Shelton Plumbing’s core values are quality, service, and price. Their vision for the future is to work toward better options for their customers. For example, if a sewer has root intrusions, it is typical to offer the customer one solution and one price. Shelton would like to offer them options. Full excavation and replacement is the most costly option. They would also offer sewer lining and rehabilitation as a less expensive option. If the customer is very concerned with price, the most economical option would be installing cleanouts and using the Warrior jetter to clean the line, followed by applications of a foaming root killer in the spring and fall. Shelton Plumbing feels that multiple options provide a pricing structure that gives the customer a full selection of choices that fit their budget and needs.
Connally Plumbing’s list of Spartan equipment reads like Santa’s gift list: four Model 81s, four Model 100s, three Model 300s, a Model 1065, a Soldier jetter, two Spartan locators, two Spartan cameras, and a Model 717, plus Spartan cable and accessories. Justin depends on Spartan equipment because “I’ve tried other brands. Spartan is by far the best in reliability and cleanliness. They’re just solid. And the service is great.” Justin says his Soldier jetter is particularly useful for his customers in neighborhoods with private sewer mains. Without the jetter, they would not have been able to reach the clog and clear it.
Join us every month as we highlight customers who have become part of our Spartan Tool family in our Pro of the Month Series. This month, we are featuring David Allen Meyers and Steven David Windham of Greenwize Plumbing in Austin, TX.
1" BLADE (FOR 5/16" CABLE) - Spartan Tool's root cutting blade features a 1" hardened steel blade for 5/16" cable, for use on the Model 100 (5/16" Drum), Model 81, and Model 700.
When he founded Affordable Rooter Service, LLC, Bogan says it took about six months to get the business off the ground. He worked alone for nearly two years before hiring more team members. Now the business handles 25-30 jobs a day between three technicians. Affordable Rooter Service has a great reputation in the community and has seen consistent revenue growth.
Our high-quality inspection reels provide flexibility without sacrificing durability. With tough push rods and innovative easy-mount camera heads, our sewer inspection reels give you a competitive advantage and make your job easier. Spartan inspection reels come in varying pushrod lengths and multiple camera head options to cover the size and complexity of your job.
Inner Drum
The inner drum is an important feature in any enclosed drum drain cleaning machine. The purpose of the inner drum is to prevent the cable from flipping over in the drum and tanglins as the drain snake torques against the clog. Without an inner drum you'll spend a lot of time rying to untangle your drain cable.
Outer (external) Drum
The outer drum holds the drain cleaning cable, sometimes referred to as a "sewer snake" or "drain snake". The outer drum will keep "sewer juice" contained inside the machine and prevent dirt or debris from releasing into the surrounding area.
Dial-A-Cable Power Feed
The power feed allows for quick cable changes and feeds cable in and out automatically. The power feed has three positions: Forward, Reverse, and Neutral. The drive design permits repair right in the field. The entire unit can be taken apart and put back in working order in about ten minutes. The power feed on the Spartan Model 1065, which weighs just over 10 pounds, will feed and retrieve a cable up to 30 feet per minute.
Cable and Cutting Tool Attachments
The drain cleaning cable itself is actually a tightly coiled, flexible wire spring that rotates in the pipe and, when it connects with a blockage, forms into a stiff rod that rams through the debris. The drain snake may have an attachment on its end. The attachments are designed to cut and clear whatever is blocking the sewer pipe. Attachments include blades of various shapes and edges, hooks for retrieval of debris, and drop heads that navigate bends in the pipe.
Air Foot Pedal (actuator)
To avoid electrical shock, which is one of the major hazards of sewer and drain cleaning, an air-activated foot switch is used instead of an electrical device. The machine operator will depress the air foot pedal to begin machine operation and feed the cable slowly into the pipe.
