In the United States, combination jet/vac trucks with front-mounted hose reels are more common than those with rear-mounted hose reels. Resulting from...
Entries Tagged Sewer Cleaning
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2013 Pumper & Cleaner Expo Sewer Cleaning Demo Videos
For the first time at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo in Indianapolis, five companies performed live equipment demonstrations outside the Indiana...
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Sewer Equipment Co. of America Founder Passes
Jim O’Brien Sr., founder of Sewer Equipment Co. of America, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 82.O’Brien’s first job...
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3 Reasons Not to Miss the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
The 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo will offer something for everyone, whether you’re a regular attendee or making the trip for...
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Combo Truck Still an Essential Piece of Equipment After All These Years
In these days of technology changing before we can buy the latest gadget, combination sewer cleaning machines remain the only way to...
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Proper Storm Drain and Catch Basin Cleaning
Storm drain and catch basin cleaning are critical components to keeping local waterways clear and in many areas regulated with defined performance...
Editorial
Chemical & Mechanical Root Control
Propane-powered jetter cartLiquid propane (LP) powered jetter carts from American Jetter offer compact mobility, environmentally friendly fuel, user-friendly controls and wireless...
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Sewer Cleaning Demo Videos From 2013 Pumper & Cleaner Expo
For the first time at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo in Indianapolis, five companies performed live equipment demonstrations outside the Indiana...
Blogs
New Game Takes You to the World’s Sewers
Meet Joe Gillis, burly employee of the Las Vegas Sewer Maintenance System. Just another day of work in the dirty sewers. Except...
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Death sends a message: Don’t take chances with hydrogen sulfide
Workers face many dangers in the underground world of wastewater. Sadly, the life of one young worker was taken last week when...
Editorial
Cleaning and Maintenance Strategies
Single-engine Camels increase fuel efficiencyProblemThe dual-engine combination sewer cleaners that Tampa-based VacVision Environmental used to service the Florida Department of Transportation were...
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"Facing Challenges as a Team" - Evansville, Indiana - December 2012 MSW Video Profile
Evansville, Ind., takes back control of its water and sewer utility and focuses on system improvements.
In life, they say money can't buy...
Editorial
Up to the Challenge
You wouldn't think a community could complete a 10-year sewer construction project, tearing up over 90 percent of its streets and 70...
Editorial
Eyes on the Infrastructure
Hank Day, maintenance and operations foreman of Star Sewer and Water District of Star, Idaho, is on a mission."Groundwater infiltrating my system...

















