Plumber magazine recently featured the Micro S Light+ in a story following Norman Hostetler, a trenchless specialist at TCI Plumbing in Goodfield, Illinois. Hostetler explains how the Micro S Light+ has vastly improved his process for opening up branch lines after lateral relining. He notes that the system lets him cut reinstatement time in half.

PRT’s Micro S Light+ is a small-diameter cutter suited for prep and reinstatement work in drains and laterals alike. The system is designed for 3-9” pipe rehab, but don’t let its smaller circumference fool you—the cutter has an air-powered motor delivering maximum torque.

When a pipe rehab crew installs a CIPP liner, they typically do the job in just a few hours, and then move on to the next project. But that’s not the end of the story. CIPP is designed to last for decades, and the wastewater systems that use it need to be confident in its efficacy. In most cases, installers are required to submit a sample of every liner installed for third-party testing. Only once testing is complete and the results are approved and reported is the job really “done.”

It’s easy to get complacent in a job. When you do the same tasks day after day—same crew, same truck, same equipment—it’s common to “check out” mentally from time to time.

Don’t check out of trenching safety. 

Cured-in-place pipe for trenchless rehabilitation has made major strides since its inception 50 years ago. New advancements in technology have helped the installation process become safer and more efficient, and made CIPP a stronger, more durable solution for repairing failing pipes. 

Family-owned and -operated wastewater contractor, Royal Flush, blends both traditional and modern practices into its business. While the company embraces a rich history in the industry and a close-knit team, it’s also quick to invest in new technology that will help it stay ahead of the competition.

In the world of trenchless pipe repair, light-based curing is a more recent advancement for installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). It’s also become a favored one for a handful of reasons.

After a year of uncertainty for many industries, it’s important to be prepared for 2021. If you’re strategizing ways for your wastewater contracting business to continue to grow and succeed in the new year, here are some tips for your company.

Trenching and excavation come with inherent dangers. While regulators and industry organizations have worked hard in recent years to reduce associated risks and damages, the results have been varied.