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NICHE BY BUILDING HIS BUSINESS AROUND
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MONEY MACHINES
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TECH PERSPECTIVE
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CONTENTS MARCH 2017
42 52
departments
10 From the Editor: Dont Stop Learning
Regardless of your position, the only way to improve is to stay hungry for education.
By Luke Laggis
14 Money Manager: Conquering the Company Vehicle Conundrum

Watch out for the tax consequences of sending your service fleet home with your
employees.
By Erik Gunn
18 @cleaner.com
Be sure to check out our exclusive online content.
32 Money Machines: A Productive Equation

Investment in custom-built vac truck adds up to better efficiency and higher customer
satisfaction.
By Ken Wysocky
36 Better Business: 5 Ways to Keep Learning

Education helps everyone benefit by reaching their personal potential and attaining
company goals.
By Walt Grassl
52 Tech Perspective: Show Your Credentials

22 Pipeline certification can provide a good boost to both your knowledge base and your
business bottom line.
By Doug Day
58 Safety First: Its Not Worth Your Life

Trenching deaths more than doubled in 2016, and contractors are still taking chances.
features By Doug Day
64 Product Focus: Chemical and Mechanical Root Control

By Craig Mandli
22 Profile: Cutting Into the Manhole Market
Iowa contractor establishes a strong niche by building his business around 71 Case Study: Chemical and Mechanical Root Control
one specific service. By Craig Mandli
By Kyle Rogers
74 Product News
42 Profile: Enriching the Company Culture Product Spotlight: Red Dawg nozzle allows jetting in tight spaces.
A focus on creating a good culture and expanding in a controlled, thoughtful By Jared Raney
manner helps family business prosper.
By Marian Bond 78 Industry News
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CUTTING INTO THE ISSUE FOCUS:
MANHOLE Brad Steenhoek, president of Save Our Sewers
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IOWA CONTRACTOR ESTABLISHES A STRONG
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BETTER BUSINESS: Focus on the five pillars of teamwork
MONEY MACHINES
Custom vac truck beefs up efficiency
TECH PERSPECTIVE
Pipeline certification is good for your business
SAFETY FIRST
MONEY MANAGER: Six steps to prepare your business for the unexpected
Trenching shortcuts arent worth your life
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ADVERTISER INDEX - March 2017
A G N T
A Corp/Rooter-Man ....................................48
Allan J. Coleman Co. ............................ 13, 57 GapVax, Inc..................................................87 NLB Corp......................................................39 T&T Tools, Inc. .............................................20
TST Sweden AB ...........................................85
General Pipe Cleaners ....................................2 NozzTeq, Inc ................................................62
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Arctic Blasters, Inc. ......................................12 GI Industries, Inc. ........................................53 Nu Flow .......................................................21
Ultra Shore ..................................................40
Aries Industries, Inc.................... 9, 67, 69, 71 Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc...........................49 P
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B Guzzler Manufacturing ...............................31 Perma-Liner Industries, LLC..........................7
BODUS GmbH .............................................69 Vac-Con, Inc. .................................................3
Picote Solutions. .........................................56
C H Vacall - Gradall Industries...........................77
Cable Center, The .................................. 30, 62
Hannay Reels ..............................................25 Pulsar 2000, Inc. .........................................60
VARCo ..........................................................34
Vector Technologies Ltd. .............................10
Cam Spray ...................................................60 I Q
I.S.T. Services, Inc.. ......................................40 Quik-Lining Systems, Inc. ...........................16
Vivax-Metrotech Corp. ................................20
Central Oklahoma Winnelson .....................34
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CIPP Robotics LLC........................................79
J R.S. Technical Services, Inc. .........................19 Water Cannon, Inc. - MWBE .......................86
Westmoor Ltd. ............................................12
Coast Manufacturing ..................................38
Jetstream of Houston............... 11, 15, 33, 47
RapidView IBAK North America .................37 WinCan, LLC ................................................56
Continental ContiTech .................................63
COXREELS ....................................................16 K Marketplace............................. 80-81
Ratech Electronics, Ltd. ...............................54 Classifieds ................................82, 84
Rausch USA .................................................83
CUES. ...........................................................61 Ken-Way Corporation .................................48
D Reelcraft Industries .....................................67
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Draincables Direct .......................................65 Root Rat.......................................................60
Lansas Products ....................................26-27
Duracable Manufacturing Co. .....................17 LaPlace Equipment Co. ...............................12
RootX...........................................................75
E Liberty Financial .........................................62
Liner Products .............................................45 S
Electric Eel Mfg............................................48
Scooter Video ..............................................41
M Sewer Equipment of Nevada ......................38
Envirosight, LLC .............................................5
Enz USA, Inc. ...............................................40 Milwaukee Rubber Products, Inc. ...............78 Southland Tool Mfg., Inc. ............................59
F Mongoose Jetters by Sewer Equipment ....55
Mr. Manhole................................................16 Spartan Tool, LLC .........................................88
F. S. Solutions ..............................................51 Sprayroq, Inc. ..............................................38
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FROM THE EDITOR
Dont Stop Learning Luke Laggis

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Regardless of your position, the only way to improve is to stay hungry for education
By Luke Laggis
E
ducation is the foundation of all success. The fact that he couldnt see the value in education was frustrating.
I went to college. That doesnt make me smarter than my I was spending money and he was making it, thats for sure. But I was
friends or those of you who didnt, but it exposed me to a lot of paying to learn from some incredibly bright and talented people. Those
new things and taught me a lot about how to learn. I can remember opportunities are invaluable.
one of my friends at the time, a guy Id been friends with in high school, What I see more clearly today is those opportunities dont just come
talking about how stupid college was because I was spending all that money at universities. Theyre all around us. Opportunities to learn and grow are
to listen to professors talk, while he was making money and getting a jump- limitless, if you can recognize them and take advantage of them. Thats part
start that would probably keep him ahead of me forever. of what I learned in school.
I can articulate my thoughts about that a lot better now. At the time, I just It doesnt take a masters degree to clean a sewer lateral, but being a master
thought he was an idiot. What he didnt understand was that I was gaining of anything requires a wealth of knowledge. Education is the foundation of a
foundational skills to build my future. He was learning how to do a job. Both better business and a better life. I can push a cable down a line, but I certainly
are good, but the more you learn, the greater the opportunities youll have. couldnt tackle the job with any degree of skill or proficiency. If youre good
at your job, youve spent a lot of time gaining the knowledge and skill to get
where you are.
This months Better Business column focuses on five ways to keep
learning. Taking responsibility for your education is No. 1 on the list. That
doesnt mean you need to go back to school, but you can still make learning
a priority. There are always new skills, techniques and business strategies
to master. All can improve your business. And there are so many easily
MORE POWER TO YOU accessible resources available. The internet holds a wealth of information.
Your peers can be a tremendous resource. Who better to learn from than the
people whove found success in your industry? Even this magazine is a great
way to stay on top of industry developments, new technology and successful
business practices.
My buddy ended up doing pretty well for himself. He parlayed his well-
The New drilling experience into an opportunity in the oilfields. But he did so because
he was good at his job and found ways to continue improving. Whether youre
taking classes to improve your business acumen or combing through online
Vac-Con trade forums for insight on technical issues you face in the field, education is
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oes your sewer cleaning business have a fleet of company-owned your work crews at their job sites, and more.
service trucks? All those on-the-job miles are legitimate business miles. They qualify for
Dumb question! Of course it does. a deduction on your business federal tax return. (The same is true if you dont
Do you cover a sizeable territory larger than a small town, have a company car but simply make those trips with your personal vehicle; the
say? Chances are pretty good the answer to that is yes, too. only difference is that the deduction for the mileage would be made on your
And do some of your employees drive their service trucks home after personal income tax return not the one your business files.)
work at least sometimes so that the next morning they can drive But some miles you drive every day arent deductible either in the
straight to the days first job without stopping at the shop? company car or in your personal car: the miles you commute back and forth
If your response is another yes well, no surprise there. Especially if from home to work. IRS rules treat those as personal miles.
your business reaches beyond your city limits, or even crosses county lines,
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a commonsense practice. See how this can get complicated with service fleet vehicles?
Suppose your next-town-over employee drives a service truck home from
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Say that your technician lives 15 miles away in the next town and the morning.
first customer on tomorrows calendar lives in that very same community. Those are commuting trips. Your company cant treat them as business
Isnt it smart scheduling to send Frank to that homeowner right away with a mileage even though theyre driven in your business service truck.
fully stocked truck? But remember one of the reasons you and many service contractors
If your tech doesnt first have to drive to the shop, get his service truck, permit employees to drive service vehicles home is so they can go straight to
then drive back, he could be at the customers home up to a half-hour earlier. that first job and, in all likelihood, home from the days final job.
It can be a great way to save your customers money and time, and help your In that case, the very first leg of the day from the employees house to the
business maximize the number of service calls you can make in a day. first customers location should be counted as commuting miles and therefore
Many contractors may take this practice for granted. If youre one of not tax deductible for your business (the trucks owner). The same is true
them, pay close attention: You need to make sure youre doing it right so that for the last leg of the day: The miles driven from the last customer to the
the IRS doesnt come back to bug you. employees home are nondeductible commuting miles.
Yes, its an obscure problem, but that doesnt make it any less real. As All the other miles in between, from the first customer to the shop to
with many wrinkles in the tax code, what you dont know can hurt you. every other job of the day and to the last customer, are legitimate, deductible
On the bright side, careful but fairly straightforward recordkeeping can business miles.
solve the problem without dropping the basic practice. So you need to make sure that your employee differentiates between
those first and last nondeductible commuting legs and all the other deductible
DEDUCTIBLE OR NOT? travel during the day in performing the job.
Tax attorney Patricia Hintz, a partner at Quarles & Brady in Milwaukee,
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runs in her family. But heres another wrinkle: The gas that the tech uses to drive from
Hintz was explaining the broader tax issue of how company vehicles get home to work and back every day. If youre not charging the employee for it,
used day to day when this specific subject came up. Vehicles are a real hot- thats a form of income that must find its way onto your employees annual
button issue, she says. Company fleet vehicles are no exception. W-2 form come tax time.
Whether were talking about a company-owned vehicle or a private vehicle You could charge it back to your employee, but do you really want to send
that an employee uses on the job, issue No. 1 is this, says Hintz: The only tax- a message that makes you, the boss, look money-grubbing? Psychologically,
deductible miles are the ones driven for work. Commuting miles dont count. if for no other reason, its better just to add it to the employees income
A simple example: Suppose you, the business owner, drive a car owned by statement. Its probably easier to manage your records that way, too.
your company. During the day you drive it to meetings with clients, to check on A bigger headache can arise when employees make personal use of the

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COVER STORY
CUTTING INTO THE
MANHOLE
MARKET
IOWA CONTRACTOR ESTABLISHES
A STRONG NICHE BY BUILDING
HIS BUSINESS AROUND ONE
SPECIFIC SERVICE

<<< Machine Operator Shawn Kinney of
Iowa-based Save Our Sewers uses the
Mr. Manhole system to cut out a manhole
scheduled for replacement.
>>> The finished product after a small-

diameter manhole replacement job.
Diversification drives growth for many companies, but Cedar

Rapids, Iowa-based Save Our Sewers has taken a different
approach. The company focuses on one service, and does it well.
Specializing in manhole rehabilitation hasnt hindered the
companys growth. Instead, its quite the opposite.
Im now doing about 10 times the revenue I was doing in year one. Basically my business has doubled ev-
ery year, says company owner Brad Steenhoek. Its still kind of a new market and now that Ive been in it long
enough, Im probably one of the lowest-cost operators out there with the highest capacity. A lot of people still
cant do it at our prices because of how were set up.
A recent job in Ames, Iowa, shows how much Steenhoek has been able to grow his business by focusing on
one specific but much needed service.
Save Our Sewers has been doing work in Ames since 2010, but beginning in the fall of 2015, the city had a
single contract that called for rehabbing 650 manholes, both on roadways and grassy areas.
Its by far the largest weve taken on, Steenhoek says. Wed done projects before where it was 100 to 200
manholes, but never 500-plus.
BRANCHING OFF THE STIMULUS

Steenhoek started Save Our Sewers in 2010, but he was already familiar with the industry, having sold util-
BY KYLE ROG ERS
ity products like concrete pipe and precast manholes going back to 2002. That background helped him notice
the opportunity that arose when the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was enacted in 2009. Munici-
PHOTOG RAPHY BY palities geared up to spend the extra dollars on infrastructure rehab projects, and Steenhoek says he thought it
SCOTT MORGAN was a good time to stop selling new products and establish a service business instead. At that time, he hadnt
yet planned on developing a niche with manhole rehab specifically. He just knew rehab was the direction to go.
Having worked with DOTs and various cities, I knew a lot of the work was going to be redoing existing
infrastructure rather than building things from scratch, and thats why I got out of what I was selling. There was
going to be more retrofit work than new projects, he says.

IF THERE ARE GUYS THINKING THEYRE GOING
TO QUIT THEIR DAY JOB DOING SOMETHING
LIKE BUILDING HOUSES AND GET INTO THIS, ABOVE: The Mr. Manhole system
makes a circular cut through the
THEYRE GOING TO LEARN A LOT REALLY FAST. CHALLENGES OF pavement around the manhole with a
WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR IS NICHE WORK dry-cut saw that runs on a standard
Although Steenhoek knew there skid-steer or track loader.
COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN WORKING
was a big opportunity in manhole re- >> RIGHT: Company President
IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. hab, there were still challenges getting Brad Steenhoek cleans up the last bit
Brad Steenhoek his young company established. of loose material around a manhole
before raising it back up to grade.
Having all your eggs in one bas-
The same month the stimulus package was signed, Steenhoek attended ket and being a highly specialized con-
what is now called the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Trans- tractor, the biggest challenge was that a
port Show in Louisville, Kentucky. lot of my potential customers were self-performing this work with their own
I truthfully went to Louisville trying to find something that was differ- crews and equipment. My competition was basically my customers, he says.
ent than what everybody else was doing, he says. I went to that show with a I had to prove to them that I could do it better and at a lower cost than what
checkbook and line of credit, and determined what I wanted to do. they could.
It was at that 2009 show that Steenhoek had his first exposure to the Mr. Steenhoek spent a lot of time in the beginning on education, doing dem-
Manhole rehab system and realized that might be the niche he was seeking. onstrations of the Mr. Manhole method for municipalities and engineering
Everyone has manholes and everyone has issues with them, he says. firms to show them how reliable and cost-effective the system could be. Over
Companies that are mainline rehab contractors typically do not do struc- time he gained a foothold in the market.
tural rehab work, so I knew manholes were pretty much a slam dunk. With There are a lot of municipalities now that have seen the Mr. Manhole
the stimulus and all the mill and overlay work that would be occurring, there tool, and theyve seen the rebuild process and the materials that go along
would be a big need for manhole rehab on the chimney area. with it, he says. Its sometimes the only thing theyll allow because its a
Following the show, Steenhoek spent several more months doing re- standardized process with good raw materials. There was no standardization
search, eventually purchasing the Mr. Manhole system and the rest of his with how a lot of these guys were doing it before. It was just find whatever you
equipment later in the year. By February 2010 he had incorporated as Save can in the back of your pickup truck, throw it on the ground and pour some
Our Sewers. concrete or asphalt around it.

They take the specs and just apply it to the next community, Steen-
profile SAVE OUR SEWERS hoek says. Its been a sort of snowball effect where I started off small, but
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA now Im having a hard time just keeping up with the work that specifies
Mr. Manhole.
FOUNDED: 2010 Mr. Manhole isnt the only process Save Our Sewers employs, but
OWNER: Brad Steenhoek
Steenhoek estimates that it ends up handling about 90 percent of the com-
EMPLOYEES: Six
panys workload.
SPECIALTIES: Manhole rehabilitation
All of my men are PACP, MACP and LACP certified. When we open
WEBSITE: www.saveoursewers.com
up the lid, we already know whats allowed in the project specs and then we
can determine the best rehab method based on the NASSCO training we all
have, he says. The only thing consistent in this business is how inconsis-
The Mr. Manhole process uses a dry-cut saw that runs on a standard tent every manhole is put together. There are no two manholes alike.
skid-steer or track loader. It cuts a circle through the road surface surround-
ing the manhole frame and is able to cut from 44 to
58 inches 28 to 72 inches with the aid of adapt-
ers up to 48 inches deep. The cylinder strength
of the ready-mix pour is all that is needed once the
manhole is rebuilt.
Round holes are a structurally superior design
versus a square cut around these manhole frames
and covers, and it uses less material and looks bet-
ter, Steenhoek says. You do the work and you pour
it. There are no internal chimney seals, no epoxies or
coatings. It kind of sells itself. Once an engineer sees
it, its an attitude of, Wow, where has this been? Why
isnt everybody doing it this way?
Since that initial startup and education phase,
Steenhoek has largely relied on repeat business. He
has established relationships with firms that regular-
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IT WAS A FULL-BLOWN
REHAB. AFTER SETTING
UP TRAFFIC CONTROL,
AND GETTING
EVERYTHING CUT,
REBUILT AND POURED,
THERE WERE TIMES
WE DID UP TO 11
MANHOLES A DAY. THE
AVERAGE WAS ABOUT
FIVE OR SIX A DAY.
Brad Steenhoek
Shawn Kinney (left) and Brad Steenhoek move a chimney

section into place. The circular excavation around the man-
hole is filled with new concrete once its set to grade.
WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Establishing a business solely around public sector clients has also
proven challenging in certain ways for Steenhoek.
This is an emerging market but, like anything, theres a learning
curve, he says. If there are guys thinking theyre going to quit their day
job doing something like building houses and get into this, theyre going to
STAYING ON TOP OF CHANGE
learn a lot really fast. Working in the public sector is completely different
than working in the private sector. Having a good background with mu- When Brad Steenhoek attended his first Pumper & Cleaner
nicipalities and utility work and utility products going in helped me a lot. Environmental Expo (now the Water & Wastewater Equipment,
The primary challenge, Steenhoek says, is maintaining consistent Treatment & Transport Show) in 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky, he
cash flow. was specifically looking for something he could turn into a startup
Getting paid can be hard when youre dealing with city councils and business in a largely untapped market. He found it in the Mr. Manhole
mayors. The cash is definitely slow. Youre lucky to see your money in 60 rehab system.
days, he says. It takes a large line of credit to operate off of, which is kind of Now Steenhoek has a strong and growing business with Save
scary. There are months where I have $300,000 out there. Im paying help, Our Sewers, but he still attends the WWETT Show every year with
Im paying suppliers, Im paying bills, Im paying for rooms and per diems. It the same intent he had in 2009.
is what it is. You get to the good summer months and youre running a lot of The industry is changing so fast. There are so many different
overtime and a lot of payroll. It doesnt take long to spend a couple hundred products and new tools out there. You almost have to go out there
thousand dollars. once a year just to keep current on all of it, Steenhoek says. I go to
Thats why Steenhoek says hes careful not to grow beyond what the the show to keep up to speed with the latest and greatest technology.
current market climate allows. He borrows money, adds equipment, and We also do a lot of training through the show as well with the classes.
hires more employees alongside the amount of work available to bid on. A lot of the engineers at WWETT are trying to find solutions to their
And he makes sure the company is in as good a position as possible to win known problems, so you have to keep up on all of it.
those bids. Steenhoek and his crew members also keep up on confined-
The big thing is you dont want to lose opportunities, he says. From space entry training, their NASSCO certifications on PACP,
the bid standpoint, you have to know the specifications and what the engi- LACP and MACP, and trainings through their primary vendors, Mr.
neers are learning, and be able to adapt to all that. Manhole and Cretex, to stay established as certified installers for
The cash flow situation has also made it important for Save Our Sewers those products.
to stay busy year-round despite providing a service that isnt always winter-
THANKS
FOR
VISITING
US
THE CIPP GUYS, ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS
CLEAN AND LINE BETWEEN MANHOLES, AND
THEY SUBCONTRACT OUT ALL THE VERTICAL
STRUCTURE WORK. I REALLY DONT WANT TO
GET INTO THE MAINLINE LINING BECAUSE I
DONT WANT TO STEP ON THEIR TOES AND I
DONT WANT THEM GETTING INTO WHAT I DO.
Brad Steenhoek
rehab. Aided by past experience using the Mr. Manhole method effectively in the
city, Steenhoek was the choice when officials decided to do a large-scale project.
The contract called for 421 roadway manholes and another 100 in grassy
areas. Thanks to a fairly mild winter that didnt have too many workdays missed
due to snow or rain, Save Our Sewers had the contract wrapped up in May. And
Ames extended the contract when Save Our Sewers came in under the bid
amount because of savings on concrete use.
Because of the savings of going circular versus a rectangle or square struc-
ture, we were way under on our concrete usage, Steenhoek says. We saved
about $200,000, so they extended it from the original bid quantity and we did
about 650 manholes when it was all said and done.
The complete project finished at the end of June, well under the yearlong
timetable Ames officials wanted to adhere to. Save Our Sewers ran two three-
man crews with Steenhoek working between them. The Mr. Manhole method
was used, as well as other processes and systems like chemical grouting, the
Pro-Ring from Cretex Specialty Products, and Riser-Wrap (GPT Industries).
East Jordan Iron Works out of Michigan supplied manhole frames and covers.
It was a full-blown rehab, Steenhoek says. After setting up traffic con-
trol, and getting everything cut, rebuilt and poured, there were times we did up
to 11 manholes a day. The average was about five or six a day.
THE FUTURE
Save Our Sewers doesnt currently have any plans to expand
ABOVE: P.J. Hachey cuts the top of a concrete chimney beyond the manhole rehab business. Steenhoek says hes still
to the proper height before attaching the cast iron ring
and lid. growing steadily with his sole service offering, and he also doesnt
>>>: P.J. Hachey (left) and laborer Max Rosener move want current allies suddenly turning into competitors.
the top of the new manhole into place with Brad Steen- The CIPP guys, all they want to do is clean and line between
hoek watching.
manholes, and they subcontract out all the vertical structure
work, he says. I really dont want to get into the mainline lining
friendly in Iowa. To do that, Steenhoek looks for because I dont want to step on their toes and I dont want them
opportunities to travel for work outside the usual getting into what I do.
service area (about a 250-mile radius around Ce- In addition to the manhole rehab specialty providing Steen-
dar Rapids) where winter weather doesnt have as hoek a solid livelihood, he views it as his way to practice environ-
much of an impact on manhole rehab. mental stewardship.
Its usually January through March 1. Thats Theres a lot of
normally when I look to travel, when theres snow
on the ground, Steenhoek says.
work out there between
the EPA and the DNR,
featured
For example, in February 2012, he spent and all the water-quali-
equipment
two weeks in Geelong, Australia, because of his ty studies that are going Cretex Specialty Products
800/345-3764
connections with Mr. Manhole. on basically from the www.cretexseals.com
We were setting up installers over there Gulf Region up to the
and a distributor network, and got them going with equipment and training, Mississippi River watershed, Steen- GPT Industries
303/988-1242
and actually went out and did some work. Mr. Manhole handled the equipment hoek says. In Iowa, we have a huge www.gptindustries.com
side of things, but we were the ones who went over there and added the human nitrate issue with fertilizer runoff, so
Mr. Manhole
element to everything, he says. theres a big push to clean up the wa- 419/741-9075
ters. Its the whole country, and were www.mrmanhole.com
(See ad page 20)
BIG PROJECT IN AMES trying to do our part to make it a bet-
The Ames contract the company took on in October 2015 showcases how ter place. C
much Save Our Sewers has been able to benefit from focusing solely on manhole

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nvesting in a custom-built vacuum truck
dedicated primarily to just one customer might
sound like a gamble to some drain cleaning
contractors. But it made perfect sense to Greg
Franklin, the owner of Franklin Sanitation LLC in
Huron, Ohio once he did the math.
The calculation worked like this: It usually
took Franklin Sanitation four employees and
two trucks to clean out clogged drainlines at
the dozens of restaurants located at a large,
364-acre amusement park situated about 10
miles northwest of Huron. One truck pulled
a trailer-mounted water jetter. The other was a
vacuum truck that sucked up sewage emerging
downstream from the jetting point.
But Franklin figured that using just one
truck and only two employees would add up to
significant savings for both his company and the
customer. First of all, it would free up the other
two technicians to service other clients and
generate additional revenue. At the same time,
hed reduce expenses for the customer, creating
incalculable goodwill. Moreover, if the unit had
more vacuum power, the employees could work
Franklin Sanitations customized vacuum truck assembled by Allied Tank has provided profitability gains by allowing the
faster, no longer stymied by periodic losses of company to serve one of its largest customers with a single truck and only two crew members, where it used to take
pressure and the subsequent wait for the system two trucks and a crew of four.
to build up vacuum again.
The solution came in the form of a customized
vacuum truck assembled by Allied Tank. Built on a 2006 International OWNER: Franklin Sanitation LLC, Huron, Ohio
chassis, the unit features a 2,500-gallon debris tank made by Progress Tank, MACHINE: Custom-built vacuum truck on a 2006 International chassis
machines
a Demag pump, a 400-gallon water tank, a high-pressure water jetter made FUNCTION: Cleaning clogged drainlines
money
by US Jetting (4,000 psi at 18 gpm), 500 feet of 1/2-inch-diameter water hose, FEATURES: 2,500-gallon debris tank made by Progress Tank (owned by
and 140 feet of vacuum hose. Wabash National Corp.), Demag pump (500 cfm),
400-gallon water tank, high-pressure water jetter made
The 4018 water jetter is typically a trailer-mounted unit. But Franklin by U.S. Jetting (4,000 psi at 18 gpm), 500 feet of
wanted a high-pressure jetter mounted on the truck for two reasons. First of 1/2-inch-diameter water hose, 140 feet of vacuum hose
all, the toolbox jetters typically found on vacuum trucks are under-powered WEBSITE: www.franklinsanitation.com
for the amusement-park jetting. Second, trailers are too cumbersome to work PRICE: $130,000
with, especially on the grounds of this major amusement park, with its tight
quarters and throngs of customers.
Ive never gotten along with trailers that well, Franklin says. Theyre truck. I also wanted a more powerful jetter because my guys are used to
a pain to hook up and unhook, so I asked them to mount the jetter on the operating stronger jetters and they open lines more easily.

In most cases, a 500 cfm pump might be considered oversized for a
2,500-gallon tank. But it fits the companys needs to a T. I was told it was
overkill, Franklin notes. But before, wed have a lot of open-hose time
because it would run out of vacuum and start sucking air. Now theres
much less chance of the pump losing its prime. It almost never sucks air,
and if it does, we dont have to wait very long to get the vacuum back. Its a
pretty good-sized pump for that size tank.
In early March, Franklin Sanitation gets access to the park to clean all
of the drainlines before the park opens. But despite that, clogs still occur
nearly every day in the dozens and dozens of restaurants that dot the park
grounds. Once the park opens, I think those kids (seasonal restaurant
workers) think the drains are a basketball hoop, Franklin quips. We find
straws and cups and everything you can think of in those lines. They take
off the drain covers when they sweep the floors. Its easier to push stuff
down the drain than put it in a wastebasket.
When the company first started servicing the food outlets drainlines
roughly 20 years ago, Franklin says drain crud would often back up into
kitchens if the jetting was performed without vacuum. Then wed have to
call two guys in from the field and have them bring in the tank (vacuum)
truck. By that time, the park was usually open and thered be a big mess in
the kitchen. And no restaurateur likes it when you back up their sewer and
make an even worse mess.
Now we come in there and were not afraid to remove the grease clogs
and vacuum things up at the same time, he concludes. It makes our work
a lot easier, plus we cut the parks expenses.
But doesnt that mean the company is losing revenue? Not necessarily
call it addition by subtraction. If you make your customers happy,
theyll call you for more work, he notes.
In the 10 years since Franklin bought the truck for $130,000, he says
it has more than paid for itself. And when he replaces the truck, which is
now reaching the end of its life cycle, he plans to configure the new one
pretty much the same way. Why? One truck instead of two. Two employees
on a job instead of four. Significant decreases in customers expenses. It all
makes sense if you just do the math. C
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BETTER BUSINESS
5 Ways to Keep Learning

Education helps everyone benefit by reaching their personal potential and attaining company goals
By Walt Grassl
T
hink you know all you need to know about mainline inspections, 3. You cant rest on your laurels.
vacuum trucks or CIPP lining? Many skilled people feel they dont Many employees feel that they do not have anything new to learn, and
have anything new to learn in their chosen field, but as soon as you they become complacent. They decide they dont need to put in any more
start thinking that way, you start falling behind. effort and stop striving for success. When you reach a goal, celebrate your
Having employees who will improve themselves over and above company- success, but then identify your next goal and begin to take action. When
sponsored training is critical to a business that wants to innovate and improve. you stop moving forward, you are actually falling behind all the others who
Eleven years ago, Ben got a summer job working in the mailroom at a local continue to move forward.
business before he started college. The company had been in existence for over
60 years and was run by Jack, a longtime employee and company legend who 4. Stay current.
started in the mailroom. Three weeks into the job, as Ben was on his way from You need to stay up to date with industry trends by reading industry
the basement to the top floor, the elevator stopped and who should enter but literature and blogs. If you are seeking or moving into a management position,
Jack. He smiled at Ben, introduced himself, and mentioned that he had started read leadership books and blogs. New trends are frequently entering the
out in the mailroom. As they exited the elevator, Ben asked if Jack had any workplace. You have a choice: be aware of and lead the change, or try to catch
advice for him. up or, worse, resist the change.
Never stop educating yourself, he said. In fact, come into my office and Joining industry and trade associations is another way to become
let me elaborate. I have 15 minutes before my next meeting. educated on current trends.
Jack proceeded to share these five principles for continued education:
5. Respect generational differences.
1. Take responsibility for your education. A big issue in many industries is getting several generations to work well
You alone are responsible for your education. Whether or not it makes sense together. Each generation has different learning and working styles. You have
to invest in a formal education, there are free and for-fee learning opportunities several options for handling this reality. The first is to do nothing since its
available to everyone. The public library and the internet are two examples. your fellow employees responsibility to get with the program. Or you can
Another invaluable source of education is people. Spend time with those leave it to the business leadership to implement a program that will fix the
who can do things that you cant. It may mean volunteering to stay late to problem. The better choice is to educate yourself on the differences between
observe someone, shadowing more experienced employees, or finding a mentor. generations, the issues these differences bring to the workplace, and things
You can also learn by taking on challenging projects or tasks that are above others are doing to address the issues.
your skill level. Discuss help you will need to be successful and your boss may You can use this information to change how you interact and, to the
reward your initiative by providing an experienced staff member to oversee extent you can, help your company improve its processes.
your on-the-job training.
You can learn pretty much anything if you work hard at it. What happened with Ben?
Ben took Jacks advice to heart. After graduating from college, he got a
2. Dont expect entitlements. job with another company in another field. His education did not stop when
Time in service should be no guarantee of advancement in a successful he left school. He subscribes to industry and management blogs, has joined
business. It is what an employee learns with his or her experience that his industry association, seeks out challenging assignments and develops
determines the value of the service time. In other words, if you put in your relationships with other successful employees at his company. He has been
time, you are guaranteed nothing. identified as a high-potential employee and is one of the youngest employees
As your time with the company grows, seek lateral transfers or increased at his level. Bens future is bright. Its amazing what a chance encounter in an
responsibility without necessarily a corresponding increase in title or pay. elevator can do. C
Realize you are making yourself more valuable to your employer, and view
growth assignments as an investment in yourself.
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Although we live in a time of an increasing sense of entitlement, we must Walt Grassl is a speaker, author and performer who hosts the radio show, Stand Up and Speak
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amie Miller, vice president of Millers Septic Service, has GEARING UP
set high standards and lofty goals for the company his The year 2002 was an interesting time in our business, says
grandparents formed in 1973. He is also reshaping the Miller, who came on board full time in 1999. I was able to buy into
culture and management style of the Gloucester County, the company from my grandmother, Udell Miller, and we formed the
Virginia-based company in order to perform at a higher company as a corporation. We began looking at new technologies
level, expand the customer base, and take care of their and recognizing the opportunities for growth, which allowed us to
employees. expand on drain cleaning and grow the plumbing services.
Located in the historical area around Jamestown, Richmond We had a jetter installed on one of our pump trucks, which
and Williamsburg, Millers Septic Service serves a mix of rural and was an immediate plus for us. Prior to this we had snaked sewer
urban homes, some on septic systems and some on city sewers. The lines and did some minor flushing, and snaked drains inside
customer base is heavily residential, and while commercial work the house.
represents only 25 percent of the client base, it makes up a larger The company is currently running a 2000 Vac-Con on an
portion of revenue. International chassis with a three-stage blower. They also have a
The company does a lot of work for the College of William Spartan trailer jetter that produces 3,000 psi/15 gpm. Two of their
and Mary, and the military, as the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine three pump trucks now have jetters, which are essential for both
Corps and Coast Guard all have major facilities in the area. Miller drain cleaning and septic work.
says they cover about half the state, including the Northern Neck, In addition to the Vac-Con and the three pump trucks, Millers
Middle Peninsula, Virginia Peninsula, the Southside of Hampton runs 10 service vans, primarily Chevrolet and GMC. Miller says they
Roads area of and all around the surrounding region of Richmond. usually get over 200,000 miles on service vans, and he has one in
They travel a radius of about 75 miles. service with over 300,000 miles thats still running very well.
The area is among the oldest in the country, and historic For excavation they have a Kubota and a John Deere 120.
structures stand next to newer developments, with everything We have a small jetter on one pump truck from Abernethy,
from Orangeburg and terra-cotta pipes to cast iron and asbestos and we have a pump truck by Lely with their jetter, he adds.
cement in the ground. Infiltration problems are common, and they Jetting gives so much more capability for cleaning drains, he
frequently find bad joints and broken pipes, particularly in those says. Youre not just clearing the line with a snake; with the jetter
older systems. Roots are another regular problem, thanks to the you clean the line. We also have the capability to pressure wash
abundance of maple and weeping willow trees in the region. and clean the drainfields. When we are asked to camera a line we

MILLERS SEPTIC SERVICE INC.,
SALUDA, VIRGINIA, SERVING MULTIPLE REGIONS IN THE STATE
profile
OWNERS: Sallie Miller, James L. Miller Jr.,

James L. Jamie Miller III
ESTABLISHED: 1973
Millers Septic Service
SERVICES: Drain cleaning and repair and installation, septic service Vice President Jamie
and installation, pipe bursting and relining with Miller represents the third
subcontractor, jetting, camera, electrical, plumbing
generation of his family to
EMPLOYEES: 30 provide wastewater services
CUSTOMER BASE: Residential, commercial for customers in Virginias
Peninsula Region.
Plumbing apprentice Hunter Gard-
ner (center) and service apprentice
Michael Johnson inspect a lateral
line for a residential customer.
JETTING GIVES
SO MUCH MORE
CAPABILITY FOR want to clean it first. Running a
CLEANING DRAINS. snake through, whether a push
or electric snake, does not really
YOURE NOT JUST
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CLEARING THE LINE picture of the problem when
WITH A SNAKE; WITH you use the camera.
The company does a small
THE JETTER YOU
amount of work in larger sewers,
CLEAN THE LINE. but usually they sub out larger
Jamie Miller inspection projects.
For residential and small
commercial work, the Millers
crew relies on RIDGID SeeSnake cameras. The
customer base is familiar with the concept of CCTV
inspection and typically understands when there
is an additional charge for putting a camera in the
line or jetting. The camera is essential for inspecting
lateral lines and finding tanks. Additional charges
depend on the conditions and issues on each job.
The company does dig-and-replace sewer line
work, and when pipe bursting or relining are called
for they act as a general contractor and sub the
specialty work out. They also install septic systems.
When it comes to pipe bursting and relining,
Miller is content to continue subcontracting that
Service manager Kevin Blasing (left) shows plumbing apprentice Hunter Gardner (center) and pump truck driver work because he doesnt want to blur the companys
David Allsop how to properly inspect a wastewater line. focus. He wants to concentrate on sewer and drain

cleaning, and grow more into plumbing and electrical,
as well as HVAC.
I want to be a full home service company, he
says. I see pipe bursting and relining as more specialty
and an area that would require a lot of attention. I dont
see it as a profit center. Plus, we have companies nearby
who specialize in those technologies, and do not offer
any of the basic services we provide. Additionally, we
are able to come in and do some of the excavation and Hunter Gardner
plumbing work on certain jobs. In those situations we feeds a RIDGID
SeeSnake into a
will work on occasion for that contractor. However, cleanout to search
we typically retain our customer and act as a general for a blockage in
contractor. It all depends on the job and arrangement. the lateral line.
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Michael Johnson jets a wastewater line at a residential
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The Millers Septic Service team, outside the company shop in Saluda, Virginia.
A LIFE OF SERVICE
A HIGHER GOAL
Miller says the company weathered the recession fairly well. The company
actually grew over that period but stopped spending money on major purchases
unless it was essential.
As the third generation of the James Miller family, Jamie With all that in the rearview, Miller has set his sights on growing the
Miller has the challenge of maintaining the companys image and company into a multimillion-dollar firm providing a full menu of services, from
reputation while staying open to change and growth to meet a sewer and drain cleaning and repair, to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, septic and
modern-day business climate and culture. general contracting.
After working in Millers Septic Service for years as a young-
ster, and joining full time in 1999, Miller developed a vision of
growth, and he has been determined to stay on subject and devel- TWO YEARS AGO I WOULD HAVE DESCRIBED
op a true profit center, while relying on subcontractors for certain MYSELF AS A DICTATOR. WITH EXPERIENCE I BELIEVE
services that fall outside the companys focus.
I HAVE BECOME A BETTER LEADER, AND THAT FITS
After 16 years striving for his goals, Miller is finding day-
to-day satisfaction in being able to help people who are having INTO MY VISION OF GROWING THE COMPANY.
difficulty. Jamie Miller
Its good to make money, he says. Everyone wants that.
But I want us to contribute to the livelihood of our employees. I The company currently has 30 employees, with 20 technicians working
have come to realize and understand that the reason I was put in the field. In most cases, the technicians specialize but can cross over if the
on earth was to serve my family, my employees and customers, workload dictates.
but it has taken a while to figure this out. Ive spent a lot of time in My pump truck drivers will do drain cleaning, and our plumbers will do
these last two years soul searching what Im here to do and it is drain cleaning, and some can do electrical, Miller says. Because we are so
to help people. diversified we need to be able to move them around as required. Some of our
Miller has been talking regularly with a mentor and in a group installation guys can do service work on occasion.
to reach a better understanding of who he is and what he wants In the hiring process they do the standard drug and background checking,
to accomplish. His vision is to grow the company to a $50 million and Miller believes they have learned how to recruit and hire more successfully.
firm, providing a full stable of services that can meet the custom- One industry comment says you hire slow and fire fast. Im not saying
ers every need. we always act that way, but it is something we are starting to do more, he says.
This is to provide more than just a job for my employees, he Training is primarily in the field, and will be from 60 days up to six
says. I want to build a way for them and their families to get ahead months working with one of their more experienced technicians, depending
in this life and provide that higher level of service for the custom- on the candidate. They take into consideration the experience and capability
ers. We want those customers to love us for what we do for them. of the new hire.

Kevin Blasing (left) and David Allsop trace the lateral line from a cleanout outside a
customers home.
Sometimes the candidate will be hired for a specific portion of the work,
but they will sometimes find more talent in a different area that may be better
for the technician and the company.
SHIFTING GEARS
Miller says he is re-evaluating their company culture and would like to
give his technicians more authority in the field to make those on-the-spot
determinations.
Early on I think it was probably a failure of mine because I didnt give
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ince first implemented in 2002, the Pipeline Assessment Certification says around 80 percent of their pipe inspection customers require PACP and
Program has become the accepted method for municipalities, that is increasing every year.
contractors, consultants and manufacturers to record and track Aanderud says its a lot different than the days before PACP. Every
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tool in stormwater systems, dams and levee pipe systems. opinions about how to name it, so it didnt necessarily make any sense to the
PACP was developed by the National Association of Sewer Service end user. Now, I can send two different operators to the same job on different
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management tool for the collection of CCTV data. PACP is very widespread NASSCO Executive Director Ted DeBoda adds that PACP is used
now, says Lynn Osborn of LEO Consulting, technical director at NASSCO. throughout the U.S., taught by the Canadian Standards Association and
Many municipalities and sewer districts require it for the CCTV of CERIU, the Quebec urban infrastructure organization, and is now being taught
their sewers. in South America.
Jim Aanderud, president of Innerline Engineering in the Greater Los PACP is a foundational component to NASSCOs mission to set
Angeles area, was one of the first to be certified in PACP. While he no longer standards for the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground
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rates from 10 to 250 gpm at varying pressures. They operate in pipes from 3 to high-performance turbine to remove roots, grease and mineral deposits from
48 inches. All models clean with chain links, with optional cutting blades for 4- to 48-inch sewer lines. With an optimized 3-D hydromechanics design in
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tow rings. 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com. They can also be used as barrel cutters with diamond bits for smooth removal of
protruding laterals. Heavy mineral deposits can also be removed with carbide
ROOT RAT bits attached to the specialized chain. 866/408-2814; www.usbsec.com.
Root Rat cutting nozzles are used with jetters
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need no repair or rebuilding other than bearing ery offer versatile hose reel configurations: no reel,
replacement, which can be completed in less than two minutes for under $10 a fixed reel or a 360-degree stainless steel pivoting
in parts. 800/288-7873; www.rootrat.net. reel, and a mounting bracket for an optional remote
hose reel for indoor jetting. They come with Honda,
SOUTHLAND TOOL Kohler, Yanmar or Vanguard engines, with or with-
INSERT NOZZLE GUIDE out electric start. Pump options include Cat, A/R
The Insert Nozzle Guide from Southland and General, with pressures up to 4,200 psi and flow rates up to 5.5 gpm.
Tool grabs and locks the end of hose where the The frame is powder-coated 1.5-inch tubular steel, which wraps around
nozzle is so the operator can put it where they the engine and pump for protection. Each unit comes with a laser nozzle
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the nozzle into the sewer line and insert it. At this point they can open the water
flow so that the nozzle will take off in the line once the guide jaws are opened.
With a slight tug on the rope they will open the jaws and release the hose and
nozzle. 714/898-4862; www.southlandtool.com.

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power is provided by a 40 hp Kohler gas with either hot or cold water), cutting
engine or 80 hp using the dual-engine option. roots with either a custom root-cutting
Low-water shut-off prevents pump damage if tool or a Warthog nozzle in pipes up to 24 inches. It provides the option to
the optional 600-gallon tanks run low. Standard hose-reel speed control allows run 300 feet of 3/8-inch line or 500 feet of 1/2-inch line, depending on the
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tubing trailer offers standard electric brakes on both axles. 866/944-3569; pipes. 800/213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com.
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NLB CORPORATION 225 SERIES
GAPVAX MC The 225 Series of water jet units
ADVANCED SERIES from NLB Corporation improves
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Series combination jetvacs applications, maximizing contractor
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cab/one outside) will control powered triplex plunger pump units are
hydraulics, blower and water pump operations with a complete complement easily convertible to any of seven operating pressures (up to 40,000 psi) and
of gauges. All body functions, boom and hose reel functions, vacuum break, flows from 6 to 82 gpm. They offer a choice of heavy-duty diesel engines
throttle, area and safety lighting are wirelessly controlled, while maintaining from 200 to 350 hp. Units are available with an UltraGreen package and
proportional boom and hose reel control. The job card feature allows the user environmentally friendly Tier 4 Final engines that comply with the latest
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to 5,000 cfm with up to 27 inches Hg. The boom is an 8-foot front-mounted, SEWER EQUIPMENT
telescopic design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26 feet with 180-degree 747-FR2000 ECO
rotation. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com. The 747-FR2000 ECO jetter
trailer from Sewer Equipment in-
GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS cludes frames made of fully welded
TYPHOON steel tubing, maximizing strength
The Typhoon trailer jet from Gen- and corrosion resistance. Its Durap-
eral Pipe Cleaners blows away block- rolene water tanks are fully baffled to eliminate surging during stopping and
ages in big lines and long runs, deliver- turning with a load of water. Once on the job, the standard rotating safety
ing 12 gpm at 2,500 psi to blast lines hose reel allows operators to position the trailer in the safest possible manner
clean of grease, sediment and debris. A 200-gallon holding tank carries while simply rotating the reel, complete with NEMA 4 watertight control pan-
enough water to handle remote applications where access to water is lim- el, to conveniently face the access point. The ECO operating system allows
ited. A 690 cc Honda engine powers the pump with Vibra-pulse to help the engine to run at 33 percent lower rpm than traditional designs, saving
slide the nozzle around tight bends and propel the hose down long lines. Its operating costs on fuel and creating a safer work environment for operators.
high-performance nozzles incorporate fluid mechanics that increase thrust, They are built with Caterpillar engines and F.E. Myers pumps as standard
pulling power and cleaning power without needing to increase water flow equipment. 877/735-4640; www.sewerequipment.com.
or pressure. Two hose reels a jet hose reel with 400 feet of 1/2-inch hose CONTINUED >>
with variable-speed electric rewind, and a water supply hose reel carrying
150 feet of 3/4-inch hose are mounted at the rear of the unit. Engine con-
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WATER CANNON 16T55 OLVIDIUM OBLITIROOT
The 16T55 turnkey jetter package Oblitiroot foaming sewer line root control
from Water Cannon is road-ready with an from Olvidium uses the maximum amount of
onboard 200-gallon water tank capacity and active ingredient dichlobenil allowed by the U.S.
customizable jetter hose up to 500 feet. It Environmental Protection Agency. It comes in two
includes a two-wheel road-ready commercial pouches which, when combined, create a sticky
jetter trailer, electric-rewind high-capacity foam with a latex base that can be applied through
hose reel that can hold 500 feet of 3/8-inch or the clean-out or in the toilet bowl. The latex
350 feet of 1/2-inch hose, poly toolbox, lights, makes it stick to pipes and roots, which causes the
front jack with wheel, safety chains and aluminum fenders. The jetter includes a dichlobenil vapor to remain in the line to kill roots
Honda GX690 twin-cylinder electric-start engine, V-belt drive, trailer-mounted longer. 855/782-4531; www.olvidium.com.
skid, and 15-gallon EPA- and CARB-approved poly fuel tank. Its TS-Series
General triplex plunger pump supplies 8 gpm at 3,500 psi. It has a pump- ROOTX ROOT CONTROL
mounted jetter pulse valve, foot valve with 8-foot jumper hose, and three jetter RootX is registered with the EPA to kill pipeline
nozzles the Penetrator, Flusher and De-Greaser/De-Icer. 800/333-9274; roots. It can be used by drain cleaning professionals
www.watercannon.com. as an effective tool and profitable add-on service. The
foaming action lifts the root-killing active ingredient
to the top of the pipe, where 90 percent of the root
ROOT CHEMICALS growth occurs. It also sticks to the top of the pipe
and roots to keep blockages caused by root regrowth
DUKES ROOT CONTROL from occurring for up to 12 months. The simplicity allows drain cleaning
RAZOROOTER II professionals to bring on an additional service at minimal cost. 800/844-4974;
Diquat-based Razorooter II root- www.rootx.com.
control herbicide from Dukes Root
Control is registered by the U.S. EPA
for controlling nuisance tree roots in ROOT CUTTERS
sanitary sewer line collections systems,
and received a classification of evidence ARTHUR PRODUCTS
of noncarcinogenicity for humans. In 2014, the EPA further approved an CNT-R-KUT ELITE
amendment of labels to lower the signal word from warning to caution. The Cnt-r-KUT Elite from Arthur Prod-
Crews insert a hose from manhole to manhole, preparing to fill the affected ucts is a rotating mechanical tool designed
sewer pipe with herbicide. The foam is released, compressing against pipe to symmetrically clean pipes. Equipped with
surfaces and penetrating cracks, joints and connecting sewers. Roots are killed interchangeable chain and cable on the same
on contact, decay naturally and slough away. Application is designed to prevent rotor, the cutter operates at 2,000 to 10,000
root-related stoppages for two to three years. 800/447-6687; www.dukes.com. psi. The lightweight, flexible centering device, engineered from an aerospace
elastomer, allows the unit to navigate the contour of the pipe. Advanced jet
LENZYME/TRAP-CLEER porting uses both rotor sidekick jets for optimizing rotational force and rear
FOAMING ROOT CONTROL thruster jets for propulsion maximization. It is available in 3/8-, 1/2- and 1-inch
Foaming root control from Lenzyme/ NPT. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
Trap-Cleer has double the active ingredient
dichlobenil of previous solutions and a latex MYTANA MFG. COMPANY HSC1
base that helps it stick to roots longer. It is The HSC1 high-speed cutter from MyTana Mfg.
easy to apply and provides a slower foaming Company offers high-speed, low-torque power for
action designed to coat the entire pipeline and eliminate fast-foam-over reinstatement, descaling, cutting, overshoot cleanup,
messes. 800/223-3083; www.lenzyme.com. collapsed liner removal and root cutting. Various
tools are provided, and safety features include an
air-actuated foot switch with guard, GFI protection
and a design that has a telescoping handle, making
it easy to maneuver. The machine is lightweight and
operates at 1,750 rpm. It is suitable for 2- to 6-inch
pipes and offers a 70-foot range with a lightweight flex shaft. 800/328-8170;
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CASE STUDY
Chemical and
Mechanical Root Control
By Craig Mandli
DRAIN CLEANING
MACHINE CONQUERS
TOUGH ROOT MASS IN
RESIDENTIAL BASEMENT
PROBLEM: A homeowner from
Manistee, Michigan, called in about
a sewer line backup that resulted in
water and sewage in the basement.
Salmon Sewer & Plumbing responded,
and the technician found an enormous
amount of roots in the line causing the
blockage. The roots were so large and
the clog was so bad that the technician
knew it would be a difficult job.
SOLUTION: The technician knew the Spartan Tool Model 1065 drain
cleaning machine was tough enough to conquer these roots. The unit has
heavy-duty power for 3- to 10-inch lines up to 250 feet. The outer drum
keeps dirt contained for customers peace of mind while the independently
rotating inner drum prevents cable kinking and buckling, yet allows quick
torque buildup. The Dial-A-Cable power feed allows for quick cable changes,
and feeds cable in and out automatically.
RESULT: The technician pulled roots from the line both in the
basement and the outside clean-out. Once the root mass was removed,
the water receded and the line ran clean. Ive used many other
machines in the past that never would have gotten this out of there, but
the Spartan 1065 pulled it right out, says the technician. The right
cable and machine really do make that much of a difference. 800/435-
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Red Dawg nozzle allows
jetting in tight spaces
By Jared Raney
Many operators run into problems jetting small-diameter pipe, so
PipeHunter has developed a series of smaller nozzles to work in tight
spots: the Red Dawg Low-Pro Line.
Customers liked our approach on our other nozzles so much,
they asked us to meet this need for 3/4-inch systems. We ended up when put in a tight spot. Most drilled nozzles have a large step on
up expanding the options for 1/2-inch and 1-inch jetting systems, the rear port that can tend to hang. We radiused this as much as we
says Stan Stoneman, marketing director for Red Dawg Nozzles from could with the Low-Pro.
PipeHunter. The company takes pride in all-American design, testing and
The Low-Pro is the smallest of the Red Dawg family. It also manufacturing at its Pearland, Texas, headquarters.
features our newest M6 insert design, Stoneman says. This was a key Designed by sewer cleaning experts, we use carbon steel for our
addition to our nozzle kit lineup to make sure we cover more needs. nozzle bodies, not stainless steel. We are the only nozzle manufacturer
The Red Dawg Low-Pro Nozzles, made of hardened carbon steel, that plates our nozzles with the Black Oxide QPQ Salt Nitrile
feature three forward angled jets and six 30-degree rear-facing jets. treatment process, ensuring that nozzle bodies are treated inside and
They are targeted at cleaning pipe walls, with minimal features to out, Stoneman says.
prevent hang-ups and easily enter lateral clean-outs. Red Dawg Nozzles is an American-made series of nozzles
All jets are replaceable, constructed from 17-4 stainless tool steel designed, tested and proved by our staff, Stoneman says. We have
with a tapered inner transition that improves stream quality, compared been manufacturing our own jetting and vacuum equipment for more
to the more standard process of drilling out set screws. than 30 years now. We feel this experience leads up to a different line
This nozzle really meets a specific need. We have many operators of thinking than just a nozzle manufacturer. We can consider the whole
that only have a 3/4-inch system at their disposal; this made tackling scope of an operators job because we understand the equipment side
clean-out issues tough, Stoneman says. These nozzles wont hang as well. 800/373-1318; www.pipehunter.com
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1 MYTANA MANUFACTURINGS INSPECTION SYSTEMS

MyTana Manufacturings line of inspection systems are built for durability
and exceptional image clarity. Monitors are daylight-readable, LED backlit,
2 R.S. TECHNICAL SERVICES RST HELIX
MANHOLE INSPECTION SYSTEM
R.S. Technical Services new RST Helix manhole inspection system can be
and enhance the clarity and wide-angle view of the camera. All-steel-frame deployed from a CCTV vehicle, pickup truck or ATV and is capable of scanning
construction and durable pushrods have been factory and field tested to make a 10-foot manhole in under one minute. The Helix has six high-resolution
sure the camera holds up in harsh operating environments. Five different units cameras that capture panoramic images of every surface as well as six active 3-D
cover inspection of 1 1/2- to 12-inch lines with pushrod lengths of 100 to 400 sensors that record spatial data points for precision measurements. Once the
feet. The camera heads have 512 Hz transmitters built in for locating trouble Helix reaches the bottom of a manhole, it returns and automatically transmits
spots, including cast iron pipes. Smaller NG2 systems and larger units with the scan data to software where it can be reviewed in the office or in the field.
CBX17 Control Box have a 64GB internal drive and two onboard USB ports. 800/767-1974; www.rstechserv.com.
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Record to either location, or both at the same time. Image examples can be
viewed at www.youtube.com/videomytana. 800/328-8170; www.mytana.com.

ROOTS DONT
STAND A CHANCE. Wherever you need quick, safe and effective root control, RootX
has you covered. Because the same proven RootX formulation
trusted by scores of municipal sewer departments is also available
for plumbing professionals in easy-to-use shake and pour jars. So
whether youre treating miles of city pipe, or just a residential line,
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3 HI-VACS COMBO HYDRO

The new Combo Hydro from Hi-Vac Corporation is a hybrid of Aquatech
sewer cleaners and X-Vac hydroexcavators, and comes with a powerful 27-inch
6 CUES WIRELESS 3-D SPIDER SCANNER
The SPiDER wireless, color manhole scanner from CUES can calculate its
position in the manhole shaft by using sensor data to measure its incremental
Hg blower. It has a large-capacity water pump for sewer cleaning that runs 80 motion. It weighs less than 30 pounds and can be hand-carried to easements
gpm at 2,500 psi and hydroexcavation water flow of 20 gpm at 2,500 psi. or other difficult-to-access sites. The processing computer and battery supply
Equipped with a 400,000 Btu boiler, the heated enclosure for the water pump are integrated into the scanner, which allows portability. The SPiDER also
and all water components enables the Combo Hydro to work in cold conditions. provides live video stream and recorded video that can be used for I&I studies.
800/752-2400; www.hi-vac.com. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.
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model. 800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.
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Heavy-duty, floor-mounted, foot-controlled valves from Water Cannon
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Two (2) Vactors for Sale: Vactor 2112 2001 Freightliner Jet-Vac truck,
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800' of hose on reel, mounted on a 2012 JEtTERS-TRUCK water pump, 46k rears, 20k front axle,
Kenworth chassis. Vactor 2100 Plus built- 66,794 miles, air-ride suspension, C-10
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Roots 821RCS, PD blower with transfer 803-465-1351 (C03) 814-696-4343 C03
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www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-
We have 14 used blowers (7 Roots, 5 Hibon, Used and rebuilt cable machines in stock: UNIT (822-8648). (CBM)
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set Alliance, Jerry Farmer jfarmer.atwork@ #C machines. The Cable Center: 800-257-
only 51,924 miles, 1,234 hours. $59,875 (Stock #8593C) www.VacuumSalesInc.com
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gallon water tank, 300' hose, General Mounted on ex-municipal truck with and Goldak Model 4400. The Cable Center
Relocate to Amarillo, Texas. 35-year old Pump. List $36,995. On sale for $32,995. 37,400 miles. ........................ $16,000 800-257-7209. (CBM)
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1998 US Jetting 40/20 pump has a knock in
labaugh, 806-236-0727 (C03) 7,677 vacuum hours, CAT diesel engine, au- Mounted on a 2007 International 4300 chas-
it. Engine has less than 1,500 hours. On skid.
$6,000. 740-336-0931 (C04) tomatic, single axle. $39,500. Call Matt 618- sis. Grayco XP-50 pump. 35kw generator,
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ing machine, John Deere diesel Engine, Gi- 2006 Sewer Equipment of America 747- $75,000. Call Bill at 813-489-3108. (C04)
ant pump, 18gpm @ 4,000psi, 500' x 1/2" FR200: 1,462.1 hours. New pump at 1,214
sewer hose. $18,500 OBO. Call for more info hours 40gpm/2,000psi. $25,000. More info 2008 Chevy (w/28,000 miles) box IBG robot
281-770-6714. (C03) visit www.mahoneysequipment.com or call truck w/HydroCut 150 for 6" to 15". 475'
314-550-4618. (C03) coax, Onan generator. Priced to move. 605-
2013 SECA 747FR2000, ex-municipal unit, 209-3303 (C03)
NEW Vacall AS-13D catch basin/ excellent shape. 700-gallon capacity, 600' Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range
sweeper mounted on a 2017 Freight- hose reel, 40gpm @ 2,000psi. Priced under of late model combo units and DOT industrial 2012 Clayton 150hp steam truck. 750 At-
liner M2-106. 700 transportation $30,000. Call Joe 312-208-6373 for infor- vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY. las Copco compressor, 25kv generator,
miles. Stainless steel body, stainless mation. (C03) (CBM) 1,000-gallon water with softener system.
screens, full power boom with 12" in- All mounted on a 1998 500hp Mack truck.
take hose, power door locks and open.
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jet, 600-gallon water, 35gpm @ 2,000psi.
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$3,500 OBO. Call Joe 312-208-6373. (C03)
sweep blower. $280,000. Unit lists for 2,800 hrs on chassis. Auxiliary engine One trade-in model of Pipe Genie heavy-duty,
$306,000. FOB Wallingford, CT. 1997 Sewer Equipment Model 747 jetter trail- 480 hrs. $50,000. For more info visit pipe bursting equipment. Excellent condition,
203-265-6711 C03 er, 2,381 hours, 500' of 3/4" hose, $17,500. www.mahoneysequipment.com or call 314- looks new, 30-ton, 100 feet cable, full 2-year
Contact Matt 618-566-3003. (C03) 550-4618 (C03) warranty. 877-411-7473. (CBM)
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money. Needs nothing. $50,000. Dave 214- Call John at 612-817-6913. (C03)
PUMPS 536-2915 in Dallas area (C03)
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P van 3500 retrofitted by Aries in 2005. www.cloverleaftool.com (CBM) zoom 420 light heads. Call 800-265-4298 or 800-257-7209. (CBM)
(3) Raptor cutters, (1) P111 pan-and-tilt mainliner2075@hotmail.com (CBM)
camera, (1) TR2000 tractor. $79,000 OBO Used and rebuilt camera kits in stock: RIDGID
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Kyle 240-882-2997, MD C03
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tion jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper & catch and ready to run. Includes cable reel, cam- Seeker, and SRECO kits. The Cable Center:
basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted jetters. All era, tractor and controls, plus accessories. 800-257-7209. (CBM)
available for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
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GapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manu-

rentals. VSI Rentals, LLC, (888) VAC-UNIT VACUUM EQUIPMENT
(822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.com. (CBM) 2016 IBAK Premium Mainline Inspection
facturing business, is seeking a talented, System for 5"-48" pipe. Includes: Orpheus 2000 Sterling LT7501 TL 125,841 miles and
highly motivated individual to fill a full-time SEPTIC TRUCKS pan & tilt, zoom camera, T76 mainline 20,155 hours. $35,000. Please call for any
Sales Position in the Midwest (Iowa based tractor with remote elevator, 1,000' cable, questions or interest 256-739-4747 ext. 105
preferred) region. GapVax is the leading man- 1993 International 4900: Single axle, DT466, (C03)
winch, control room, Onan 5.5Kw gen-
ufacturer of industrial and municipal vacuum 274,000 miles, 1,800-gallon tank 5 years
units and hydroexcavation units in the United old. Everything works, with DOT. Asking
erator. Mounted in 14' enclosed trailer. Call WANTED
Mike or Robert at 800-294-0149 or visit
States. We provide the most reliable, com- $18,000. 970-456-9972 (C03) UEMSI/HTV seeks additional regional rep-
www.williamseqpt.com (C04)
prehensive, and efficient mobile vacuum resentation for our industry-leading inspec-
units in the industrial and municipal markets. SERVICE/REPAIR CUES Equipment, owner retiring: 2 (two) tion camera systems, sewer hose lines and
Specifications of the position are listed on our Dynamic Repairs - Inspection Camera shorties; 1 (one) wheeled transporter w/nu- parts. Call Brian, Bill or Bernie - 877-389-
website, www.gapvax.com, click on the Now Repairs: 48 hour turn-around time. General merous sized wheels and extensions; 1 (one) 9999. (C03)
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Wanted to Buy: Vactor 2100s and late model
sumes to or betty@gapvax.com or 575 Cen- Gator Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intrud- cameras; 1 (one) OZII; 1 (one) winch w/1,000
Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369. (CBM)
tral Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902. (CBM) ers. Quality service on all brands. Rental ft. green cable; 1 (one) 300 ft. push camera w/
equipment available. For more info call spool and cable; 1 (one) 200 ft. push camera
South Florida contractor seeking experi- Jack at 973-478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey. w/spool and cable; 1 (one) float system; vari- WATERBLASTING
enced video inspection and sewer cleaner www.dynamicrepairs.biz (CBM) ous lights; new cable ends; too many parts to
20,000 - 55,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, OS4,
operators. Clean CDL required. Background list. Will sell by the piece or as a package. Call
OS6, OS7 replacements, UHP hoses & re-
search, travel, OSHA certification and PACP TOOLS or email for complete description 865-310-
placement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
training preferred. jobs@vellc.us (C03) 4421, substratacamera@aol.com (C03)
T&T Tools: Probes, hooks. Probes feature 772-286-1218, info@alljetting.com, www.
EN-TECH Corp is looking for Vactor, TV, and/ steel shafts with threaded and hardened alljetting.com. (CBM)
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van with new POSM computer - $30,000. pair and retrofit water blasters. Visit us at:
genocamali@en-techcorp.com (C04) hole covers easily. Free catalog. www.TandT
Pictures upon request @ cdscar@aol.com www.waterjettingequipment.com or phone
tools.com. Phone 800-521-6893. (CBM)
SEWER & DRAIN SPECIALIST NEEDED: Pre- 916-747-3819 (C04) 714-259-7700. (CBM)
vious experience in sewer maintenance, RIDGID model #300 with stand, RIDGID tri-
or another related field like: Jetting, Video stand vises, RP 330 ProPress kit. The Cable
Camera Inspection or Sewer Re-lining. 949- Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM)
510-8642; Loshogans@aol.com (C03)
Bosch Brute hammer drill with cart irons.
FILL a job opening
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tractor seeking experienced Video Inspection
The Cable Center: 800-257-7209. (CBM) BID OUTan upcoming job
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