Plumbing & Mechanical articles from August 2005

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from August 2005

Why not an allen wrench?(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I was reading the May 2005 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical and was very disappointed with the first place winner of the Tool Tip. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They make allen wrenches specifically for that "internal hex opening." The winner...

Blue Collar Bias.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I'm sending a copy of Jim's editorial about service trucks in driveways to my idiotic homeowners association ("Blue Collar Bias Revisited," June 2005). Many thanks. Nora DePalma Building Profits Inc. Cumming, Ga.

Know your costs.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Ellen Rohr's preaching goes beyond running a contracting business. While I am a contractor, she has also helped in fundraising for the California Waterfowl Association. By using Ellen's mindset, I have raised $10,000 in extra donations and...

Plumbing products get reprieve from federal 'lead ban' bill.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
August 1, 2005... Federal legislation would have reduced lead amount in plumbing products from 8 percent to 0.2 percent Study will exclude plumbing products that are already exempt from NSF 61, Sec. 9 Plumbing Manufacturers Institute presses to be...

Home Depot closes select EXPO Design Centers Nationwide.(Briefs)
August 1, 2005... The Home Depot announced that it will close 15 of its 54 EXPO Design Centers around the country, and another five will be converted to conventional big box stores. The remaining 34 EXPOs are said to be profitable and will remain operating,...

MC Industrial to serve industrial construction market.(Briefs)
August 1, 2005... McCarthy Holding Cos. recently formed MC Industrial, a construction company created to serve industrial clients nationwide in a variety of areas. The company will offer construction management, general contracting and design/build services. Tom...

ServiceMagic buys ImproveNet.(Briefs)
August 1, 2005... ServiceMagic, an online marketplace of prescreened home service professionals, recently announced its acquisition of any outstanding shares, warrants and stocks of ImproveNet Inc. The deal is worth approximately $6.72 million in cash or 12...

PHCC offers new training programs.(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... As part of a renewed commitment to apprentice and journeyman training, PHCC's Educational Foundation will be offering several new training programs, including: a revised and updated First-Year Plumbing Apprentice program; a First-Year HVACR...

Home improvement at record levels for 2004.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Total home improvement product sales reached $271 billion last year, a record since 1984, according to statistical research from the Home Improvement Research Institute. Spending increased 12.6 percent from 2003 levels. Last year's hurricanes...

Reform bills level OSHA playing field.(Briefs)
August 1, 2005... Four OSHA reform bills were recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, which will level the playing field for small businesses when defending themselves against complaints. H.R. 739 extends the deadline for small business to respond...

Kinetics Systems.(On The Move)
August 1, 2005... Kinetics Systems announced that Kurt Gilson resigned as chief executive officer and a member of the board. President and Chief Financial Officer J. Gordon Beittenmiller was named the new CEO. A search has begun for a new CFO.

The Dwyer Group.(On The Move)
August 1, 2005... The Dwyer Group, parent of Mr. Rooter, named Mike Owens as director of vendor programs and president of a newly created company, ProTradeNet LLC, a new buying group that will include an e-commerce portal to place and track orders with its...

C & R Mechanical Co.(On The Move)
August 1, 2005... C & R Mechanical Co. appointed Glen Carter to the Project Sales Team of its Service & Building Solutions Group.

Kansas requires continuing education.(Briefs)
August 1, 2005... The Kansas legislature recently passed a law (HB 2058) requiring anyone holding a journeyman or master's license in either plumbing or HVAC/mechanical to obtain 12 hours of continuing education units every 24 months. Contact David Finley,...

Final UPC/UMC meeting at IAPMO business conference.(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has set the final meeting on the 2006 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code for its annual Education and Business Conference Sept. 25-29, 2005,...

First 'Oil Heat Cares Cup' awarded.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The first "Oil Heat Cares Cup" was recently awarded by the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers to the Central Pennsylvania Chapter in recognition of the charity work done to help a single mother replace her heating system. The...

Network '05: a preview of seminars & events.
August 1, 2005... Seminars on green building, politics and maintenance agreements are just a few highlights for contractor attendees of Network '05, a joint meeting of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association and the American Supply...

PHCC, ASA host joint panel discussion.(American Supply Association)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association)(Panel Discussion)
August 1, 2005... Strengthening the wholesale supply chain will be the focus of a special panel discussion, "Building The Chain: Creating A Culture Of Trust In The Supply Chain," 8:30-10 a.m., Sept. 9, at Network '05, Orlando, Fla. "We've beaten each other...

Polish tourism office beckons French with 'Polish plumber'.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
August 1, 2005... A Polish tourist bureau recently lampooned French fears of eastern European workers by using the image of a buff tradesman to lure the French to Poland. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The "Polish plumber" became a catchphrase in France last...

Kohler Co.(Web News)
August 1, 2005... Kohler Co. updated its Kitchen and Bath Web site, www.us.kohler.com/index2.jsp, with improved functionality and accessibility of pages such as My Kohler Folder, Virtual Bath and Shower Planners, and resources for architects and designers.

MrHVAC.com.(Web News)
August 1, 2005... MrHVAC.com produced more than 500,000 hits during the first quarter of 2005.

Reed Mfg. Co.(Web News)
August 1, 2005... Reed Mfg. Co. has updated its replacement Cutter Wheel Search feature on its Web site, www.reedmfgco.com. Additionally, the Where To Buy feature offers quick access to local distributors.

Easter Seals.(Supported Employment Services along with a job )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Each day, three to five "clients" of Easter Seals' Supported Employment Services along with a job coach join McGuire Mfg. Co.'s 21 full-time employees to help shine, assemble and package products. Easter Seals recently named McGuire Employer Of...

Sunroc, Oasis sell Maid-O-Mist.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Sunroc LLC and the Oasis Corp. sold Maid-O-Mist Heating Specialties to Maid-O-Mist's management. Maid-O-Mist makes air eliminators for hydronic and steam heating systems, and are marketed under the Maid-O-Mist (hydronic) and Jacobus (steam)...

Imperial Tools.(Happy Anniversary!)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Imperial Tools, designer and manufacturer of HVAC and specialty tools, celebrates 100 years in the tools business in 2005. The company began in 1905 as Chicago-based Imperial Brass Mfg. Co.; in 1961 it merged with Eastman Mfg. Co.; and in 1996...

Victaulic Co.(celebrates its 80th anniversary )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Victaulic Co. celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The concept of joining pipe with a mechanical bolted coupling that would engage into grooves and feature a gasket seal originated during World War I for rapid deployment of fuel and water...

Easy Street Inc.(Happy Anniversary!)
August 1, 2005... Consulting firm and software manufacturing company Easy Street Inc. celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Owner and founder James R. Leichter ran the company out of his own home; now the company occupies 12 rooms of an office building,...

Grundfos Technical Institute.(Training Corner)
August 1, 2005... Grundfos Technical Institute will hold 2 1/2-day groundwater product training programs for pump installation and distributor sales professionals. The course is designed for coursework and hands-on training featuring: overview with basic...

Basco.(Training Corner)
August 1, 2005... Basco announced the remainder of its Basco University courses for the year, taught by Jason DeBruer: -- Basco Core Line Training: Aug. 30-31; Sept. 20-21; Oct. 4-5; Oct. 18-19; and Nov. 1-2. -- Celesta Installation Training: Aug....

A.O. Smith kicks off contractor promotion.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
August 1, 2005... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. offers exclusive deals on products for work and play beginning Aug. 15, 2005, and continues through Nov. 15, 2005. Select A.O. Smith residential and commercial water heater purchases will earn points toward outdoor...

Return of Apollo cash rebate program for contractors.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Apollo Valves is reintroducing a rebate program that last year returned more than $83,000 in cash to contractors nationwide. Renamed the Apollo Very Important Purchase (VIP) Program, members will accumulate rebates of 3 percent of the value of...

Armstrong Hot Water Group.(appointed Mechanical Solutions of South Windsor)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Armstrong Hot Water Group, a division of Armstrong International, appointed Mechanical Solutions of South Windsor, Conn., as a Hot Water Group Specialist representing its full range of controls in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,...

Elkay.(Rep News)
August 1, 2005... Elkay named George Vandergriff and Alice Bihner, both with Renco Sales Inc., as Elkay's 2004 Wholesale Rep of the Year. Both work out of the agency's Corona, Calif., location and were honored at the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. They...

Leonard Valve Co.(Rep News)
August 1, 2005... Leonard Valve Co. expanded its manufacturers rep network with firms in seven territories: -- Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula will be represented by Badgerland Trading Co., New Berlin, Wis. -- Michigan's Lower Peninsula will be...

Repco Associates Inc.(Rep News)
August 1, 2005... Repco Associates Inc. has moved to 787 Industrial Dr., Elmhurst, IL 60126, 630/530-0010, fax 630/530-0011. The company covers northern Illinois and northwest Indiana and represents such manufacturers as Clarion Bathware, Flushmate, Halsey...

Viessmann Mfg. Co.(Rep News)
August 1, 2005... Viessmann Mfg. Co. (U.S.) appointed Osborne Co. of Livermore, Calif., as its sales representative for northern Nevada and northern California.

GAMA president named new NEMA president.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
August 1, 2005... Evan Gaddis, president of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, was named the new president of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. During his time at GAMA, Gaddis helped introduce new divisions for power generation (fuel...

Seminar charity event, Oct. 5.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... For a small fee this fall, plumbing, heating and radiant contractors can enrich their lives through education and community, as all proceeds for a one-day seminar and trade show event will go to the Avon "Walk For Breast Cancer" fund. ...

The story of Jim and Pete: find your 'vision' and look beyond tomorrow.
August 1, 2005... Jim and Pete were self-employed in the same city, although they had very different lifestyles. For Jim, being the owner meant his desk was definitely the place where the buck stopped, at least that's how it was the last time he could actually...

Plugged PEX.(Cross-linked Polyethylene)
August 1, 2005... Original inquiry: I installed 300 ft. of PEX in a garage and covered it with concrete. Once it dried, I discovered I could not get a flow through the tube. I plugged one end and pressurized the other at 200 psi for several hours with no...

Lines of communication: networked controls will soon be the norm in hydronics.
August 1, 2005... For decades, the hydronic heating industry has used "stand-alone" controllers designed for very specific purposes. Examples include: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Boiler reset controller. * Boiler staging controller. * Injection...

Lean the Grunau way: lean construction helps contractors streamline the way they do business.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... The Japanese call it Kaizen. It means, literally, "to take apart and put back together in a better way." It is an approach to productivity that breaks with tradition of "command and control" of wasted time and material. It instead stands on...

The 2005 Pipe Trades Giants: it was a very good year ...
August 1, 2005... With $998.4 billion spent on new construction last year (a 9 percent increase from 2003) and an estimated 12.3 percent increase in spending for improvements and repair of residential properties ($198.6 billion), 2004 was a pretty good year for...

A smart investment: Einstein's Plumbing & Heating Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y.(TRUCK OF THE MONTH)
August 1, 2005... In New York, getting burned in the new construction market can be a costly event. So, after being left with the supplier bill one too many times, Joe Collins decided to go out on his own. He embraced flat rate pricing and joined Service...

BNP Media sponsors Habitat for Humanity's Blitz Build' in Detroit.(Special staff report)
August 1, 2005... Habitat For Humanity International's motto is "A hand up, not a hand out." Dozens of BNP Media employees lent their hands--and hearts--in building the company-sponsored House No. 20, one of 31 homes dedicated June 24, as part of Habitat's Jimmy...

Man and Myth--behind Sir Thomas Crapper, 'inventor' of the toilet.(A PM Essay)
August 1, 2005... TOILET HUMOR never seems to grow old, and neither does the legend that a man named "Sir" Thomas Crapper invented the toilet. The man existed in real life, but he was not a knight, and the suggestion that he invented the toilet is, to put it...

Lab waste systems: know your limits before installing new material.(Plumbing PRIMER)
August 1, 2005... I have received a lot of calls, comments and questions regarding laboratory waste. The interest that has been generated started with the introduction of a new laboratory waste piping system--a CPVC lab waste system. I mentioned to one of the...

How to use a troubleshooting chart: troubleshooting charts help you start at the beginning and not skip steps.(Hydronic CONTROLS)
August 1, 2005... Ah, the troubleshooting chart. Eyes glaze over. Naps begin. But that's just because most folks don't know how to read them. If they did, well they'd be absolutely enchanted with all the information available in such an organized way! ...

Return on investment: where do you spend?(In The FIELD)
August 1, 2005... To keep your business growing and prosperous, a financial review by professionals will reveal where you spend your money. This process, completed quarterly, or more often if your business is growing rapidly, helps you manage expenses and...

Having the right car--and not driving the customer crazy: first impressions mean a lot in this business.(Managing YOUR BUSINESS)
August 1, 2005... A while back, I read about the last Oldsmobile to roll off the assembly line. It's kind of sad and it got me thinking about the old days when I spent a lot of my time selling. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many of...

We tried that but it didn't work--here's why! Some solutions to your management problems.(Practical MANAGEMENT)
August 1, 2005... Last month we shared 10 innovative ideas that some of you tried but found out they didn't work in your company. Before we go into specific situations, you should review these basic management procedures. You can surely understand why something...

Tankless electric water heaters from Stiebel Eltron.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Stiebel Eltron, a world leader in advanced water heating technology, manufactures tankless electric water heaters in a broad spectrum of kW sizes. Ideal for today's households, tankless "whole house" water heaters are good for new construction...

Webstone innovates again with Pro-Pal.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Webstone changes the way plumbing systems are installed with a complete line of step-saving valves that eliminate multiple valves and additional fittings in a system. The Pro-Pal line of step-saving valves incorporates many styles and...

Flat Rate Plus--what's not to love?(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Instead of listening to us, let our customers tell you how great it is! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "We saw how easy it was..." "We are impressed with your software." "We could not be happier." "Flat Rate Plus[R] helped...

New 'Heating Your Home' catalog from Myson.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Myson unveils its new "Heating Your Home" catalog, which offers very dramatic European-style designer models. Available in five different style groups. Select Steel Panel Radiator offers traditional styling; the Eclipse Radiator has a flat...

Myson offers complete collection of Euro-Styled Towel Warmers.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Myson releases its 28-page, Euro-Styled Towel Warmer catalog with more than 500 styles and sizes. The Classic Towel Warmers are a perfect selection for both traditional and contemporary settings. Premier Collection has new space-saver sizing;...

Total office manager.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Don't want to change your business process to fit an accounting package? Who says you have to? Choose TOM[TM] instead! Created from contractor experience for experienced contractors, TOM is the total solution for your business. Why keep buying...

Comfort Track from Embassy.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Ideal for new construction and remodeling because of its low profile, Comfort Track[TM] is designed specifically for subfloor applications. Comfort Track is constructed of a dense composite board covered with aluminum that spreads the heat...

New low-profile cast-iron baseboard.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... New Rhino-Cast cast-iron baseboard from Slant/Fin has a lower profile and lower price than old style models. Rhino-Cast is about an inch and a half lower, yet heat output compares with the higher, bulkier models. That means less weight for...

New Slant/Fin sealed combustion oil boiler.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... New high performance sealed combustion oil boilers from Slant/Fin require no chimney. The Model TRDV boilers feature superb combustion with Energy Star AFUEs to 87.2 percent, heavy-duty jacket and front-mounted service switch. Tankless coil...

Anvil-Strut metal framing.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Anvil International is proud to introduce its new brand of Anvil-Strut[TM] metal framing products that includes a complete line of channel, fittings and accessories. Anvil-Strut products provide maximum recommended load ratings for metal...

DM3MECH mechanical hot tapping machine.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Hot tap using the DM3MECH mechanical drilling machine. With the right hole saw, cut or drill for up to 4-inch valves on copper, steel or plastic pipe. DM3MECH contains the drilling machine, along with 7/16-inch hex arbor, 1/4-inch drill bit,...

VXTC Programmable Steam Boiler Water Feeder.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... A four-color sales sheet is available now for Hydrolevel Co.'s VXTC Programmable Steam Boiler Water Feeder for large residential and commercial/industrial boilers. Like the VXT residential boiler feeder, this new control offers programmable...

Walton pipe extractors.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Walton "REPS" extractors remove broken pipes and studs that defy movement. They make a strong, four-point grip without hammering or pounding and are made of hardened steel. The extractors pull rather than ream, and they release instantly. They...

Portable pump puller.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Pul-A-Pump's patented design provides state-of-the-art performance in a portable pump-pulling device. Built-in features allow efficient, one-man operation. Unique belt drive mechanism affords continual automatic adjustment to varying diameters...

Hackney shelving/tray kits for service bodies.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Available for 12-ft.- and 14-ft.-length bodies. All 56 aluminum shelves are 22-inches wide with a 1-inch retainer lip; mounted on vertical tracks for adjustability. Includes fixed pipe shelves for 10-ft. lengths, and fixed ladder shelves...

Heat-fab Saf-T Vent EZ Seal.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Heat-fab Saf-T Vent EZ Seal earned its name with the industry's first no-tools, no-RTV connection--the patented Ring-and-Tab connector. Precision-formed from superferritic alloys, it's a special gas vent for all high-efficiency applications...

Unlimited hot water.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Ergomax[R] instantaneous, indirect water heaters/heat exchangers produce hot water as long as needed--from filling spa tubs to restaurants needing 180-degree F water for dishwashing. Ergomax units operate at 99 percent efficiency. Virtually...

AutoCAD 3.0 now available.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's newest AutoCAD CD, version 3.0, is now available. Developed to provide a complete set of two-dimensional and three-dimensional AutoCAD drawings for all Charlotte Pipe products, the latest release includes data on...

CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System technical manual.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Learn more about Charlotte Pipe's new ChemDrain[TM] CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System technical specifications and installation requirements in this convenient manual. Charlotte's ChemDrain System offers a safe, durable and economical...

FlowGuard Gold technical manual in Spanish.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry now offers its complete FlowGuard Gold[R] technical manual in Spanish. Learn more about Charlotte Pipe's FlowGuard Gold product offering, technical specifications and installation requirements in this convenient...

The B-0107-C low-flow Spray Valve.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... The redesigned B-0107-C Spray Valve offers great value with its lower water flow and optimal cleaning performance. This innovative commercial spray valve saves money and cleans with razor sharp velocity. The B-0107-C uses only about one-third...

Wolverine tubular products.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Tubular products from our plant start out as solid brass tube stock that is measured and cut to length. The tubes then are annealed and formed on specialized tube benders. Threaded collar connections are silver-soldered for maximum strength....

The Shark's bite just got bigger.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... The 841 3-horsepower Shark grinder pump from Zoeller comes with standard features including 1 1/4-inch NPT discharge, corrosion resistant powder coat finish, heat dispersing fins for extended motor life, hardened stainless-steel cutter, and...

Introducing Perma-Patch small diameter repair kits.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Perma-Liner[TM] Industries rehabilitates small-diameter pipelines utilizing a "local" sectional repair system. A fiberglass mat with 100 percent epoxy resins creates a structural repair with a minimum 50-year life span! Designed for 4- and...

Insulated flexible PEX-a pipes from HeatLink.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... MICROFLEX[R] insulated pipelines are available for underground heat supply. Simply dig a trench and lay the flexible PEX-a pipes in at a minimum depth of 60 cms, cover over with fine earth or sand, and connect to a central heating boiler or...

Injection boards 65100 Series.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... The injection boards 65100 Series from Heatlink features a compact metal cabinet with a capacity of 70,000-195,000 Btu output. It is pre-engineered, fabricated and wired. It includes a five-year parts and labor warranty. The 65100 Series...

AutoCut copper tube cutter available in 1-inch size.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... The new 1-inch AutoCut[TM] from General Pipe Cleaners slices copper tubing in tight spots--even with less than 1 inch of clearance from a wall during stub-out work. Like the 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch models, the new AutoCut fits in the palm of your...

The J-3080 water jet--high water flow without a trailer.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... General Pipe Cleaners' powerful J-3080 Jet-Set[TM] water jet drain-cleaning machine clears stubborn grease stoppages, sand, sludge and ice. A 12-gallon buffer tank gives the safety margin needed to use this high-flow jet on larger, more...

General Cordless Super-Vee more power, longer battery life.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... General Pipe Cleaners has increased the power and longevity of the Cordless Super-Vee[TM] power drain cleaner. The stronger 12-volt variable speed motor easily unclogs sink, shower, toilet and laundry drain lines ranging up to 3 inches in...

General's new Urinal Augers.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... General Pipe Cleaners has introduced two new Urinal Auger[TM] models specially designed to get through urinals where other snakes can't. The compact, durable Teletube[R] Model TU4 design features telescoping 48-inch long flexible spring for...

PHD pipe hangers & devices.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... Your one-stop source for hanger support products, PHD manufactures a wide selection of pipe hangers in various sizes and finishes. Many products are Underwriters Laboratory-listed and Factory Mutual-approved. Available finishes include...

PHD strut products & accessories.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... PHD Manufacturing offers a wide selection of strut products and strut accessories in several profiles and finishes for applications that include hanging pipe and housing electrical conduit. Available finishes include electro-galvanized,...

No need to compromise on quality.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
August 1, 2005... The German engineered ROTHENBERGER ROCAM[R] mobile is a state-of-the-art system that takes the guesswork out of pipe and drain repairs. Inspect up to 6-inch diameter pipe, up to 115 feet away. Locate grease buildup, pipe blockages, breaks or...