We are creatures of habit; when we find a system that works we stick with it. We all have them, some good and a few bad. The topic today is tools. Whether you wear jeans, cargo pants or bib overalls, odds are good that some of your favorite go to tools are in your pockets. Read more
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General Pipe Cleaners introduces the new spider cutter, a double cutter with front and rear blades. This new cutter begins cutting when the cable is fed into the line and continues to cut as it retracts, removing stubborn stoppages. Spider cutter is available in two models: the Double U-Cutter and the Double Heavy Duty Side Read more
RIDGID® introduces the B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller. The B-500 produces a consistent, high-quality bevel in less than two minutes* without flames or sparks, replacing traditional beveling methods such as grinding. The B-500 is a compact and transportable unit that easily mounts to the end of pipes four inches or greater in diameter, with a maximum Read more
It happened again. Another 5-alarm fire at an apartment complex leaving nearly 450 people without a roof over their heads. This is a direct quote from the news report: “Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro says firefighters found plumbers tools in the building in a vacant apartment where the fire is believed to Read more
For years now I’ve been tripping over loose drop-cloths and floor runners on my way out the door with an old, dirty water heater. Since there are few water heater replacements that fall under the “pro-active replacement” category [does that even exist?] it seems that most tanks I myself or my guys have carried out Read more