pushrod remains in the line, a nine-page titler
with full keyboard to add company and job information to videos, a power
port to keep the tablet or smartphone charged during inspections, date and
time stamps for records, an LED dimmer control, and 2-, 3- and 6-inch trap
skids. Its self-leveling color camera automatically keeps the picture right side
up. 800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.

HAMMERHEAD TRENCHLESS
EQUIPMENT PORTAVISION 3
The PortaVision 3 lateral camera system from
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment provides a onetouch system for inspecting pipe laterals that supports a
wide range of pipe sizes with a durable self-contained unit.
The 200-foot pushrod capability can be increased from its
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changing out its durable fiberglass spiral-wound pushrod reels. Wheeled

camera skids are available for use with pipe diameters 8 to 12 inches. A
hardwired connection to the monitoring units integrated USB port eliminates
the need to purchase a dedicated computer notebook, netbook or laptop.
The connection ensures high-quality recording. No Bluetooth or Internet
connection is required. 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadtrenchless.com.

HATHORN CORPORATION
WI-FI CAMERA SYSTEM
The Wi-Fi camera system from Hathorn
Corporation delivers 200 feet of pushrod attached to
a slim 1.4-inch self-leveling camera head. It includes
a 512 Hz sonde transmitter and a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack, on-screen footage counter
and adjustable lighting controls. The user can record
video and take snapshots on any type tablet or mobile
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device up to 200 feet away with a custom mobile app.
Recorded files can be emailed or downloaded straight to a computer. The
system allows users to recharge their mobile devices directly from the control
unit. 905/604-7040; www.hathorncorp.com.

ID-TEC C70
The C70 camera nozzle from ID-TEC is a
combination of a video and cleaning nozzle for
diagnosing and jetting 7- to 30-inch pipelines.
It has seven replaceable jets for cleaning when
moving forward, and a camera and lighting for video
recording moving backwards. The video is recorded
in the nozzle and downloaded to special software on ID-TEC
a tablet via Wi-Fi when the nozzle is lifted out of the manhole. The software
combines GPS coordinates with GIS mapping to determine the nozzles
location and nearby manholes and pipelines. The operator uses the software
to review the video or to code the PACP report and to determine if further
procedures are required for this line before he moves on to the next. It has
internal memory and battery life for at least eight hours. Live view while
jetting is a possible option. 503/504-8474; www.sr-series.com.

MYTANA MFG. COMPANY MS11-NG

The MS11-NG midsized video inspection system
from MyTana Mfg. Company can be used to inspect
3- to 4-inch lines with up to 150 feet of range. It has
a 1 1/2-inch color self-leveling camera head, built-in
512 Hz transmitter allowing a technician to locate
during the inspection and a daylight-readable 6.4inch monitor. Record or upload an inspection using
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and Android. Built-in Wi-Fi allows multiple viewers on relining/rehabilitation
projects. Inspection records can be uploaded to YouTube or still photos
emailed to customers. Media connects through RCA jacks on the front of the
unit. 800/328-8170; www.mytana.com.
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flexible hose through multiple bends, and a side nozzle on the camera can be
aimed to steer through diverging pipes and hover past obstacles. An optional
forward-facing nozzle can be pulsed to clear debris and other obstructions.
The system works with any high-pressure water source, including pressure
washers and combination trucks. Its 1/2-inch hose comes in lengths from
115 to 190 feet. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com.

R.S. TECHNICAL SERVICES QUICK PEEK

The Quick Peek all-in-one, fully portable video
inspection system from R.S. Technical Services is
a compact, lightweight unit for drainline condition
assessment in lines 2 to 10 inches in diameter up to
300 feet in length. The unit has a 7-inch bright LCD
handle-mounted monitor equipped with a sun shield/
screen protector that can be positioned for a comfortable
viewing angle. Easily accessible monitor controls include
power mode, aspect ratio (screen size) and menu, plus set R.S. Technical
buttons for color, brightness, contrast, tint and volume. Services
The side-mounted AC/DC power source houses controls for all camera
functions and provides a camera test terminal, AC/DC input, video/audio
output, keyboard input and a condenser microphone with on/off switch.
Options include battery power, a self-leveling camera, 512 Hz receiver, roller
skids, laptop interface, SD card reader and Wi-Fi interface. 800/767-1974;
www.rstechserv.com.

RAPIDVIEW IBAK NORTH AMERICA

3D-GEOSENSE SYSTEM
The 3D-GeoSense System from RapidView
IBAK North America uses a sensor in the
camera to provide users with a three-dimensional
map of the lateral. The XYZ coordinates can be
determined when the camera is moving both
forward and backward, immediately providing RapidView IBAK
the operator a real-life site plan with the width, length and elevation data of
the lateral being inspected. The unit can be used in push or lateral launch
applications. Additional third-party software is required. 800/656-4225;
www.rapidview.com.

RATECH ELITE SD WI-FI

The Elite SD Wi-Fi pipeline inspection
system from Ratech Electronics records pipe
inspections wirelessly to an iOS or Android
device, and takes live video and digital still photos
that can then immediately upload to YouTube,
meaning no more recording to USB thumb
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your iPhone or iPad and stream the video wirelessly. The Wi-Fi interface
is available on any current Ratech product or existing Ratech systems in
the field, and is available with a sun-readable 10-inch LCD monitor and
either a self-leveling camera, small ultra micro camera or pan-and-tilt push
camera. Systems come in cable lengths from 100 to 400 feet. 800/461-9200;
www.ratech-electronics.com.

RAUSCHUSA MINCAM360
The 2-inch minCam360 remote-controlled
pan-and-tilt push camera from RauschUSA has a
four-step zoom and a tri-band sonde with selectable
frequencies. The Bluetooth remote includes a
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joystick for camera control. The cable reel comes
with 200 feet of cable (it holds up to 300 feet), and the unit can run for four
hours. The 8.4-inch sunlight-readable monitor enables recording video, voice
and photo directly to an SD card. It is designed as a capable stand-alone
inspection system, including a text generator for detailed reporting and an
on-screen distance counter. It can be used in pipes 3 to 16 inches in diameter
with all centering accessories. 717/709-1005; www.rauschusa.com.

SENSORAY MODEL 4011

The Model 4011 from Sensoray is a compact
digital video recorder designed for inspection systems.
It records audio and video to USB storage media and can
capture JPEG images on the fly without interrupting
A/V recording. The outputs allow live video, recorded
A/V or JPEG snapshots to be displayed on an external Sensoray
monitor. The date and time are maintained by a
real-time clock with battery backup. The board encodes standard NTSC/
PAL composite video using efficient H.264 compression. Each of the three
overlay generators can position up to 160 text characters anywhere in the
video frame. An external USB storage device is required for DVR operation.
If desired, a second USB storage device may also be connected, and the unit
will simultaneously record to both devices. A common application for this
is recording to a removable device while creating an archival copy on a nonremovable device. 503/684-8005; www.sensoray.com.

SPARTAN TOOL SPARVISION 200

At 25 pounds, the Sparvision 200 pipe
inspection camera from Spartan Tool is self-contained
for easy on-the-job maneuverability. Outfitted with
iPad or Samsung Galaxy S10 technology, it is intuitive
to use, yet packed with features such as drawing on
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beacon and distance counter. 800/435-3866; www.spartantool.com.

VIVAX-METROTECH VCAMMX
The vCamMX all-in-one inspection camera
from Vivax-Metrotech has an 8-inch daylight-viewable
LCD, two-frequency locatable sonde, locatable pushrod,
internal microphone, distance counter and a six-hour
battery life through the rechargeable battery. The system
is AC/DC powered so it can be run by AC wall sockets
or via a vehicle charging lead. It has a choice of two
high-resolution cameras a 1-inch D26 self-leveling or
a 3/4-inch D18. Both are changeable in the field by the Vivax-Metrotech
user. It records directly to USB drives (up to 128GB) and can use up to a
64GB SD card for backing up the USB drive. This SD card backup allows the
user to give the USB drive to a customer while retaining a copy. 800/4463392; www.vivax-metrotech.com.

WOHLER VIS 350

The VIS 350 visual inspection system
from Wohler allows the technician to inspect pipelines,
precisely locate damage and accurately document the
results of the inspection. Inspect waterlines of 2-inch
diameters and larger with a pan-and-tilt camera
head to ensure no damage is overlooked throughout
the pipeline. The camera head has an integrated Wohler
transmitter that facilitates location detection by the L 200 locator, which has
an easy-to-read color display. It can record video footage and store photos
on a 2GB SD card for documentation and archiving purposes. 978/7509876; www.wohlerusa.com.

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POW-R MOLE SALES PD-6
The PD-6 steerable and locatable hydraulicthrust boring machine from Pow-R Mole
Sales plugs into any 3,000 psi hydraulic source.
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machine can be used for pipe installations of up to
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200 feet in length. The 6-foot-long by 3-foot-wide
unit allows for setup in confined areas where use of a directional drill is not
possible. It is a dry-bore system requiring no water tanks or mud pumps,
allowing for easy setup and avoiding messy cleanup. It can be used to help
install water or sewer lines using any type of pipe. It is available with over
84,000 pounds of thrust and can install pipes up to 8 inches, or used to
pipe burst existing utilities and replace with new HDPE pipe. An optional
digital guidance system allows for the accurate installation of on-grade sewer
lines. 800/344-6653; www.powrmole.com.

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TRUCK/TRAILER JETTERS
AMAZING MACHINERY BRUTEJET MAX
The BruteJet Max skid-mounted jetter
from Amazing Machinery is fully self-contained
and can be mounted in many applications.
It is 65 inches long and 30 inches wide, and
comes with a 12-volt electric hose reel (no Amazing Machinery
outside power needed), 200 feet of jetter hose,
two nozzles, a foot pedal and a complete set of washdown accessories. The
6-gallon fuel tank allows for an extended runtime and quick disconnects
from the unit for offsite refueling. The power plant, reel and fuel tank are
mounted to an all-aircraft-aluminum skid that wont rust. It offers pressures
between 2,000 and 4,000 psi, and flow rates up to 11 gpm. 800/504-7435;
www.amazingmachinery.com.

CAM SPRAY EJT SERIES JETTER

The EJT Series Jetter from Cam
Spray is made in three versions 12
gpm at 2,700 psi, 8 gpm at 3,700 psi
or 7 gpm at 4,000 psi. Driven by a 690
cc Honda engine, it can jet up to 8-inch Cam Spray
lines and accommodate root-cutting tools. It comes with 250 feet of jet hose,
a manual reel, 150-gallon water tank with low-water shutdown, industrial
finished trailer, laser nozzle, rubber gloves, face shield and tiger tail. 800/6485011; www.camspray.com.

HI-VAC CORPORATION
OBRIEN 7000 SERIES
The OBrien 7000 Series trailermounted jetter from Hi-Vac Corporation
comes with water tanks and a sediment
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pump for easier cleaning and longer life.
The trailer has the muffler and air cleaner mounted inside the enclosure for
improved sight lines, electric reel control for smoother rotation and easier
operation, and hydraulic and water gauges mounted in the main control panel
for easier viewing. 800/752-2400; www.hi-vac.com.

HOT JET USA HOTJET III

The HotJet III from Hot Jet
USA offers an output of 20 gpm at 3,850
psi (with an option to run at 35 or 70
hp with either hot or cold water), cutting
roots with either a custom root-cutting Hot Jet USA
tool or a Warthog nozzle in pipes up to
24 inches. It provides the option to run 300 feet of 3/8-inch line or 500
feet of 1/2-inch line, depending on the size of line the operator is cleaning.
The 3/8-inch line is effective in cleaning 12-inch maximum size pipes and
the 1/2-inch line is effective in cleaning up to 24-inch pipes. 800/213-3272;
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The 225 Series of water jet units
from NLB Corporation improves productivity
for pipe cleaning and similar applications,
maximizing contractor flexibility and
reliability. These diesel-powered triplex NLB Corporation
plunger pump units are easily convertible to
any of seven operating pressures (up to 40,000 psi) and flows from 6 to 82
gpm. They offer a choice of heavy-duty diesel engines from 200 to 350 hp.
Units are available with an UltraGreen package and environmentally friendly
Tier 4 Final engines that comply with the latest EPA emissions regulations and
can reduce operating costs. 800/227-7652; www.nlbcorp.com.

SUPER PRODUCTS CAMEL JET 1600

The Camel Jet 1600 truck-mounted,
high-pressure waterjetting system from
Super Products is used to keep municipal
sanitary and storm sewer lines and
laterals clean and free-flowing. It uses Super Products
three rotationally molded polyethylene
tanks to carry up to 1,600 gallons of water. The Lexan Containment
System means users have additional safety protection from hose rupture
or high-pressure water. Its heavy-duty triplex continuous flow water pump
provides up to 80 gpm and pressure up to 2,000 psi. Various water pump
and drive system options are available, as well as a front- or rear-mounted
180-degree rotating hose reel with a 1,000-foot capacity. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com.

VACTOR RAMJET
Vactor Ramjet trailer jetters are ideal for
fast, safe response to sewer blockages, as well
as regular preventive line maintenance. The
line of reliable, high-pressure water jetters Vactor
is designed for cleaning municipal sewer, drain and pipelines, and culverts.
They provide high pressure at low water volume and are ideal for cost-effective
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Mosmatic Duct Cleaners from Water Cannon are designed to
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The spinner attachment can be universally attached to any hot or cold
pressure washer, making it a versatile tool for any cleaning contractor.
You can connect it to the wand, or you can connect it to your
hose, says Mark Williams, national sales and product manager for
Water Cannon. Because of the versatility of what you can clean,
youre not limited to just ducts. A lot of grease trap guys are cleaning
restaurants, so now they can offer to clean that hood vent as well.
You can clean anything where you have to hit the sides of a pipe
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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC GRINDER PUMPS

COXREELS SPRING MOTORS

Little Giant GP Series grinder pumps from Franklin Electric operate

across 208 to 230 volts. The GP-A (automatic) and GP-M (manual) models
are designed to handle low-pressure sewage applications and feature a cutter
system that operates at 414,000 cuts per minute. Other features include a nonclogging, corrosion-resistant brass impeller; shut-off head of 130 feet; and a
single-phase capacitor start/run motor with built-in overload. 260/824-2900;
www.littlegiant.com.

Factory-tuned spring motors from COXREELS are designed for safe and
efficient reel retraction. More than 150 types of spring motors are available,
including six varieties of spring thickness and three spring widths. There is no
joint or attached hook connection, so the joints will never fail during retraction.
The spring cans are available as pre-assembled replacement parts for easy
removal and installation. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.

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sides of the wall or whatever youre cleaning.

The duct cleaners are made of corrosion-resistant materials,
feature self-lubricated steel bearings and an improved carbide swivel.
They come in sizes from 3 to 32 inches.
Built to handle chemical ratings of pH 3 to pH 12 while
withstanding temperatures up to 250 degrees F, operators can choose
between fixed-arm or adjustable-arm models and prevent backsplash
with an optional protective plate for sizes 12 inches and up.
These duct cleaners are really a time-saver and very versatile,
cleaning anything from a 3-inch pipe to a silo, Williams says. And
its a high-quality product; theyre made to last. 800/333-9274;
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to record video with their mobile device. The system features a 5.4-inch LCD
monitor and stainless-steel-housed 1.68-inch color camera with sapphire
lens. A flexible camera spring can navigate 3-inch P-traps. Included is 200
feet of braided 1/2-inch pushrod, 512 Hz sonde and heavy-duty screen cover.
800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.

The 12-inch high-tension hacksaw from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.

was designed for contractors who need to make fast, accurate cuts. A reinforced
metal frame provides extra durability. A high-leverage tension knob at the top
of the frame enables the user to tighten the blade to the highest tension needed.
It features six-blade storage capacity and a 45-degree blade position for a better
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XYLEM DEWATERING PUMP

The Flygt 2190 submersible dewatering pump from Xylem is built to

handle abrasive liquids. The midsized pump is available with two impeller
options: The Dura-Spin safeguards against wear by sweeping abrasive
particles away from the impeller neck, while the semi-open impeller increases
uptime by preventing fibrous solids from obstructing the pump. The pumps
conical trim sleeve restores clearances to near-original condition. 704/4099700; www.xyleminc.com.

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Polyethylene squeeze-off tools from Reed Manufacturing Co. stop flow in

1/2- to 8-inch PE pipe. Different models handle a wide range of pipe sizes
and applications. Sliding bar handles make work in tight places easier and
increase leverage for tightening. Positive stops in metric sizes are also available.
800/666-3691; www.reedmfgco.com.

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MICROFIBER CABLE FLEETERS

Micro and mini microfiber cable fleeters from General Machine Products
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and prevents outside contamination. Cable fleeters replace the manual method
of figure-eighting cable at deployment midpoints, saving time and money.
They are designed to work in conjunction with the GMP Breeze and Air
Stream Cable Blowing Machine brands. The micro fleeter can accommodate

0.19- to 0.33-inch microfiber cable with a maximum cable handling of 6,500

feet by 0.33 inches. The mini fleeter can accommodate 0.19- to 0.43-inch
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Series. Each comes with GFCI 20-amp duplex receptacles. 678/339-2600;
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The MR90 mud recycler from Ditch Witch allows operators to reclaim,
recycle and reuse drilling mud. It can be transported full of fluid and features a
24.8 hp Kubota Tier 4 engine. A 110-gallon clean tank and 340-gallon first-pass
mud tank have 3-inch ports for vacuuming out mud. A 300-gallon freshwater
tank provides extra drilling fluid capacity and support for equipment cleanup.
A rear onboard spoils hopper catches all screened spoils and an integral mixer
allows drying additives to be mixed into the spoils and discharged. A
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Continental ContiTech to expand industrial hose plant

Continental ContiTech announced a $7.2 million expansion of its
industrial hose plant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in response to increasing
demand for industrial hoses in the NAFTA region. The company expects
construction to be completed by the end of the year.

Hydra-Flex names national sales manager

Hydra-Flex named Joshua Pelovsky national industrial sales manager.
Based out of the companys corporate headquarters in Burnsville, Minnesota,
he will focus on hydroexcavation and industrial cleaning products.

Dwyer Group service brands recognized

Nine different Dwyer Group service brands, including Mr. Rooter,
were ranked in Entrepreneur magazines latest Franchise 500 list. Published
annually, the list ranks franchise concepts based on emerging trends and
industries headed for growth in the coming year. Mr. Rooter ranks 380 on
the list.

Spartan Tool names sales manager

Spartan Tool promoted Eric Boonstra to sales
manager. He will support the needs of the companys
customers by coordinating and communicating with
the territory managers, customer service representatives,
engineers and the factory.

Eric Boonstra

Link Manufacturing recognized for 20 years of ISO certification

Link Manufacturing was recognized for achieving 20 years of continuous
ISO Quality Certification. The company is ISO 9001-, ISO/TS 16949- and
ISO 14001-certified. It first received ISO 9001 certification in 1995.

Franklin Electric supports military vet

with home water system solutions
Franklin Electric was one of several manufacturers that teamed with the
national television series Military Makeover to provide retired military veteran
Kevin Parke and his family of seven with multiple water system solutions
for their home in Crestview, Florida. Franklin Electrics pumping solutions
included an Inline 400 pressure boosting system, Koi pond water feature,
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Jenny Products electric air compressors

achieve UL certification
Electric air compressors by Jenny Products have been certified to UL
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compressors, vacuum pumps and painting equipment for the United States
and Canada. The requirements met for the certification were issued by the
Canadian Standards Association, which found that Jenny air compressors
met the high safety standards of the UL 1450 code.

Vermeer names board members

Vermeer appointed Robert Hund and Scott Nelson to its board of
directors. Both are veteran corporate executives within the industrial
equipment manufacturing industry.

Ditch Witch awards 2015 Crescent Club memberships

Vac-Con saves $150,000 on sales tax exemption

Vac-Con, in the midst of an $11 million plant expansion, hosted Florida
Gov. Rick Scott in January at a stop on his Million Miles for a Million Jobs
Tour. Vac-Con plans to hire about 60 employees as a result of the expansion.

Isuzu sets truck, parts sales record

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America set sales records in 2015 for sales of
Isuzu commercial trucks and parts. Dealers in the United States sold 20,725
Isuzu trucks in 2015, a 10.5 percent gain in Isuzu N-Series sales versus 2014.
The company also sold 5.5 percent more parts in the U.S. than it did in 2014.

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Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, recognized 10

dealerships for superior customer support with membership to the companys
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Iowa, Ditch Witch of North Carolina, Ditch Witch of Alabama, Ditch Witch of
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of Oklahoma & Arkansas, Ditch Witch Central California, Witch Equipment
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Federal Signal opens FS Solutions facility

Federal Signals Environmental Solutions Group opened an FS Solutions
service center in Midland, Texas, as part of the groups expansion of FS
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needed. Busy Florida-based company (established in 1973) looking for experienced
underground pipeline inspection applicants
with CDL. Full-time, year-round positions to
start immediately. Competitive wage based
on experience. Call Sean at 239-560-8016
or Donna at 239-267-3344, bring or mail
resume to: 2190 Andrea Lane, Ft. Myers, FL
33912. Email [email protected].
(C10)

North Star Commercial Credit: Commercial loans for trucks or equipment. Flexible
purchase programs to fit your budget. 21
years in the industry. Contact Tom Myers
- 877-804-2274.
(CBM)

LOCATORS
2003 Mack Elite Vactor 2100 Series
combo unit: 15-yard debris body, freshly
rebuilt engine - less than 1,500 miles.
550hp Cummins ISX non-EGR engine,
15-speed Fuller transmission. New
radiator, jake brake, air-ride cab. High
dump, jet rodder, 1 x 500 hose, 80gpm
@ 2,000psi. Hydroexcavator 4,000psi,
8 hydraulic boom, Roots 1024 blower.
..................................... $109,000 OBO
Kelly 206-619-6809, WA C05

Used RIDGID NaviTrack, Gen-Eye Model 100

and Goldak Model 4400. The Cable Center
800-257-7209.
(CBM)
Vac-Con V-316 Jet-Vac Unit: 3-stage
fan, 16-yard body, Cummins power, Myers 2,000psi water pump. Can operate
on truck. Ex-municipal unit from Georgia.
.................................................. $5,750
814-696-4343
C05

2007 Vactor: 2013 Sterling chassis, only

38,500 miles. Unit in great condition.
$69,000 OBO. Located in Houston Metro.
Contact Jeff 281-770-6714.
(C05)
2009 Vactor 2103, International chassis,
standard transmission, 88k miles, PD blower.
$68,000. Ready to work. Call Bill at 813489-3108.
(C07)

2013 International Vactor 2100

Plus: MaxxForce engine 350hp; Allison transmission; 16-cubic-yard debris
tank; 1,200-gallon water tank. 32,000
miles; 1,100 PTO hours. Good rubber.
.......................... Asking $280,000 OBO
For more info call
631-586-5900, NY
C05
2015 Camel Western Star 1200 combo
truck, 824 blower, ejector plate, 12-yard
debris tank, 80gpm @ 2,000psi water system, 1,500-gallon freshwater, 600' of 1" jet
hose. Low hours and miles, some factory
warranty left. For pic and more info call Jeff
317-258-4900
(C06)
2015 Freightliner Camel combo truck, 824
blower, ejector plate, 12-yd debris tank,
80gpm at 2,000psi, 1,500-gallon freshwater, 600' of 1" jet hose. Low hours and
miles. For more info and pics contact Jeff
317-258-4900
(C07)

2002 Sterling LT7501 Vac-Con Model

V390LHA combination sewer cleaning truck:
Freshly painted white. CAT 3126 - 275hp
engine, 3-stage fan, 1,000-gallon water
tanks, pump off option available. 10 telescopic boom. FMC water pump - 65gpm
@ 3,000psi. Articulating hose reel with
600 feet of new 1" hose. 84,316 miles.
Located in Orange, CA. $79,900. Contact
Craig: 714-639-8352. Additional details at
www.empireequip.com
(CBM)
Vac-Con industrial machine mounted on a
pre-owned 2006 Sterling cab and chassis.
(Stock #8593C) www.VacuumSalesInc.com
(888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648)
(CBM)
Vactor 2100 body parts unit with blower on
a 2005 Sterling (no engine & transmission)
(Stock# 0311V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com
(888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648)
(CBM)
Vac-Con V390LHA combination unit with
Roots 827 blower, 1999 International Model
2554 cab and chassis. (Stock #3918C)
www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VACUNIT (822-8648).
(CBM)

MISCELLANEOUS

Inflow Solutions rubber seal application system. Contractor equipment pkg.,

gas engine, pump, 100 ft. of hose and
application guns. .............. $5,000 USD
613-227-8671, ON
C05
Manhole Street Cutter - Peco Puller, regarded as the first choice in the industry,
48" diameter w/replaceable teeth. Good
condition, used on one project. A video is on
website showing entire operation process www.pecopuller.com. Call for further details.
660-460-0336.
(C05)

NOZZLES
SAPPHIRE NOZZLES for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic
savings! 772-286-1218. [email protected];
www.alljetting.com.
(CBM)

Woolpert seeks an experienced CCTV operator to perform push-camera CCTV and small
diameter sanitary sewer cleaning assignments. Candidate should be able to operate
a CCTV truck and jet-vac truck. Initial work
includes overnight shifts, months at a time.
Candidates must pass federal background
check as required by Federal clients. Please
apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.
com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa4972-8da3-2af68e0ffa86
(C05)
CCTV Operator needed. 50 to 60 hrs. per
week. Work in Florida and South Carolina.
CUES and Rausch CCTV. $19 to $25 per hr.
Call Bill at 813-489-3108.
(C06)
Experienced Vactor sewer cleaning, CCTV,
grout truck operators. Florida, Georgia, Carolinas. Willing to travel, drug tested. Brian
561-234-9533 Ken 706-825-6913 Justin
561-398-1122
(C06)
GapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manufacturing business, is seeking a talented,
highly motivated individual to fill a full-time
Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based
preferred) region. GapVax is the leading
manufacturer of industrial and municipal vacuum units and hydroexcavation units in the
United States. We provide the most reliable,
comprehensive, and efficient mobile vacuum
units in the industrial and municipal markets.
Specifications of the position are listed on our
website, www.gapvax.com, click on the Now
Hiring link in the left hand column. Send resumes to [email protected] or 575 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902. (CBM)

PRESSURE WASHERS

PIPELINE
REHABILITATION
One trade-in model of Pipe Genie heavy-duty,
pipe bursting equipment. Excellent condition,
looks new, 30-ton, 100 feet cable, full 2-year
warranty. 877-411-7473.
(CBM)
MaxLiner CIPP unit: Complete with compressor and heating system. Trailer-mounted. $6,000 FIRM. 818-231-0417 or 818704-1413
(C07)

Pressure Washing Trailer: Hydrotek

SCU3509VAF dual-gun, hot-water pressure washer. 1,025 hours. 2012 insulated
9990# GVW United trailer. For more info call
304-312-3818, WV
C05

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Honda model WP40X, 8 hp, 4" with hoses.
Honda 4 hp, 2" pump with hoses. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
New F.E. Myers DP80-20 RH Drive - $13,529;
D65-20 RH Drive - $12,353. Other models
available. Cloverleaf Tool Co. 941-739-0707
(CBM)
www.cloverleaftool.com

Pre-owned 2002 Peterbilt 379 cab and chassis with a 5,460 U.S. Gallon carbon-steel
vacuum tank trailer. Complete with a RFL100
vacuum pump package. (Stock# 1193C)
www.VacuumSalesInc.com (888) VACUNIT (822-8648)
(CBM)

TV INSPECTION

Area/Velocity gravity flow monitor rentals.

All inclusive software, rings, sensors, data
loggers, $350 meter/mo. Also have ADS
Model#4000 meters and parts for sale.
Call Mike 678-900-6805
(C06)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1998 Ford E450 Cobra Technologies

designed camera/television pipe inspection system; 7.5 KW Onan diesel, 120
volt, a/c, 60Hz generator. TV inspection
cable reel, crawler assembly, pan/tilt/
zoom camera system. 106,000 miles,
excellent condition. ... Asking $60,000
C05
631-586-5900, NY

NEW French Creek, TP7, R50T, MW50G, 7'

aluminum fall restraint rescue/retrieval tripod. $2,000. Call 304-312-3818
(C05)

SERVICE/REPAIR
Dynamic Repairs - Inspection Camera
Repairs: 48 hour turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, RIDGID, Electric Eel Mfg, Gator
Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Quality
service on all brands. Rental equipment
available. For more info call Jack at 973478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey.
(CBM)

2002 Ford E-450, Night Owl Series

camera, fleet maintained, one owner.
.............................................. $37,950
C05
Call 719-494-4927, CO
or visit letsrollautoandequipment.net

TOOLS
T&T Tools: Probes, hooks. Probes feature
steel shafts with threaded and hardened
tips. The insulated Mighty Probe tested
to 50,000 volts. Top Poppers open manhole covers easily. Free catalog. www.TandT
tools.com. Phone 800-521-6893. (CBM)
RIDGID model #300 with stand, RIDGID tristand vises, RP 330 ProPress kit. The Cable
Center: 800-257-7209.
(CBM)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)

CUES Camera Cutter Truck, 1999 Ford

E450 Super Duty PowerStroke V8. Computer has CUES Granite XP software, 2 panand-tilt cameras, 2 kangaroo cutters, Ultra
Shorty transporter. Many miscellaneous
parts and tools included. Asking $35,000.
406-447-5050
(C06)

VACUUM LOADERS

2008 Ford E-350 RST TV Van: POSM, Omni

3, Washdown system. Approximately 1,200'
of single conductor, 5.5 Onan Gen Set, inclometer. Great shape and READY to make
money. Needs nothing. $68,000 Firm. Dave
214-536-2915 in Dallas area
(C06)

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combination jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch
basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All
available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
rentals. VSI Rentals, LLC, (888) VAC-UNIT
(822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com. (CBM)

Pearpoint explosion-proof inspection system,

2000 Isuzu diesel box truck, 16,374 miles,
generator 2,670 hours. Two complete Pearpoint Type 420 tractors with Type 494 heads,
P599 cable drum, various size light attachments, one spare 494 head, one remote auxiliary counter wheel, spare wheels, brushes,
and parts included in tool box. $39,000.
412-384-9327
(C06)

Used SeeSnake Camera Systems in all

sizes; Used General Wire Spring Camera
Systems in all sizes; Used machines in all
sizes. We want your trade! The Cable Center:
800-257-7209.
(CBM)
CUES sewer televising camera and equipment with a POSM computer operation system. In good working condition, mounted
in a F450 gas truck with a 12-foot box.
Call 763-444-5501
(C05)

TRAILERS
VACUUM/TANKER

Cyclops CCTV Sewer Inspection Systems is

having a sale!! Most items 25% or more off
of retail price. This included full systems and
parts. Please contact us @ 830-249-9756.
(C05)

2002 Super Products Camel 3-cubic-yard

vacuum trailer with a Roots 412 blower
package. (Stock# 0197C) www.Vacuum
SalesInc.com (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648)
(CBM)

Used and rebuilt camera kits in stock: RIDGID

Mini Compact, Mini Color, Standard SelfLeveling, General Gen-Eye I, II and III, Aries
Seeker, and SRECO kits. The Cable Center:
800-257-7209.
(CBM)

2001 Chevy 2500 TV Van: 30,000 miles.

RST camera and tractor. POSM software, $35,000. Pictures upon request @
[email protected] 916-747-3819
(C05)
Pearpoint Flexi-coiler p571 mk2 pushrod system (attached monitor) with p455 explosionproof Twinview Flexiprobe color digital camera - auto-uprighting head. Two available.
$13,200 per unit. 412-384-9327
(C06)
WANTED: Grout unit in good condition. 813677-7655; [email protected]
(C06)
NEED TRACTION? We make aftermarket
more aggressive pads and chain assemblies
for all chain-driven camera tractors. Custom,
dependable, double-hole fabrication secured
to high quality carbon steel chain, or just
pads and rivets. Samples upon request. Pipe
Tool Specialties LLC: 888-390-6794; Fax
888-390-6670; www.yourtractionpads.com
or email [email protected]
(CBM)
USED Envirosight ROVVER System: Brand
new RC90 camera. Cable reel (SN 360570)
has new power supply, motor, clutch, cable
(656) and winding rollers. 125 crawler (SN
0260768) has new top plate, side plates,
axles and seals, plus new control board
compatible with rear-view camera accessory (not included). CCU (SN 0160981)
with new power card, new 56V card, new
+/-26 card, and new card. Control pendant (SN 0492645) is compatible with
RC90 camera and R225 crawler. $27,500.
Call 973-252-6700.
(CBM)
1999 CUES Pipe Grout/ Video Inspection
Van, rebuilt 10W diesel generator, new
video cable. Good working unit. $32,500.
518-337-9420
(C05)
2004 E350 V8 TV Inspection Truck. 24,547
miles and like-new tires. RST single conductor camera system. Omni II pan-and-tilt
zoom color camera with recently rebuilt
tractor. Approx. 1,300 of cable. Inclination
feature. Locating sonde. POSM software updated in 11/15. Rebuild kit, tools, printer, et
al included. Onan CMM7000 generator. Great
shape and ready to be used. $62,500 OBO.
John 612-817-6913 Denver
(C05)

2005 GapVax HV56: Articulating

boom, 15-yd. debris, hydroexcavation,
new engine!, Volvo chassis and engine,
Eaton-Fuller transmission, 27" Hibon
....................................... $80,000 OBO
317-773-7996, IN
C05

WANTED
Wanted: Used US Jetting jetter parts, damaged trailer jet or a jet no longer in service.
Specifically looking for 4018 pump or parts,
but will consider whole units. Please email
[email protected] with contact information and what you have available and
we will get back to you.
(C07)
Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CBM)

WATERBLASTING
Gardner Denver T-375M: Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver T450M Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver TF-375M 21 gpm
@ 10,000 psi. Gardner Denver TX-450HB
21gpm @ 20,000 PSI. Gardner Denver TF450MB 52gpm @ 10,000 psi. NLB 10-200.
34 gpm @ 10,000 psi. HT-150S 25 gpm
max 10,000 psi max, Shell Side Machine,
Wheatley 165: 30 gpm @ 10,000 psi.
Wheatley 125 with aluminum bronze fluid
end. Boatman Ind. 713-641-6006. View @
www.boatmanind.com.
(CBM)
AIR PREHEATER CLEANER EQUIPMENT FOR
SALE. Gardner Denver PCT-2000-P. Two
complete systems available. Like new, only
used twice. $19,000 each or $35,000 for
both. 903-758-9166
(C05)
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell, repair and retrofit water blasters. Visit us at:
www.waterjettingequipment.com or phone
714-259-7700.
(CBM)
40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218, [email protected], www.
alljetting.com.
(CBM)

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