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General Pipe Cleaners: Sewerooter T-4, New Mid-Size Machine With More Muscle

The new Sewerooter T-4 does a better job of clearing inside drain lines up to 100 ft. long with 9/16” Flexicore cable. It has more torque than traditional 1/2 inch cables, yet it can be used to clear the same 3” to 4” drain lines. Need to clear tree roots too? Just switch drums to a 75 ft. x 5/8” Flexicore cable to clear 3” to 6” lines.

Added Durability: The heavy-duty variable speed Power Cable Feed drives and retracts 9/16” and 5/8” ca ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Super-Vee® Small Line Specialist

General Pipe Cleaners' Super-Vee offers you a complete system for cleaning sink, tub and laundry drain lines through 3″ in diameter. With a variety of cables, cutters, and accessories available, you have the right combination for any clogged drain problem. It's the small line specialist.

The Slide Action Chuck™ makes drain cleaning easier. Just pull the Grip Shield back to engage the cable – slide it forward to release. It’s safer than a spinning chuck and it a ...Read More

Grundfos: Residential Boosting Basics

Struggling with inconsistent water pressure when multiple taps and appliances run at the same time? In this training session, industry pros Becky Henderson and Steve Fernald walk you through everything you need to know about the SCALA2 — the most advanced constant-pressure residential booster pump on the market.

In this video, you'll learn:

Fundamentals of residential water boosting Key factors to consider when integrating a booster pump into a plumbing system Common in ...Read More

Grundfos: Hot Water Recirculation Applications and Sizing

Hot water recirculation is one of the simplest ways to deliver instant comfort, reduce water waste, and improve system performance — but only when the pump is sized and selected correctly.

In this training session, Grundfos Regional Training Manager Steve Fernald covers the fundamentals of how hot water recirculation works and the benefits it delivers to homeowners. He walks through how to properly size a residential HWR system, reviews the most common application types, and com ...Read More

Grundfos: Smart Sizing for Modern Recirculation

Hot water recirculation continues to evolve, and this recorded webinar provides a practical look at how today’s digital tools help professionals design and deliver high-performance systems more efficiently than ever.

In this session, Grundfos Regional Training Manager Steve Fernald explained how modern hot water recirculation (HWR) systems operate and reviewed the key considerations that drive smarter pump selection. Viewers learned the fundamentals of proper system sizing, exp ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: The Flexicore® Closet Auger Advantage

General Pipe Cleaners' Flexicore Professional Toilet Auger cables are the most durable drain cleaning cables in the industry. As Dave Dunbar demonstrates, you can even tie it in a knot, yet it won't kink.

General’s professional three-foot and six foot telescoping Teletube Flexicore Closet Augers are the ideal tools for breaking up stoppages or removing lost objects in clogged toilet bowls. The durable double layer Flexicore construction gives the snake tremendous resistance to k ...Read More

Grundfos: Hydronics Components and Flow

Explore the fundamentals that keep modern hydronic systems running smoothly with Grundfos Regional Training Manager, Steve Fernald.

In this session, Steve breaks down how heating circulators function within a system and why "pumping away" is essential for stable, efficient operation. We also take a closer look at the key components found in a typical heating setup and examine how proper — or improper — installation choices can influence overall performance and circulator l ...Read More

Grundfos: HWR for Tankless Systems

In this one-hour training, Grundfos Regional Training Manager Steve Fernald breaks down everything contractors need to know about hot water recirculation with tankless water heaters. From system fundamentals to real-world installation tips, this session covers it all.

What you'll learn:

How hot water recirculation works — and what changes when you pair it with tankless systems System design best practices for residential applications Common pitfalls to avoid and how to ...Read More

Grundfos: Advanced Residential Booster Installation

Strengthen your installation expertise with this recorded webinar featuring a hands on walkthrough of SCALA2 installation from start to finish. Building on the foundational concepts from The Loop training, “Residential Boosting Basics,” host Steve Fernald expanded on key principles and delivered real world insights that impacted long term system performance.

In this session, viewers followed the complete installation journey—from pre installation considerations and ...Read More

Business Management AI Practical Back Office Solutions for Plumbing & HVAC Contractors

Discover how AI can be used as a back-office solution for plumbing and HVAC businesses in this session hosted by Derrick Berney, co-founder of LeadSecretary.

This session will explore practical applications and implementation strategies that deliver measurable business value today, including increased revenue, reduced overhead, improved customer service, and enhanced productivity for existing office staff.

This session was held during our Business Management Technical Training ...Read More