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General Pipe Cleaners: How to Load Cable into Drum

Watch this short 3 minute video with tips for properly loading a drain cleaning cable into a drum of a General Pipe Cleaners drain cleaning machine. It's important that the drain cable, or snake, is loaded into the machine in the correct direction. If not, it could tangle in the drum.

If you have questions, contact the Drain Brains at General at 800-245-6200 or visit ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Easy Rooter Power Drain Cleaner - How to Video (English)

General Pipe Cleaners' Easy Rooter is the right tool for clearing heavy stoppages and tree roots from drains. It is a tough yet easy-to-use machine. It has a rugged powder-coated steel frame with roll bars to protect the motor and heavy-duty roller bearings in the cage for longer life and greater motor efficiency on long runs.

The large cage holds 100 feet of 3/4" or 5/8" Flexicore cable. An extra-long folding handle quickly locks in place, making it much easier to wheel the Easy Root ...Read More

Panel Discussion: How the A2L Transition Impacts the Whole Channel, from Manufacturer to Reclamation

The A2L transition is coming, and there is no way around it. To help navigate the waters of this transition, we gathered a panel of experts during our A2L Technical Training Day to discuss how the A2L transition impacts the whole channel, from manufacturer to reclamation.

This panel discussion features Trevor Matthews, founder of Refrigeration Mentor.com, Dr. Charles Allgood, technical fellow/thermal and specialized solutions at Chemours, Devin Thomas, general manager at Refrigerant S ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: General's HotSpot Pipe Locator How to Video

The Gen-Eye Hot Spot Pipe Locator from General Pipe Cleaners make locating easier than ever. It's total field antenna array and on-screen icons lead you right to your target, without the long learning curve. Whether you're an experienced pro or a first time user, you can quickly locate inspection cameras, sondes, active power lines and buried utility lines with pinpoint accuracy. No need to interpret numbers or bar graphs.

Watch the Gen-Eye Hot Spot pipe locator instructional video to ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: How to Load Cable in the Mini-Rooter Pro

This video shows you how to load the cable into General Pipe Cleaners' Mini-Rooter and Mini-Rooter Pro drain cleaning machines.

This inexpensive, lightweight machine has lots of time-saving features. For instance, you can remove the drum in seconds for more portability or to switch to a different diameter cable, with no mess and no lost time. A distributor tube inside the drum allows you to feed cable in and out without chucking and releasing the cable every few feet, so you finish qu ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Easy Rooter Junior Power Drain Cleaner - How to Video (English)

General Pipe Cleaners' Easy Rooter Junior power drain cleaner is the right machine for clearing clogged drains in 2" to 4" lines up to 100 feet long. It is not for clearing tree roots. For larger lines or difficult stoppages, switch to the Easy Rooter.

The Easy Rooter Junior drives up to 100 feet of 1/2" cable. The machine rolls on 10" ball bearing wheels and has a passive wheel brake to lock the machine in position on the job. A folding handle makes it easier to load into a car trunk ...Read More

Reasons for the A2L Transition and What is Changing for the Technician

Join Michael deSouza and Lee Martindale, from Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada, as they provide contractors with information regarding the A2L transition.

This season takes a look at A2L safety/requirements, product installations, A2L product enhancements and how to work with multi-split systems with a branch box. 

This presentation was held during our A2L Technical Training Day event on May 9.

Servicing Commercial Refrigeration Systems using A2Ls: What Every Technician Must Know

Trevor Matthews, the Refrigeration Mentor, hosts this session, which focuses on getting contractors up to speed on A2L refrigerants in commercial refrigeration.

In this session, you will learn how to safely service, handle, and troubleshoot systems using A2Ls, and understand key code changes, safety protocols, and best practices to protect you, your team, and your customers. This session is ideal for technicians, contractors, and service managers preparing for the industry's refrigera ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Gen-Ear LE Water Leak Locator - How-to Video

General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Ear LE is a simplified, more economical tool with stronger sound amplification than other systems. Use it to pinpoint water leaks in residential and commercial water lines, whether they are under concrete slabs, carpets, or open fields.

The compact amplifier fits easily in the palm of your hand. It provides noise-free amplification with built-in preset audio filters. High-performance headphones with noise cancellation features block out interference from surr ...Read More