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TECH PERSPECTIVE
Trenchless technology gaining momentum
TOUGH JOB
Swagelining saves Texas water main
BETTER BUSINESS
Wise buys can pay off at tax time
GROUTS AND SEALANTS, I&I PREVENTION
NICHE MARKET AND MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS
KEEP NEW ENGLAND COMPANY BUSY PAGE 12
EXPECTATIONS
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TECH PERSPECTIVE
Trenchless technology gaining momentum
TOUGH JOB
Swagelining saves Texas water main
BETTER BUSINESS
Wise buys can pay off at tax time
GROUTS AND SEALANTS, I&I PREVENTION
NICHE MARKET AND MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS
KEEP NEW ENGLAND COMPANY BUSY PAGE 12
EXPECTATIONS
Grout
2005 VAC-CON V312LHAE
2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400
300 HP / ALLISON 3000RDS
80 @ 2000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 76,600
RECONDITIONED $205,000
2001 VAC-CON V312LHA
2002 Sterling LT7501
CAT 275 HP / Allison MD3060
60 @ 2000 / Cummins 110 HP
HYDRO-X PACKAGE
RECONDITIONED $155,000
2006 VAC-CON V312LHAD
2001 VAC-CON V312LHAD/1300
2001 Sterling LT9501
CAT 380 HP / 10-Speed
80 @ 2000 / Cummins 110 HP
Mileage: 73,000
RECONDITIONED $185,000
2004 VAC-CONV311LHAD
2000 VAC-CON VPD3609SHA
2005 VAC-CON V321LHAD
2005 IH 7600
CAT C-13 380 HP / 10-SPD
50 @ 3000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 31,000
$195,500
2004 Sterling LT7501
CAT 275 HP / Allison MD3060
65 @ 3000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 88,200
RECONDITIONED $195,000
2001 VAC-CON VPD3611SHA/1300
2002 INTERNATIONAL 2654
275 HP / ALLISON MD3060
60 @ 2000 / CUMMINS B3.9
Mileage: 33,000
RECONDITIONED $165,000
2007 STERLING LT7501
CAT 275 HP / Allison 3000RDS
50 @ 3000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 23,000
$209,500
2001 IH 2654
275 HP / Allison MD3060
60 @ 2000 / John Deere 4045T
Mileage: Approx 45,000
$145,000
2005 VAC-CON V312LHAE
2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400
300 HP / ALLISON 3000RDS
80 @ 2000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 76,600
RECONDITIONED $205,000
2001 VAC-CON V312LHA
2002 Sterling LT7501
CAT 275 HP / Allison MD3060
60 @ 2000 / Cummins 110 HP
HYDRO-X PACKAGE
RECONDITIONED $155,000
2006 VAC-CON V312LHAD
2001 VAC-CON V312LHAD/1300
2001 Sterling LT9501
CAT 380 HP / 10-Speed
80 @ 2000 / Cummins 110 HP
Mileage: 73,000
RECONDITIONED $185,000
2004 VAC-CONV311LHAD
2000 VAC-CON VPD3609SHA
2005 VAC-CON V321LHAD
2005 IH 7600
CAT C-13 380 HP / 10-SPD
50 @ 3000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 31,000
$195,500
2004 Sterling LT7501
CAT 275 HP / Allison MD3060
65 @ 3000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 88,200
RECONDITIONED $195,000
2001 VAC-CON VPD3611SHA/1300
2002 INTERNATIONAL 2654
275 HP / ALLISON MD3060
60 @ 2000 / CUMMINS B3.9
Mileage: 33,000
RECONDITIONED $165,000
2007 STERLING LT7501
CAT 275 HP / Allison 3000RDS
50 @ 3000 / DEUTZ 138 HP
Mileage: 23,000
$209,500
2001 IH 2654
275 HP / Allison MD3060
60 @ 2000 / John Deere 4045T
Mileage: Approx 45,000
$145,000
6 Cleaner November 2011
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FOR DRAIN AND PIPE CLEANING, INSPECTION
AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
www.cleaner.com
Kayla Wilkowski Jim Koshuta
PUMPER & CLEANER
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO
INTERNATIONAL
Education Day: February 27, 2012
Exhibits Open: February 28 - March 1, 2012
Indiana Convention Center
www.pumpershow.com
IN THIS ISSUE
10 From the Editor: Old School, New Wave
While there are virtues to changing with the
times and taking on new tools and services,
there is also value in certain bedrock
business principles.
By Ted J. Rulseh, Editor
22 Safety First: Sobering Reminder
A fatality involving a waterjet nozzle provides a
lesson in safety diligence when cleaning sewers.
By Ted J. Rulseh
34 Tough Job: Squeeze Play
Pipe reduction technology enables three
contractors to replace a critical transmission
main for a Texas water utility.
By Scottie Dayton
54 Money Manager: College-Bound Kids?
Tax-advantaged plans can help you save for
a college education but they come with
cautions. Heres some advice to help support
wise choices.
By Erik Gunn
58 Case Studies:
Grouts, Sealants and I&I Prevention
By Scottie Dayton
62 Money Machines: Gentle Giant
A waterjet process cleans concrete mixer truck
drums safely and with much less risk of damage
to the tanks.
By Ken Wysocky
70 Product Focus:
Grouts, Sealants and I&I Prevention
By Briana Jones
74 Product News
Product Spotlight: Waterproof Magnetic Locator
Offers One-Hand Operation
By Ed Wodalski
78 Industry News
82 Better Business: Year-End Perks
Here are some fourth-quarter wise buys for the
crew at work that will help team morale and
may also pay off at tax time.
By Judy Kneiszel
departments
20 Get Revved Up for Indianapolis
From the excitement of the Indy 500 to the
best tacos in the city, nearby attractions add to
your visit during the Pumper & Cleaner Expo.
By Ted J. Rulseh
26 Simple Formula
Keith Kirkman nds success in common-sense
business principles and a constant pursuit of
knowledge that keeps him highly competitive.
By Ken Wysocky
46 Tech Perspective: Turning Toward Trenchless
Horizontal directional drilling gains momentum
for sewer and water installation as municipal
managers learn the technology and begin to
appreciate the advantages.
By Randy Happel
50 2012 Expo: A Day to Learn
Education Day at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
delivers an array of business-building knowledge
for pipe service and cleaning professionals.
By Ted J. Rulseh
features
On the cover: New England Pipe Cleaning Company (NEPCCO) general
manager Michael Poplawski steps up to one of his companys customized
inspection vans. NEPCCO was founded in 1935, primarily as an equipment
sales company, but today, the companys specialty services include pipeline
grouting, sewer system evaluation surveys, I&I analysis, cleaning, CCTV
inspection, and manhole and pipe rehabilitation. (Photography by Steve
Laschever)
12
Grout Expectations
By Peter Kenter
November 2011
Special issue:
Franchises and Education/
Chemical and Mechanical
Root Control
- SPECIAL 2012 FOLD-OUT WALL CALENDAR
- Tech Perspective: Most important part of a combo truck
- Money Manager: Lower your property taxes
- Prole: Blood Hound Underground Investigations, Springdale, Ohio
- Prole: Bonney Plumbing, Sacramento, Calif.
COMING IN DECEMBER
Published monthly by:
1720 Maple Lake Dam Rd., PO Box 220
Three Lakes, WI 54562
Copyright 2011 COLE Publishing Inc.
No part may be reproduced without
permission of the publisher.
In U.S. or Canada call Toll-free 800-257-7222
Elsewhere call 715-546-3346
Email: info@cleaner.com Web: www.cleaner.com
Fax: 715-546-3786
O ce hours Mon- Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Time
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: A one year (12 issue) sub-
scription to Cleaner in the contig uous 48 U.S. states costs
$15.50 (24 issues for $25; 36 issues for $35). Sub scrip tions to
Canada or Mexico cost $27.50 per year (24 issues for $52).
Subscriptions to all other foreign countries cost $150 per year.
Subscribers are guaranteed monthly delivery of the paper.
To subscribe, send company name, mailing address, phone
number and check or mon ey order (U.S. funds payable to
COLE Publishing Inc.) to the address above. MasterCard, VISA,
Amex and Discover are also accepted. Supply credit card infor-
mation with your subscription order.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: RATE: No Photo Classied $25
for 20 words, each additional word $1. All classied advertis-
ing must be PAID IN ADVANCE. DEADLINE: Classieds must
be received by the rst of the month for insertion in the next
months edition. PHONE-IN ADS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Ads may
be faxed only when charging to MasterCard, VISA, Amex or
Discover. Please supply all credit card information with faxed
ads. Be sure to include your phone number (with area code)
in your ad. Make checks payable to COLE Publishing Inc. and
mail with classied ad to the address above. CLASSIFIED AD-
VERTISING APPEARS NATIONWIDE AND ON THE INTERNET.
Not responsible for errors beyond rst insertion.
Our subscriber list is occasionally made available to carefully
selected companies whose products or services may be of
interest to you. Your privacy is important to us. If you pre-
fer not to be a part of these lists, please contact Nicole at
nicolel@colepublishing.com.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Contact one of our sales sta below
at 800-994-7990. Publisher reserves the right to reject adver-
tising which in its opinion is misleading, unfair or incompat-
ible with the character of the publication.
REPRINTS AND BACK ISSUES: Visit www.cleaner.com for
options and pricing. To order reprints, call Je Lane at 800-
257-7222 (715-546-3346) or email je @colepublishing.com.
To order back issues, call Nicole at 800-257-7222 (715-546-
3346) or email nicolel@colepublishing.com.
CIRCULATION: Circulation averages 26,800 copies per month.
This gure includes both U.S. and international distribution.
FOR DRAIN AND PIPE CLEANING, INSPECTION
AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
www.cleaner.com
Kayla Wilkowski Jim Koshuta
PUMPER & CLEANER
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO
INTERNATIONAL
Education Day: February 27, 2012
Exhibits Open: February 28 - March 1, 2012
Indiana Convention Center
www.pumpershow.com
IN THIS ISSUE
10 From the Editor: Old School, New Wave
While there are virtues to changing with the
times and taking on new tools and services,
there is also value in certain bedrock
business principles.
By Ted J. Rulseh, Editor
22 Safety First: Sobering Reminder
A fatality involving a waterjet nozzle provides a
lesson in safety diligence when cleaning sewers.
By Ted J. Rulseh
34 Tough Job: Squeeze Play
Pipe reduction technology enables three
contractors to replace a critical transmission
main for a Texas water utility.
By Scottie Dayton
54 Money Manager: College-Bound Kids?
Tax-advantaged plans can help you save for
a college education but they come with
cautions. Heres some advice to help support
wise choices.
By Erik Gunn
58 Case Studies:
Grouts, Sealants and I&I Prevention
By Scottie Dayton
62 Money Machines: Gentle Giant
A waterjet process cleans concrete mixer truck
drums safely and with much less risk of damage
to the tanks.
By Ken Wysocky
70 Product Focus:
Grouts, Sealants and I&I Prevention
By Briana Jones
74 Product News
Product Spotlight: Waterproof Magnetic Locator
Offers One-Hand Operation
By Ed Wodalski
78 Industry News
82 Better Business: Year-End Perks
Here are some fourth-quarter wise buys for the
crew at work that will help team morale and
may also pay off at tax time.
By Judy Kneiszel
departments
20 Get Revved Up for Indianapolis
From the excitement of the Indy 500 to the
best tacos in the city, nearby attractions add to
your visit during the Pumper & Cleaner Expo.
By Ted J. Rulseh
26 Simple Formula
Keith Kirkman nds success in common-sense
business principles and a constant pursuit of
knowledge that keeps him highly competitive.
By Ken Wysocky
46 Tech Perspective: Turning Toward Trenchless
Horizontal directional drilling gains momentum
for sewer and water installation as municipal
managers learn the technology and begin to
appreciate the advantages.
By Randy Happel
50 2012 Expo: A Day to Learn
Education Day at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
delivers an array of business-building knowledge
for pipe service and cleaning professionals.
By Ted J. Rulseh
features
On the cover: New England Pipe Cleaning Company (NEPCCO) general
manager Michael Poplawski steps up to one of his companys customized
inspection vans. NEPCCO was founded in 1935, primarily as an equipment
sales company, but today, the companys specialty services include pipeline
grouting, sewer system evaluation surveys, I&I analysis, cleaning, CCTV
inspection, and manhole and pipe rehabilitation. (Photography by Steve
Laschever)
12
Grout Expectations
By Peter Kenter
November 2011
Special issue:
Franchises and Education/
Chemical and Mechanical
Root Control
- SPECIAL 2012 FOLD-OUT WALL CALENDAR
- Tech Perspective: Most important part of a combo truck
- Money Manager: Lower your property taxes
- Prole: Blood Hound Underground Investigations, Springdale, Ohio
- Prole: Bonney Plumbing, Sacramento, Calif.
COMING IN DECEMBER
8 Cleaner November 2011


to provide custom built units to meet their specic requirements and working demands. So whether you're working in hot or cold climates, have
limited water access, are jetting o-road, looking to expand your market services, or just want to separate your equipment from the competi-
tion, contact US Jetting today to schedule a demonstration and nd out which of our units would best suit your high pressure jetting needs.
1-800-538-8464
sales@usjetting.com
www.usjetting.com
1-800-jetting
See Our Full Product Line At www.usjetting.com
GET READY
We build Jetters for

EVERYBODY
& We build Jetters JUST FOR YOU
Custom Built, Fully Enclosed, Insulated & Heated Bodies Allow
For High Pressure Jetting In The Coldest Environments.
Over the past 20 years, US Jetting has manufactured
over 2600 High Pressure Jetting Units. We understand
that your jetter is an integral part of your business,
which is why in addition to our standard production
units we work hand-in-hand with our customers
FOR WINTER
1-800-GOT ROOTS. ..................... 37
A
Allan J. Coleman Co. ............. 49, 61
Your Equipment SUPERSTORE Since 1995
Amazing Machinery Inc.............. 55
Aqua Mole Technologies ............. 72
Aries Industries Inc. ..................... 57
Arthur Products Co. ..................... 68
Avanti International .................... 29
B
Bandlock Corp. ............................ 73
Bowman Tool Co. & Sys. .............. 64
C
Cable Center, The .................. 17, 59
Cam Spray ................................... 38
Central Oklahoma Winnelson ..... 36
Chempure Products Corp. ........... 44
Cloverleaf Tool Co. ....................... 60
Coast Manufacturing .................. 38
CUES Inc. ..................................... 39
Cyclops Electronics ...................... 64
D
Draincables Direct ....................... 48
Dultmeier Sales ........................... 38
Duracable Manufacturing Co. ..... 39
E
EasyCAM LLC. .............................. 51
ECA-SSI Simulator Sys. Intl. ........ 71
Electric Eel Mfg. ........................... 29
Envirosight LLC .............................. 5
Enz USA Inc. ................................ 56
F
F. S. Solutions .............................. 65
Forbest Products Co..................... 73
G
GapVax Inc................................... 83
Gardner Denver Waterjetting ...... 15
General Pipe Cleaners ................... 2
Global Pipeline Systems ............. 44
GORLITZ INC.
SEWER
& DRAIN
GORLITZ INC.
SEWER
& DRAIN
Gorlitz Sewer & Drain Inc............ 23
Guzzler Manufacturing Inc. ........ 27
H
Hannay Reels .............................. 56
Harben Inc. .................................. 45
J
Jetstream of Houston .................. 19
K
Ken-Way Corporation ................. 56
L
Lansas Products .......................... 71
LaPlace Equipment Co. ............... 36
Liberty Financial Group .............. 36
LMK Technologies ....................... 24
Logiball Inc. ................................. 52
M
Masterliner Incorporated ............ 75
MaxLiner USA ............................. 63
Milwaukee Rubber Products Inc. 60
MyTana Mfg. Company Inc. ........ 21
N
NAWT Inc. ............................. 60, 73
NLB Corp. ..................................... 37
NozzTeq Inc. ................................ 78
O
Oceanquip LLC ............................ 59
P
Pats Pump & Blower LLC ............ 37
Perma-Liner Industries Inc. ........ 11
PipeLogix Inc. .............................. 59
Power Line Industries ................. 13
PrimeLine Products Inc. .............. 58
Prototek Corporation ................... 24
Pulsar 2000 Inc. .......................... 33
R
Ratech Electronics Ltd. ................ 44
RIDGID ........................................... 7
RS Technical Services Inc. ............ 53
S
Safety Corporation of America ... 68
Savatech Corp. ............................. 72
Scooter Video .............................. 69
Southland Tool Mfg. Inc. ............. 25
Spartan Tool LLC .......................... 84
SPIR STAR .................................. 72
Standard Equipment Company .. 81
StoneAge Inc. .......................... 4, 53
T
T&T Tools Inc. .............................. 52
TRIC Tools Inc. .............................. 68
TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. ....... 59
U
US Jetting LLC ............................... 9
V
Vac-Con Inc. .................................. 3
Vacuum Sales Inc. ....................... 33
Vivax-Metrotech Corp. ................ 64
VIDEO INSPECTION CAMERAS
Vu-Rite Video Inspection Sys. ..... 78
W
Water Cannon Inc. ....................... 31
Wohler USA Inc. .......................... 32
Woma Corp. ................................ 24
Marketplace ...................... 76
Classieds ......................... 79
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to provide custom built units to meet their specic requirements and working demands. So whether you're working in hot or cold climates, have
limited water access, are jetting o-road, looking to expand your market services, or just want to separate your equipment from the competi-
tion, contact US Jetting today to schedule a demonstration and nd out which of our units would best suit your high pressure jetting needs.
1-800-538-8464
sales@usjetting.com
www.usjetting.com
1-800-jetting
See Our Full Product Line At www.usjetting.com
GET READY
We build Jetters for

EVERYBODY
& We build Jetters JUST FOR YOU
Custom Built, Fully Enclosed, Insulated & Heated Bodies Allow
For High Pressure Jetting In The Coldest Environments.
Over the past 20 years, US Jetting has manufactured
over 2600 High Pressure Jetting Units. We understand
that your jetter is an integral part of your business,
which is why in addition to our standard production
units we work hand-in-hand with our customers
FOR WINTER
1-800-GOT ROOTS. ..................... 37
A
Allan J. Coleman Co. ............. 49, 61
Your Equipment SUPERSTORE Since 1995
Amazing Machinery Inc.............. 55
Aqua Mole Technologies ............. 72
Aries Industries Inc. ..................... 57
Arthur Products Co. ..................... 68
Avanti International .................... 29
B
Bandlock Corp. ............................ 73
Bowman Tool Co. & Sys. .............. 64
C
Cable Center, The .................. 17, 59
Cam Spray ................................... 38
Central Oklahoma Winnelson ..... 36
Chempure Products Corp. ........... 44
Cloverleaf Tool Co. ....................... 60
Coast Manufacturing .................. 38
CUES Inc. ..................................... 39
Cyclops Electronics ...................... 64
D
Draincables Direct ....................... 48
Dultmeier Sales ........................... 38
Duracable Manufacturing Co. ..... 39
E
EasyCAM LLC. .............................. 51
ECA-SSI Simulator Sys. Intl. ........ 71
Electric Eel Mfg. ........................... 29
Envirosight LLC .............................. 5
Enz USA Inc. ................................ 56
F
F. S. Solutions .............................. 65
Forbest Products Co..................... 73
G
GapVax Inc................................... 83
Gardner Denver Waterjetting ...... 15
General Pipe Cleaners ................... 2
Global Pipeline Systems ............. 44
GORLITZ INC.
SEWER
& DRAIN
GORLITZ INC.
SEWER
& DRAIN
Gorlitz Sewer & Drain Inc............ 23
Guzzler Manufacturing Inc. ........ 27
H
Hannay Reels .............................. 56
Harben Inc. .................................. 45
J
Jetstream of Houston .................. 19
K
Ken-Way Corporation ................. 56
L
Lansas Products .......................... 71
LaPlace Equipment Co. ............... 36
Liberty Financial Group .............. 36
LMK Technologies ....................... 24
Logiball Inc. ................................. 52
M
Masterliner Incorporated ............ 75
MaxLiner USA ............................. 63
Milwaukee Rubber Products Inc. 60
MyTana Mfg. Company Inc. ........ 21
N
NAWT Inc. ............................. 60, 73
NLB Corp. ..................................... 37
NozzTeq Inc. ................................ 78
O
Oceanquip LLC ............................ 59
P
Pats Pump & Blower LLC ............ 37
Perma-Liner Industries Inc. ........ 11
PipeLogix Inc. .............................. 59
Power Line Industries ................. 13
PrimeLine Products Inc. .............. 58
Prototek Corporation ................... 24
Pulsar 2000 Inc. .......................... 33
R
Ratech Electronics Ltd. ................ 44
RIDGID ........................................... 7
RS Technical Services Inc. ............ 53
S
Safety Corporation of America ... 68
Savatech Corp. ............................. 72
Scooter Video .............................. 69
Southland Tool Mfg. Inc. ............. 25
Spartan Tool LLC .......................... 84
SPIR STAR .................................. 72
Standard Equipment Company .. 81
StoneAge Inc. .......................... 4, 53
T
T&T Tools Inc. .............................. 52
TRIC Tools Inc. .............................. 68
TRY TEK Machine Works Inc. ....... 59
U
US Jetting LLC ............................... 9
V
Vac-Con Inc. .................................. 3
Vacuum Sales Inc. ....................... 33
Vivax-Metrotech Corp. ................ 64
VIDEO INSPECTION CAMERAS
Vu-Rite Video Inspection Sys. ..... 78
W
Water Cannon Inc. ....................... 31
Wohler USA Inc. .......................... 32
Woma Corp. ................................ 24
Marketplace ...................... 76
Classieds ......................... 79
Signature (required) ___________________________________ Date _______________
Attention ____________________________________________________________
Company Name ________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ____ Zip ____________
Phone _____________________________ Fax ______________________________
E-Mail ______________________________________________________________
Start/Renew my subscription to Cleaner magazine.
1 Year (12 issues)... $15.50
2 Years (24 issues)... $25.00
3 Years (36 issues)... $35.00
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Mail to: COLE Publishing Inc.
PO Box 220,Three Lakes, WI 54562
Phone 800-257-7222
Online at www.cleaner.com
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he businesses we profle in this months issue provide a study in contrasts.
New England Pipe Cleaning Company (NEPCCO) goes to market
with a full range of wastewater and stormwater maintenance, investigation
and rehabilitation services for municipalities, engineering frms and
contractors. Kirkmans Plumbing & Eel Service, meanwhile, has stuck to basic
plumbing and drain cleaning.
Its pointless to argue about which kind of company is right or wrong,
because in the end, a business that rewards its owners and employees and
satisfes its customers is a good business. But its worth noting that these two
companies, one arguably new wave and the other arguably old school, share
some key attributes.

GettinG with the new
The new wave NEPCCO offers a wide range of inspection tools and
rehabilitation technologies, mostly trenchless. These include grouting, which
while not exactly new, is enjoying a resurgence. The company owns a feet of 10
custom trucks fully dedicated to grouting.
Constantly in pursuit of new ideas and seeking to stay abreast of technology,
the company is active in a wide range of water, wastewater, engineering and
contractor associations. It offers a successful series of lunchbox talks, designed
to educate current and potential clients about new issues and technological
developments.
Meanwhile, the old school Kirkmans Plumbing has a similar strong
belief in learning. Owner Keith Kirkman naturally takes classes to renew his
state plumbing and electrical licenses, but he also attends an annual regional
plumbing and heating trade show in his home state of Ohio, and another in
Indiana. And hes a regular at the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental
Expo International.
He pursues education not just for the business advantages but because he
fnds it makes work more enjoyable. While he may not be frst in line for every
new tool that comes along, he remains an innovator: If he cant fnd exactly the
machine he needs on the market, he just might build it himself.
StayinG with the old
Meanwhile, Kirkmans old school business attitudes help keep him se-
curely in the black. He stresses doing a job right the frst time, charging prices
that cover expenses and generate a reasonable proft, and investing wisely in
good equipment.
He has a unique approach to the fairly routine task of cleaning drain lines,
one that ensures a thorough job and less likelihood of callbacks. Hes not about
to give his work away: He wont let his pricing be dictated by low-ball competi-
tors. He believes low price isnt necessarily a value, and he gets his customers
to believe it, too.
He keeps his equipment not just well maintained but clean because
he thinks clean equipment works better and makes the right impression on
customers.
As for the new wave NEPCCO, time-tested business principles apply
there, too. General manager Mike Poplawski and his leadership team wont
let the focus on growth get in the way of delivering a quality job for existing
customers, every time.
They also focus on keeping their employees on board because qual-
ity people and continuity of good service are part and parcel of success. As a
consequence, many employees have been with the frm for more than 20 years,
and one is in his 40th year, having advanced from laborer to project supervisor.
New service lines help keep work challenging for team members and give them
career paths with more room to advance.
Some of both
So it seems clear from these examples that even if you choose to remain
old school, youve got to stay with the times and innovate. And even if you
choose to be new wave, you cant let go of bedrock principles that have
served businesses of all kinds well since the concept of commerce began. Its a
lesson worth remembering for any business, old school or new. C
old School, new wave
While there are virtues to changing With the times and taking on neW tools
and services, there is also value in certain bedrock business principles
By Ted J. Rulseh, ediToR
its pointless to argue about which kind of company
is right or wrong, because in the end, a business
that rewards its owners and employees and satisfes
its customers is a good business.
Ted J. Rulseh
From the
editor
t
this issue and this column mark the end of my 11 years as
editor of Cleaner magazine. i am on to new responsibilities with
cole publishing, most notably launching another new magazine,
Water System Operator (WSO), for drinking water professionals.
new editor luke laggis takes over with the december issue.
please give him a warm welcome. ive enjoyed editing this mag-
azine and meeting some of you at the annual pumper & cleaner
expo. i hope Cleaner has helped you in your business endeavors
and continues to do so.
as always, cole publishing welcomes your thoughts on how
Cleaner can serve you better. please send your ideas to editor@
cleaner.com; luke will see them there. heres wishing you much
success in the future.
he businesses we profle in this months issue provide a study in contrasts.
New England Pipe Cleaning Company (NEPCCO) goes to market
with a full range of wastewater and stormwater maintenance, investigation
and rehabilitation services for municipalities, engineering frms and
contractors. Kirkmans Plumbing & Eel Service, meanwhile, has stuck to basic
plumbing and drain cleaning.
Its pointless to argue about which kind of company is right or wrong,
because in the end, a business that rewards its owners and employees and
satisfes its customers is a good business. But its worth noting that these two
companies, one arguably new wave and the other arguably old school, share
some key attributes.

GettinG with the new
The new wave NEPCCO offers a wide range of inspection tools and
rehabilitation technologies, mostly trenchless. These include grouting, which
while not exactly new, is enjoying a resurgence. The company owns a feet of 10
custom trucks fully dedicated to grouting.
Constantly in pursuit of new ideas and seeking to stay abreast of technology,
the company is active in a wide range of water, wastewater, engineering and
contractor associations. It offers a successful series of lunchbox talks, designed
to educate current and potential clients about new issues and technological
developments.
Meanwhile, the old school Kirkmans Plumbing has a similar strong
belief in learning. Owner Keith Kirkman naturally takes classes to renew his
state plumbing and electrical licenses, but he also attends an annual regional
plumbing and heating trade show in his home state of Ohio, and another in
Indiana. And hes a regular at the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental
Expo International.
He pursues education not just for the business advantages but because he
fnds it makes work more enjoyable. While he may not be frst in line for every
new tool that comes along, he remains an innovator: If he cant fnd exactly the
machine he needs on the market, he just might build it himself.
StayinG with the old
Meanwhile, Kirkmans old school business attitudes help keep him se-
curely in the black. He stresses doing a job right the frst time, charging prices
that cover expenses and generate a reasonable proft, and investing wisely in
good equipment.
He has a unique approach to the fairly routine task of cleaning drain lines,
one that ensures a thorough job and less likelihood of callbacks. Hes not about
to give his work away: He wont let his pricing be dictated by low-ball competi-
tors. He believes low price isnt necessarily a value, and he gets his customers
to believe it, too.
He keeps his equipment not just well maintained but clean because
he thinks clean equipment works better and makes the right impression on
customers.
As for the new wave NEPCCO, time-tested business principles apply
there, too. General manager Mike Poplawski and his leadership team wont
let the focus on growth get in the way of delivering a quality job for existing
customers, every time.
They also focus on keeping their employees on board because qual-
ity people and continuity of good service are part and parcel of success. As a
consequence, many employees have been with the frm for more than 20 years,
and one is in his 40th year, having advanced from laborer to project supervisor.
New service lines help keep work challenging for team members and give them
career paths with more room to advance.
Some of both
So it seems clear from these examples that even if you choose to remain
old school, youve got to stay with the times and innovate. And even if you
choose to be new wave, you cant let go of bedrock principles that have
served businesses of all kinds well since the concept of commerce began. Its a
lesson worth remembering for any business, old school or new. C
old School, new wave
While there are virtues to changing With the times and taking on neW tools
and services, there is also value in certain bedrock business principles
By Ted J. Rulseh, ediToR
its pointless to argue about which kind of company
is right or wrong, because in the end, a business
that rewards its owners and employees and satisfes
its customers is a good business.
Ted J. Rulseh
From the
editor
t
this issue and this column mark the end of my 11 years as
editor of Cleaner magazine. i am on to new responsibilities with
cole publishing, most notably launching another new magazine,
Water System Operator (WSO), for drinking water professionals.
new editor luke laggis takes over with the december issue.
please give him a warm welcome. ive enjoyed editing this mag-
azine and meeting some of you at the annual pumper & cleaner
expo. i hope Cleaner has helped you in your business endeavors
and continues to do so.
as always, cole publishing welcomes your thoughts on how
Cleaner can serve you better. please send your ideas to editor@
cleaner.com; luke will see them there. heres wishing you much
success in the future.
The company has also found a niche by offer-
ing specialized lateral grouting and cured-in-place
(CIPP) shortliner pipe rehabilitation services as it
expands geographically into new markets.
NEPCCO was founded in 1935, primarily as
an equipment sales company. In 1955, twin hur-
ricanes spawned massive Connecticut River ood-
ing that saw the company refocus its energies.
A NEW ENGLAND CONTRACTOR
HAS TURNED AN EARLY ADOPTION
OF GROUTING TECHNOLOGY INTO
A SUCCESSFUL CORE BUSINESS
THAT CONTINUES TO PERFORM AS
THE COMPANY EXPANDS
BY PETER KENTER
(continued)
EXPECTATIONS
Grout
T
The New England Pipe Cleaning Company
(NEPCCO) of Watertown, Conn., is a full-
service contractor with a talent for taking on
large-scale municipal grouting contracts using
a eet of customized grout vans.
Crew leader Charlie Roberts (left) and
technician Jason Mahler of the New
England Pipe Cleaning Company
introduce Logiball equipment into the
mainline through a manhole. (Photog-
raphy and video by Steve Laschever)
prole
nEw EnGlanD pipE clEaninG
company, watErtown, conn.
GENERAL MANAGER: Mike Poplawski
FOUNDED: 1935
EMPLOYEES: 40
SPECIALTIES: Chemical grout sealing, sewer system evaluation, CCTV
inspection, manhole rehabilitation, pipe lining, root treatment
SERVICE AREA: New England states, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
AFFILIATIONS: NASSCO, Infltration Control Grouting Association, WEF,
New England Water Environment Association, others
WEBSITE: www.eheitkamp.com/pipe01.html
COVeR StORY
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The company has also found a niche by offer-
ing specialized lateral grouting and cured-in-place
(CIPP) shortliner pipe rehabilitation services as it
expands geographically into new markets.
NEPCCO was founded in 1935, primarily as
an equipment sales company. In 1955, twin hur-
ricanes spawned massive Connecticut River ood-
ing that saw the company refocus its energies.
A NEW ENGLAND CONTRACTOR
HAS TURNED AN EARLY ADOPTION
OF GROUTING TECHNOLOGY INTO
A SUCCESSFUL CORE BUSINESS
THAT CONTINUES TO PERFORM AS
THE COMPANY EXPANDS
BY PETER KENTER
(continued)
EXPECTATIONS
Grout
T
The New England Pipe Cleaning Company
(NEPCCO) of Watertown, Conn., is a full-
service contractor with a talent for taking on
large-scale municipal grouting contracts using
a eet of customized grout vans.
Crew leader Charlie Roberts (left) and
technician Jason Mahler of the New
England Pipe Cleaning Company
introduce Logiball equipment into the
mainline through a manhole. (Photog-
raphy and video by Steve Laschever)
prole
nEw EnGlanD pipE clEaninG
company, watErtown, conn.
GENERAL MANAGER: Mike Poplawski
FOUNDED: 1935
EMPLOYEES: 40
SPECIALTIES: Chemical grout sealing, sewer system evaluation, CCTV
inspection, manhole rehabilitation, pipe lining, root treatment
SERVICE AREA: New England states, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
AFFILIATIONS: NASSCO, Infltration Control Grouting Association, WEF,
New England Water Environment Association, others
WEBSITE: www.eheitkamp.com/pipe01.html
COVeR StORY
Dealer Inquiries
Welcome
www.hotjetusa.com
Call For
Details 800.624.8186
Quality Performance Value
I wanted to add an entry level trailer jetter to my Rooter Company that didnt cost an arm and a
leg. I looked at the $30,000 and $40,000 units and couldnt justify it. I make money cleaning
sewers not storm drains, so I did not need a monster machine or a gloried Cart Jetter on a trailer.
After doing my homework, Hot Jet just made sense.
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r
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Over 25 years of
building quality equipment
PREMIUM HOT/COLD SEWER LINE CLEANER
Solid Diamond Steel Deck Trailer
2 - 3,500 lb tandem axles
35 HP Vanguard Engine
Premium General Pump
Operation 8.5 GPM @3,650 PSI
Premium Cox Hose Reel Variable
Lateral Package
Hose Reel Guide
300 Piranha Hose
Front and Side Tool Boxes
Side and Rear Signage
Strobe Light
Rear Lighting
Custom Drilled Nozzle Kit
Custom Drilled Warthog Nozzle
Full Remote Control
All the bells and whistles are included on this - The Whole Enchilada!
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14 Cleaner November 2011
A lot of communities here had their collection systems silted up and
looked to us to help get them back into operation, says general manager Mike
Poplawski. One of the few things you could do at that time was clean the
pipes. We got our taste of pipe cleaning then and developed the business along
that line.
By 1969, we purchased our frst video pipe inspection camera, and we also
bought a system for grouting mainline pipe joints, which was new technology at
the time. In 1985 we became involved in the grouting of lateral connections.
The companys traditional market area includes Connecticut and the New
England states, but it also does work in New Jersey and parts of New York.
Heitkamp Inc. bought the company in 1992, but NEPCCO kept its iden-
tity because of the goodwill associated with the name. Four years later, Heit-
kamp purchased TRB Specialty Rehabilitation of Gambrills, Md., which also
maintained its identity.
Heitkamp, since purchased by the Sekisui Group, concentrates on cement
mortar, epoxy, and polyurethane lining of potable waterlines. TRB and NEPC-
CO form Heitkamps Water Environment Division (WED).
Full sErVicE
Today, NEPCCO provides a full range of maintenance, investigation
and rehabilitation services for wastewater and stormwater systems, largely to
municipalities, engineering
frms and contractors. Private
clients, which make up about
10 percent of contracts, include
companies in the beverage,
aircraft and lumber industries.
To stay well connected in
its industry and keep abreast of technology, NEPCCO maintains membership
in a long list of associations, including:
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
ASTM F36
National Association of Sewer Service Companies
Infltration Control Grouting Association
National Utility Contractors Association
Water Environment Federation
New England Water Environment Association
NEPCCOs specialty services include pipeline grouting, sewer system
evaluation surveys, I&I analysis, cleaning, CCTV inspection, and manhole and
pipe rehabilitation.
Our line rehab services are mostly trenchless, says project engineer
Jonathan Regan. Were currently using a cured-in-place Magnaline shortliner
process (Williams Testing) that employs a standard system of woven fberglass
impregnated with steam-cured resin.
The point repair is delivered in 4-foot prepackaged kits, but the segments
can be linked in lengths of up to about 12 feet without sacrifcing cost
effectiveness. Its proved to be a good option for municipalities who dont
want to invest a large amount of resources into major relining programs, or
get involved in excavating for point repairs and the associated social costs of
digging, says Regan.
It has proven to be a sweet spot for us, because typically the manhole-
to-manhole lining companies dont do shortlining. However, were often asked
to do the cleaning and preparatory work on their projects before pipe lining
begins.
(continued)
By 1969, we purchased our frst video pipe
inspection camera, and we also bought a system
for grouting mainline pipe joints, which was new
technology at the time. In 1985 we became
involved in the grouting of lateral connections.
Mike Poplawski
EXPECTATIONS
WatCh theM in aCtiOn
To learn more about New
England Pipe Cleaning Company
view the video at www.cleaner.
com.
Above: Inside the grout truck, crew leader Charlie Roberts operates Logiball, CUES and Aries
equipment, testing and sealing individual laterals. Right: Technician Jason Mahler lubricates
the service bladder for the Logiball lateral sealing equipment.
A lot of communities here had their collection systems silted up and
looked to us to help get them back into operation, says general manager Mike
Poplawski. One of the few things you could do at that time was clean the
pipes. We got our taste of pipe cleaning then and developed the business along
that line.
By 1969, we purchased our frst video pipe inspection camera, and we also
bought a system for grouting mainline pipe joints, which was new technology at
the time. In 1985 we became involved in the grouting of lateral connections.
The companys traditional market area includes Connecticut and the New
England states, but it also does work in New Jersey and parts of New York.
Heitkamp Inc. bought the company in 1992, but NEPCCO kept its iden-
tity because of the goodwill associated with the name. Four years later, Heit-
kamp purchased TRB Specialty Rehabilitation of Gambrills, Md., which also
maintained its identity.
Heitkamp, since purchased by the Sekisui Group, concentrates on cement
mortar, epoxy, and polyurethane lining of potable waterlines. TRB and NEPC-
CO form Heitkamps Water Environment Division (WED).
Full sErVicE
Today, NEPCCO provides a full range of maintenance, investigation
and rehabilitation services for wastewater and stormwater systems, largely to
municipalities, engineering
frms and contractors. Private
clients, which make up about
10 percent of contracts, include
companies in the beverage,
aircraft and lumber industries.
To stay well connected in
its industry and keep abreast of technology, NEPCCO maintains membership
in a long list of associations, including:
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
ASTM F36
National Association of Sewer Service Companies
Infltration Control Grouting Association
National Utility Contractors Association
Water Environment Federation
New England Water Environment Association
NEPCCOs specialty services include pipeline grouting, sewer system
evaluation surveys, I&I analysis, cleaning, CCTV inspection, and manhole and
pipe rehabilitation.
Our line rehab services are mostly trenchless, says project engineer
Jonathan Regan. Were currently using a cured-in-place Magnaline shortliner
process (Williams Testing) that employs a standard system of woven fberglass
impregnated with steam-cured resin.
The point repair is delivered in 4-foot prepackaged kits, but the segments
can be linked in lengths of up to about 12 feet without sacrifcing cost
effectiveness. Its proved to be a good option for municipalities who dont
want to invest a large amount of resources into major relining programs, or
get involved in excavating for point repairs and the associated social costs of
digging, says Regan.
It has proven to be a sweet spot for us, because typically the manhole-
to-manhole lining companies dont do shortlining. However, were often asked
to do the cleaning and preparatory work on their projects before pipe lining
begins.
(continued)
By 1969, we purchased our frst video pipe
inspection camera, and we also bought a system
for grouting mainline pipe joints, which was new
technology at the time. In 1985 we became
involved in the grouting of lateral connections.
Mike Poplawski
EXPECTATIONS
WatCh theM in aCtiOn
To learn more about New
England Pipe Cleaning Company
view the video at www.cleaner.
com.
Above: Inside the grout truck, crew leader Charlie Roberts operates Logiball, CUES and Aries
equipment, testing and sealing individual laterals. Right: Technician Jason Mahler lubricates
the service bladder for the Logiball lateral sealing equipment.
16 Cleaner November 2011
Growth in GroutinG
A key component of the business is grouting manholes, pipelines and lat-
eral/main connections. That work accounts for about 60 percent of the com-
panys business. The company found ready customers for its mainline grouting
service in the late 1960s. The lateral sealing business began to gain popularity
through the mid-1980s, and then accelerated through the 1990s.
Poplawski notes that the company continues to ramp up its lateral and
manhole grouting operations. Many municipalities have already addressed the
most severe problem areas by dealing with obvious mainline joint leaks, he
says. As the industry evolved, people became more aware that the laterals were
also I&I contributors.
Today, NEPCCO felds more than 10 customized trucks fully devoted to
grouting. The units are either custom-built by NEPCCO or standard inspection
vans offered by CUES or Aries Industries, which are then modifed in-house.
Our preferred layout is different and designed to what we feel is most ef-
fcient and workable for our feld crews, says Joe Perotti, director of operations
for the Water Environment Division. For instance we might put the genset in a
different location that makes it easier for us to remove and replace.
We also wire our trucks slightly differently to separate electronic com-
ponents. If an electronic problem occurred, we used to take out half of the
electronic components along with the prime culprit. Now if we experience a
problem, we often only have to contend with one of the components.
The vans are all outftted with grouting equipment supplied by Logiball.
They make one of the most reliable products on the market, says Ken Assard,
NEPCCO assistant operations director. Their packer systems are durable and
made of stainless steel. You never blow one of the packer sleeves when you try to
seal a cracked pipe in the mainlines. They also have an isolated pressure sensor
instead of having it incorporated into the line. That reduces the chance of over-
pumping or gelling a transducer.
The units have a smaller profle that is easy to take through lines. The design
also eliminates the H block that can get caught on joints. If were going through
a 6-inch line with a half-inch offset, it gives us a little more operating room,
says Regan. The company has traditionally
used Avanti chemical grouts.
BiG municipal contracts
Recently, NEPCCO has been heavily
invested in projects for the Metropolitan
District (MDC), a nonproft organization
that manages the Hartford regions sewer
and water systems, including the cities of Bloomfeld, East Hartford, Hartford,
Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfeld and Windsor.
NEPCCO has had MDC as a client for more than 35 years, performing
services from CCTV inspections and sewer cleaning to shortline repairs and
grouting. MDC is under a consent decree from the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection to upgrade its sanitary sewer system at costs estimated
at $1 billion over a 15-year period that began about fve years ago.
The consent decree has generated a considerable number of grouting and
inspection contracts, with occasional dig repairs, and weve been involved in
Shortlining proved to be a good option for municipalities who dont want to
invest a large amount of resources into major relining programs, or get involved
in excavating for point repairs and the associated social costs of digging.
Jonathan Regan
(continued)
Sealing the Deal
The New England Pipe Cleaning Company makes extensive
use of education, including conference presentations and
lunchbox talks, to reach out to its customer base.
The company takes part in Grout Boot Camp education
seminars; intensive sessions of up to three days, organized by
the Infltration Control Grouting Association, a division of the
National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO).
Grout Boot Camps are primarily initiated by suppliers, which
have included Aries Industries, Logiball, and Avanti International.
The companys successful series of lunchbox talks is de-
signed to educate current and potential clients about new
issues and technological developments. Many of the lunch
guests are engineers who are also the municipal contract ad-
ministrators who write specifcations, says Jonathan Regan, a
NEPCCO project engineer. We essentially help them to be-
come aware of all of the tools that are available to them to
meet current needs.
At the lunches, NEPCCO engineers discuss technology with
their peers directly. A recent seminar conducted on the prem-
ises of project engineering company AECOM featured presen-
tations by parent company Heitkamp, addressing water issues,
and by NEPCCO, on the rehabilitation side.
We lure them in with food, jokes Regan. But they leave
with a lot more than a good meal. They have all of our tools in
their grasp.
Crew leader Charlie Roberts (foreground) sets the Logiball roller while
technician Jason Mahler monitors the status from behind.
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A key component of the business is grouting manholes, pipelines and lat-
eral/main connections. That work accounts for about 60 percent of the com-
panys business. The company found ready customers for its mainline grouting
service in the late 1960s. The lateral sealing business began to gain popularity
through the mid-1980s, and then accelerated through the 1990s.
Poplawski notes that the company continues to ramp up its lateral and
manhole grouting operations. Many municipalities have already addressed the
most severe problem areas by dealing with obvious mainline joint leaks, he
says. As the industry evolved, people became more aware that the laterals were
also I&I contributors.
Today, NEPCCO felds more than 10 customized trucks fully devoted to
grouting. The units are either custom-built by NEPCCO or standard inspection
vans offered by CUES or Aries Industries, which are then modifed in-house.
Our preferred layout is different and designed to what we feel is most ef-
fcient and workable for our feld crews, says Joe Perotti, director of operations
for the Water Environment Division. For instance we might put the genset in a
different location that makes it easier for us to remove and replace.
We also wire our trucks slightly differently to separate electronic com-
ponents. If an electronic problem occurred, we used to take out half of the
electronic components along with the prime culprit. Now if we experience a
problem, we often only have to contend with one of the components.
The vans are all outftted with grouting equipment supplied by Logiball.
They make one of the most reliable products on the market, says Ken Assard,
NEPCCO assistant operations director. Their packer systems are durable and
made of stainless steel. You never blow one of the packer sleeves when you try to
seal a cracked pipe in the mainlines. They also have an isolated pressure sensor
instead of having it incorporated into the line. That reduces the chance of over-
pumping or gelling a transducer.
The units have a smaller profle that is easy to take through lines. The design
also eliminates the H block that can get caught on joints. If were going through
a 6-inch line with a half-inch offset, it gives us a little more operating room,
says Regan. The company has traditionally
used Avanti chemical grouts.
BiG municipal contracts
Recently, NEPCCO has been heavily
invested in projects for the Metropolitan
District (MDC), a nonproft organization
that manages the Hartford regions sewer
and water systems, including the cities of Bloomfeld, East Hartford, Hartford,
Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfeld and Windsor.
NEPCCO has had MDC as a client for more than 35 years, performing
services from CCTV inspections and sewer cleaning to shortline repairs and
grouting. MDC is under a consent decree from the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection to upgrade its sanitary sewer system at costs estimated
at $1 billion over a 15-year period that began about fve years ago.
The consent decree has generated a considerable number of grouting and
inspection contracts, with occasional dig repairs, and weve been involved in
Shortlining proved to be a good option for municipalities who dont want to
invest a large amount of resources into major relining programs, or get involved
in excavating for point repairs and the associated social costs of digging.
Jonathan Regan
(continued)
Sealing the Deal
The New England Pipe Cleaning Company makes extensive
use of education, including conference presentations and
lunchbox talks, to reach out to its customer base.
The company takes part in Grout Boot Camp education
seminars; intensive sessions of up to three days, organized by
the Infltration Control Grouting Association, a division of the
National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO).
Grout Boot Camps are primarily initiated by suppliers, which
have included Aries Industries, Logiball, and Avanti International.
The companys successful series of lunchbox talks is de-
signed to educate current and potential clients about new
issues and technological developments. Many of the lunch
guests are engineers who are also the municipal contract ad-
ministrators who write specifcations, says Jonathan Regan, a
NEPCCO project engineer. We essentially help them to be-
come aware of all of the tools that are available to them to
meet current needs.
At the lunches, NEPCCO engineers discuss technology with
their peers directly. A recent seminar conducted on the prem-
ises of project engineering company AECOM featured presen-
tations by parent company Heitkamp, addressing water issues,
and by NEPCCO, on the rehabilitation side.
We lure them in with food, jokes Regan. But they leave
with a lot more than a good meal. They have all of our tools in
their grasp.
Crew leader Charlie Roberts (foreground) sets the Logiball roller while
technician Jason Mahler monitors the status from behind.
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some way with each of them, says Assard, who is project manager for much of
the MDC work.
NEPCCO bids for the MDC contracts either as general contractor or as a
subcontractor providing specialized services. The company has worked with a
slate of lining contractors that includes Insituform, Reynolds Inliner, and All-
state Power-Vac, who acted as prime contractors.
NEPCCO broke its own record for a lateral grouting contract in 2008 with
an MDC project that involved sealing more than 2,000 laterals in West Hartford
and Newington. On that job, the frm worked as a subcontractor to Insituform,
which was lining more than 200,000 feet of sewer. The contract, from January
2009 through July 2010, employed as many as three full-time crews.
We topped that with the next contract, which involved more than 3,000
laterals, says Poplawski. Although we could seal as far as 20 feet up the later-
als, we typically go in six feet. Case studies have shown that most of the I&I is
caught at the mainline connection and perhaps to the frst two joints, so this
6-foot treatment eliminates upwards of 95 percent of the problem.
Insituform was the general contractor on that contract as well, lining about
170,000 feet of pipe. Work began in February 2010 and employed as many as
fve full grouting crews to meet a tough March 2011 deadline.
Large grouting contracts typically span several seasons, and this one
stretched through the worst Connecticut winter in recent memory. It was bit-
terly cold, subzero weather, says Poplawski. The lines are warm enough for
the grouting chemicals, but the guys were exposed to the elements a lot of the
time.
There was so much snow that at times we couldnt get the trucks into the
street or fnd the manholes. Even after we located the manholes, we often had
to be creative in our setups as the town was running out of places to put the
snow that was removed.
EmployEE rEtEntion
With work this tough, employee retention is important. Many employees
have been with NEPCCO for more than 20 years, some moving between the
three company brands. We recognize employees as our most important asset,
says Poplawski.
One of our people, Tom Hampp, has just entered his 40th year with the
company. He started as a laborer and is now a project supervisor. We try to
keep morale up and offer a challenging environment. If we get into lateral work,
for example, that not only represents a
new direction for the company, but a
new career path for workers and offers
more room for advancement.
The company uses a range of
approaches to generate sales leads,
including its website, a trade show
presence, targeted advertising in trade
journals, and educational seminars. In
the past, sales were handled by a num-
ber of NEPCCO employees.
Most of the staff is cross-trained
and wears nine different hats, says
Poplawski. We can handle a project
from A to Z, from the bid right down
to collecting receivables, and we just
ft in sales along the way.
This year, Heitkamp has estab-
lished a dedicated sales team that
promotes all company products and
services across the divisions. While
concentrating on sales, NEPCCO has
tried to counterbalance the economic
downturn by enlarging its range of op-
eration, expanding to the entire state
of New York and across most of Penn-
sylvania. Frequently, NEPCCO joins
with TRB to support projects that in
the past have ranged as far away as
Puerto Rico, Ohio and New Mexico.
Poplawski observes, As com-
munities experience budget shortfalls,
were seizing every opportunity to ex-
pand the territory or product line to
help generate work for ourselves. C
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213/593-8000
www.aecom.com
allstate Power-Vac
800/876-9699
www.aspvac.com
aries industries, inc.
800/234-7205
www.ariesindustries.com
(See ad page 57)
avanti international
800/877-2570
www.avantigrout.com
(See ad page 29)
CUeS, inc.
800/327-7791
www.cuesinc.com
(See ad page 39)
insituform technologies, inc.
800/234-2992
www.insituform.com
logiball, inc.
800/246-5988
www.logiball.com
(See ad page 52)
Reynolds inliner, llC
812/865-3232
www.reynoldsinliner.com
Sekisui SPR americas, llC
866/627-7772
www.sekisui-spr.com
Williams testing llC
888/921-7473
www.williamstesting.com
more info
We recognize employees as our most important
asset. One of our people, Tom Hampp, has just
entered his 40th year with the company. He started
as a laborer and is now a project supervisor.
Mike Poplawski
The New England Pipe Cleaning crew includes (from left) technician Jason
Mahler, general manager Michael Poplawski and crew leader Charlie Rob-
erts. They are shown with Logiball lateral sealing equipment.
some way with each of them, says Assard, who is project manager for much of
the MDC work.
NEPCCO bids for the MDC contracts either as general contractor or as a
subcontractor providing specialized services. The company has worked with a
slate of lining contractors that includes Insituform, Reynolds Inliner, and All-
state Power-Vac, who acted as prime contractors.
NEPCCO broke its own record for a lateral grouting contract in 2008 with
an MDC project that involved sealing more than 2,000 laterals in West Hartford
and Newington. On that job, the frm worked as a subcontractor to Insituform,
which was lining more than 200,000 feet of sewer. The contract, from January
2009 through July 2010, employed as many as three full-time crews.
We topped that with the next contract, which involved more than 3,000
laterals, says Poplawski. Although we could seal as far as 20 feet up the later-
als, we typically go in six feet. Case studies have shown that most of the I&I is
caught at the mainline connection and perhaps to the frst two joints, so this
6-foot treatment eliminates upwards of 95 percent of the problem.
Insituform was the general contractor on that contract as well, lining about
170,000 feet of pipe. Work began in February 2010 and employed as many as
fve full grouting crews to meet a tough March 2011 deadline.
Large grouting contracts typically span several seasons, and this one
stretched through the worst Connecticut winter in recent memory. It was bit-
terly cold, subzero weather, says Poplawski. The lines are warm enough for
the grouting chemicals, but the guys were exposed to the elements a lot of the
time.
There was so much snow that at times we couldnt get the trucks into the
street or fnd the manholes. Even after we located the manholes, we often had
to be creative in our setups as the town was running out of places to put the
snow that was removed.
EmployEE rEtEntion
With work this tough, employee retention is important. Many employees
have been with NEPCCO for more than 20 years, some moving between the
three company brands. We recognize employees as our most important asset,
says Poplawski.
One of our people, Tom Hampp, has just entered his 40th year with the
company. He started as a laborer and is now a project supervisor. We try to
keep morale up and offer a challenging environment. If we get into lateral work,
for example, that not only represents a
new direction for the company, but a
new career path for workers and offers
more room for advancement.
The company uses a range of
approaches to generate sales leads,
including its website, a trade show
presence, targeted advertising in trade
journals, and educational seminars. In
the past, sales were handled by a num-
ber of NEPCCO employees.
Most of the staff is cross-trained
and wears nine different hats, says
Poplawski. We can handle a project
from A to Z, from the bid right down
to collecting receivables, and we just
ft in sales along the way.
This year, Heitkamp has estab-
lished a dedicated sales team that
promotes all company products and
services across the divisions. While
concentrating on sales, NEPCCO has
tried to counterbalance the economic
downturn by enlarging its range of op-
eration, expanding to the entire state
of New York and across most of Penn-
sylvania. Frequently, NEPCCO joins
with TRB to support projects that in
the past have ranged as far away as
Puerto Rico, Ohio and New Mexico.
Poplawski observes, As com-
munities experience budget shortfalls,
were seizing every opportunity to ex-
pand the territory or product line to
help generate work for ourselves. C
aeCOM
213/593-8000
www.aecom.com
allstate Power-Vac
800/876-9699
www.aspvac.com
aries industries, inc.
800/234-7205
www.ariesindustries.com
(See ad page 57)
avanti international
800/877-2570
www.avantigrout.com
(See ad page 29)
CUeS, inc.
800/327-7791
www.cuesinc.com
(See ad page 39)
insituform technologies, inc.
800/234-2992
www.insituform.com
logiball, inc.
800/246-5988
www.logiball.com
(See ad page 52)
Reynolds inliner, llC
812/865-3232
www.reynoldsinliner.com
Sekisui SPR americas, llC
866/627-7772
www.sekisui-spr.com
Williams testing llC
888/921-7473
www.williamstesting.com
more info
We recognize employees as our most important
asset. One of our people, Tom Hampp, has just
entered his 40th year with the company. He started
as a laborer and is now a project supervisor.
Mike Poplawski
The New England Pipe Cleaning crew includes (from left) technician Jason
Mahler, general manager Michael Poplawski and crew leader Charlie Rob-
erts. They are shown with Logiball lateral sealing equipment.
20 Cleaner November 2011
ew Indianapolis 500 races have been as
exciting as this years, when Dan Wheldon
took the checkered fag after rookie JR
Hildebrand crashed on the last turn.
You can relive the entire history of what is
called The Greatest Spectacle in Racing at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
Museum.
The museum, fve miles northwest of
downtown Indianapolis on the speedway grounds,
houses one of the worlds largest collections of
racecars, including more than 30 Indy 500 winners.
They include:
The Marmon Wasp, which won the frst Indy
500 in 1911 with Ray Harroun at the wheel
The four cars driven to victory by A.J. Foyt Jr.
The Duesenberg #12 Murphy Special, the
only car ever to win both the Indianapolis 500
(1922) and the French Grand Prix at Le Mans
(1921)
The Borg-Warner Trophy, which honors the
winner of each Indianapolis 500, is also on display.
Visitors also can see the equipment and methods
used to time and score the race. A computer pre-
sentation explains the progress through the years.
To feel the excitement of the race, you can visit the
48-seat Tony Hulman Theater, which offers 20 min-
utes of rare historic footage and Indianapolis 500
highlights.
Built as a test track for local automakers, the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909. Two
years later, the 2.5-mile oval hosted its frst 500-
mile race. The original Hall of Fame Museum was
built in 1956. In 1987, the museum and speedway
grounds were honored with the designation of
National Historic Landmark.
The museum will be open daily during the Pump-
er & Cleaner Expo. Bus tours around the racetrack are
available except when the track is in use for testing or
racing. Visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
/about/35204-Museum.
Delicacy
A favorite winter delight for Hoosiers is hot
chocolate from South Bend Chocolate Companys
Chocolate Caf, six blocks from the Convention
Center at 20 N. Meridian St. At Christmastime,
locals like to take their hot chocolate and
walk around Monument Circle, enjoying the
Circle of Lights and toy soldiers. Visit www.
sbchocolate.com.
Shopping
For downtown shopping in Indianapolis,
nothing tops Circle Centre, connected to the Con-
vention Center via skywalk. Anchored by Carson
Pirie Scott, the mall offers more than 100 specialty
stores, plus a wide array of restaurants. Stores in-
clude the Colts Pro Shop, Pacers Home Court II,
Lane Bryant, Coach and Godiva Chocolatier. Fa-
vorite dining spots include PF Changs China Bis-
tro, Ruths Chris Steak House and the Weber Grill.
Dining
La Revolucion, a new Mexican cantina on
Fountain Square, serves some of the citys best
tacos with a variety of drinks (insiders recommend
the red chili pepper margarita). The atmosphere
inside is relaxing. In nice weather, customers can
take a drink to the outdoor tiki bar in back. The
restaurant is at 1132 Prospect St., a two-minute
cab ride from the Convention Center.
artS/entertainment
Two blocks from the Convention Center, the
Eiteljorg Museum contains one of the worlds
top collections of Native American and Western
Art and is one of only two such museums east
of the Mississippi. The Mihtohseenionki (The Peo-
ples Place) gallery explores Indianas indigenous
peoples the Delaware, Miami and Potawatomi
Indians through rare objects, historical photos,
and interactive displays. Other galleries show Na-
tive American art and artifacts including pottery,
basketry, woodcarvings, beadwork and apparel.
The Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center offers
demonstrations, workshops and other hands-on
activities. Visit www.eiteljorg.org. C
get revved Up for indianapolis
From the excitement oF the indy 500 to the best tacos in the city,
nearby attractions add to your visit during the PumPer & cleaner exPo
By Ted J. Rulseh
2012
EXPO
F
ew Indianapolis 500 races have been as
exciting as this years, when Dan Wheldon
took the checkered fag after rookie JR
Hildebrand crashed on the last turn.
You can relive the entire history of what is
called The Greatest Spectacle in Racing at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
Museum.
The museum, fve miles northwest of
downtown Indianapolis on the speedway grounds,
houses one of the worlds largest collections of
racecars, including more than 30 Indy 500 winners.
They include:
The Marmon Wasp, which won the frst Indy
500 in 1911 with Ray Harroun at the wheel
The four cars driven to victory by A.J. Foyt Jr.
The Duesenberg #12 Murphy Special, the
only car ever to win both the Indianapolis 500
(1922) and the French Grand Prix at Le Mans
(1921)
The Borg-Warner Trophy, which honors the
winner of each Indianapolis 500, is also on display.
Visitors also can see the equipment and methods
used to time and score the race. A computer pre-
sentation explains the progress through the years.
To feel the excitement of the race, you can visit the
48-seat Tony Hulman Theater, which offers 20 min-
utes of rare historic footage and Indianapolis 500
highlights.
Built as a test track for local automakers, the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909. Two
years later, the 2.5-mile oval hosted its frst 500-
mile race. The original Hall of Fame Museum was
built in 1956. In 1987, the museum and speedway
grounds were honored with the designation of
National Historic Landmark.
The museum will be open daily during the Pump-
er & Cleaner Expo. Bus tours around the racetrack are
available except when the track is in use for testing or
racing. Visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
/about/35204-Museum.
Delicacy
A favorite winter delight for Hoosiers is hot
chocolate from South Bend Chocolate Companys
Chocolate Caf, six blocks from the Convention
Center at 20 N. Meridian St. At Christmastime,
locals like to take their hot chocolate and
walk around Monument Circle, enjoying the
Circle of Lights and toy soldiers. Visit www.
sbchocolate.com.
Shopping
For downtown shopping in Indianapolis,
nothing tops Circle Centre, connected to the Con-
vention Center via skywalk. Anchored by Carson
Pirie Scott, the mall offers more than 100 specialty
stores, plus a wide array of restaurants. Stores in-
clude the Colts Pro Shop, Pacers Home Court II,
Lane Bryant, Coach and Godiva Chocolatier. Fa-
vorite dining spots include PF Changs China Bis-
tro, Ruths Chris Steak House and the Weber Grill.
Dining
La Revolucion, a new Mexican cantina on
Fountain Square, serves some of the citys best
tacos with a variety of drinks (insiders recommend
the red chili pepper margarita). The atmosphere
inside is relaxing. In nice weather, customers can
take a drink to the outdoor tiki bar in back. The
restaurant is at 1132 Prospect St., a two-minute
cab ride from the Convention Center.
artS/entertainment
Two blocks from the Convention Center, the
Eiteljorg Museum contains one of the worlds
top collections of Native American and Western
Art and is one of only two such museums east
of the Mississippi. The Mihtohseenionki (The Peo-
ples Place) gallery explores Indianas indigenous
peoples the Delaware, Miami and Potawatomi
Indians through rare objects, historical photos,
and interactive displays. Other galleries show Na-
tive American art and artifacts including pottery,
basketry, woodcarvings, beadwork and apparel.
The Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center offers
demonstrations, workshops and other hands-on
activities. Visit www.eiteljorg.org. C
get revved Up for indianapolis
From the excitement oF the indy 500 to the best tacos in the city,
nearby attractions add to your visit during the PumPer & cleaner exPo
By Ted J. Rulseh
2012
EXPO
F
22 Cleaner November 2011
owered tools are amazing things. While they are invaluable on the job,
many can be lethal if misused. That is certainly true of a cleaning nozzle
attached to a high-pressure hose on a combination cleaning truck.
An incident in Iowa illustrates the point. Although
this happened several years ago, the lessons it teaches are time-
less. A 29-year-old public works employee died when he was
struck by a nozzle on a high-pressure water hose he was using
to clean a sewer. The accident happened because the employee,
although experienced, failed to follow proper procedures at the
end of a jetting run in a sewer main.
Well trained
According to a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE), two city employees
were doing routine cleaning of the sewer line using a combination truck. At the
end of the routine, the nozzle came back up through the manhole with the hose
under pressure and struck the truck operator in the head. He died at a hospital
two days later.
FACE personnel investigated the incident through a site visit, discussions
with the city administrator, review of police and medical examiner reports, and the
OSHA inspection fle on the case.
The city had 65 full-time employees, 21 in the public works division. The
victim had worked for the city for about one year as an equipment operator and
laborer, had been trained to operate the combination truck, and had completed
more than 200 sewer cleaning jobs.
The city had an extensive safety program, written safety policies and proce-
dures, and a good safety record. New employees received training upon joining
crews and every year from then on. Employees using the combination truck were
trained for several weeks, during which time they worked under an experienced
supervisor.
Out Of sight
A cleaning crew generally included two employees, one operating the truck
and the other at the manhole upstream. On the day of the incident, the victim was
with a co-worker who was at the next manhole about 500 feet away, not visible
because a ravine and landscape stood between the two positions.
The men were using a 1-inch-diameter steel nozzle. Pressure at the nozzle was
estimated at 1,100 to 1,200 psi, and the fow at 80 gpm. The victim had set up the
hose and the standard tiger tail in the manhole, which was 24 feet deep, to clean
the 8-inch line. The water pressure from the truck propelled the nozzle down the
line until the co-worker heard it approach the upstream manhole, at which point
he radioed his colleague.
The victim then started reeling the cleaning nozzle back to the truck. Eventu-
ally the co-worker heard the truck idle down and knew the cleaning nozzle was
back at the start of the line. He could tell that the victim had turned the water off,
since the normal sound of waterjetting had stopped.
Soon after, the victim radioed that the hose had been removed from the line.
The co-worker began to replace the manhole lid when he heard the truck idle back
up to operating speed. Then he heard boys screaming and knew something had
happened.
He hurried back to the truck to fnd the victim lying near the manhole with
massive head injuries. The co-worker saw that the pump motor and truck engine
were still running, so he immediately shut them off, pump motor frst.
The victim had been wearing a hardhat, which was found on the pavement
about 20 feet away. Emergency responders arrived, treated the man, and took him
to the local hospital. Bystanders reported that they heard something like an explo-
sion from the back of the truck, like the sound of a loud bottle rocket. They saw the
hose spraying water into the air and the victim lying on the street, and immediately
called 911.
fatal mistake
When cleaning is complete in a section of line, the FACE team observed, the
proper procedure is to bring the tiger tail and nozzle up at the same time, remove
the tiger tail, attach it in position on the truck, and then wind the hose back onto
the reel.
For no apparent reason, the victim removed the hose from the tiger tail assem-
bly, but then put the hose back into the manhole and turned on the water pressure,
possibly to clean out some debris. With the hose under operating pressure and
unrestrained, the nozzle came back up through the manhole and hit the employee
in the head, knocking him backward. The hose then shot straight up into the air
with water spraying out.
The manufacturer of the truck took the unit out of service for a number of
days to review the matter. The pump had 195 operating hours and the truck itself
550. The investigation showed the equipment to be in good working condition
with only normal wear to some components. The truck was put back into service
after the review.
safety reminder
The FACE team made two recommendations: Employees should always fol-
low manufacturers instructions when operating equipment, and safe work practic-
es should be re-emphasized during staff meetings. That includes reminders about
the consequences of misusing equipment that operates under high pressure.
The NIOSH FACE program gives safety offcials access to the full text of hun-
dreds of fatality reports by way of a website at www.cdc.gov/niosh/face. These re-
ports, whether or not related directly to sewer cleaning, can help provide insights
to the cause of accidents, and therefore to prevention. C
sobering reminder
A fAtAlity involving A wAterjet nozzle provides A lesson in sAfety diligence when cleAning sewers
By Ted J. Rulseh
Bystanders reported that they heard something like an explosion
from the back of the truck, like the sound of a loud bottle rocket.
they saw the hose spraying water into the air and the victim lying
on the street, and immediately called 911.
SAFETY
FIRST
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(continued)
KEITH KIRKMAN FINDS SUCCESS IN COMMON-SENSE BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
AND A CONSTANT PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE THAT KEEPS HIM HIGHLY COMPETITIVE
By KeN WysOcKy
Its no small feat for a business
to survive and thrive for almost
40 years. For Keith Kirkman, owner of
Kirkmans Plumbing & Eel Service in
Greenville, Ohio, the formula centers
on a basic, no-frills approach: Do a
job right the frst time, charge prices
that cover expenses and generate
a reasonable proft, invest wisely
in good equipment, and do your
own repairs to reduce expenses and
minimize downtime.
SIMPLE
FORMULA
Owner Keith Kirkman (right)
operates the riDGiD KM-1500
drain cleaning machine as
Joey Wattelhorst feeds in the
length of cable. (photography
by Jeff Zumbrun)
PRofIle
11-FSE-026 Guzzler Cleaner Ad.indd 1 2/7/11 4:43 PM
I
(continued)
KEITH KIRKMAN FINDS SUCCESS IN COMMON-SENSE BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
AND A CONSTANT PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE THAT KEEPS HIM HIGHLY COMPETITIVE
By KeN WysOcKy
Its no small feat for a business
to survive and thrive for almost
40 years. For Keith Kirkman, owner of
Kirkmans Plumbing & Eel Service in
Greenville, Ohio, the formula centers
on a basic, no-frills approach: Do a
job right the frst time, charge prices
that cover expenses and generate
a reasonable proft, invest wisely
in good equipment, and do your
own repairs to reduce expenses and
minimize downtime.
SIMPLE
FORMULA
Owner Keith Kirkman (right)
operates the riDGiD KM-1500
drain cleaning machine as
Joey Wattelhorst feeds in the
length of hose. (photography
by Jeff Zumbrun)
PRofIle
11-FSE-026 Guzzler Cleaner Ad.indd 1 2/7/11 4:43 PM
28 Cleaner November 2011
(continued)
Ive got about 15 plumbers in my area, and six or seven of
them also do drain cleaning, says Kirkman, 62 years young, who
owns the company with his wife, Mary Lou. I keep seeing more
and more competition from out-of-towners who are branching out
to fnd new customers. So I differentiate my business by doing
things right the frst time, so customers dont have to call me back.
Im picky and I dont cut corners thats the way my daddy
taught me. And Im staying fairly busy, so I fgure I must be doing
something right.
Starting Small
Kirkman has been doing it right ever since 1973, when he
bought a residential plumbing business whose owner was retiring.
Before that, he worked in a factory and hated it with a passion.
Plumbing was a totally different story. Ive been doing plumb-
ing on and off on farms ever since I was eight years old, Kirkman
recalls. I really liked the challenge. No two jobs are ever the same.
Kirkman started with a small core of residential accounts and
used the former owners business name for a couple of years to
capitalize on the name recognition. Then he dropped the name in
favor of Kirkmans Plumbing and Eel Service and built the business from there.
Initially, he promoted the company through Yellow Pages advertising, let-
tering on his trucks, and word of mouth. But in line with his straightforward,
keep-it-simple approach, he also relied on a small but effective marketing tool:
blue-and-white paper stickers bearing the company name, logo and phone
number.
I use paper because the competition cant tear them off as easily, he says.
I put them on water heaters, furnaces and water softeners basically anywhere
theyll stick. I always ask permission frst, and I never cover up another busi-
nesss sticker, because the customer has the right to call whoever they want.
I think it generates about one-third of my business. We get calls all the
time from people who just bought a home and dont know who to call when
they have a problem until they see the sticker.
Stickler for detail
Of course, the stickers are useless if they arent backed up with good ser-
vice. As Kirkman puts it, callbacks are a killer because theres no proft in going
back to do a job again for free.
I very seldom do less than two passes through a line, he says. In older
homes where theres no cleanout in the basement, I go twice from the access
point in the parkway to the street, and twice from the access point to the base-
ment. Thats above and beyond what most guys do. While I work, Im also
running water somewhere in the house so that whatever debris I cut loose gets
fushed out.
On 4-inch pipes, Kirkman frst uses a 2-inch spade cutter to wrap up roots
and pull them back toward him. Then he deploys a curved 3-inch H-cutter that
gets up against the edge of the pipe. On 6-inch lines, he frst uses a 4 1/2-inch
spade cutter followed by a 4 1/2-inch H-cutter (all cutters from RIDGID).
While he works on a clogged drain, he asks the homeowner to fll the
washing machine with water, then pause it when its full. When hes fnished,
he asks the owner to activate the spin cycle. That sends a large surge of water
through the drain, which he watches through the cleanout with a fashlight to
ensure that the drain is fully cleared.
Im picky and I dont cut corners thats the way my
daddy taught me. And Im staying fairly busy,
so I fgure I must be doing something right.
Keith Kirkman
profle
kirkmanS Plumbing & eel
Service inc., greenville, ohio
OWNers: Keith and Mary Lou Kirkman
FOUNDeD: 1973
eMpLOyees: 4
speciaLties: Drain cleaning, plumbing, septic tank cleaning
service area: 50-mile radius
ResouRceful cleaneR
When Keith Kirkman cant fnd exactly what he needs, hes
not afraid to try and build it himself. A good example is the trail-
er he fabricated about 10 years ago to carry one of his three
RIDGID K-1500 sectional drain-cleaning machines.
I didnt like having to always pull out a ramp and load it in
and out of the van, plus there wasnt much room for the ma-
chine in the van anyhow, Kirkman says. I couldnt fnd anyone
who would build a trailer to suit my needs, so I built it myself.
Equipped with a 3,500-pound axle and 15-inch tires, the
trailer is 9 1/2 feet long and 53 inches wide and tilts up and
down. Its unique in that Kirkman used steel conduit to form its
U-shaped sides and the fenders. Aside from being durable and
sturdy, the steel conduit does double duty as a storage system:
It holds an additional 120 feet of the high-tension 1 1/4-inch
sectional cables the machine uses.
That gives me 240 total feet of cable, he says. The con-
duit allows me to store it neatly and stay organized.
Kirkman attributes his mechanical aptitude to growing up
on a farm and working on neighboring farms during summers.
My dad was a dump truck operator, and I learned a lot from
him, too, he says. Ive always been very mechanically minded
and always enjoyed fxing things.
Owner Keith Kirkman (right) and Joey Wattelhorst unload drain cleaning
equipment from the trailer.
www.cleaner.com Since 1985 November 2011 29
(continued)
Ive got about 15 plumbers in my area, and six or seven of
them also do drain cleaning, says Kirkman, 62 years young, who
owns the company with his wife, Mary Lou. I keep seeing more
and more competition from out-of-towners who are branching out
to fnd new customers. So I differentiate my business by doing
things right the frst time, so customers dont have to call me back.
Im picky and I dont cut corners thats the way my daddy
taught me. And Im staying fairly busy, so I fgure I must be doing
something right.
Starting Small
Kirkman has been doing it right ever since 1973, when he
bought a residential plumbing business whose owner was retiring.
Before that, he worked in a factory and hated it with a passion.
Plumbing was a totally different story. Ive been doing plumb-
ing on and off on farms ever since I was eight years old, Kirkman
recalls. I really liked the challenge. No two jobs are ever the same.
Kirkman started with a small core of residential accounts and
used the former owners business name for a couple of years to
capitalize on the name recognition. Then he dropped the name in
favor of Kirkmans Plumbing and Eel Service and built the business from there.
Initially, he promoted the company through Yellow Pages advertising, let-
tering on his trucks, and word of mouth. But in line with his straightforward,
keep-it-simple approach, he also relied on a small but effective marketing tool:
blue-and-white paper stickers bearing the company name, logo and phone
number.
I use paper because the competition cant tear them off as easily, he says.
I put them on water heaters, furnaces and water softeners basically anywhere
theyll stick. I always ask permission frst, and I never cover up another busi-
nesss sticker, because the customer has the right to call whoever they want.
I think it generates about one-third of my business. We get calls all the
time from people who just bought a home and dont know who to call when
they have a problem until they see the sticker.
Stickler for detail
Of course, the stickers are useless if they arent backed up with good ser-
vice. As Kirkman puts it, callbacks are a killer because theres no proft in going
back to do a job again for free.
I very seldom do less than two passes through a line, he says. In older
homes where theres no cleanout in the basement, I go twice from the access
point in the parkway to the street, and twice from the access point to the base-
ment. Thats above and beyond what most guys do. While I work, Im also
running water somewhere in the house so that whatever debris I cut loose gets
fushed out.
On 4-inch pipes, Kirkman frst uses a 2-inch spade cutter to wrap up roots
and pull them back toward him. Then he deploys a curved 3-inch H-cutter that
gets up against the edge of the pipe. On 6-inch lines, he frst uses a 4 1/2-inch
spade cutter followed by a 4 1/2-inch H-cutter (all cutters from RIDGID).
While he works on a clogged drain, he asks the homeowner to fll the
washing machine with water, then pause it when its full. When hes fnished,
he asks the owner to activate the spin cycle. That sends a large surge of water
through the drain, which he watches through the cleanout with a fashlight to
ensure that the drain is fully cleared.
Im picky and I dont cut corners thats the way my
daddy taught me. And Im staying fairly busy,
so I fgure I must be doing something right.
Keith Kirkman
profle
kirkmanS Plumbing & eel
Service inc., greenville, ohio
OWNers: Keith and Mary Lou Kirkman
FOUNDeD: 1973
eMpLOyees: 4
speciaLties: Drain cleaning, plumbing, septic tank cleaning
service area: 50-mile radius
ResouRceful cleaneR
When Keith Kirkman cant fnd exactly what he needs, hes
not afraid to try and build it himself. A good example is the trail-
er he fabricated about 10 years ago to carry one of his three
RIDGID K-1500 sectional drain-cleaning machines.
I didnt like having to always pull out a ramp and load it in
and out of the van, plus there wasnt much room for the ma-
chine in the van anyhow, Kirkman says. I couldnt fnd anyone
who would build a trailer to suit my needs, so I built it myself.
Equipped with a 3,500-pound axle and 15-inch tires, the
trailer is 9 1/2 feet long and 53 inches wide and tilts up and
down. Its unique in that Kirkman used steel conduit to form its
U-shaped sides and the fenders. Aside from being durable and
sturdy, the steel conduit does double duty as a storage system:
It holds an additional 120 feet of the high-tension 1 1/4-inch
sectional cables the machine uses.
That gives me 240 total feet of cable, he says. The con-
duit allows me to store it neatly and stay organized.
Kirkman attributes his mechanical aptitude to growing up
on a farm and working on neighboring farms during summers.
My dad was a dump truck operator, and I learned a lot from
him, too, he says. Ive always been very mechanically minded
and always enjoyed fxing things.
Owner Keith Kirkman (right) and Joey Wattelhorst unload drain cleaning
equipment from the trailer.
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Doing things right the frst time provides value for the customer, and I
dont get many callbacks, he says. Now, everyone makes a silly mistake every
so often. But its what you do about those mistakes that mean something to
the customer.
The bottom line is that callbacks are a proft killer. You lose the two hours
you spent going back, plus the four or so hours you put in initially. You cannot
make that up. In my opinion, if youre going to work and not get paid, you
might as well set your butt in a chair and watch NASCAR on TV.
the right Price
Proper pricing is another cornerstone of Kirkmans success. He endorses
the business advice of plumbing-industry legend Frank Blau, a strong advocate
of fat-rate pricing. Kirkman frst heard Blau speak at a Pumper & Cleaner Envi-
ronmental Expo International more than 20 years ago.
Until then, I was just trying to fgure out how to make money, but I didnt
know what I was doing, he says. I was just sort of winging it. Making money?
Yes, but only because of my business volume. But I wasnt making enough.
Kirkman attended Blaus seminars for two or three years in a row and kept
honing what he learned to ft his business. One of the most important things
he learned was that everything is overhead. That blows some peoples minds,
but its true, he says. You have to factor in everything, from insurance, gas,
and wages for your secretary, to your own wages and rent for your building and
garage.
Kirkman charges based on time and materials and customized Blaus for-
mulas to develop hourly labor rates.
all exPenSeS
He also scrupulously accounts for every expense. For example, his service-
call charge slides up a step for every fve miles he travels out of town (he charges
only for labor on the way back).
Youve got to cover things like
fuel, truck wear and tear, and so on.
Its all part of your overhead, but most
people dont think of it that way. Its
nothing for me to go through two sets
of brakes a year, so I have to bring in
income to cover those expenses.
I learned that from Blau. It was a
revelation. It gave me confdence that I
could make money. It did nothing but
improve my business. Were all tech-
nicians who have to become business-
men. For me, it added about 2 percent
more proft per year. That may not
sound like a lot, but if you fgure it on
your yearly gross income, it might be $10,000 or $20,000 a year.
Kirkman adheres frmly to his pricing structure and refuses to meet com-
petitors low-ball prices. What does he tell price-shopping customers? In short,
cheaper is not necessarily a value. If you buy a Yugo and a Cadillac, you know
theyre not similar cars, he says. Just like if you buy a cheap eel machine that
breaks down all the time, youre not saving money.
When people resist, I tell them they get exactly what they pay for. Ive
been doing this for more than 30 years and I know my equipment and what
it can do. You as a homeowner can make the decision from there. If someone
elses price is all you consider as a businessman, youll be out of business. If
youre not making money, you should close down and work for someone else.
And I dont want to work for someone else.
equiPment countS
Good service requires good equipment. Kirkman relies on a Dodge service
van and a long-wheelbase Dodge service van, along with three RIDGID K-1500
sectional drain-cleaning machines; two RIDGID K-50 sectional machines for
smaller pipes; and a J-3000 portable jetter (4,000 psi/4 gpm) from General
Pipe Cleaners.
He recently added a 2006 Isuzu NPR truck with a 16-foot box body by
Supreme Corp., outftted with shelving from Hackney USA. Eventually, Kirk-
man plans to consolidate everything in the two older vans into the larger truck.
Because the newer vehicle has more cargo space, hell be able carry items he
usually stores in his garage, reducing loading and unloading.
Kirkman also does some septic tank pumping, which makes up about
10 percent of his business. Drain cleaning and plumbing generate about 65
percent, and electrical and HVAC work make up the rest. For septic pumping,
he uses a 1991 International 4900 with a 2,100-gallon steel tank he installed
himself. It includes a Jurop pump.
The septic tank business was a natural complement to the drain-cleaning
side: Septic system work often generates drain-cleaning jobs that require use of
his portable jetter to clean clogged lines.
diY rePairS
To reduce downtime and expenses, Kirkman does most equipment repairs
himself. To that end, he believes in buying one brand of equipment as much
as possible to increase effciency and to have access to backup parts and
equipment.
In my opinion, if youre going to work and not get
paid, you might as well set your butt in a chair and
watch NASCAR on TV.
Keith Kirkman
(continued)
the Kirkman team includes (from
left) Joey Wattelhorst, secretary
rachel Wyant, owner Keith Kirkman,
and chris tank Winn.
WERE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PUTTING THE
POWER IN YOUR HANDS SINCE 1981
FANCY NEW WEBSITE, SAME GOOD OL FASHIONED SERVICE
THANK YOU FOR 30 YEARS OF YOUR
SUPPORT & HAPPY SHOPPING!
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Doing things right the frst time provides value for the customer, and I
dont get many callbacks, he says. Now, everyone makes a silly mistake every
so often. But its what you do about those mistakes that mean something to
the customer.
The bottom line is that callbacks are a proft killer. You lose the two hours
you spent going back, plus the four or so hours you put in initially. You cannot
make that up. In my opinion, if youre going to work and not get paid, you
might as well set your butt in a chair and watch NASCAR on TV.
the right Price
Proper pricing is another cornerstone of Kirkmans success. He endorses
the business advice of plumbing-industry legend Frank Blau, a strong advocate
of fat-rate pricing. Kirkman frst heard Blau speak at a Pumper & Cleaner Envi-
ronmental Expo International more than 20 years ago.
Until then, I was just trying to fgure out how to make money, but I didnt
know what I was doing, he says. I was just sort of winging it. Making money?
Yes, but only because of my business volume. But I wasnt making enough.
Kirkman attended Blaus seminars for two or three years in a row and kept
honing what he learned to ft his business. One of the most important things
he learned was that everything is overhead. That blows some peoples minds,
but its true, he says. You have to factor in everything, from insurance, gas,
and wages for your secretary, to your own wages and rent for your building and
garage.
Kirkman charges based on time and materials and customized Blaus for-
mulas to develop hourly labor rates.
all exPenSeS
He also scrupulously accounts for every expense. For example, his service-
call charge slides up a step for every fve miles he travels out of town (he charges
only for labor on the way back).
Youve got to cover things like
fuel, truck wear and tear, and so on.
Its all part of your overhead, but most
people dont think of it that way. Its
nothing for me to go through two sets
of brakes a year, so I have to bring in
income to cover those expenses.
I learned that from Blau. It was a
revelation. It gave me confdence that I
could make money. It did nothing but
improve my business. Were all tech-
nicians who have to become business-
men. For me, it added about 2 percent
more proft per year. That may not
sound like a lot, but if you fgure it on
your yearly gross income, it might be $10,000 or $20,000 a year.
Kirkman adheres frmly to his pricing structure and refuses to meet com-
petitors low-ball prices. What does he tell price-shopping customers? In short,
cheaper is not necessarily a value. If you buy a Yugo and a Cadillac, you know
theyre not similar cars, he says. Just like if you buy a cheap eel machine that
breaks down all the time, youre not saving money.
When people resist, I tell them they get exactly what they pay for. Ive
been doing this for more than 30 years and I know my equipment and what
it can do. You as a homeowner can make the decision from there. If someone
elses price is all you consider as a businessman, youll be out of business. If
youre not making money, you should close down and work for someone else.
And I dont want to work for someone else.
equiPment countS
Good service requires good equipment. Kirkman relies on a Dodge service
van and a long-wheelbase Dodge service van, along with three RIDGID K-1500
sectional drain-cleaning machines; two RIDGID K-50 sectional machines for
smaller pipes; and a J-3000 portable jetter (4,000 psi/4 gpm) from General
Pipe Cleaners.
He recently added a 2006 Isuzu NPR truck with a 16-foot box body by
Supreme Corp., outftted with shelving from Hackney USA. Eventually, Kirk-
man plans to consolidate everything in the two older vans into the larger truck.
Because the newer vehicle has more cargo space, hell be able carry items he
usually stores in his garage, reducing loading and unloading.
Kirkman also does some septic tank pumping, which makes up about
10 percent of his business. Drain cleaning and plumbing generate about 65
percent, and electrical and HVAC work make up the rest. For septic pumping,
he uses a 1991 International 4900 with a 2,100-gallon steel tank he installed
himself. It includes a Jurop pump.
The septic tank business was a natural complement to the drain-cleaning
side: Septic system work often generates drain-cleaning jobs that require use of
his portable jetter to clean clogged lines.
diY rePairS
To reduce downtime and expenses, Kirkman does most equipment repairs
himself. To that end, he believes in buying one brand of equipment as much
as possible to increase effciency and to have access to backup parts and
equipment.
In my opinion, if youre going to work and not get
paid, you might as well set your butt in a chair and
watch NASCAR on TV.
Keith Kirkman
(continued)
the Kirkman team includes (from
left) Joey Wattelhorst, secretary
rachel Wyant, owner Keith Kirkman,
and chris tank Winn.
WERE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PUTTING THE
POWER IN YOUR HANDS SINCE 1981
FANCY NEW WEBSITE, SAME GOOD OL FASHIONED SERVICE
THANK YOU FOR 30 YEARS OF YOUR
SUPPORT & HAPPY SHOPPING!
To improve your shopping experience, weve recently redesigned
our website. If you havent seen it yet, we invite you to
check it out today at www.watercannon.com.
watercannon.com | 1-800-333-WASH (9274)
WC004 Pumper Ad 9x10.875:Layout 1 10/4/11 12:22 PM Page 1
32 Cleaner November 2011
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General Pipe cleaners,
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800/245-6200
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Hackney
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RIDGID
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supreme corporation
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I dont have time
to order parts and then
wait a week to get some-
thing fxed, he says.
Thats why I have one
name brand of drain ma-
chine. I can take a part
off of a backup, or just
use the backup.
I keep enough
parts on hand to rebuild
my drain machines. I
started doing that shortly
after I went into business
because I learned pretty
quickly that youve got to have spare parts for things that normally wear, or
youre out of business.
Hes also big on routine maintenance. For example, Kirkman gives the two
grease fttings on the RIDGID machines one shot of grease every 30 days.
My daddy taught me that grease is cheaper than parts, he says. Keeping
machines clean improves proftability because I believe clean machines work
better. And if it looks clean, the ladies are happier, too.
continuing education
As much as Kirkman has learned
over the years, hes still eager to learn
more. Along with taking classes re-
quired to renew his state plumbing
and electrical licenses, he attends an
annual regional plumbing and heating
expo in Columbus, and another in In-
dianapolis. He also touts the Pumper
& Cleaner Expo, which he hasnt
missed more than a handful of times.
According to Kirkman, theres
also a less tangible reward to contin-
ued education: It makes work more
enjoyable. I learn something new
every week, he says. Thats what
makes it fun, I think. And helps him
keep doing jobs right the frst time. C
I dont have time to order parts and then wait a
week to get something fxed. Thats why I have one
name brand of drain machine. I can take a part off
of a backup, or just use the backup.
Keith Kirkman
Keith Kirkman, whose
stable of machines
includes this J-3000
portable jetter (4,000
psi/4 gpm) from Gener-
al pipe cleaners, says
good service requires
good equipment.
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leaking 30-inch cast-iron water transmission main was a long-standing
problem for a neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas. Installed in 1927 when
there were no houses, the 5,000-foot line supplies the Bonham Street
Pump Station.
A 700-foot section crosses two streets and runs through easements be-
tween three rows of homes. Leaks sometimes percolated right next to the
homes. The pipe then continues 1,300 feet through an alley behind the lots.
The Utilities Department installed leak clamps on the bad lead joints,
but as the main became more important, the city decided to replace or line
it. Dustin Davis, P.E., led the design, researching trenchless options on the
Internet. He found technology from Swagelining Limited in Queens Quay,
Clydebank, Scotland. The process pulls a slightly larger polymer pipe through a
reduction die and into the smaller host pipe.
Davis determined that
the system was somewhat
less costly than cured-in-
place pipe and that longer
pull lengths reduced exca-
vations and interventions,
increased site mobility,
and minimized the working footprint. Swagelining is not a common practice
around here, says Emmett Autrey, director of utilities. We stepped out a little
bit on faith, but the process has a good track record overseas.
Three contractors completed the project so effciently that many resi-
dents wanting to watch missed the action. This was the frst swagelining job
Squeeze Play
PiPe reduction technology enables three contractors to
rePlace a critical transmission main for a texas water utility
By Scottie Dayton
TOugh JOb
A
as long as we maintained tension on the pipe, it
retained the 30-inch diameter. within two hours
of releasing it, the pipe reverts 90 percent and
regains full reversion overnight. the press-ft
leaves no annular spaces.
Andy Mayer
tough job
PROJECT: Restore a 30-inch cast-iron water transmission main
cuStomer: osage Water Plant, amarillo, texas
contractorS: SaK construction, Houston; murphy Pipeline contractors,
Jacksonville, Fla.; iSco industries, mansfeld, texas
equiPment: Pipe reduction die, Swagelining Ltd.;
1250G Grundoburst static ram, tt technologies
reSuLtS: Line replaced quickly without open-trench excavations
osage Water Plant personnel observe
the Swagelining process. installing
1,000 feet of pipe took 3.5 hours and
was the fastest element of the entire
project.
the 1250G Grundoburst static ram and
extraction cage from tt technologies sits
in one of two 50- by 12-foot-deep pulling
pits. the welded 1,000-foot run of HDPe
pipe rests beside it on elevated rollers.
(Photos courtesy of Swagelining Ltd.)
completed in the municipal market in Texas, but it is used by the states oil and
gas industries.
COmbinEd EffORT
SAK Construction of Houston and Murphy Pipeline Contractors of Jack-
sonville, Fla., combined on the bid. Murphy specializes in swagelining, SAK
in preparatory work and excavations. They subcontracted ISCO Industries in
Mansfeld, Texas, to supply and fuse 50-foot sticks of 32-inch HDPE pipe.
The city was in a long, record-breaking drought, and could shut down the
critical artery for only brief periods. The contractors were really under the gun
to fnish the project so we could continue to meet our water demands, says
Autrey. The low-pressure main transfers 17 to 20 mgd.
SAK Construction excavated and shored three 12-foot-deep pits, one on
each end of the line and one in the middle for the reduction die. Two excava-
tions were in an alley, a busy place with one sewer line, two waterlines, and a
gas line with cables running over it, says Jim Blasczyk, SAK operations man-
ager. We had to move some utilities out of the way, but we avoided bypassing
the sewer.
SAK workers cut and removed 50-foot lengths of host pipe. The Murphy
team then set up a self-contained hydraulic 1250G Grundoburst static ram
from TT Technologies in the street at the head of the 700-foot section. SAK
also televised the entire line. It looked really good for an 84-year-old pipe,
says Blasczyk.
Workers then pulled a metal drag scraper and rubber pig through the pipe
to remove tuberculation and tailings. We knew the line was straight, but had
no drawings of it, so SAK pulled through a proving pig, says Jesse Flores, assis-
tant water production superintendent. The short length of HDPE pipe emerged
free of scrapes, confrming that the line had no obstructions or bends.
Murphy workers then set up the reduction die in the middle trench. At
the same time, the ISCO team welded two 1,000-foot runs of HDPE pipe us-
ing a McElroy 1236 electrofusion machine, and laid them on elevated rollers.
They recorded the temperature and data of each joint, which Davis and Flores
inspected. The welds must be stronger than the pipe, says Bryan Fletcher,
ISCO regional sales manager. They have to withstand a pull of up to 3,000 psi
when the two sections are joined together.
TEnSiOn TEChnOlOgy
The preparatory work took six weeks. Pulling in the two runs of pipe took
3.5 hours each. Many residents came to watch, says Larry West, water pro-
duction superintendent. They stood to the side and asked questions, and the
contractors were really good about answering them and showing folks what
they were doing.
As ISCO workers fused the pulling head onto the HDPE pipe, the Murphy
team linked together 3.9-inch QuickLock bursting rods 5 1/2 feet long until
they reached the pit in the street. After they attached the lead rod to the pulling
head, the ram pulled the pipe, under 70 tons of force, through the die, tempo-
rarily compressing the diameter for insertion into the host pipe.
As long as we maintained tension on the pipe, it retained the 30-inch
diameter, says Andy Mayer, president of Murphy Pipeline. Within two hours
of releasing it, the pipe reverts 90 percent and regains full reversion overnight.
The press-ft leaves no annular spaces.
As the 187-pound rods appeared at the exit pit, workers unlinked and
transported them to the alley, then fed them into that length of pipe. When the
frst section was completed, a crane lifted and turned the extrusion machine
180 degrees. The crew then completed the second run.
Meanwhile, SAK workers inserted 2-inch sampling taps every 1,000 feet as
required by state law, flled the lines with water, and pressure-tested them. We
use the taps to chlorinate the line and sample it for coliform bacteria after fush-
ing, says Autrey. The water passed on the frst inspection, and SAK restored
the launch and exit pits.
Residents now have a reliable pipe that doesnt leak and is protected in
a cast-iron wrapper, says Flores. Well use it again to complete the remaining
3,000 feet. Swagelining is fast and clean, and if residents didnt live next to the
transmission main, theyd never know anything was happening. C
tough job
PROJECT: Restore a 30-inch cast-iron water transmission main
cuStomer: osage Water Plant, amarillo, texas
contractorS: SaK construction, Houston; murphy Pipeline contractors,
Jacksonville, Fla.; iSco industries, mansfeld, texas
equiPment: Pipe reduction die, Swagelining Ltd.;
1250G Grundoburst static ram, tt technologies
reSuLtS: Line replaced quickly without open-trench excavations
LeFt: andy mayer from murphy Pipelines (left) and Bryan
Fletcher from iSco industries weld the pulling head to the
HDPe pipe using a mcelroy 1236 electro-fusion machine.
aBoVe: as HDPe pipe passes through the reduction die,
the material is compressed to create clearance for pulling
through the host pipe at right.
swagelining is fast and clean, and if residents didnt
live next to the transmission main, theyd never know
anything was happening.
Jesse Flores
www.cleaner.com Since 1985 November 2011 35
leaking 30-inch cast-iron water transmission main was a long-standing
problem for a neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas. Installed in 1927 when
there were no houses, the 5,000-foot line supplies the Bonham Street
Pump Station.
A 700-foot section crosses two streets and runs through easements be-
tween three rows of homes. Leaks sometimes percolated right next to the
homes. The pipe then continues 1,300 feet through an alley behind the lots.
The Utilities Department installed leak clamps on the bad lead joints,
but as the main became more important, the city decided to replace or line
it. Dustin Davis, P.E., led the design, researching trenchless options on the
Internet. He found technology from Swagelining Limited in Queens Quay,
Clydebank, Scotland. The process pulls a slightly larger polymer pipe through a
reduction die and into the smaller host pipe.
Davis determined that
the system was somewhat
less costly than cured-in-
place pipe and that longer
pull lengths reduced exca-
vations and interventions,
increased site mobility,
and minimized the working footprint. Swagelining is not a common practice
around here, says Emmett Autrey, director of utilities. We stepped out a little
bit on faith, but the process has a good track record overseas.
Three contractors completed the project so effciently that many resi-
dents wanting to watch missed the action. This was the frst swagelining job
Squeeze Play
PiPe reduction technology enables three contractors to
rePlace a critical transmission main for a texas water utility
By Scottie Dayton
TOugh JOb
A
as long as we maintained tension on the pipe, it
retained the 30-inch diameter. within two hours
of releasing it, the pipe reverts 90 percent and
regains full reversion overnight. the press-ft
leaves no annular spaces.
Andy Mayer
tough job
PROJECT: Restore a 30-inch cast-iron water transmission main
cuStomer: osage Water Plant, amarillo, texas
contractorS: SaK construction, Houston; murphy Pipeline contractors,
Jacksonville, Fla.; iSco industries, mansfeld, texas
equiPment: Pipe reduction die, Swagelining Ltd.;
1250G Grundoburst static ram, tt technologies
reSuLtS: Line replaced quickly without open-trench excavations
osage Water Plant personnel observe
the Swagelining process. installing
1,000 feet of pipe took 3.5 hours and
was the fastest element of the entire
project.
the 1250G Grundoburst static ram and
extraction cage from tt technologies sits
in one of two 50- by 12-foot-deep pulling
pits. the welded 1,000-foot run of HDPe
pipe rests beside it on elevated rollers.
(Photos courtesy of Swagelining Ltd.)
completed in the municipal market in Texas, but it is used by the states oil and
gas industries.
COmbinEd EffORT
SAK Construction of Houston and Murphy Pipeline Contractors of Jack-
sonville, Fla., combined on the bid. Murphy specializes in swagelining, SAK
in preparatory work and excavations. They subcontracted ISCO Industries in
Mansfeld, Texas, to supply and fuse 50-foot sticks of 32-inch HDPE pipe.
The city was in a long, record-breaking drought, and could shut down the
critical artery for only brief periods. The contractors were really under the gun
to fnish the project so we could continue to meet our water demands, says
Autrey. The low-pressure main transfers 17 to 20 mgd.
SAK Construction excavated and shored three 12-foot-deep pits, one on
each end of the line and one in the middle for the reduction die. Two excava-
tions were in an alley, a busy place with one sewer line, two waterlines, and a
gas line with cables running over it, says Jim Blasczyk, SAK operations man-
ager. We had to move some utilities out of the way, but we avoided bypassing
the sewer.
SAK workers cut and removed 50-foot lengths of host pipe. The Murphy
team then set up a self-contained hydraulic 1250G Grundoburst static ram
from TT Technologies in the street at the head of the 700-foot section. SAK
also televised the entire line. It looked really good for an 84-year-old pipe,
says Blasczyk.
Workers then pulled a metal drag scraper and rubber pig through the pipe
to remove tuberculation and tailings. We knew the line was straight, but had
no drawings of it, so SAK pulled through a proving pig, says Jesse Flores, assis-
tant water production superintendent. The short length of HDPE pipe emerged
free of scrapes, confrming that the line had no obstructions or bends.
Murphy workers then set up the reduction die in the middle trench. At
the same time, the ISCO team welded two 1,000-foot runs of HDPE pipe us-
ing a McElroy 1236 electrofusion machine, and laid them on elevated rollers.
They recorded the temperature and data of each joint, which Davis and Flores
inspected. The welds must be stronger than the pipe, says Bryan Fletcher,
ISCO regional sales manager. They have to withstand a pull of up to 3,000 psi
when the two sections are joined together.
TEnSiOn TEChnOlOgy
The preparatory work took six weeks. Pulling in the two runs of pipe took
3.5 hours each. Many residents came to watch, says Larry West, water pro-
duction superintendent. They stood to the side and asked questions, and the
contractors were really good about answering them and showing folks what
they were doing.
As ISCO workers fused the pulling head onto the HDPE pipe, the Murphy
team linked together 3.9-inch QuickLock bursting rods 5 1/2 feet long until
they reached the pit in the street. After they attached the lead rod to the pulling
head, the ram pulled the pipe, under 70 tons of force, through the die, tempo-
rarily compressing the diameter for insertion into the host pipe.
As long as we maintained tension on the pipe, it retained the 30-inch
diameter, says Andy Mayer, president of Murphy Pipeline. Within two hours
of releasing it, the pipe reverts 90 percent and regains full reversion overnight.
The press-ft leaves no annular spaces.
As the 187-pound rods appeared at the exit pit, workers unlinked and
transported them to the alley, then fed them into that length of pipe. When the
frst section was completed, a crane lifted and turned the extrusion machine
180 degrees. The crew then completed the second run.
Meanwhile, SAK workers inserted 2-inch sampling taps every 1,000 feet as
required by state law, flled the lines with water, and pressure-tested them. We
use the taps to chlorinate the line and sample it for coliform bacteria after fush-
ing, says Autrey. The water passed on the frst inspection, and SAK restored
the launch and exit pits.
Residents now have a reliable pipe that doesnt leak and is protected in
a cast-iron wrapper, says Flores. Well use it again to complete the remaining
3,000 feet. Swagelining is fast and clean, and if residents didnt live next to the
transmission main, theyd never know anything was happening. C
tough job
PROJECT: Restore a 30-inch cast-iron water transmission main
cuStomer: osage Water Plant, amarillo, texas
contractorS: SaK construction, Houston; murphy Pipeline contractors,
Jacksonville, Fla.; iSco industries, mansfeld, texas
equiPment: Pipe reduction die, Swagelining Ltd.;
1250G Grundoburst static ram, tt technologies
reSuLtS: Line replaced quickly without open-trench excavations
LeFt: andy mayer from murphy Pipelines (left) and Bryan
Fletcher from iSco industries weld the pulling head to the
HDPe pipe using a mcelroy 1236 electro-fusion machine.
aBoVe: as HDPe pipe passes through the reduction die,
the material is compressed to create clearance for pulling
through the host pipe at right.
swagelining is fast and clean, and if residents didnt
live next to the transmission main, theyd never know
anything was happening.
Jesse Flores
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Rust into Gold
Maintaining Collection System Easements
Sanitary Sewer Overflows: What To Do When It Is Flowing Down the Street
Finding Success and Growth in the Pipeline Cleaning Business
Evaluating and Optimizing the Efficiency of a Combination Truck
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4:30 p.m.
What I Need to Know About Trucking Safety
Setting the Dose, Establishing the Pump Delivery Rate & Relative Control Sensor Adjustment
Certification and Septic System Inspections
Is There Value in Processing My Own Sludge?
Maintenance Frequency Standards and Requirements
Working with Small Communities: System Management
NAWT
National Association of Wastewater Transporters
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Sewer Ops and CMOM - Leveraging the CMOM Process for Operational Benefit
Larry Keist - Developments in Water Main Linings
Culvert Rehabilitation: Have It Your Way
Manhole Lining: The Secret to a Successful Installation
Inspection of Pipelines Under Full Flow Conditions
Sewer and Industrial Equipment Rental - What are the Options?
NASSCO
National Association of Sewer Service Companies
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Accessorizing Your Vacuum Unit
Good Craftsmen Have Heavy Toolboxes
Waterjet Technology: Applications and Equipment
WJTA
WaterJet Technology Association
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Cost Analysis: Delivery, Removal, Moves and Tip-Overs - Part 1
Cost Analysis: Delivery, Removal, Moves and Tip-Overs - Part 2
PSAI
Portable Sanitation Association International
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Aerobic or Anaerobic - Which One Is Better?
Mound Systems Not Just for Wisconsin!
Dead Bacteria - How Overuse of Cleaners and Household Products KILL
Onsite Electrical
Managing Commercial Wastewater Treatments
Choosing the Right Float to Control Your Pump
NOWRA
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Promoting Competence: Whats in It for Me?
Septic Tank Science
Advanced Treatment - What Does That Mean?
Successfully Dosing Pipe Networks
Pump Replacement
T.B.D.
NEHA
National Environmental Health Association
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Keeping Employees and Customers Happy - Part 1
Keeping Employees and Customers Happy - Part 2
Keeping Employees and Customers Happy - Part 3
How to be Successful and Profitable in Any Economy - Part 1
How to be Successful and Profitable in Any Economy - Part 2
SCOTT HUNTER
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9:30 a.m.
Social Media: Friend or Foe?
Taking it to the Web, Infinity and Beyond!
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8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Inspecting and Locating Laterals
Edward A. Digger Diggs CUES, Inc.
Get Quality Results From Your Inspection Management Program!
Rod Thornhill, Cori Criss Infrastructure Technologies
Using Chemical Grouts to Protect Mainlines, Laterals, Manholes and Lift Stations
Daniel Magill Avanti International
MUNICIPAL TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Contractors Need to Improve Jetting Sales
Nick Woodhead, Ken Bryson US Jetting
Lift Station Backup Pumping
Majid Tavakoli Thompson Pump
Optical Advancements Improve Range and Clarity of Pipeline Zoom Inspection
Richard Lindner Envirosight
SEWER AND DRAIN TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Market Like the Green Bay Packers
Jerard Nighorn Lenzyme, Inc.
Training is the Key to Unclogging a Messy Business
William Raymond Nexstar Network
How to Make Profits That Drop Straight to the Bottom Line
Jenny Alday One Biotechnology
BUSINESS TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
T.B.D.
New Emission Standards for Service Trucks
John Olson Satellite Industries
New Portable Restroom Products
David Roncadori J&J Chemical Co.
PORTABLE RESTROOM TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
What You Should Know About ATUs and How to Evaluate and Service Them
Doug Dent Ecological Labs
From the Kitchen to the Grease Trap to the Landfill
Dennis Brunetti FloTrend
The Evolution of Effluent Filters
Theo Terry Bear Onsite
LIQUID WASTE TRACK
Tuesday Sessions
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Advances in Monitoring Technology Help Ensure Proper Liner Cure
Jake Wells Pipeline Renewal Technologies
UV Cured Fiberglass Pressure Liner
Richard Montemarano LightStream
New Braunfels Utilities Performs Manhole-to-Manhole Lining in-House
Travis Bohm Perma-Liner Industries
PIPE RELINING TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Installation and Operation of Float Switches
Brett Wilfong SJE-Rhombus
STEPping Up
Dennis Hallahan P.E. Infiltrator Systems
INSTALLER TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Septic, Sewer & Portable Business Valuation Basics
Jeff Bruss COLE Publishing
Inexpensive Marketing, Promotion & Advertising Ideas for
Septic, Sewer & Portable Companies
Jeff Bruss COLE Publishing
Mobile Marketing Making Smartphones Work for Smart Business People
Jeff Bruss COLE Publishing
BUSINESS TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Vacuum Equipment in the Marcellus Shale Region
Mark Nixon MORO USA
How to Vacuum More Efficiently with a Positive Displacement Blower
Jeff Peterson Hibon, Inc., a division of Ingersoll Rand
Why Choose Hydroexcavation? Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Exploration Industry
Neil McLean Hydro Excavation Consulting Unlimited
GAS, OIL AND MINING TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Cross Bores, Deadly but Preventable Your Actions Can Save Your Life
Mark Bruce Can Clay
Is the Air in Your Manhole or Confined Space Safe to Breathe?
Ed Fitzgerald Jack Doheny Companies
OSHA: Introduction to Soil Analysis
Gary Hooks
INDUSTRY SAFETY TRACK
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8 HOURS ROOM 130-132
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TAP BEER!
TUESDAY
February 28th, 2012 5 p.m.
JW Marriott Hotel
For the first time we will be
combining the Industry
Appreciation Party with the
concert that was typically held
on Saturday evening.
The usual 25 tap beer and
refreshments will be available
followed by the live musical
talents of Rodney Atkins!
Get ready for an evening filled
with good times and great music!
All included when you
register by Jan. 20th!
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Inspecting and Locating Laterals
Edward A. Digger Diggs CUES, Inc.
Get Quality Results From Your Inspection Management Program!
Rod Thornhill, Cori Criss Infrastructure Technologies
Using Chemical Grouts to Protect Mainlines, Laterals, Manholes and Lift Stations
Daniel Magill Avanti International
MUNICIPAL TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Contractors Need to Improve Jetting Sales
Nick Woodhead, Ken Bryson US Jetting
Lift Station Backup Pumping
Majid Tavakoli Thompson Pump
Optical Advancements Improve Range and Clarity of Pipeline Zoom Inspection
Richard Lindner Envirosight
SEWER AND DRAIN TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Market Like the Green Bay Packers
Jerard Nighorn Lenzyme, Inc.
Training is the Key to Unclogging a Messy Business
William Raymond Nexstar Network
How to Make Profits That Drop Straight to the Bottom Line
Jenny Alday One Biotechnology
BUSINESS TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
T.B.D.
New Emission Standards for Service Trucks
John Olson Satellite Industries
New Portable Restroom Products
David Roncadori J&J Chemical Co.
PORTABLE RESTROOM TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
What You Should Know About ATUs and How to Evaluate and Service Them
Doug Dent Ecological Labs
From the Kitchen to the Grease Trap to the Landfill
Dennis Brunetti FloTrend
The Evolution of Effluent Filters
Theo Terry Bear Onsite
LIQUID WASTE TRACK
Tuesday Sessions
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Advances in Monitoring Technology Help Ensure Proper Liner Cure
Jake Wells Pipeline Renewal Technologies
UV Cured Fiberglass Pressure Liner
Richard Montemarano LightStream
New Braunfels Utilities Performs Manhole-to-Manhole Lining in-House
Travis Bohm Perma-Liner Industries
PIPE RELINING TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Installation and Operation of Float Switches
Brett Wilfong SJE-Rhombus
STEPping Up
Dennis Hallahan P.E. Infiltrator Systems
INSTALLER TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Septic, Sewer & Portable Business Valuation Basics
Jeff Bruss COLE Publishing
Inexpensive Marketing, Promotion & Advertising Ideas for
Septic, Sewer & Portable Companies
Jeff Bruss COLE Publishing
Mobile Marketing Making Smartphones Work for Smart Business People
Jeff Bruss COLE Publishing
BUSINESS TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Vacuum Equipment in the Marcellus Shale Region
Mark Nixon MORO USA
How to Vacuum More Efficiently with a Positive Displacement Blower
Jeff Peterson Hibon, Inc., a division of Ingersoll Rand
Why Choose Hydroexcavation? Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Exploration Industry
Neil McLean Hydro Excavation Consulting Unlimited
GAS, OIL AND MINING TRACK
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Cross Bores, Deadly but Preventable Your Actions Can Save Your Life
Mark Bruce Can Clay
Is the Air in Your Manhole or Confined Space Safe to Breathe?
Ed Fitzgerald Jack Doheny Companies
OSHA: Introduction to Soil Analysis
Gary Hooks
INDUSTRY SAFETY TRACK
Wednesday Sessions
February 28, 2012 February 29, 2012
ADVANCED INSTALLERCOURSE
8 HOURS ROOM 130-132
Jim Anderson and Dave Gustafson
Sponsored by: COLE Publishing
DETAILED SESSION INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT:
WWW.PUMPERSHOW.COM
February 27th March 1st, 2012
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, Indiana
Bigger & Better Than Ever!
The All New JW Marriott Hotel The All New JW Marriott Hotel
TUESDAY
25

TAP BEER!
TUESDAY
February 28th, 2012 5 p.m.
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For the first time we will be
combining the Industry
Appreciation Party with the
concert that was typically held
on Saturday evening.
The usual 25 tap beer and
refreshments will be available
followed by the live musical
talents of Rodney Atkins!
Get ready for an evening filled
with good times and great music!
All included when you
register by Jan. 20th!
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unicipalities have long embraced open-cut as the method of choice
for installing water and sewer systems, but a growing number of
offcials are now abandoning the weve always done it this way
mentality.
Leading the movement to challenge open-cut is horizontal directional
drilling (HDD), an effcient and less disruptive approach that has signifcant ad-
vantages. The change has come as municipalities learn the benefts of trenchless
technology and change their perceptions
about its costs. As a result, they are adjust-
ing the way they specify new projects and
are updating their bidding processes.
I think it had a lot to do with com-
fort level, says Chad Van Soelen, trench-
less segment business manager at Vermeer
Corporation. Its often easy to become
complacent when a system is in place and
people are familiar with it. The other factor was a perception that HDD is more
expensive than open-cut. Often neglected, however, is the cost for repairs and
restoration on the surface. This should always be factored in to arrive at a real-
istic cost-per-foot calculation.
HDD struggled in the mid-1990s, largely because of contractors who were
inexperienced in bidding trenchless jobs. Since government customers must
accept the lowest bid, many contractors underbid jobs, and then in the middle
turning toward trenchless
HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING GAINS MOMENTUM FOR SEWER AND WATER INSTALLATION
AS MUNICIPAL MANAGERS LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY AND BEGIN TO APPRECIATE THE ADVANTAGES
BY RANDY HAPPEL
TECH PERSPECTIVE
Tech Perspective looks at technology-related issues and provides information
and advice that cleaning professionals can apply to equipment selection and to
their daily work in the eld. Industry members are welcome to offer ideas for this
column. Please direct them to editor Ted J. Rulseh, editor@cleaner.com.
M
Perception is reality, and I think most city ofcials perceive open-cut as less
expensive. That obviously depends on factors like depth of installation. The
shallower the installation, the greater the case for open-cut. But in areas
where lines are being installed at greater depths, lets say in excess of
8 to 10 feet, I think it will swing in the direction of HDD.
Chris Brown
Horizontal directional drilling is gaining favor
for pipe replacement when examined in a
whole project context that includes the
costs of surface disruption and subsequent
repair. (Photos courtesy of Vermeer Corp.)
of the projects found themselves losing
money. An irresponsible few simply cut
their losses and walked away from the
projects.
On the fip side, the actions of
those few prompted more overall due
diligence among municipalities when re-
viewing bids and selecting contractors,
Van Soelen says. It actually turned out
to be a good thing for most installers.
Project owners and municipalities now scrutinize bids more closely and are
more receptive to looking at HDD as a viable option.
Merits of Methods
Chris Brown, president and CEO of Verdeterre Contracting in Canton,
Mich., says both open-cut and HDD have their places. Founded in 1980 as
an excavation and earth-moving company, Verdeterre recently expanded into
HDD.
We feel HDD is a better option for most water and sewer installations,
Brown says. Our experience has been that HDD is a more effcient approach,
but it depends on a variety of conditions. There are situations when open-cut
will be a better choice, at least from a production rate standpoint. A lot depends
on the job site, the surroundings, and number of surface area obstacles.
Cost has always played a signifcant role in the decision to go with open-
cut. While most HDD enthusiasts will admit that open-cut has the edge in a
bidding war, Brown feels project owners often overlook the bigger picture.
Perception is reality, and I think most city offcials perceive open-cut as
less expensive, Brown says. That obviously depends on factors like depth of
installation. The shallower the installation, the greater the case for open-cut.
But in areas where lines are being installed at greater depths, lets say in excess
of 8 to 10 feet, I think it will swing in the direction of HDD.
hdd success story
Verdeterre Contracting recently completed an install where HDD was not
the municipalitys frst choice. The job was an upgrade to an aged waterline in a
40-year-old residential subdivision. The project was complicated, as the neigh-
boring county and township were concerned about the costs to replace all the
roads that would be damaged by open-cut replacement.
The project involved installing 32,000 feet of
8-inch TR Flex ductile iron water main as the replace-
ment. Soil conditions clay and silt were of little
concern, but Browns team lacked information about
the sanitary sewers in the area. They had to rely on
residents memories, along with repeated potholing, to
zero in on exact service locations.
That proved ineffcient, so Brown enlisted a sub-
contractor to inspect the line and all services with a
camera. Equipped with a sonar device, the camera al-
lowed the crew to detect the precise location of each
service from above ground.
The affected subdivision involved more than
500 homes, Brown says. We knew the location of
the mainline, but few records existed for the individual
off-line leads. It also involved connecting the new line
to each home with 1-inch copper water service lines. Having to complete each
of these individual service lines using open-cut would have been horribly dis-
ruptive and costly to repair.
The municipalitys project engineer had a previous relationship with an
HDD contractor and knew about the process, and that helped greatly, especially
when it became necessary to alter the original drill plan. Brown used a D36x50
Series II Navigator HDD unit from Vermeer to install the ductile iron mainline.
The original plan was based on the information available at the time,
before we started the job, Brown says. You can imagine the number of modi-
fcations we had to make along the way, since the locations of so many of the
service lines had not been identifed. Occasionally, we also found an identifed
line that was deeper or shallower than specifed, so we had to adjust vertically
or horizontally.
To complete the 1-inch service line connections, Brown used a combina-
tion of HDD and open-cut. For the longer runs, he used a Vermeer D7x11 Se-
ries II Navigator

HDD to install service lines to 300 of the homes. The remain-
ing 200 home connections were made using an open-cut approach due to the
short distance from the mainline to the home.
In this case, we ran the numbers, and the combination approach made
the most sense, says Brown. Horizontal directional drilling on the longer runs
required less time from an installation perspective and reduced restoration to
the established lawns.
credible counsel
Most advocates of trenchless technology acknowledge that open cutting is
viable in some situations. The point is to avoid the assumption that a backhoe
is the solution to every water and sewer installation. The approach to use typi-
cally depends on variables such as the type of utility, the type of project (new
HDD can enable replacement of water and sewer
pipes with a minimum of disruption to streets, side-
walks and landscapes.
We reserve the right to encourage them to look at alternatives to open-cut,
especially if digging up a street is involved. We can withhold the permit until
were convinced that the contractor has done due diligence and has
proved to us why theres no method available other than open-cut.
Murv Morehead
www.cleaner.com Since 1985 November 2011 47
unicipalities have long embraced open-cut as the method of choice
for installing water and sewer systems, but a growing number of
offcials are now abandoning the weve always done it this way
mentality.
Leading the movement to challenge open-cut is horizontal directional
drilling (HDD), an effcient and less disruptive approach that has signifcant ad-
vantages. The change has come as municipalities learn the benefts of trenchless
technology and change their perceptions
about its costs. As a result, they are adjust-
ing the way they specify new projects and
are updating their bidding processes.
I think it had a lot to do with com-
fort level, says Chad Van Soelen, trench-
less segment business manager at Vermeer
Corporation. Its often easy to become
complacent when a system is in place and
people are familiar with it. The other factor was a perception that HDD is more
expensive than open-cut. Often neglected, however, is the cost for repairs and
restoration on the surface. This should always be factored in to arrive at a real-
istic cost-per-foot calculation.
HDD struggled in the mid-1990s, largely because of contractors who were
inexperienced in bidding trenchless jobs. Since government customers must
accept the lowest bid, many contractors underbid jobs, and then in the middle
turning toward trenchless
HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING GAINS MOMENTUM FOR SEWER AND WATER INSTALLATION
AS MUNICIPAL MANAGERS LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY AND BEGIN TO APPRECIATE THE ADVANTAGES
BY RANDY HAPPEL
TECH PERSPECTIVE
Tech Perspective looks at technology-related issues and provides information
and advice that cleaning professionals can apply to equipment selection and to
their daily work in the eld. Industry members are welcome to offer ideas for this
column. Please direct them to editor Ted J. Rulseh, editor@cleaner.com.
M
Perception is reality, and I think most city ofcials perceive open-cut as less
expensive. That obviously depends on factors like depth of installation. The
shallower the installation, the greater the case for open-cut. But in areas
where lines are being installed at greater depths, lets say in excess of
8 to 10 feet, I think it will swing in the direction of HDD.
Chris Brown
Horizontal directional drilling is gaining favor
for pipe replacement when examined in a
whole project context that includes the
costs of surface disruption and subsequent
repair. (Photos courtesy of Vermeer Corp.)
of the projects found themselves losing
money. An irresponsible few simply cut
their losses and walked away from the
projects.
On the fip side, the actions of
those few prompted more overall due
diligence among municipalities when re-
viewing bids and selecting contractors,
Van Soelen says. It actually turned out
to be a good thing for most installers.
Project owners and municipalities now scrutinize bids more closely and are
more receptive to looking at HDD as a viable option.
Merits of Methods
Chris Brown, president and CEO of Verdeterre Contracting in Canton,
Mich., says both open-cut and HDD have their places. Founded in 1980 as
an excavation and earth-moving company, Verdeterre recently expanded into
HDD.
We feel HDD is a better option for most water and sewer installations,
Brown says. Our experience has been that HDD is a more effcient approach,
but it depends on a variety of conditions. There are situations when open-cut
will be a better choice, at least from a production rate standpoint. A lot depends
on the job site, the surroundings, and number of surface area obstacles.
Cost has always played a signifcant role in the decision to go with open-
cut. While most HDD enthusiasts will admit that open-cut has the edge in a
bidding war, Brown feels project owners often overlook the bigger picture.
Perception is reality, and I think most city offcials perceive open-cut as
less expensive, Brown says. That obviously depends on factors like depth of
installation. The shallower the installation, the greater the case for open-cut.
But in areas where lines are being installed at greater depths, lets say in excess
of 8 to 10 feet, I think it will swing in the direction of HDD.
hdd success story
Verdeterre Contracting recently completed an install where HDD was not
the municipalitys frst choice. The job was an upgrade to an aged waterline in a
40-year-old residential subdivision. The project was complicated, as the neigh-
boring county and township were concerned about the costs to replace all the
roads that would be damaged by open-cut replacement.
The project involved installing 32,000 feet of
8-inch TR Flex ductile iron water main as the replace-
ment. Soil conditions clay and silt were of little
concern, but Browns team lacked information about
the sanitary sewers in the area. They had to rely on
residents memories, along with repeated potholing, to
zero in on exact service locations.
That proved ineffcient, so Brown enlisted a sub-
contractor to inspect the line and all services with a
camera. Equipped with a sonar device, the camera al-
lowed the crew to detect the precise location of each
service from above ground.
The affected subdivision involved more than
500 homes, Brown says. We knew the location of
the mainline, but few records existed for the individual
off-line leads. It also involved connecting the new line
to each home with 1-inch copper water service lines. Having to complete each
of these individual service lines using open-cut would have been horribly dis-
ruptive and costly to repair.
The municipalitys project engineer had a previous relationship with an
HDD contractor and knew about the process, and that helped greatly, especially
when it became necessary to alter the original drill plan. Brown used a D36x50
Series II Navigator HDD unit from Vermeer to install the ductile iron mainline.
The original plan was based on the information available at the time,
before we started the job, Brown says. You can imagine the number of modi-
fcations we had to make along the way, since the locations of so many of the
service lines had not been identifed. Occasionally, we also found an identifed
line that was deeper or shallower than specifed, so we had to adjust vertically
or horizontally.
To complete the 1-inch service line connections, Brown used a combina-
tion of HDD and open-cut. For the longer runs, he used a Vermeer D7x11 Se-
ries II Navigator

HDD to install service lines to 300 of the homes. The remain-
ing 200 home connections were made using an open-cut approach due to the
short distance from the mainline to the home.
In this case, we ran the numbers, and the combination approach made
the most sense, says Brown. Horizontal directional drilling on the longer runs
required less time from an installation perspective and reduced restoration to
the established lawns.
credible counsel
Most advocates of trenchless technology acknowledge that open cutting is
viable in some situations. The point is to avoid the assumption that a backhoe
is the solution to every water and sewer installation. The approach to use typi-
cally depends on variables such as the type of utility, the type of project (new
HDD can enable replacement of water and sewer
pipes with a minimum of disruption to streets, side-
walks and landscapes.
We reserve the right to encourage them to look at alternatives to open-cut,
especially if digging up a street is involved. We can withhold the permit until
were convinced that the contractor has done due diligence and has
proved to us why theres no method available other than open-cut.
Murv Morehead
48 Cleaner November 2011
or repair), the size of pipe to be installed, soil conditions, and the depth and
length of the installation. Often, as in many large projects, a combination ap-
proach proves most efcient.
Municipalities with little experience in HDD may be well served to enlist
a civil engineering rm that can provide an unbiased recommendation. HDD
equipment manufacturers can also supply detailed information: They are ex-
perts at their business, and it would not be in their best interest to suggest an
approach if the prospects for success were questionable.
Our customers call on us all the time to provide insights and recommen-
dations for installation projects, Van Soelen says. We have experts with years
of experience in HDD and open-cut who are well qualied to identify the pros
and potential stumbling blocks of each method for a specic job, whether its
ground conditions, surface obstacles, local restrictions, conned access, you
name it. If HDD is the best option, then, yes, well recommend it. If not, we
will suggest another approach.
BIDDING
HDD has led a number of municipalities to amend their bidding protocols.
Assuming trenchless is feasible and cost-effective, city ofcials may even specify
that HDD be used exclusively, although variations in state laws may make that
difcult.
Murv Morehead, right-of-way coordinator in the city of Overland Park,
Kan., says bids for the citys utility installations are sometimes written with
guidelines that outline expectations for project results, but do not specify what
method the contractor must use.
We reserve the right to encourage them to look at alternatives to open-
cut, especially if digging up a street is involved, Morehead says. We can
withhold the permit until were convinced that the contractor has done due
diligence and has proved to us why theres no method available other than
open-cut. Still other municipalities go so far as to word contracts to stipulate
that a project must be completed by a means other than open-cut, but stop
short of specifying the technique.
THE GREEN FACTOR
Another factor moving municipalities toward HDD is air emissions, es-
pecially in nonattainment areas. I think its really starting to play a huge part
in looking at all these projects, says Van Soelen. The ability to prove the
substantial reduction in emissions generated by HDD equipment compared to
open-cut is a benet. Generally, the carbon footprint of HDD can be up to 75
percent less than what youll have using open-cut, and municipal ofcials Ive
spoken with are delighted there is an option that addresses this issue.
Brown feels the tide is beginning to turn more in favor of HDD. It still
isnt a large number, but each year there are more municipalities looking at
HDD as an option, especially with waterline replacements, he says. The more
they learn about trenchless technology, the more their comfort level increases.
It is a lot like much of everything we encounter in life.
People tend to avoid situations they have little knowledge about and stick
with what they know and whats comfortable for them. As a contractor whose
business was built primarily on open-cut, I know all too well the apprehension
involved with opening up to HDD. But having done so, we are now able to
inform more municipal ofcials about trenchless and promote more awareness
of HDD.
It isnt always the best option, but HDD is certainly worthy of viable con-
sideration for nearly all sewer and water installations. C
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or repair), the size of pipe to be installed, soil conditions, and the depth and
length of the installation. Often, as in many large projects, a combination ap-
proach proves most effcient.
Municipalities with little experience in HDD may be well served to enlist
a civil engineering frm that can provide an unbiased recommendation. HDD
equipment manufacturers can also supply detailed information: They are ex-
perts at their business, and it would not be in their best interest to suggest an
approach if the prospects for success were questionable.
Our customers call on us all the time to provide insights and recommen-
dations for installation projects, Van Soelen says. We have experts with years
of experience in HDD and open-cut who are well qualifed to identify the pros
and potential stumbling blocks of each method for a specifc job, whether its
ground conditions, surface obstacles, local restrictions, confned access, you
name it. If HDD is the best option, then, yes, well recommend it. If not, we
will suggest another approach.
bidding
HDD has led a number of municipalities to amend their bidding protocols.
Assuming trenchless is feasible and cost-effective, city offcials may even specify
that HDD be used exclusively, although variations in state laws may make that
diffcult.
Murv Morehead, right-of-way coordinator in the city of Overland Park,
Kan., says bids for the citys utility installations are sometimes written with
guidelines that outline expectations for project results, but do not specify what
method the contractor must use.
We reserve the right to encourage them to look at alternatives to open-
cut, especially if digging up a street is involved, Morehead says. We can
withhold the permit until were convinced that the contractor has done due
diligence and has proved to us why theres no method available other than
open-cut. Still other municipalities go so far as to word contracts to stipulate
that a project must be completed by a means other than open-cut, but stop
short of specifying the technique.
the green factor
Another factor moving municipalities toward HDD is air emissions, es-
pecially in nonattainment areas. I think its really starting to play a huge part
in looking at all these projects, says Van Soelen. The ability to prove the
substantial reduction in emissions generated by HDD equipment compared to
open-cut is a beneft. Generally, the carbon footprint of HDD can be up to 75
percent less than what youll have using open-cut, and municipal offcials Ive
spoken with are delighted there is an option that addresses this issue.
Brown feels the tide is beginning to turn more in favor of HDD. It still
isnt a large number, but each year there are more municipalities looking at
HDD as an option, especially with waterline replacements, he says. The more
they learn about trenchless technology, the more their comfort level increases.
It is a lot like much of everything we encounter in life.
People tend to avoid situations they have little knowledge about and stick
with what they know and whats comfortable for them. As a contractor whose
business was built primarily on open-cut, I know all too well the apprehension
involved with opening up to HDD. But having done so, we are now able to
inform more municipal offcials about trenchless and promote more awareness
of HDD.
It isnt always the best option, but HDD is certainly worthy of viable con-
sideration for nearly all sewer and water installations. C
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Environmental Expo moves to Monday (Feb.
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representatives from the industrys leading trade as-
sociation.
You can learn about new tools, technologies
and methods for solving specifc problems, fne-
tune your knowledge of basic in-the-feld practices,
and learn business leadership practices that can
help transform your performance and proft. Here is
a list of seminars of special interest to pipe cleaning,
inspection and repair professionals and industrial
cleaning contractors.
The Expo runs Feb. 27 to March 1 at the Indiana
Convention Center. For a complete list of Education
Day and other seminars and other information
about the Expo, visit www.pumpershow.com. The
early registration price through Jan. 20 is $50, a
savings of $20.
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8 to 9 a.m.: Mark Hill, Rust into Gold
Communities that installed corrugated metal
pipe (CMP) storm drain systems need expertise to
evaluate and renew failing assets. This presentation
tells how to overcome the hazards of cleaning and in-
specting deteriorated CMP pipes, how to assess their
condition, and how to repair and rehabilitate them.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Denis Pollak, Maintaining
Collection System Easements
Sewers in easements off roadways make
upkeep challenging, and so these assets are often
overlooked, possibly leading to sewer overfows.
This course covers easements from design to
construction and explores how to access and
service sewers in these areas.
11 a.m. to noon: Duane Johnson, Sanitary Sew-
er Overfows
This presentation will help you prepare for
sewer overfows and respond effectively. The con-
tent will cover the decision-making process, the
proper use of equipment, the most effcient ways
to relieve blockages, and how to develop an emer-
gency response plan.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Jim Aanderud, Finding Suc-
cess and Growth in Pipeline Cleaning
This class will examine why cleaning com-
panies succeed or fail. It will list steps to take to
ensure steady and long-term growth, point out op-
portunities for expansion into alternative markets,
and look at ways to take a secure position as an
elite company.
3 to 4 p.m.: Rick Lewis, Evaluating and Opti-
mizing the Effciency of a Combination Truck
As budgets tighten up, more agencies and
contractors are being forced to keep their combina-
tion units longer. This class looks at how to evalu-
ate trucks objectively and take steps to extend their
lives. Content covers maintenance issues, proper
operating practices, and the process of buying a
new combination unit.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Duane Johnson,
CCTV Inspection Essentials
Technology is advancing in the CCTV industry.
This course covers topics designed to enhance the
skills of veteran technicians while helping newer op-
erators become more profcient. It covers standard
inspections, how to exceed expectations, and tools
to help operators and companies meet increasing
challenges in the pipeline assessment industry.
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ASSociAtion (WJtA)
8 to 9 a.m.: Gary Toothe,
Accessorizing Your Vacuum Unit
Selecting the right hoses and nozzles for your
vacuum truck will not only make it look good. It will
promote safety and save time and fuel. Toothe will
discuss how to increase safety and effciency by
understanding how various hoses and nozzles af-
fect airfow and the suspension of materials in the
airstream.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Gary Toothe,
Good Craftsmen Have Heavy Toolboxes
The proper usage of tips is critical to perform-
ing a quality waterblast job in an effcient man-
ner. This course explores the variety of tips on the
market, from automated tips to the most basic
shotgun tips, and where each has its place in a well-
stocked toolbox.
11 a.m. to noon: Bill Shires, Waterjet Technology:
Applications and Equipment
The high-pressure waterblast industry has inf-
nite applications. This presentation focuses on the
wide range of equipment available for surface prepa-
ration; sewer jetting; and pipe, tube, vessel and tank
cleaning.
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8 to 9 a.m.: Social Media Friend or Foe
You have in your pocket an indispensable tool
a wireless phone or even a smartphone. But are you
really using it to its full potential? Does the world of
social media seem too nerdy to even consider? This
session will teach you how to Tweet effectively, make
Facebook your true friend, and more.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Social Media Taking it to the
Web, Infnity and Beyond!
Do you need to be a graphics wizard to have a
cool website? No, but a few basic design rules and
a simple free Web service like Wordpress.com can
help you get a website up and running in very little
time. This session looks at how COLE Publishing or-
ganizes its Web content and how a city agency can
incorporate the social media tools reviewed in the
previous session.
nAtionAl ASSociAtion oF
SeWer Service compAnieS (nASSco)
8 to 9 a.m.: Jim Shelton, Sewer Ops and CMOM
This presentation explains the role operations
plays in developing a CMOM plan, including what
to expect when the consultant asks questions, and
how to respond and interact effectively. It tells how
one utility used the CMOM process to rethink its
operations and reinvent itself as a more focused, bet-
ter-equipped, better-trained team with much higher
productivity.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Developments in Water Main
Linings
Water main linings have signifcantly improved.
Cured-in-place pipe processes dominate the mar-
ket with capabilities to address working pressures,
drinking water certifcations and sealing/reinstating
of service line connections without excavation. This
class explores current and emerging technologies for
renewing waterlines.
11 a.m. to noon: Culvert Rehabilitation Have
it Your Way
This presentation covers the various methods
of culvert rehabilitation available to municipalities
and highway departments. Methods include invert
repair, cement mortar lining, sliplining, CIPP, and
spiral-wound pipe installation.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Manhole Lining The Secret
to a Successful Installation
This session reviews the importance of
confned-space safety, proper surface preparation
and application techniques, and inspection
protocols for manhole lining projects. It focuses
on fve industrial lining projects as examples to
illustrate the importance of each component of the
installation process.
3 to 4 p.m.: Inspection of Pipelines Under Full-
Flow Conditions
This class reviews high-resolution color and
fast-scanning sonar inspection technology. The
sonar unit profles the pipe every second and can
be deployed in pipes from 8 inches to larger than
12 feet. It can stand
alone in surcharged
pipes or work with a
CCTV camera in semi-
surcharged lines. Case
studies and CCTV/
sonar images are in-
cluded.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.:
Sewer and Industrial
Equipment Rental
What are the Op-
tions?
Rental equipment
options in the municipal and industrial sewer clean-
ing markets are rapidly changing. This class covers
the many options available, such as using rentals to
grow the business, renting versus buying, long-term
versus short-term rentals, and rent-to-purchase.
Scott hunter, BuSineSS coAch
While this seminar series focuses on business-
es, many of the leadership principles presented ap-
ply in the public sector, as well.
8 a.m. to noon: Keeping Employees and Custom-
ers Happy
Ninety percent of new companies fail within
10 years. One key reason: unhappy employees or
unhappy customers. It takes leadership to create
and keep a winning atmosphere at work. This three-
part session teaches how to do exactly that. It tells
why people become unhappy and customers get
disappointed and how to produce the opposite
result.
3 to 5:30 p.m.: How to Be Successful and Proft-
able in Any Economy
Many companies fail because their owners
run them by the seat of their pants and have never
learned what it takes for a company to succeed. This
program tells what it takes, day in and day out, no
matter what is going on in the economy, to have a
company that is proftable and fulflls the owners
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ASSociAtion (WJtA)
8 to 9 a.m.: Gary Toothe,
Accessorizing Your Vacuum Unit
Selecting the right hoses and nozzles for your
vacuum truck will not only make it look good. It will
promote safety and save time and fuel. Toothe will
discuss how to increase safety and effciency by
understanding how various hoses and nozzles af-
fect airfow and the suspension of materials in the
airstream.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Gary Toothe,
Good Craftsmen Have Heavy Toolboxes
The proper usage of tips is critical to perform-
ing a quality waterblast job in an effcient man-
ner. This course explores the variety of tips on the
market, from automated tips to the most basic
shotgun tips, and where each has its place in a well-
stocked toolbox.
11 a.m. to noon: Bill Shires, Waterjet Technology:
Applications and Equipment
The high-pressure waterblast industry has inf-
nite applications. This presentation focuses on the
wide range of equipment available for surface prepa-
ration; sewer jetting; and pipe, tube, vessel and tank
cleaning.
northWeSt michigAn
onSite WASteWAter tASk Force
8 to 9 a.m.: Social Media Friend or Foe
You have in your pocket an indispensable tool
a wireless phone or even a smartphone. But are you
really using it to its full potential? Does the world of
social media seem too nerdy to even consider? This
session will teach you how to Tweet effectively, make
Facebook your true friend, and more.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Social Media Taking it to the
Web, Infnity and Beyond!
Do you need to be a graphics wizard to have a
cool website? No, but a few basic design rules and
a simple free Web service like Wordpress.com can
help you get a website up and running in very little
time. This session looks at how COLE Publishing or-
ganizes its Web content and how a city agency can
incorporate the social media tools reviewed in the
previous session.
nAtionAl ASSociAtion oF
SeWer Service compAnieS (nASSco)
8 to 9 a.m.: Jim Shelton, Sewer Ops and CMOM
This presentation explains the role operations
plays in developing a CMOM plan, including what
to expect when the consultant asks questions, and
how to respond and interact effectively. It tells how
one utility used the CMOM process to rethink its
operations and reinvent itself as a more focused, bet-
ter-equipped, better-trained team with much higher
productivity.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Developments in Water Main
Linings
Water main linings have signifcantly improved.
Cured-in-place pipe processes dominate the mar-
ket with capabilities to address working pressures,
drinking water certifcations and sealing/reinstating
of service line connections without excavation. This
class explores current and emerging technologies for
renewing waterlines.
11 a.m. to noon: Culvert Rehabilitation Have
it Your Way
This presentation covers the various methods
of culvert rehabilitation available to municipalities
and highway departments. Methods include invert
repair, cement mortar lining, sliplining, CIPP, and
spiral-wound pipe installation.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Manhole Lining The Secret
to a Successful Installation
This session reviews the importance of
confned-space safety, proper surface preparation
and application techniques, and inspection
protocols for manhole lining projects. It focuses
on fve industrial lining projects as examples to
illustrate the importance of each component of the
installation process.
3 to 4 p.m.: Inspection of Pipelines Under Full-
Flow Conditions
This class reviews high-resolution color and
fast-scanning sonar inspection technology. The
sonar unit profles the pipe every second and can
be deployed in pipes from 8 inches to larger than
12 feet. It can stand
alone in surcharged
pipes or work with a
CCTV camera in semi-
surcharged lines. Case
studies and CCTV/
sonar images are in-
cluded.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.:
Sewer and Industrial
Equipment Rental
What are the Op-
tions?
Rental equipment
options in the municipal and industrial sewer clean-
ing markets are rapidly changing. This class covers
the many options available, such as using rentals to
grow the business, renting versus buying, long-term
versus short-term rentals, and rent-to-purchase.
Scott hunter, BuSineSS coAch
While this seminar series focuses on business-
es, many of the leadership principles presented ap-
ply in the public sector, as well.
8 a.m. to noon: Keeping Employees and Custom-
ers Happy
Ninety percent of new companies fail within
10 years. One key reason: unhappy employees or
unhappy customers. It takes leadership to create
and keep a winning atmosphere at work. This three-
part session teaches how to do exactly that. It tells
why people become unhappy and customers get
disappointed and how to produce the opposite
result.
3 to 5:30 p.m.: How to Be Successful and Proft-
able in Any Economy
Many companies fail because their owners
run them by the seat of their pants and have never
learned what it takes for a company to succeed. This
program tells what it takes, day in and day out, no
matter what is going on in the economy, to have a
company that is proftable and fulflls the owners
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you started that college savings fund yet? Increasingly, economists say,
workplace success demands a lot of education beyond high school, and
not just for doctors, lawyers or engineers. Even skilled trade jobs can
require four years of technical education, or more.
That costs money. The College Board estimates the average cost of a state
university at just under $20,000 a year for in-state students, and maybe twice
that for a private college. And the cost is rising faster than infation: up 80
percent in the last decade, according to Education Sector, a Washington, D.C.,
education-policy research organization. So whether your child goes to college
tomorrow or in 18 years, it will be expensive, even with fnancial aid.
Many students and families bridge the gap between what they have and
what they need with student loans. While thats often necessary, who wants to
see the next generation take on huge debt? Thats why its important to start
saving for college as soon as possible.
InvestIng In advance
There are several alternatives. You can open an ordinary investment
account and save the money there, but youll pay taxes on your capital gains.
Alternatively, there are specifc accounts you can use to save for college that
offer a tax break.
If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or a Roth IRA, you
can use some of that money for college expenses without a penalty for taking it
out early. Contributions to a conventional IRA are taxed only when you make
withdrawals. Money contributed to a Roth IRA is taxed on the front end and
then grows tax-free.
Another approach is a Section 529 college savings plan. These are named
for the federal tax code provision that governs them. As with Roth IRAs, you
invest after-tax money in 529 plans. But once invested, its earnings wont be
taxed by the federal government and most states (check your states laws to be
sure).
When it comes time to withdraw money, you wont pay taxes on it if
its used to pay for college expenses: tuition, books and certain fees. If you
withdraw the money to pay for expenses beyond the approved list, youll pay
federal, state and local taxes and a 10 percent penalty.
two kInds of plans
There are two basic kinds of 529 plans: A straight savings plan and a
prepaid tuition plan (available in some states). In the prepaid plan, you save
money and essentially lock in tuition costs at todays rates instead of having to
pay much more when the child enrolls.
With a regular 529 savings plan, you simply save money, although with a
tax advantage. When you cash out, you can pretty much apply the money to
the college of your choice.
Prepaid tuition plans can be a good deal, but they come with restrictions.
For one thing, an individual plan is usually tied to a limited number of colleges,
such as the state university system or institutions in the state where the plan is
set up. Also, prepaid plans typically cover only tuition and certain fees. Room
and board is not covered, or it costs extra.
college-Bound kids?
Tax-advanTaged plans can help you save for a college educaTion
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many students and families bridge the gap between what they have and what they need with student loans.
while thats often necessary, who wants to see the next generation take on huge debt?
ThaTs why iTs imporTanT To sTarT savinG for collEGE as soon as possiBlE.
A regular 529 savings plan lets you to apply the funds to a wider range
of approved expenses, such as room and board, books and other educational
materials.
A prepaid plan typically requires a lump sum and installment payments. A
regular 529 savings plan doesnt, although what you get out depends on what
you put in. You can fnd out more about the differences between these two
plans at the Securities and Exchange Commission Web page at www.sec.gov/
investor/pubs/intro529.htm.
Another bonus is that a 529 plan generally isnt tied to just one child.
Suppose you start a plan when your daughter is a baby, but by the time she gets
to college she gets a free ride for her stellar academic record. You should be able
to switch the beneft to a sibling.
QuestIons to ask
The SEC recommends asking a number of questions as you pick a 529
plan:
Is it directly available from the state or its sponsor?
What fees does it charge? Can you get the fees waived or reduced? How
much of what you pay goes to the broker?
How much can you withdraw from the plan, and when? What will the
plan pay for?
How and when can you change the plan, its ownership or its benefciary?
What are the plans investment options? How long are contributions
held before they are invested?
Which is better in terms of restrictions, tax advantages, fees and other
features the plan tied to your state or some other plan?
What individual or frm manages the plan? When does that managers
contract expire?
What is the plans track record for performance?
lImItatIons on 529s
These plans arent a cure-all. For one thing, a recent study by Education
Sector found that how fast a 529 savings plan grows will depend mightily on
when you start it, because the rises and falls of the stock market can make
growth erratic.
And the prepaid tuition plans have hit some rough spots. As the New
York Times reported not long ago, Tennessee in November closed its prepaid
plan to new participants. The prepaid plan in Illinois recently drew scrutiny
when Crains Chicago Business reported that the locked-in price wasnt fully
guaranteed.
The lesson is not to dismiss such plans. The lesson is to save as much as
you can as early as you can, and to diversify your investments in the process.
If you start a plan, think of it as an early frst birthday present for your son or
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o youve just made an addition to your family? Congratulations! Have
you started that college savings fund yet? Increasingly, economists say,
workplace success demands a lot of education beyond high school, and
not just for doctors, lawyers or engineers. Even skilled trade jobs can
require four years of technical education, or more.
That costs money. The College Board estimates the average cost of a state
university at just under $20,000 a year for in-state students, and maybe twice
that for a private college. And the cost is rising faster than infation: up 80
percent in the last decade, according to Education Sector, a Washington, D.C.,
education-policy research organization. So whether your child goes to college
tomorrow or in 18 years, it will be expensive, even with fnancial aid.
Many students and families bridge the gap between what they have and
what they need with student loans. While thats often necessary, who wants to
see the next generation take on huge debt? Thats why its important to start
saving for college as soon as possible.
InvestIng In advance
There are several alternatives. You can open an ordinary investment
account and save the money there, but youll pay taxes on your capital gains.
Alternatively, there are specifc accounts you can use to save for college that
offer a tax break.
If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or a Roth IRA, you
can use some of that money for college expenses without a penalty for taking it
out early. Contributions to a conventional IRA are taxed only when you make
withdrawals. Money contributed to a Roth IRA is taxed on the front end and
then grows tax-free.
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ead concrete is breathing new business life into S & S Waterblasting.
A cleaning system robotically removes dried concrete from mixer-
truck drums faster than jackhammer-equipped workers, and keeps
them safer.
Owner Gordon Short says his company, based in Corydon, Ind., bought
a Ready Jet machine from Blasters Ready Jet in February 2010 after research
revealed a potential niche market for automated concrete mixer-drum cleaning
service. The company provides industrial cleaning for tanks, condensers and
process lines at chemical plants and was looking to diversify.
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There are more than 50 concrete plants within 100 miles of Corydon,
and Short believed eliminating confned-space entry from the drum cleaning
process would appeal to plant operators.
Its dangerous using jackhammers to clean out the dead concrete, Short
says. You can be chipping off concrete on the bottom, and if a 100-pound
chunk breaks off the top and falls, you can imagine the kind of serious injury.
Plus, the jackhammers can dent the mixer drum. Theres less chance of damag-
ing a truck with the jet.
In addition, a robotic cleaner helps minimize workers exposure to silica
dust, which can cause a lung disease called silicosis. In fact, tests show that the
Ready Jet produces no detectable amounts of silica.
On average, a mixer truck holds 13 cubic yards of concrete and needs
cleaning every four or fve months. The concrete plants have an interest in
cleaning the drums regu-
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with the jet, it takes us about 60 to 70 minutes to
knock out a yard of concrete. And since theres less
downtime, customers can get a truck cleaned and
still make runs the same day. in the long run, they
save a bunch of money.
Gordon short
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Owner: S & S waterblasting inc., Corydon, ind.
MaChine: Ready Jet concrete-removal system
MaKer: Blasters Ready Jet Inc.
funCtiOn: Waterblasting dried concrete from mixer-truck drums
COSt: $240,000
The Ready Jet concrete
removal system from Blast-
ers Ready Jet has opened
up a whole new market for
s & s Waterblasting, which
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on concrete trucks for a
growing list of clients.
OSHA requires to work inside the mixer in a safe man-
ner, it usually takes a couple of hours for guys to go
inside and jackhammer concrete out.
With the jet, it takes us about 60 to 70 minutes
to knock out a yard of concrete. And since theres less
downtime, customers can get a truck cleaned and still
make runs the same day. In the long run, they save a
bunch of money.
reMOte COntrOl
Mounted on a twin-axle gooseneck fatbed trailer,
the Ready Jet has an oscillating jetter that produces up
to 20,000 psi/26 gpm. A 325 hp John Deere diesel
engine and an L450 Gardner Denver pump power the
system. The machine weighs about 16,200 pounds
and measures 8 feet wide, 11 feet, 7 inches high, and
33 feet long.
Its a pretty big piece of equipment, so theres
not a whole lot of room for a water tank. We set ours
up with the water tank mounted on the back, Short
says.
The operator stands on a platform and uses a re-
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from a safe distance. As the drum rotates as slowly as
possible, a hydraulically operated jetter tip mounted
on the side of the boom rocks back and forth, mak-
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seconds.
When cleaning is completed, the waste concrete
can be dumped wherever the plant operators prefer.
Most plants use concrete crushers to recycle the dead
concrete.
MaKing the CaSe
In marketing, Shorts biggest obstacle is convinc-
ing customers that a waterjet can cut through concrete.
A demonstration usually seals the deal, or he brings a
laptop computer and shows videos of the machine at
work. The machine has been pretty valuable because
it opened a new market, Short says. We have one
customer in Ohio with 24 trucks. It takes us four days
to clean all of them.
The machine has exceeded my expectations. I
knew it could cut concrete, but I was surprised to see
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ShOw uS the MOney (MaChine)
Money Machines, a feature in Cleaner, reports on innovative work
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Owner: S & S waterblasting inc., Corydon, ind.
MaChine: Ready Jet concrete-removal system
MaKer: Blasters Ready Jet Inc.
funCtiOn: Waterblasting dried concrete from mixer-truck drums
COSt: $240,000
The Ready Jet can remove a full yard of dead concrete approximately two
tons from a drum in 60 to 70 minutes, saving clients time and money.
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ead concrete is breathing new business life into S & S Waterblasting.
A cleaning system robotically removes dried concrete from mixer-
truck drums faster than jackhammer-equipped workers, and keeps
them safer.
Owner Gordon Short says his company, based in Corydon, Ind., bought
a Ready Jet machine from Blasters Ready Jet in February 2010 after research
revealed a potential niche market for automated concrete mixer-drum cleaning
service. The company provides industrial cleaning for tanks, condensers and
process lines at chemical plants and was looking to diversify.
Staying Safe
There are more than 50 concrete plants within 100 miles of Corydon,
and Short believed eliminating confned-space entry from the drum cleaning
process would appeal to plant operators.
Its dangerous using jackhammers to clean out the dead concrete, Short
says. You can be chipping off concrete on the bottom, and if a 100-pound
chunk breaks off the top and falls, you can imagine the kind of serious injury.
Plus, the jackhammers can dent the mixer drum. Theres less chance of damag-
ing a truck with the jet.
In addition, a robotic cleaner helps minimize workers exposure to silica
dust, which can cause a lung disease called silicosis. In fact, tests show that the
Ready Jet produces no detectable amounts of silica.
On average, a mixer truck holds 13 cubic yards of concrete and needs
cleaning every four or fve months. The concrete plants have an interest in
cleaning the drums regu-
larly because carrying too
much buildup decreases
gas mileage.
The magic num-
ber for cleaning is about
a yard of concrete, which
is around 4,000 pounds,
Short says. By the time
you do all the things
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with the jet, it takes us about 60 to 70 minutes to
knock out a yard of concrete. And since theres less
downtime, customers can get a truck cleaned and
still make runs the same day. in the long run, they
save a bunch of money.
Gordon short
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Owner: S & S waterblasting inc., Corydon, ind.
MaChine: Ready Jet concrete-removal system
MaKer: Blasters Ready Jet Inc.
funCtiOn: Waterblasting dried concrete from mixer-truck drums
COSt: $240,000
The Ready Jet concrete
removal system from Blast-
ers Ready Jet has opened
up a whole new market for
s & s Waterblasting, which
is using the machine to
clean the rotating drums
on concrete trucks for a
growing list of clients.
OSHA requires to work inside the mixer in a safe man-
ner, it usually takes a couple of hours for guys to go
inside and jackhammer concrete out.
With the jet, it takes us about 60 to 70 minutes
to knock out a yard of concrete. And since theres less
downtime, customers can get a truck cleaned and still
make runs the same day. In the long run, they save a
bunch of money.
reMOte COntrOl
Mounted on a twin-axle gooseneck fatbed trailer,
the Ready Jet has an oscillating jetter that produces up
to 20,000 psi/26 gpm. A 325 hp John Deere diesel
engine and an L450 Gardner Denver pump power the
system. The machine weighs about 16,200 pounds
and measures 8 feet wide, 11 feet, 7 inches high, and
33 feet long.
Its a pretty big piece of equipment, so theres
not a whole lot of room for a water tank. We set ours
up with the water tank mounted on the back, Short
says.
The operator stands on a platform and uses a re-
mote-controlled, telescoping extension boom to clean
from a safe distance. As the drum rotates as slowly as
possible, a hydraulically operated jetter tip mounted
on the side of the boom rocks back and forth, mak-
ing a full pass through the mixer every two to three
seconds.
When cleaning is completed, the waste concrete
can be dumped wherever the plant operators prefer.
Most plants use concrete crushers to recycle the dead
concrete.
MaKing the CaSe
In marketing, Shorts biggest obstacle is convinc-
ing customers that a waterjet can cut through concrete.
A demonstration usually seals the deal, or he brings a
laptop computer and shows videos of the machine at
work. The machine has been pretty valuable because
it opened a new market, Short says. We have one
customer in Ohio with 24 trucks. It takes us four days
to clean all of them.
The machine has exceeded my expectations. I
knew it could cut concrete, but I was surprised to see
just how fast it does it. C
ShOw uS the MOney (MaChine)
Money Machines, a feature in Cleaner, reports on innovative work
vehicles that help contractors operate more effciently, satisfy customers
and earn more proft. Wed like to know about your Money Machine be
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really helps drive your business. To nominate your vehicle for a feature
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money machines
Owner: S & S waterblasting inc., Corydon, ind.
MaChine: Ready Jet concrete-removal system
MaKer: Blasters Ready Jet Inc.
funCtiOn: Waterblasting dried concrete from mixer-truck drums
COSt: $240,000
The Ready Jet can remove a full yard of dead concrete approximately two
tons from a drum in 60 to 70 minutes, saving clients time and money.
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Corrosion proteCtion
The Duraplate 100 Liner from A-LOK is a cor-
rosion protection system for concrete structures. PVC
polymer-blend material is thermoformed into a sectional
design. The compression joints between panels allow
for secure installation during the precast process and
eliminate welding. The liner and seals are chemical re-
sistant. The main panel sections are formed from a poly-
mer blend, while the vertical panel joints are sealed with
EPDM rubber, and the horizontal structure joints with
preformed butyl sealant.
When pipe or other penetrations are necessary in lined manholes, the
companys Duraplate 100 Epoxy-Mortar protects exposed concrete. The three-
part, resin aggregate system forms a trowelable epoxy mortar that applies easily
to overhead or vertical surfaces. When cured, it resists hydrogen sulfde and
sulfuric acid. 800/822-2565; www.a-lok.com.
Manhole seal
The Sewer Lid Seal Kit from American High-
way Products eliminates lid vibrations and reduces
noise, while providing a hermetic seal against water
infltration and odors. One kit includes four 1-inch-
wide, 1/8-inch-thick Tac-Tape rolls made of EPR
elastomer/butyl-rubber, each 11 feet long.
One kit seals eight standard 23-inch-diameter lids. The tape is cut to ft
each lid and frame so that it will seal any diameter lid. Installation involves
wire-brushing the seat of the frame to remove dirt and debris, applying Tac-Tape
plastic side up, cutting to length and replacing the lid. The Sewer Lid Seal Kit
can be used on manhole covers, utility valve box lids, catch basin grates, and
underground vault lids. 888/272-2397; www.ahp1.com.
hydrophobiC grout
AV-248 Flexseal HV from Avanti Interna-
tional is a hydrophobic grout that cures to a fex-
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foam is MDI-based, can go through wet/dry cycles,
and injects as a single-component material. With
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249 Catalyst HV used, the resin requires minimal water to complete curing and
can be used in above- and belowground structures. The grout can be used with
pressure injection systems or applied with oakum/resin rod as a joint repair
in large-diameter pipes, manholes and storm sewers. 800/877-2570; www.
avantigrout.com.
green sealant
SealGreen from Cretex Specialty Products
is a two-part sealant designed to adhere directly to
concrete, brick, iron and mortar. It does not require
sandblasting or priming; users simply brush away
loose material. The solvent-free polyurethane material
comes in two premeasured cans and is mixed and ap-
plied with a paintbrush. The sealant cures in place, and remains soft and fex-
ible throughout its service life. 800/345-3764; www.cretexseals.com.
CheMiCal injeCtion paCker
The Low-Void Packer from CUES is a
chemical injection multigrout packer that can
operate with existing grout systems for main-
line joint sealing. It can be used with acryl-
amide, acrylate, urethane and other common
grouting materials in 8- to 15-inch pipe. The
packer reduces the size of the grout void to
minimize the amount of residual grout and reduce cost. Field replaceable rub-
ber sleeves are available. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.
epoxy liner
Epoxytec CPP is a two-component, mois-
ture-insensitive, highly adhesive, chemical-re-
sistant, 100 percent solids, high-strength epoxy
paste designed for trowel application. The sys-
tem provides a structural liner, coating or patch
for rehabilitation of infrastructure and protec-
tion against corrosion. The epoxy paste can be
applied as a single coat or multicoat system and is approved for use in potable
water. 877/463-7699; www.epoxytec.com.
Manhole rehab
Concrete and manhole rehabilitation
products from Infrastructure Repair Systems,
Infragard and Chim Coat are an easy and cost
effective way to stop leaks on any concrete sur-
face from a patch to an entire manhole. This
tough, corrosion resistant, two-component,
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lated for trowel or brush application. Chim Coat expands and contracts with
changing temperatures. 877/327-4216; www.irsi.net.
test and seal paCkers
Test and seal grouting pack-
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and exfltration. Available as main-
line and lateral packers, they work
in 6- to 44-inch lines. Flexible push/
pull packers for 4- to 8-inch laterals
test and seal lines from an aboveground access or cleanout. Elliptical packers for
14- by 23-inch, 19- by 30-inch and 22- by 34-inch laterals and packers for box
culverts are available. 800/246-5988; www.logiball.com.
two-part resin
Ambient-cure resin from Perma-Liner Industries fea-
tures three-hour cure time with 100 percent solids epoxy,
zero shrinkage and no styrene. The preformulated epoxy is
available in 5-gallon containers. The formulation is a two-
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www.perma-liner.com.
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Corrosion proteCtion
The Duraplate 100 Liner from A-LOK is a cor-
rosion protection system for concrete structures. PVC
polymer-blend material is thermoformed into a sectional
design. The compression joints between panels allow
for secure installation during the precast process and
eliminate welding. The liner and seals are chemical re-
sistant. The main panel sections are formed from a poly-
mer blend, while the vertical panel joints are sealed with
EPDM rubber, and the horizontal structure joints with
preformed butyl sealant.
When pipe or other penetrations are necessary in lined manholes, the
companys Duraplate 100 Epoxy-Mortar protects exposed concrete. The three-
part, resin aggregate system forms a trowelable epoxy mortar that applies easily
to overhead or vertical surfaces. When cured, it resists hydrogen sulfde and
sulfuric acid. 800/822-2565; www.a-lok.com.
Manhole seal
The Sewer Lid Seal Kit from American High-
way Products eliminates lid vibrations and reduces
noise, while providing a hermetic seal against water
infltration and odors. One kit includes four 1-inch-
wide, 1/8-inch-thick Tac-Tape rolls made of EPR
elastomer/butyl-rubber, each 11 feet long.
One kit seals eight standard 23-inch-diameter lids. The tape is cut to ft
each lid and frame so that it will seal any diameter lid. Installation involves
wire-brushing the seat of the frame to remove dirt and debris, applying Tac-Tape
plastic side up, cutting to length and replacing the lid. The Sewer Lid Seal Kit
can be used on manhole covers, utility valve box lids, catch basin grates, and
underground vault lids. 888/272-2397; www.ahp1.com.
hydrophobiC grout
AV-248 Flexseal HV from Avanti Interna-
tional is a hydrophobic grout that cures to a fex-
ible foam for sealing water leaks. The expansive
foam is MDI-based, can go through wet/dry cycles,
and injects as a single-component material. With
adjustable cure times based on the amount of AV-
249 Catalyst HV used, the resin requires minimal water to complete curing and
can be used in above- and belowground structures. The grout can be used with
pressure injection systems or applied with oakum/resin rod as a joint repair
in large-diameter pipes, manholes and storm sewers. 800/877-2570; www.
avantigrout.com.
green sealant
SealGreen from Cretex Specialty Products
is a two-part sealant designed to adhere directly to
concrete, brick, iron and mortar. It does not require
sandblasting or priming; users simply brush away
loose material. The solvent-free polyurethane material
comes in two premeasured cans and is mixed and ap-
plied with a paintbrush. The sealant cures in place, and remains soft and fex-
ible throughout its service life. 800/345-3764; www.cretexseals.com.
CheMiCal injeCtion paCker
The Low-Void Packer from CUES is a
chemical injection multigrout packer that can
operate with existing grout systems for main-
line joint sealing. It can be used with acryl-
amide, acrylate, urethane and other common
grouting materials in 8- to 15-inch pipe. The
packer reduces the size of the grout void to
minimize the amount of residual grout and reduce cost. Field replaceable rub-
ber sleeves are available. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.
epoxy liner
Epoxytec CPP is a two-component, mois-
ture-insensitive, highly adhesive, chemical-re-
sistant, 100 percent solids, high-strength epoxy
paste designed for trowel application. The sys-
tem provides a structural liner, coating or patch
for rehabilitation of infrastructure and protec-
tion against corrosion. The epoxy paste can be
applied as a single coat or multicoat system and is approved for use in potable
water. 877/463-7699; www.epoxytec.com.
Manhole rehab
Concrete and manhole rehabilitation
products from Infrastructure Repair Systems,
Infragard and Chim Coat are an easy and cost
effective way to stop leaks on any concrete sur-
face from a patch to an entire manhole. This
tough, corrosion resistant, two-component,
non-hazardous, ambient cure epoxy is formu-
lated for trowel or brush application. Chim Coat expands and contracts with
changing temperatures. 877/327-4216; www.irsi.net.
test and seal paCkers
Test and seal grouting pack-
ers from Logiball control infltration
and exfltration. Available as main-
line and lateral packers, they work
in 6- to 44-inch lines. Flexible push/
pull packers for 4- to 8-inch laterals
test and seal lines from an aboveground access or cleanout. Elliptical packers for
14- by 23-inch, 19- by 30-inch and 22- by 34-inch laterals and packers for box
culverts are available. 800/246-5988; www.logiball.com.
two-part resin
Ambient-cure resin from Perma-Liner Industries fea-
tures three-hour cure time with 100 percent solids epoxy,
zero shrinkage and no styrene. The preformulated epoxy is
available in 5-gallon containers. The formulation is a two-
part mix. Also available is Heat Assist resin for use with
steam or hot water for rapid cure times. 866/336-2568;
www.perma-liner.com.
Grouts, sealants and I&I PreventIon by briana jones
Product focus
propane water heater
The Quik-Heater CIPP lateral lining resin curing
process heater from Quik-Lining Systems delivers up
to 150 degree F water in a compact unit. Fueled by
propane, the 199,000 Btu water heater can be oper-
ated inside a building and maneuvered by one person.
714/296-5262; www.quiklining.com.
Manhole
reMoval
The magnetic Lifter from Rock Mills En-
terprises Inc. safely and effciently removes and
replaces heavy manhole lids with the push of a
button. Used with the LocKing Cover, the device
securely locks down lids in an automated process,
eliminating manhole theft and unprotected open-
ings while protecting against unauthorized access.
The device is powered by a 12-volt system and
mounts to the front or rear of a vehicle with standard 2-inch hitch receiver.
The electromagnet delivers 5,000 pounds of lifting force and 7,000 pounds of
down pressure. The wireless remote control, weatherproof camera and monitor
enable remote operation from the cab. An optional arm attachment allows us-
ers to swing the lifter and manhole cover out of the way. 712/451-6550; www.
rockmillsent.com.
polyMer resin lining
SpectraShield from SpectraShield Liner
Systems is a systematic layering of polymer
resins designed to rehabilitate and protect
wastewater structures such as manholes, wet
wells, and wastewater treatment plant fa-
cilities. With a design life of 100 years, the
product can be installed in any shape or con-
fguration. It prevents corrosion and stops groundwater infltration. A typical
7-foot-deep manhole can be completed in about one hour. 800/284-2030;
www.spectrashield.com. C
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74 Cleaner November 2011
Kano offers rust-
Dissolving Penetrating oil
Kroil rust-dissolving penetrating
oil from Kano Laboratories loosens fro-
zen metal parts. Available in eight sizes,
the oil is made to break bonds due to
corrosion or compression. 800/311-
3374; www.kanolabs.com.
stertil-Koni offers
Wireless Mobile lift
The Earthlift wireless mobile column lift from
Stertil-Koni has an 18,000-pound load capacity
and comes with 14-inch pickup forks. The lift is
designed to provide a 10-inch clearance between
the column and the vehicle. The battery-operated
lift has no connecting cable or wires. Features in-
clude a variable-speed controller, graphical user interface and self-regenerating
power supply. 800/336-6637; www.stertil-koni.com.
techsPray introDuces
reneW Pine-shoWer Degreaser
Renew Pine-Shower degreaser and surface cleaner
from Techspray removes grease and other soils, leav-
ing a nonoily fnish. The degreaser contains no butyl
cellosolve, less than 3 percent VOC and no restriction
of hazardous substances (RoHS), substances of very
high concern (SVHC) or halides. It is fully compliant
with California Air Resource Board (CARB) requirements, European Registra-
tion, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives. The product
can be diluted for light surface and equipment cleaning. 800/858-4043; www.
techspray.com.
PoWerblanKet offers
WraParounD Def heaters
Wraparound diesel exhaust fuid (DEF) heat-
ers from Powerblanket offer temperature control
for totes, pumps and dispensing units. Utilizing
GreenHeat technology, the heaters enable equip-
ment to be safely and consistently warmed without
compromising the chemical integrity of the DEF. By applying heat externally to
a DEF container, the heaters eliminate the potential for contamination, local-
ized boiling and purity failures. Standard blankets are rated to -10 degrees F,
while Arctic versions are rated to -40 degrees F. Certifed to UL, CSA and ETL
safety standards, the blankets are available for 275- to 330-gallon tote sizes.
Custom sizes are available. 801/506-0198; www.powerblanket.com.
Myers seth PuMP
offers trash PuMP
The DP-150 6-inch Dry Prime Series,
vacuum-assisted trash pump from Myers
Seth Pump Inc. delivers fully automatic
dry priming to 28 feet, moderate heads
to 145 feet and maximum fows to 1,850
gpm. Designed for pumping neutralized
Product
News
ProDuct sPotlight
Waterproof Magnetic locator
offers one-hand operation
By Ed Wodalski
Resembling a brightly colored walking stick, the ML-3 magnetic locator
from SubSurface Instruments is fully waterproof (readings can be heard un-
der water) with internally mounted controls for one-hand keypad control.
Available in 40- (short) and 55-inch (long) models, the locator is made
of aircraft-grade aluminum. It has an LCD meter with bar graph that ex-
pands according to signal strength and a + or - that illuminates above
the graph to indicate polarity.
Other features include speaker pitch that increases in frequency in pro-
portion to gradient feld intensity, auto-zero setting that lets users cancel or
compensate for ambient magnetic or magnetic gradient in soil, and an on/
off button and gain up/gain down controls that store settings in memory
for future use.
Its built for any kind of weather, hot or cold, but most important,
water, says Jim Hokanson, general manager. It can actually be used while
submerged. So if it gets left in the rain, or if its used in a thunderstorm, you
cant get water damage in the unit.
The stick-like design also makes it easy to use. Its extremely ergonom-
ic, says Hokanson. There arent any meters or anything on the outside to
offset the balance. And its durable. You have an aluminum tube with a wa-
terproof seal that has all the components inside. So if you drop it or it gets
banged, or its rolling around in the back of the truck, none of that will affect
it. You dont have
to handle it with
tender loving care.
Waterproof to a depth of 75 feet, the unit has a soft case with carrying
straps and inside pocket for batteries and users manual. An aluminum hard
case is available. The basic difference between the 1.8-pound short unit and
the 2.8-pound long version is user preference.
Some people are shorter and some people are taller, Hokanson says.
Taller people dont want to bend over to get the unit down to the ground.
Some, depending on the application, want a much wider sweep as theyre
walking. And for some, instead of holding it at the end with their hand, the
longer unit allows them to cradle it from the wrist to the elbow. If youre out
on a long project, youre not holding all the weight on one hand.
Both versions have a temperature operating range of -13 to 140 degrees
F, sensor operating frequency of 16.5 kHz, and low-battery indicator with
fashing LCD. They can locate corner markers (iron or steel), nails, valve
and curb boxes, iron and steel pipes, well casings, manhole and utility box
covers, steel drums and tanks, septic tank handles, energized electric cables,
and marker magnets. The units are powered by three 9-volt alkaline batter-
ies that last up to 60 hours. 920/347-1788; www.ssilocators.com.
ProDuct sPotlight
sludges, cleaning cesspools, septic tanks and force mains, the unit can handle
up to 3-inch solids. Features include maximum operation time of 40 hours
at 1,800 rpm, 65-gallon fuel capacity, 42.3 hp diesel engine and maximum
operating temperature of 212 degrees F. The pump measures 78.5 inches tall,
72 inches wide, 129.5 inches long and weighs 2,595 pounds. Options include
Bauer fttings, engine auto-start, locking battery bar, skid version and hose rack.
904/389-6114; www.myersseth.com.
riDgiD exPanDs chain vise line
Model 460-12, capable of gripping pipe
from 1/8 to 12 inches in diameter, is the lat-
est addition to RIDGIDs line of portable
TRISTAND chain vises. Designed to hold PVC,
steel and copper pipe, the vise features an inte-
grated ground lug that provides a conductive
surface to connect the weld ground, and a jack
screw to help stabilize the unit during use. Both
are self-hooking for pipe up to four inches in
diameter. The 71-pound vise, with leg chain
and tool tray, folds for storage or transport.
800/769-7743; www.ridgid.com.
tru-vu introDuces
sunlight reaDable Monitor
SRM-10.4 Series 10.4-inch sunlight readable
LCD monitors from TRU-Vu Monitors Inc. are de-
signed to produce clear, sharp images, even with
direct, bright sunlight on the face of the screen.
The monitor features High-Bright LED backlights
that produce 1,000 units of brilliant white light,
without the excess heat of older CCFL backlights. The monitors are available
with VGA, S-Video, Composite Video inputs, BNC loop-through output and
optional touch screen. 847/259-2344; www.tru-vumonitors.com.
Mcelroy releases
anniversary fusion Machine
The Pit Bull 26 pipe fusion machine from McEl-
roy, introduced to celebrate the 15th anniversary
of the companys Pit Bull line, is designed to fuse
pipe from 2-inch IPS to 6-inch DIPS and comes with
2-inch IPS inserts. 918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.
com/fusion.
gaMajet introDuces
intrePiD rinsing Machine
The Intrepid tank rinsing machine from Gamajet Clean-
ing Systems is designed for fast and thorough cleaning without
the use of chemicals, while using 80 percent less water than a
standard spray ball at the same pressure. The rinsing machine
features a direct-drive design that requires no gear reduction,
while applying a concentrated stream in a 360-degree pattern.
Average operating conditions are between 10-80 psi and 5-20
gpm. 877/426-2538; www.gamajet.com.
Wheeler-rex offers
PiPe sPlitting tool
Model 8600 and 8601 pipe tools from
Wheeler-Rex are designed to split or pull out
old service lines in the same operation. Mod-
el 8600 features 1-inch NPT male thread and
three blades, designed to split 3/4- to 2-inch
poly and copper pipe and pull out 3/4- to 2-inch lead or galvanized service.
Model 8601 features 1 1/2-inch 12 straight thread and one blade, made to
split 3/4- to 1-inch poly or copper pipe and pull out 1-inch lead or galvanized
service. 800/321-7950; www.wheelerrex.com.
vacall introDuces
allsWeeP cleaner
The AllSweep cleaner from
Vacall features a sweep system
thats wider than the vehicle, an
intelligent control system and
single-engine design. Using either a
single- or dual-sweep system, all units have full-width nozzles and gutter brooms
along with a 16,500 cfm centrifugal fan to collect litter, stones, asphalt millings
and debris. Position memory enables operators to raise and restore nozzle
height when encountering obstacles. Options include a catch basin attachment
and various-sized high-power vacuum tubes to remove leaves, rocks and debris
from roadside catch basins, ditches and curb strips. 330/339-2211; www.
vacallindustries.com. C
www.cleaner.com
Visit our website
There you will fnd the latest e-zine, product
feature information, classifeds, editors blog,
discussion forum and more!
www.cleaner.com Since 1985 November 2011 75
Kano offers rust-
Dissolving Penetrating oil
Kroil rust-dissolving penetrating
oil from Kano Laboratories loosens fro-
zen metal parts. Available in eight sizes,
the oil is made to break bonds due to
corrosion or compression. 800/311-
3374; www.kanolabs.com.
stertil-Koni offers
Wireless Mobile lift
The Earthlift wireless mobile column lift from
Stertil-Koni has an 18,000-pound load capacity
and comes with 14-inch pickup forks. The lift is
designed to provide a 10-inch clearance between
the column and the vehicle. The battery-operated
lift has no connecting cable or wires. Features in-
clude a variable-speed controller, graphical user interface and self-regenerating
power supply. 800/336-6637; www.stertil-koni.com.
techsPray introDuces
reneW Pine-shoWer Degreaser
Renew Pine-Shower degreaser and surface cleaner
from Techspray removes grease and other soils, leav-
ing a nonoily fnish. The degreaser contains no butyl
cellosolve, less than 3 percent VOC and no restriction
of hazardous substances (RoHS), substances of very
high concern (SVHC) or halides. It is fully compliant
with California Air Resource Board (CARB) requirements, European Registra-
tion, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives. The product
can be diluted for light surface and equipment cleaning. 800/858-4043; www.
techspray.com.
PoWerblanKet offers
WraParounD Def heaters
Wraparound diesel exhaust fuid (DEF) heat-
ers from Powerblanket offer temperature control
for totes, pumps and dispensing units. Utilizing
GreenHeat technology, the heaters enable equip-
ment to be safely and consistently warmed without
compromising the chemical integrity of the DEF. By applying heat externally to
a DEF container, the heaters eliminate the potential for contamination, local-
ized boiling and purity failures. Standard blankets are rated to -10 degrees F,
while Arctic versions are rated to -40 degrees F. Certifed to UL, CSA and ETL
safety standards, the blankets are available for 275- to 330-gallon tote sizes.
Custom sizes are available. 801/506-0198; www.powerblanket.com.
Myers seth PuMP
offers trash PuMP
The DP-150 6-inch Dry Prime Series,
vacuum-assisted trash pump from Myers
Seth Pump Inc. delivers fully automatic
dry priming to 28 feet, moderate heads
to 145 feet and maximum fows to 1,850
gpm. Designed for pumping neutralized
Product
News
ProDuct sPotlight
Waterproof Magnetic locator
offers one-hand operation
By Ed Wodalski
Resembling a brightly colored walking stick, the ML-3 magnetic locator
from SubSurface Instruments is fully waterproof (readings can be heard un-
der water) with internally mounted controls for one-hand keypad control.
Available in 40- (short) and 55-inch (long) models, the locator is made
of aircraft-grade aluminum. It has an LCD meter with bar graph that ex-
pands according to signal strength and a + or - that illuminates above
the graph to indicate polarity.
Other features include speaker pitch that increases in frequency in pro-
portion to gradient feld intensity, auto-zero setting that lets users cancel or
compensate for ambient magnetic or magnetic gradient in soil, and an on/
off button and gain up/gain down controls that store settings in memory
for future use.
Its built for any kind of weather, hot or cold, but most important,
water, says Jim Hokanson, general manager. It can actually be used while
submerged. So if it gets left in the rain, or if its used in a thunderstorm, you
cant get water damage in the unit.
The stick-like design also makes it easy to use. Its extremely ergonom-
ic, says Hokanson. There arent any meters or anything on the outside to
offset the balance. And its durable. You have an aluminum tube with a wa-
terproof seal that has all the components inside. So if you drop it or it gets
banged, or its rolling around in the back of the truck, none of that will affect
it. You dont have
to handle it with
tender loving care.
Waterproof to a depth of 75 feet, the unit has a soft case with carrying
straps and inside pocket for batteries and users manual. An aluminum hard
case is available. The basic difference between the 1.8-pound short unit and
the 2.8-pound long version is user preference.
Some people are shorter and some people are taller, Hokanson says.
Taller people dont want to bend over to get the unit down to the ground.
Some, depending on the application, want a much wider sweep as theyre
walking. And for some, instead of holding it at the end with their hand, the
longer unit allows them to cradle it from the wrist to the elbow. If youre out
on a long project, youre not holding all the weight on one hand.
Both versions have a temperature operating range of -13 to 140 degrees
F, sensor operating frequency of 16.5 kHz, and low-battery indicator with
fashing LCD. They can locate corner markers (iron or steel), nails, valve
and curb boxes, iron and steel pipes, well casings, manhole and utility box
covers, steel drums and tanks, septic tank handles, energized electric cables,
and marker magnets. The units are powered by three 9-volt alkaline batter-
ies that last up to 60 hours. 920/347-1788; www.ssilocators.com.
ProDuct sPotlight
sludges, cleaning cesspools, septic tanks and force mains, the unit can handle
up to 3-inch solids. Features include maximum operation time of 40 hours
at 1,800 rpm, 65-gallon fuel capacity, 42.3 hp diesel engine and maximum
operating temperature of 212 degrees F. The pump measures 78.5 inches tall,
72 inches wide, 129.5 inches long and weighs 2,595 pounds. Options include
Bauer fttings, engine auto-start, locking battery bar, skid version and hose rack.
904/389-6114; www.myersseth.com.
riDgiD exPanDs chain vise line
Model 460-12, capable of gripping pipe
from 1/8 to 12 inches in diameter, is the lat-
est addition to RIDGIDs line of portable
TRISTAND chain vises. Designed to hold PVC,
steel and copper pipe, the vise features an inte-
grated ground lug that provides a conductive
surface to connect the weld ground, and a jack
screw to help stabilize the unit during use. Both
are self-hooking for pipe up to four inches in
diameter. The 71-pound vise, with leg chain
and tool tray, folds for storage or transport.
800/769-7743; www.ridgid.com.
tru-vu introDuces
sunlight reaDable Monitor
SRM-10.4 Series 10.4-inch sunlight readable
LCD monitors from TRU-Vu Monitors Inc. are de-
signed to produce clear, sharp images, even with
direct, bright sunlight on the face of the screen.
The monitor features High-Bright LED backlights
that produce 1,000 units of brilliant white light,
without the excess heat of older CCFL backlights. The monitors are available
with VGA, S-Video, Composite Video inputs, BNC loop-through output and
optional touch screen. 847/259-2344; www.tru-vumonitors.com.
Mcelroy releases
anniversary fusion Machine
The Pit Bull 26 pipe fusion machine from McEl-
roy, introduced to celebrate the 15th anniversary
of the companys Pit Bull line, is designed to fuse
pipe from 2-inch IPS to 6-inch DIPS and comes with
2-inch IPS inserts. 918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.
com/fusion.
gaMajet introDuces
intrePiD rinsing Machine
The Intrepid tank rinsing machine from Gamajet Clean-
ing Systems is designed for fast and thorough cleaning without
the use of chemicals, while using 80 percent less water than a
standard spray ball at the same pressure. The rinsing machine
features a direct-drive design that requires no gear reduction,
while applying a concentrated stream in a 360-degree pattern.
Average operating conditions are between 10-80 psi and 5-20
gpm. 877/426-2538; www.gamajet.com.

Wheeler-rex offers
PiPe sPlitting tool
Model 8600 and 8601 pipe tools from
Wheeler-Rex are designed to split or pull out
old service lines in the same operation. Mod-
el 8600 features 1-inch NPT male thread and
three blades, designed to split 3/4- to 2-inch
poly and copper pipe and pull out 3/4- to 2-inch lead or galvanized service.
Model 8601 features 1 1/2-inch 12 straight thread and one blade, made to
split 3/4- to 1-inch poly or copper pipe and pull out 1-inch lead or galvanized
service. 800/321-7950; www.wheelerrex.com.
vacall introDuces
allsWeeP cleaner
The AllSweep cleaner from
Vacall features a sweep system
thats wider than the vehicle, an
intelligent control system and
single-engine design. Using either a
single- or dual-sweep system, all units have full-width nozzles and gutter brooms
along with a 16,500 cfm centrifugal fan to collect litter, stones, asphalt millings
and debris. Position memory enables operators to raise and restore nozzle
height when encountering obstacles. Options include a catch basin attachment
and various-sized high-power vacuum tubes to remove leaves, rocks and debris
from roadside catch basins, ditches and curb strips. 330/339-2211; www.
vacallindustries.com. C
www.cleaner.com
Visit our website
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feature information, classifeds, editors blog,
discussion forum and more!
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DYNAMIC
CABLE
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ARCTIC BLASTERS INC.
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>USE ON PLASTIC,
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>PERFECT FOR ROOF DRAINS
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Waterblaster
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1K to 50K psi
60 hp to 1000 hp
Waterblasters & Accessories
Used Equipment Sales
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Solutions
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Infiltration
Septic Systems
Cross Connection
Leaks and more...
Jetter Hose
ParkerPiranhaAeroquip
1/8 4000, 5000 psi
1/4 5000 psi
3/8 4000, 5000 psi
1/2 3000, 4000, 5000 psi
5/8 4000 psi
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11-1/4 2500, 3000 psi
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We are a 6/12 company
For prices, questions or a
sample please contact us
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PHONE# 1-(503)-390-6794 OR Fax# 1-503-390-6670
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waterblasters, along with other makes and models, as well as rent a full line of
waterblasters and tools.
KINLOCH EQUIPMENT NAMES
MALLOY SALES MANAGER
Kinloch Equipment & Supply Inc. named Terry Mal-
loy sales manager. He has 18 years of sales experience and
will direct the companys parts and equipment training,
demonstration and negotiations.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
RE-ELECTS BRAND PRESIDENT
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has selected Keresa Richardson to serve a
second consecutive term as brand president. Her term will begin in January.
SPARTAN NAMES CONNELL
TERRITORY MANAGER
Spartan Tool named Patrick Connell territory man-
ager, responsible for sales, service and customer support
in the New York City metro area.
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of ASTM and ICGA/NASSCO specications and hands-on refresher course for
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For details and application, email jill.donahue@ariesindustries.com or call
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BLOWErS
One (1) very good used Roots 824 PD blower.
www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-
UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
BUCKEt MACHINES
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2008 American La France Condor with a new
VacAll VS10DC, 10-yd. debris body, dual
steer dual sweep street sweeper and catch
basin cleaner. (Stock #1791V) www.Vacu
umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)
COMPUtEr SOFtWArE
SOFtWArE FOr YOUr INdUStrY! Easy
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or call for guided tour. 30-YEAr ANNIVEr-
SArY SPECIALS! tHIS MONtH: 30% OFF
Additional User Licensing Call for your
Special Pricing. Expires 11/30/2011. Ritam
Technologies, LP 800-662-8471 or 208-629-
4462 - www.ritam.com. (C11)
dEWAtErING
4 Percussion Milling Cutter Enz Golden Jet
for 3/4 - 1 hose version 14.100. LIKE NEW
- used on one job! $3,500. Plumbing Anytime,
Inc. 307-733-3534. (CBM)
dEWAtErING
dEMO 25-Yd dEWAtErING FILtEr
BOX: Complete roll-over tarp system
with fberglass bows, flter media, center
wall, loading manifold, drain and wash-
out ports, rear door with quick release
handle, safety and quick close latch. Like
new. $21,000. Also complete polymer
system available. Call for more info.
863-984-8994 C11
6-Yd. dEWAtErING BOX: Stainless steel
interior in excellent condition. Comes with or
without 8-ton hydraulic dump trailer. $7,000
dewatering box only; $5,000 trailer only, or
both for $10,000. Save $2,000. Call 910-738-
5311 NC. (P12C01)
HAZArdOUS WAStE UNItS
1998 Mack RD6885 with a 3000 US gallon
DOT certifed carbon steel vacuum tank unit.
(Stock #6653V) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
1999 Sterling cab & chassis with a Cusco
Turbovac 3800 industrial loader with a jet-
ting system. (Stock #3163C) www.Vacuum
SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)
1998 Sterling cab & chassis with a Cusco
Mastervac 3800 wet & dry industrial loader.
(Stock #5088C) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
POWERVAC 3800, 3,250 US gallon, car-
bon steel vacuum tanker with a Hibon PD
blower, 3800 SCFM with vacuum to 27" mer-
cury. Dump type; DOT 407/412 regulations
installed on a 2009 Sterling Triaxle. (Stock
#4931) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888)
VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
HYdrO EXCAVAtING
EQUIPMENt
2004 Vactor 2122HXX Hydro Excava-
tor: 2004 Sterling LT9501, Cat C-12 en-
gine, EF trans, hyd. boom & pendant cnt.,
94K miles, 6600 hrs. ONLY........$165,000
Matt @ 330-270-0700 X118 OH
C11
JEttEr SALES trAINING
drAIN JEttEr NOt StAYING BUSY?? Call
Denny for the best in marketing and sales
programs (30 years experience). PHCC/QSC
partner (10 years). Classes held monthly;
guaranteed results. 1-800-624-8186. (CP12)
JEttErS-trAILEr
1985 Sreco HV-1800 trailer Jetter: 65
gpm@2000 psi, 650 gal. tank. Very low
hours. Approx. 500 ft. of 1 hose. Runs like
new! Will deliver within 250 miles for free.
................................................... $19,500
Also have Spartan camera 100 ft. b&w
monitor/vcr for $2,500.
dave 843-997-5570 SC
CBM
1993 Shamrock Mod# C-3520 trailer
Jetter: 35 gpm @ 2000 psi,144Ci Ford
gas engine, electric brakes, good tires,
500 ft. 3/4 hose, wash down/reel/gun.
Very well maintained,1987 hrs. Runs ex-
cellent. Turnkey jetter ...... $15,500 OBO
Call dave 843-997-5570 SC CBM
Xtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model#
HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 HP Van-
guard 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi, 325 gal. water
tank, 300 hose, General pump. List $27,995.
Fully loaded! Call for special pricing!
800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com.
(CPBM)
Spartan Model 737 Trailer Jetter, good shape,
nice little unit. $2,000. Dan 920-585-9924 WI.
(CBM)
2003 OBrien 3510 trailer jet, 350 gallons wa-
ter tank, 400ft of hose, giant water pump,
10GPM @ 2500 PSI, 20hp Honda engine with
electric starter, tires 90%, great for 38 pipe,
garage kept. $6,500.00. More info email awil-
son@prolateral.com SC. (C01)
JEttErS-trUCK
2006 GMC TC6500 cab and chassis with
Pipe Hunter trunk mounted jetting unit, 3000
psi @ 50 gpm with a 1,000 US gal. water
tank, rear mounted hose reel with JET EYE
camera system. 6,800 original miles, like
new. $129,000 sale price. (retails for
$210,000). (Stock #13234V) www.Vacu
umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)
1997 Vac-Con Hot Shot Jetter on a Ford
chassis. New 5 speed manual transmission,
10,769 miles on main engine, 1239 hours on
John Deere aux engine. 1635 gallon water
tank, no leaks, 50GPM @ 3000PSI pump,
600 of newer 3/4 hose. $29,000. Call Brian
303-898-9475 CO. (C11)
2006 Harben 4018 truck Mount w/
Vac Option on Ford F350 diesel: 600
gallon water w/Hatz silent pack. Ready to
work! ...........................$27,900 Must Sell
1-800-627-0778 C11
Sreco Jetter Truck, International 4600, 7.3
diesel, Allison transmission, 22K miles, 1300
hours, Myers D65-20 pump (65GPM@2000
PSI),800 ft. hose,1500 gallon tank, good con-
dition, ready to work. $18,900. Mark 403-660-
5425 UT. (C11)
1998 Harben 4016, sewer jetter, good running
condition. $14,500. 678-479-9499. (C11)
JEt VACS
1997 International VacCon with new 600 Jet-
ter hose, 1986 Ford Flusher and 1979 Vactor
model 810, both low mileage. Call for details
and pricing. 814-251-5350 or 814-667-2298.
PA. (C12)
2008 Sterling LT7501 with a VacAll AJV1015,
10-yd. debris body, 1500 gal. water, combi-
nation vacuum/jetting unit. (Stock #13366)
www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-
UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
Mini Jet N Vac/Hydro Excavators. Perfect
for: Vertical Hole Drilling/Pot Holing/Vacuum-
ing. For details call 1-800-213-3272; www.
hotjetusa.com. (CPBM)
1998 Aquatech B-15, 1500 gallons water, 15
yd. debris tank, 80 GPM water pump, 624 PD
blower, ex muni truck, 62K miles on odom-
eter, very clean, ready to work. For more info
call 1-800-381-9134 WI. (C11)
2001 Vactor 2115/Sterling chassis, 18 PD
blower, 80 GPM @ 2,500 PSI. Vactor has
many other options. Price $85,000. Call Tony
at 508-248-6439 MA. (C11)
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FEDERAL SIGNAL OPENS SOUTH CAROLINA STORE
Federal Signal Environmental Corp.s Environmental Solutions Group
opened an FS Solutions center in Lexington, S.C. The center will stock high-
performance parts and accessories for the companys Jetstream brand of
waterblasters, along with other makes and models, as well as rent a full line of
waterblasters and tools.
KINLOCH EQUIPMENT NAMES
MALLOY SALES MANAGER
Kinloch Equipment & Supply Inc. named Terry Mal-
loy sales manager. He has 18 years of sales experience and
will direct the companys parts and equipment training,
demonstration and negotiations.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
RE-ELECTS BRAND PRESIDENT
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has selected Keresa Richardson to serve a
second consecutive term as brand president. Her term will begin in January.
SPARTAN NAMES CONNELL
TERRITORY MANAGER
Spartan Tool named Patrick Connell territory man-
ager, responsible for sales, service and customer support
in the New York City metro area.
GROUT BOOT CAMP SET FOR JAN. 10-12
Aries Grout Boot Camp #11 will be presented along with Avanti and
Logiball Jan. 10-12 in Pompano Beach, Fla. Designed for municipal and
contractor engineers, inspectors and grout equipment operators who specify,
inspect, bid, operate, maintain and rehab sewers, the camp will include a review
of ASTM and ICGA/NASSCO specications and hands-on refresher course for
chemical grout mixing and testing, equipment operation and maintenance.
For details and application, email jill.donahue@ariesindustries.com or call
800/234-7205, ext. 1223. C
www.cleaner.com
FOR DRAIN AND PIPE CLEANING, INSPECTION
AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
INDUSTRY
NEWS
Terry Malloy
Patrick Connell
BLOWErS
One (1) very good used Roots 824 PD blower.
www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-
UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
BUCKEt MACHINES
BUCKEt MACHINES, refurbished units,
ready to work. Training and parts available.
416-248-4990. (C12)
BUSINESSES
Well respected & stable plumbing service/re-
pair company for sale on picturesque Califor-
nia Central Coast. If interested, please con-
tact Roger at plumbperfectplumbinglompoc@
yahoo.com or 805-737-1831. (C03)
ArE YOU MOVING tO FLOrIdA? Would you
like to start a septic and sewer cleaning busi-
ness? I have license - will sponsor. For more
information call Larry at 931-335-3231 or 931-
248-1284. (CPBM)
BUSINESS OPPOrtUNItIES
WWW. rOOtErMAN. COM. Franchises
available with low fat fee. New concept. Visit
web site or call 1-800-700-8062 x26.
(CPBM)
CAtCH BASIN CLEANEr
2008 American La France Condor with a new
VacAll VS10DC, 10-yd. debris body, dual
steer dual sweep street sweeper and catch
basin cleaner. (Stock #1791V) www.Vacu
umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)
COMPUtEr SOFtWArE
SOFtWArE FOr YOUr INdUStrY! Easy
to use; Affordable; Powerful. Online demos
or call for guided tour. 30-YEAr ANNIVEr-
SArY SPECIALS! tHIS MONtH: 30% OFF
Additional User Licensing Call for your
Special Pricing. Expires 11/30/2011. Ritam
Technologies, LP 800-662-8471 or 208-629-
4462 - www.ritam.com. (C11)
dEWAtErING
4 Percussion Milling Cutter Enz Golden Jet
for 3/4 - 1 hose version 14.100. LIKE NEW
- used on one job! $3,500. Plumbing Anytime,
Inc. 307-733-3534. (CBM)
dEWAtErING
dEMO 25-Yd dEWAtErING FILtEr
BOX: Complete roll-over tarp system
with fberglass bows, flter media, center
wall, loading manifold, drain and wash-
out ports, rear door with quick release
handle, safety and quick close latch. Like
new. $21,000. Also complete polymer
system available. Call for more info.
863-984-8994 C11
6-Yd. dEWAtErING BOX: Stainless steel
interior in excellent condition. Comes with or
without 8-ton hydraulic dump trailer. $7,000
dewatering box only; $5,000 trailer only, or
both for $10,000. Save $2,000. Call 910-738-
5311 NC. (P12C01)
HAZArdOUS WAStE UNItS
1998 Mack RD6885 with a 3000 US gallon
DOT certifed carbon steel vacuum tank unit.
(Stock #6653V) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
1999 Sterling cab & chassis with a Cusco
Turbovac 3800 industrial loader with a jet-
ting system. (Stock #3163C) www.Vacuum
SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)
1998 Sterling cab & chassis with a Cusco
Mastervac 3800 wet & dry industrial loader.
(Stock #5088C) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
POWERVAC 3800, 3,250 US gallon, car-
bon steel vacuum tanker with a Hibon PD
blower, 3800 SCFM with vacuum to 27" mer-
cury. Dump type; DOT 407/412 regulations
installed on a 2009 Sterling Triaxle. (Stock
#4931) www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888)
VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
HYdrO EXCAVAtING
EQUIPMENt
2004 Vactor 2122HXX Hydro Excava-
tor: 2004 Sterling LT9501, Cat C-12 en-
gine, EF trans, hyd. boom & pendant cnt.,
94K miles, 6600 hrs. ONLY........$165,000
Matt @ 330-270-0700 X118 OH
C11
JEttEr SALES trAINING
drAIN JEttEr NOt StAYING BUSY?? Call
Denny for the best in marketing and sales
programs (30 years experience). PHCC/QSC
partner (10 years). Classes held monthly;
guaranteed results. 1-800-624-8186. (CP12)
JEttErS-trAILEr
1985 Sreco HV-1800 trailer Jetter: 65
gpm@2000 psi, 650 gal. tank. Very low
hours. Approx. 500 ft. of 1 hose. Runs like
new! Will deliver within 250 miles for free.
................................................... $19,500
Also have Spartan camera 100 ft. b&w
monitor/vcr for $2,500.
dave 843-997-5570 SC
CBM
1993 Shamrock Mod# C-3520 trailer
Jetter: 35 gpm @ 2000 psi,144Ci Ford
gas engine, electric brakes, good tires,
500 ft. 3/4 hose, wash down/reel/gun.
Very well maintained,1987 hrs. Runs ex-
cellent. Turnkey jetter ...... $15,500 OBO
Call dave 843-997-5570 SC CBM
Xtreme Flow Hot/Cold Jetter! Model#
HJ2TA8536, tandem axle trailer, 35 HP Van-
guard 8.5 gpm @ 3,600 psi, 325 gal. water
tank, 300 hose, General pump. List $27,995.
Fully loaded! Call for special pricing!
800-213-3272; www.hotjetusa.com.
(CPBM)
Spartan Model 737 Trailer Jetter, good shape,
nice little unit. $2,000. Dan 920-585-9924 WI.
(CBM)
2003 OBrien 3510 trailer jet, 350 gallons wa-
ter tank, 400ft of hose, giant water pump,
10GPM @ 2500 PSI, 20hp Honda engine with
electric starter, tires 90%, great for 38 pipe,
garage kept. $6,500.00. More info email awil-
son@prolateral.com SC. (C01)
JEttErS-trUCK
2006 GMC TC6500 cab and chassis with
Pipe Hunter trunk mounted jetting unit, 3000
psi @ 50 gpm with a 1,000 US gal. water
tank, rear mounted hose reel with JET EYE
camera system. 6,800 original miles, like
new. $129,000 sale price. (retails for
$210,000). (Stock #13234V) www.Vacu
umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)
1997 Vac-Con Hot Shot Jetter on a Ford
chassis. New 5 speed manual transmission,
10,769 miles on main engine, 1239 hours on
John Deere aux engine. 1635 gallon water
tank, no leaks, 50GPM @ 3000PSI pump,
600 of newer 3/4 hose. $29,000. Call Brian
303-898-9475 CO. (C11)
2006 Harben 4018 truck Mount w/
Vac Option on Ford F350 diesel: 600
gallon water w/Hatz silent pack. Ready to
work! ...........................$27,900 Must Sell
1-800-627-0778 C11
Sreco Jetter Truck, International 4600, 7.3
diesel, Allison transmission, 22K miles, 1300
hours, Myers D65-20 pump (65GPM@2000
PSI),800 ft. hose,1500 gallon tank, good con-
dition, ready to work. $18,900. Mark 403-660-
5425 UT. (C11)
1998 Harben 4016, sewer jetter, good running
condition. $14,500. 678-479-9499. (C11)
JEt VACS
1997 International VacCon with new 600 Jet-
ter hose, 1986 Ford Flusher and 1979 Vactor
model 810, both low mileage. Call for details
and pricing. 814-251-5350 or 814-667-2298.
PA. (C12)
2008 Sterling LT7501 with a VacAll AJV1015,
10-yd. debris body, 1500 gal. water, combi-
nation vacuum/jetting unit. (Stock #13366)
www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-
UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
Mini Jet N Vac/Hydro Excavators. Perfect
for: Vertical Hole Drilling/Pot Holing/Vacuum-
ing. For details call 1-800-213-3272; www.
hotjetusa.com. (CPBM)
1998 Aquatech B-15, 1500 gallons water, 15
yd. debris tank, 80 GPM water pump, 624 PD
blower, ex muni truck, 62K miles on odom-
eter, very clean, ready to work. For more info
call 1-800-381-9134 WI. (C11)
2001 Vactor 2115/Sterling chassis, 18 PD
blower, 80 GPM @ 2,500 PSI. Vactor has
many other options. Price $85,000. Call Tony
at 508-248-6439 MA. (C11)
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see photos in color at www.cleaner.com
classi
f
ieds
80 Cleaner November 2011
JEt VACS
1988 Ford L8000 Vac: Ford @ 210 hp,
A/T, 81K miles, 6K hours, spring susp.,
spoke wheels, Vac-Con body, Cummins
showing 1,292 hrs., s/n: V290T-0488186.
....................................................$22,500
715-546-2680 WI
CBM
Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range
of late model combo units and DOT industrial
vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY.
(CPBM)
1995 GMC W/Serco High Pressure Jet-
ter: 1500 gal. water, 3116 CAT, Allison,
V-6 Ford upper, 63,100 miles, ex-municipal
truck. .............................................. $8,875
814-696-4343 PA C11
2003 Sterling L7500 Vac truck: Cat
3125 @ 315 HP, A/T, 55K miles, spring
susp., 2003 Vac-Con V390LHAD, 3 com-
pressor fans, 10' telescopic boom, HS
drive, articulating hose reel, hi-dump de-
bris tank.. ....................................$99,500
715-546-2680 WI
CBM
1991 Camel 200, 6-speed, 65 gpm, 2000
psi, Roots 624 blower, tandem axle, ready
for work, 169,000 miles, excellent condition.
$28,900. Call 920-655-7302 or 920-866-
9109. (CBM)
LEASE/FINANCING
North Star Commercial Credit: Commer-
cial Loans for Trucks or Equipment. Flexible
purchase programs to ft your budget. 21 yrs.
in the industry. Contact tom Myers - 877-
804-2274. (CPBM)
NOZZLES
SAPPHIrE NOZZLES for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic sav-
ings! 772-286-1218. info@alljetting.com;
www.alljetting.com. (CBM)
SAPPHIrE NOZZLES to 60,000 psi for all
major UHP units. Factory direct. Wholesale
price. Apex Waterjetting Technologies. 772-
260-1100. (C12)
PArtS & COMPONENtS
US Jetting provides aftermarket rebuilding
services and replacement parts for Har-
ben pumps. Low prices, fast response.
Why pay more? Call today. 1-800-538-8464,
ext 25 or 18. (CBM)
PIPE BUrStING EQUIPMENt
TT Technologies Grundo-Crack Pipeburster
4/6 and 6/6, $10,000. Earth Tool (Vermeer)
Pipeburster forward expander/back-out 8
to 12 capable, $20,000. Cherne Air Testing
System with two 8 test plugs, $1,100. david
lefon@gmail.com or 434-466-2321 VA. (C11)
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)
2010 Alkota 246, boiler for lateral lining.
Only been used twice. ..............$10,000
Call tom @ Pipefo 905-572-7767
or email tom@pipefo.ca ON C11
PUMPS
Buy & Sell all makes and models, new &
used vacuum pumps & high pressure water
pumps, and good used replacement parts.
Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.
VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt
(822-8648). (C11)
rENtAL EQUIPMENt
Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-
nation 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. (C11)
rOddING MACHINES
1999 Robotic Rodder: Trailer mounted SRE-
CO sectional rodder. Less then 70 hrs of op-
eration. HSRSR516TR. Asking $9,000 OBO.
Wayne @ 904-743-1074 FL. (C11)
rOLL-OFF trAILEr
2008 BENLEE 32 tANdEM dd rOLL-
OFF trAILEr: 75,000 lbs. GVW, carries
24 containers, 60,000 lbs. lifting capac-
ity, axles rated at 25,000 lbs. each, 8
new tires, wheels, 10-bolt hub piloted
with wheel check, automatic tire infa-
tion system, aluminum fenders, lighting
LED, serviced and ready to work. Like
new. $39,500. Also truck available.
Call 863-984-8994
C11
SEPtIC trUCKS
1978 Mack Vac truck: Mack diesel,
M/T, 10,500/19,040 axles, camelback
susp., spoke wheels, 22.5 tires. .$24,500
715-546-2680 WI
CBM
SErVICE/rEPAIr
rEPAIrS: Sewer cam, reel/rod, monitor, loca-
tor and more. Warranty on Vivax/Metrotech,
General Wire, Ratech, Spartan, Hathorn. Like
new, refurbished reels for sale. Northern Cali-
fornia 800-519-1998. (C11)
***www. ser vi cewi t hasmi l e. com***
Sewer Cam reel and Camera repair:
Authorized for General Wire, ratech,
Vision & ridgid. Quality service on all
brands. Need more info? Give Chuck a
call. Electronic repair Co., Birming-
ham, AL 35206. 205-836-0454; email:
part@ servicewithasmile.com. (CBM)
dynamic repairs - Inspection Camera
repairs: 48-hr. turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, Ridgid, Electric Eel, Gator
Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Qual-
ity service on all brands. rental equipment
available. For more info. call Jack at 973-
478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey. (CBM)
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.
(CPBM)
trAILErS
1998, 38 5th wheel triple axel, heavy duty,
23 stainless countertop, 9 storage cabinets,
4 wide loading ramp, wired 110V, furnace &
air, used as liner trailer. kottked@aol.com for
photos 541-664-1192. $7,500 OR. (C01)
tV INSPECtION
Cues Pro Scout system with 200 of push ca-
ble, PSII camera, 9 color monitor with PCU.
MP 20/20 with PSIII camera, 100ft of push
cable, mainline translator module and inter-
face cable for operation with a standard multi-
conductor truck. Both for $3,800.00. More
info email awilson@prolateralsc.com SC.
(C01)
Pearpoint complete mainline inspection sys-
tem. 1994 Featherlight trailer, AC, heat, 7500
watt generator. 1200 ft. of cable is less than
1 year old, most other components are less
than 7 years old. $30,000 complete, $25,000
minus trailer and generator. 715-694-2457
WI. (C02)
Virtually brand new 2008 techline
engineering 8x20x7 trailer: 7000
GVW, perfect for CCTV inspection, rear
bam doors, loaded with microwave, oven,
kitchen, shower, toilet, sink, a/c, genera-
tor, and more ............................ $19,680
for more information visit
www.BestEquipmentCo.com
or call 800-372-BESt IN CM12
2001 Cues test/seal unit, Freightliner step
van, OzII camera with datacap, 1986 GMC
step van, cues test/seal unit, LAMPI system.
Two great trucks. Call for details! 814-251-
5350 or 814-667-2298 PA. (C12)
Omni II color pan/tilt camera w/crawler. Com-
plete factory service in 2010. 1,000 lft of sin-
gle conductor coax cable and software sys-
tem w/17in monitor. Ready to install & work in
your vehicle. $6,000. 248-561-1968. (C11)
TV Ferret: Complete used, pan & tilt system,
600 ft. cable, 6 crawler. More turn-key sys-
tems. Starting at $20,000. www.tvferret.com.
518-399-2211. (CBM)
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tV INSPECtION
2008 Ford E-150 HD with 2005 Cyclops
equipment (VN-004), color, pan, tilt, zoom
over 700 ft. cable. Nice van 73k, 5.4 gas,
automatic, AC, with rear heat and AC. Just
sent unit to Cyclops factory in Texas for up-
dates and service. Ready to make money for
you. Nice compact unit. See more at: www.
letsrollautoandequipment.net (stock #08-
01). $39,500. 719-338-3767 (more cctv vans
from $24,950. (C11)
1996 Cues Pace tL tV Inspection
trailer: Cameras & VCR, built in elec-
tirc generator! Works great! 668 hours.
$8,000.00. More photos at: www.machine
rytrader.com.
518-361-2899 NY C11
1998 Cues Mainline TV System: GMC Sa-
vanna 3500, Cues w/Pro-Data on-screen
titler, Honda generator, Sony combo DVD/
VHS, 1700 of M/C cable, pan & tilt camera
w/shorty transporter. $39,500. 608-835-7767
WI. (CBM)
VACUUM LOAdErS
1998 Sterling cab & chassis with a Cusco
Mastervac 3800 wet & dry industrial loader.
(Stock #5088C) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
POWERVAC 3800, 3,250 US gallon, carbon
steel vacuum tanker with a Hibon PD blower,
3800 SCFM with vacuum to 27 mercury.
Dump type; DOT 407/412 regulations in-
stalled on a 2009 Sterling Triaxle. (Stock
#4931) www.VacuumSalesInc.com,
(888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
2005 Super Products Supersucker
5227 Vacuum Loader: 2005 Sterling
9513, Mrcds. 370 hp, EF trans., Roots
PD 5500 cfm pump, 40K miles, 2500 hrs.
ONLY ..........................................$170,000
Matt @ 330-270-0700 X108 OH C11
VACUUM LOAdErS
1999 Sterling cab & chassis with a Cusco
Turbovac 3800 industrial loader with a jet-
ting system. (Stock #3163C) www.Vacuum
SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)

1999 International with a Guzzler Ace 27
HG wet/dry industrial vacuum tank loader.
demo/rental unit. (Stock #7390) www.
Vacuum SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt
(822-8648). (C11)
WANtEd
WANtEd: We buy sewer trucks. Any year,
any condition. Results immediately. 915-239-
2266 or mmachinerymexico@gmail.com.
(CBM)
WANTED TO BUY: Any used make/model
GapVax. Call 888-442-7829 PA. (C11)
WANTED TO BUY: Vactor 2100s and late
model Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CPBM)
WAtErBLAStING
WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: We sell,
repair and retroft water blasters. Visit us at:
www.waterjettingequipment.com or phone
714-259-7700. (CPBM)
Gardner denver TF-450 VSDT 52 GPM
max 10K max. Gardner denver T-450 w/Jet-
stream fuid end transmission 12K max 40.91
GPM max. tHE-500UH 50K bare shaft pump.
Wheatley 165 20K @ 17 GPM. Wheatley
125 10K @ 20 GPM. Wheatley P-313 10K
@ 8.4 GPM. Aqua-dyne C 450-DS 20K @
33 GPM. Allis-Chalmers 10x8x22 700 HP.
Boatman Ind. 713-641-6006. View @ www.
boatmanind.com. (CPBM)
40,000 PSI sapphire nozzles, UHP hoses &
replacement parts. Excellent quality & prices.
772-286-1218; info@alljetting.com; www.all
jetting.com. (CBM)
Submit your Classifed Ad ONLINE!
Just go to www.cleaner.com
Fill in the online form
rates: Starting at only $25.00
(up to 20 words)
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www.cleaner.com Since 1985 November 2011 81
JEt VACS
1988 Ford L8000 Vac: Ford @ 210 hp,
A/T, 81K miles, 6K hours, spring susp.,
spoke wheels, Vac-Con body, Cummins
showing 1,292 hrs., s/n: V290T-0488186.
....................................................$22,500
715-546-2680 WI
CBM
Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. offers a full range
of late model combo units and DOT industrial
vacuum loaders. Call us @1-800-3DOHENY.
(CPBM)
1995 GMC W/Serco High Pressure Jet-
ter: 1500 gal. water, 3116 CAT, Allison,
V-6 Ford upper, 63,100 miles, ex-municipal
truck. .............................................. $8,875
814-696-4343 PA C11
2003 Sterling L7500 Vac truck: Cat
3125 @ 315 HP, A/T, 55K miles, spring
susp., 2003 Vac-Con V390LHAD, 3 com-
pressor fans, 10' telescopic boom, HS
drive, articulating hose reel, hi-dump de-
bris tank.. ....................................$99,500
715-546-2680 WI
CBM
1991 Camel 200, 6-speed, 65 gpm, 2000
psi, Roots 624 blower, tandem axle, ready
for work, 169,000 miles, excellent condition.
$28,900. Call 920-655-7302 or 920-866-
9109. (CBM)
LEASE/FINANCING
North Star Commercial Credit: Commer-
cial Loans for Trucks or Equipment. Flexible
purchase programs to ft your budget. 21 yrs.
in the industry. Contact tom Myers - 877-
804-2274. (CPBM)
NOZZLES
SAPPHIrE NOZZLES for UHP, laser-etched,
heat treated, excellent quality, fantastic sav-
ings! 772-286-1218. info@alljetting.com;
www.alljetting.com. (CBM)
SAPPHIrE NOZZLES to 60,000 psi for all
major UHP units. Factory direct. Wholesale
price. Apex Waterjetting Technologies. 772-
260-1100. (C12)
PArtS & COMPONENtS
US Jetting provides aftermarket rebuilding
services and replacement parts for Har-
ben pumps. Low prices, fast response.
Why pay more? Call today. 1-800-538-8464,
ext 25 or 18. (CBM)
PIPE BUrStING EQUIPMENt
TT Technologies Grundo-Crack Pipeburster
4/6 and 6/6, $10,000. Earth Tool (Vermeer)
Pipeburster forward expander/back-out 8
to 12 capable, $20,000. Cherne Air Testing
System with two 8 test plugs, $1,100. david
lefon@gmail.com or 434-466-2321 VA. (C11)
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)
2010 Alkota 246, boiler for lateral lining.
Only been used twice. ..............$10,000
Call tom @ Pipefo 905-572-7767
or email tom@pipefo.ca ON C11
PUMPS
Buy & Sell all makes and models, new &
used vacuum pumps & high pressure water
pumps, and good used replacement parts.
Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.
VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt
(822-8648). (C11)
rENtAL EQUIPMENt
Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-
nation 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. (C11)
rOddING MACHINES
1999 Robotic Rodder: Trailer mounted SRE-
CO sectional rodder. Less then 70 hrs of op-
eration. HSRSR516TR. Asking $9,000 OBO.
Wayne @ 904-743-1074 FL. (C11)
rOLL-OFF trAILEr
2008 BENLEE 32 tANdEM dd rOLL-
OFF trAILEr: 75,000 lbs. GVW, carries
24 containers, 60,000 lbs. lifting capac-
ity, axles rated at 25,000 lbs. each, 8
new tires, wheels, 10-bolt hub piloted
with wheel check, automatic tire infa-
tion system, aluminum fenders, lighting
LED, serviced and ready to work. Like
new. $39,500. Also truck available.
Call 863-984-8994
C11
SEPtIC trUCKS
1978 Mack Vac truck: Mack diesel,
M/T, 10,500/19,040 axles, camelback
susp., spoke wheels, 22.5 tires. .$24,500
715-546-2680 WI
CBM
SErVICE/rEPAIr
rEPAIrS: Sewer cam, reel/rod, monitor, loca-
tor and more. Warranty on Vivax/Metrotech,
General Wire, Ratech, Spartan, Hathorn. Like
new, refurbished reels for sale. Northern Cali-
fornia 800-519-1998. (C11)
***www. ser vi cewi t hasmi l e. com***
Sewer Cam reel and Camera repair:
Authorized for General Wire, ratech,
Vision & ridgid. Quality service on all
brands. Need more info? Give Chuck a
call. Electronic repair Co., Birming-
ham, AL 35206. 205-836-0454; email:
part@ servicewithasmile.com. (CBM)
dynamic repairs - Inspection Camera
repairs: 48-hr. turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, Ridgid, Electric Eel, Gator
Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders. Qual-
ity service on all brands. rental equipment
available. For more info. call Jack at 973-
478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey. (CBM)
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.
(CPBM)
trAILErS
1998, 38 5th wheel triple axel, heavy duty,
23 stainless countertop, 9 storage cabinets,
4 wide loading ramp, wired 110V, furnace &
air, used as liner trailer. kottked@aol.com for
photos 541-664-1192. $7,500 OR. (C01)
tV INSPECtION
Cues Pro Scout system with 200 of push ca-
ble, PSII camera, 9 color monitor with PCU.
MP 20/20 with PSIII camera, 100ft of push
cable, mainline translator module and inter-
face cable for operation with a standard multi-
conductor truck. Both for $3,800.00. More
info email awilson@prolateralsc.com SC.
(C01)
Pearpoint complete mainline inspection sys-
tem. 1994 Featherlight trailer, AC, heat, 7500
watt generator. 1200 ft. of cable is less than
1 year old, most other components are less
than 7 years old. $30,000 complete, $25,000
minus trailer and generator. 715-694-2457
WI. (C02)
Virtually brand new 2008 techline
engineering 8x20x7 trailer: 7000
GVW, perfect for CCTV inspection, rear
bam doors, loaded with microwave, oven,
kitchen, shower, toilet, sink, a/c, genera-
tor, and more ............................ $19,680
for more information visit
www.BestEquipmentCo.com
or call 800-372-BESt IN CM12
2001 Cues test/seal unit, Freightliner step
van, OzII camera with datacap, 1986 GMC
step van, cues test/seal unit, LAMPI system.
Two great trucks. Call for details! 814-251-
5350 or 814-667-2298 PA. (C12)
Omni II color pan/tilt camera w/crawler. Com-
plete factory service in 2010. 1,000 lft of sin-
gle conductor coax cable and software sys-
tem w/17in monitor. Ready to install & work in
your vehicle. $6,000. 248-561-1968. (C11)
TV Ferret: Complete used, pan & tilt system,
600 ft. cable, 6 crawler. More turn-key sys-
tems. Starting at $20,000. www.tvferret.com.
518-399-2211. (CBM)
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equipment (VN-004), color, pan, tilt, zoom
over 700 ft. cable. Nice van 73k, 5.4 gas,
automatic, AC, with rear heat and AC. Just
sent unit to Cyclops factory in Texas for up-
dates and service. Ready to make money for
you. Nice compact unit. See more at: www.
letsrollautoandequipment.net (stock #08-
01). $39,500. 719-338-3767 (more cctv vans
from $24,950. (C11)
1996 Cues Pace tL tV Inspection
trailer: Cameras & VCR, built in elec-
tirc generator! Works great! 668 hours.
$8,000.00. More photos at: www.machine
rytrader.com.
518-361-2899 NY C11
1998 Cues Mainline TV System: GMC Sa-
vanna 3500, Cues w/Pro-Data on-screen
titler, Honda generator, Sony combo DVD/
VHS, 1700 of M/C cable, pan & tilt camera
w/shorty transporter. $39,500. 608-835-7767
WI. (CBM)
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Mastervac 3800 wet & dry industrial loader.
(Stock #5088C) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
POWERVAC 3800, 3,250 US gallon, carbon
steel vacuum tanker with a Hibon PD blower,
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stalled on a 2009 Sterling Triaxle. (Stock
#4931) www.VacuumSalesInc.com,
(888) VAC-UNIt (822-8648). (C11)
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SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt (822-
8648). (C11)

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HG wet/dry industrial vacuum tank loader.
demo/rental unit. (Stock #7390) www.
Vacuum SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIt
(822-8648). (C11)
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(CBM)
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model Guzzlers. Cash. 800-336-4369.
(CPBM)
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714-259-7700. (CPBM)
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Wheatley 165 20K @ 17 GPM. Wheatley
125 10K @ 20 GPM. Wheatley P-313 10K
@ 8.4 GPM. Aqua-dyne C 450-DS 20K @
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ow, hydro-ex kit, ex-municipal truck extremely low hours and miles
2003 Sterling/Vactor 2115, 18 PD blower,
80 GPM jetter system, many optional items included.
2007 SECA MODEL TGV-
2600, 3 yard debris body,
hydraulic dump, hydraulic
rear door, 4 catch basin tube
with rotating boom, 1,400
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@ 2,000 PSI triplex water
pump, 3/4 high pressure
rodder hose, 600 capacity hose reel, Recirculation system, Full gauge cluster,
188 HP Caterpillar diesel engine, hydrostatic drive system, low hours
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a 2002 Peterbilt, 10 cubic yard debris
body, 80 GPM @ 2,000 PSI, 2 stage
fan / John Deere Aux / Fluid Coupler,
1000 gallon water tank capacity,
accumulator, remote control pendant,
8 extendable boom, 600 telescopic/
rotating hose reel, special lighting,
automatic transmission, tandem axle, 350 HP
82 Cleaner November 2011
he fourth quarter is a great time to consider
upgrading your offce equipment both as
a magnanimous gesture to your hardwork-
ing crew and to bring more effciency to
your operation.
If your business booms in summer, chances
are you spend a good part of the year focused on
keeping up with jobs in the feld. But when the
weather turns dreary and the work slacks off, its
time to turn your attention indoors and take the
time to consider offce needs. Consider purchases
you can make before the end of the year that will
improve working conditions for your staff and pos-
sibly make tax time less torturous.
Ask employees to look back over the year and
think of any items that might have made the busi-
ness more effcient. Solicit input on what would
make their jobs easier, and then consult your ac-
countant about how buying those items before the
end of the year might affect your tax situation.
Buy and get a deduction
The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 changed
federal income tax code Section 179 to allow busi-
nesses to deduct the frst $500,000 of equipment
purchased in 2011 from that years taxable income.
Beyond that new service truck youve been think-
ing about, basic material goods that generally quali-
fy for the Section 179 deduction include:
Computers and software
Offce furniture
Offce equipment (printers, fax machines,
copiers, scanners)
Here are some ideas for fourth quarter
purchases that can make your companys New Year
a happy one:
Laptop computers. Are your offce employees
chained to their workspaces because they use
desktop computers? Consider a few laptops. If you
havent looked at laptops lately, youll be pleasantly
surprised at how the prices have come down in line
with desktop models. Laptops let employees take
their work home, on business trips or to favorite
places around the offce. A laptop could help keep
employees on schedule in winter by allowing them
to connect to the offce when roads are closed or
they are home with a sniffing child.
Cell phones. Cell phones can qualify for a
Section 179 deduction if used more than 50 per-
cent for business every year. It gets a little tricky, so
be sure and check with your accountant on wheth-
er you need to track usage charges, and whether
cell phones bought for employees need to be con-
sidered part of their benefts for tax purposes.
Software. If employees are having compatibil-
ity issues with the outside world in their daily busi-
ness, maybe its time for a software upgrade. Or, if
theyve mastered basic accounting software, maybe
its time to add payroll software. To qualify for a
Section 179 deduction, the software must be off-
the-shelf readily available to the public rather
than custom designed.
Ergonomic gear. Comfortable, healthy work-
ers are happy, productive workers. If your people
have aching backs, maybe chairs made after the
Reagan administration are in order. To prevent or
relieve other aches and pains, consider providing
armrests, ergonomic keyboards, or lumbar back
supports.
Marketing materials. Stylish new business
cards could be a gesture of confdence in your sales
team. Or could your company beneft from updat-
ed brochures? Does your website need a makeover?
Spending money on marketing materials and pro-
motional activities can also be written off during
tax season.
Membership dues. Joining the state or na-
tional association for your profession provides net-
working and educational opportunities, and the
membership fees are deductible. Subscriptions to
trade publications or publications from your asso-
ciation are also costs you can write off. Your staff
will beneft from feeling more connected to peers
in their feld.
Business-related education. Paying for con-
tinuing education shows your staff you want to
help them excel by learning to use newer technol-
ogy, mastering more effective techniques, or be-
coming familiar with the latest legislation. Money
you spend on classes, seminars, conventions or
instructional videos is tax deductible as long as the
expenses are directly related to your business and
are intended to improve job skills and knowledge.
It may be too late to get people into classes (and
get a deduction) this year, but its worth keeping in
mind for the future.
a word of caution
It may be the holiday season, but please, dont
play Santa Claus with a sack full of software. Yes,
your investment in equipment may make some em-
ployees days a little brighter, make their jobs a little
easier, boost their energy, and increase their pro-
ductivity. But work-related items are not gifts and
shouldnt be presented as such, unless you want
the Ebenezer Scrooge award. Bonus checks and
frozen turkeys are gifts. Laptops and cell phones
are tools.
And be considerate. Just as some people cant
wait to get their hands on the latest gadgets and
love the challenge of learning new technology, oth-
ers are intimidated by it. Be understanding of those
employees. Make sure they get the time and train-
ing they need to be comfortable, and dont feel bad
if they meet your purchase with a little grumbling
at frst. And dont say, I told you so, when slow
adapters start to see the benefts of the new equip-
ment or software. C
year-end Perks
Here are some fourtH-quarter wise buys for tHe crew at work
tHat will Help team morale and may also pay off at tax time
By Judy Kneiszel
work laptops allow employees to take their work home, on business trips
or to favorite places around the offce. a laptop could help keep
employees on schedule in winter by allowing them to connect to the
offce when roads are closed or they are home with a sniffing child.
Better
Business
Judy Kneiszel
t
he fourth quarter is a great time to consider
upgrading your offce equipment both as
a magnanimous gesture to your hardwork-
ing crew and to bring more effciency to
your operation.
If your business booms in summer, chances
are you spend a good part of the year focused on
keeping up with jobs in the feld. But when the
weather turns dreary and the work slacks off, its
time to turn your attention indoors and take the
time to consider offce needs. Consider purchases
you can make before the end of the year that will
improve working conditions for your staff and pos-
sibly make tax time less torturous.
Ask employees to look back over the year and
think of any items that might have made the busi-
ness more effcient. Solicit input on what would
make their jobs easier, and then consult your ac-
countant about how buying those items before the
end of the year might affect your tax situation.
Buy and get a deduction
The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 changed
federal income tax code Section 179 to allow busi-
nesses to deduct the frst $500,000 of equipment
purchased in 2011 from that years taxable income.
Beyond that new service truck youve been think-
ing about, basic material goods that generally quali-
fy for the Section 179 deduction include:
Computers and software
Offce furniture
Offce equipment (printers, fax machines,
copiers, scanners)
Here are some ideas for fourth quarter
purchases that can make your companys New Year
a happy one:
Laptop computers. Are your offce employees
chained to their workspaces because they use
desktop computers? Consider a few laptops. If you
havent looked at laptops lately, youll be pleasantly
surprised at how the prices have come down in line
with desktop models. Laptops let employees take
their work home, on business trips or to favorite
places around the offce. A laptop could help keep
employees on schedule in winter by allowing them
to connect to the offce when roads are closed or
they are home with a sniffing child.
Cell phones. Cell phones can qualify for a
Section 179 deduction if used more than 50 per-
cent for business every year. It gets a little tricky, so
be sure and check with your accountant on wheth-
er you need to track usage charges, and whether
cell phones bought for employees need to be con-
sidered part of their benefts for tax purposes.
Software. If employees are having compatibil-
ity issues with the outside world in their daily busi-
ness, maybe its time for a software upgrade. Or, if
theyve mastered basic accounting software, maybe
its time to add payroll software. To qualify for a
Section 179 deduction, the software must be off-
the-shelf readily available to the public rather
than custom designed.
Ergonomic gear. Comfortable, healthy work-
ers are happy, productive workers. If your people
have aching backs, maybe chairs made after the
Reagan administration are in order. To prevent or
relieve other aches and pains, consider providing
armrests, ergonomic keyboards, or lumbar back
supports.
Marketing materials. Stylish new business
cards could be a gesture of confdence in your sales
team. Or could your company beneft from updat-
ed brochures? Does your website need a makeover?
Spending money on marketing materials and pro-
motional activities can also be written off during
tax season.
Membership dues. Joining the state or na-
tional association for your profession provides net-
working and educational opportunities, and the
membership fees are deductible. Subscriptions to
trade publications or publications from your asso-
ciation are also costs you can write off. Your staff
will beneft from feeling more connected to peers
in their feld.
Business-related education. Paying for con-
tinuing education shows your staff you want to
help them excel by learning to use newer technol-
ogy, mastering more effective techniques, or be-
coming familiar with the latest legislation. Money
you spend on classes, seminars, conventions or
instructional videos is tax deductible as long as the
expenses are directly related to your business and
are intended to improve job skills and knowledge.
It may be too late to get people into classes (and
get a deduction) this year, but its worth keeping in
mind for the future.
a word of caution
It may be the holiday season, but please, dont
play Santa Claus with a sack full of software. Yes,
your investment in equipment may make some em-
ployees days a little brighter, make their jobs a little
easier, boost their energy, and increase their pro-
ductivity. But work-related items are not gifts and
shouldnt be presented as such, unless you want
the Ebenezer Scrooge award. Bonus checks and
frozen turkeys are gifts. Laptops and cell phones
are tools.
And be considerate. Just as some people cant
wait to get their hands on the latest gadgets and
love the challenge of learning new technology, oth-
ers are intimidated by it. Be understanding of those
employees. Make sure they get the time and train-
ing they need to be comfortable, and dont feel bad
if they meet your purchase with a little grumbling
at frst. And dont say, I told you so, when slow
adapters start to see the benefts of the new equip-
ment or software. C
year-end Perks
Here are some fourtH-quarter wise buys for tHe crew at work
tHat will Help team morale and may also pay off at tax time
By Judy Kneiszel
work laptops allow employees to take their work home, on business trips
or to favorite places around the offce. a laptop could help keep
employees on schedule in winter by allowing them to connect to the
offce when roads are closed or they are home with a sniffing child.
Better
Business
Judy Kneiszel
t
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