Tips for choosing the right drain-cleaning equipment for the job

The task of keeping drains, piping and plumbing systems open and flowing in institutional and commercial facilities is challenging and unending.

By Healthcare Facilities Today


The task of keeping drains, piping and plumbing systems open and flowing in institutional and commercial facilities is challenging and unending. Numerous materials cause blockages, they tend to occur in hard-to-access areas of the systems, and the systems in many facilities are in less-than ideal condition.

To meet these challenges, maintenance and engineering managers must equip their technicians with the most appropriate and effective drain-cleaning equipment. After all, drain cleaning is not a one-size-fits-all process.

A recent article in Maintenance Solutions magazine offers tips for understanding the equipment needs of front-line technicians and the entire range of options for available products.

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June 18, 2013


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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