5 Tools Every Drainage Contractor Needs on Site This July
As a contractor, you know that working outdoors in the blazing sun can be a challenge, to put it mildly. The heat and sun take their toll on your skin, body temperature and energy level. When the heat is on, reliable and easy-to-use tools can help contractors like you get the job done faster and spend less time working under the sun. Drainage Solutions Inc. carries a wide range of durable, reliable tools and accessories that not only simplify midsummer jobs, but also support long-lasting results, making them a smart investment for every contractor.
With reliable tools and helpful accessories, you can get the job done right and get out of the sun faster. Here is a handful of must-have products we love — and that every drainage contractor should have on site for every job this summer.
1. The 601PD Electric Power Drive and Safety Arm from REED Manufacturing
An excellent alternative to hand threading, the Electric Power Drive and Safety Arm from REED Manufacturing is among the lightest power drives on the market.
The power drive comes with a safety arm and carrying case, and it features a fast reverse switch that allows 60 RPM backoff to expedite jobs. The reverse button ensures proper and quick removal of the threader drophead or die head from the pipe that has just been threaded. The safety arm absorbs the forces generated when threading, and it provides stability and frees up the operator to oil the dies during threading.
The power drive is available in several models, including the 700PD, and comes with various features based on pipe diameters.
Learn more about the 601PD Electric Power Drive.
601PD Electric Power Drive by REED Manufacturing
2. Paint Applicator with Measuring Wheel by Keson
With the Paint Applicator with Measuring Wheel by Keson you can measure and mark simultaneously. These lightweight spray paint marking wands feature a trigger just under the pistol grip. Engaging the trigger fires off a burst of upside-down spray paint precisely where it’s needed.
Whereas using a tape measure and spray gun separately requires two or three people, you can use this product alone, saving time and increasing efficiency. The five-digit, easy-read, magnified counter measures almost two miles, and the precision wheels are molded from high-grade ABS, providing a lifetime of accurate measuring.
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Keson RRPA18 Paint Applicator with Measuring Wheel
3. REED Pump Stick
With the REED Pump Stick™ on hand, you can always be prepared. The REED Pump Stick is a versatile and durable, battery-operated transfer pump that provides a jobsite-friendly, portable way to remove water. Featuring a water-resistant, sealed power switch for safety, the pump transfers water at 15 gallons per minute. The pump includes a comfort grip handle and contractor-grade, impact-resistant, glass-filled polycarbonate parts and aluminum body for durability and strength. A secure, magnetic hose connection provides a fast, reliable link. Available adapter plates fit 18V–20V lithium-ion, slide-style batteries for some popular brands including Bosch, Dewalt, Makita and Milwaukee, making it even easier to power up with what you already have on hand.
Learn more about the REED Pump Stick.
REED Pump Stick
4. Slip-N-Join Lumber and Couplers from Stegmeier
Slip-N-Join Lumber is a forming material that is designed to provide excellent performance on radius forming projects.
Unlike plywood or Masonite, Slip-N-Join Lumber is reusable, making it more economical with each job. The lightweight material is easy to bend into a consistent radius, reducing the time and strain needed to form other materials. Stegmeier’s Slip-N-Join Lumber will not warp or swell from water absorption.
Learn more about Stegmeier’s Slip-N-Join Lumber.
Slip-N-Join Lumber and Coupler from Stegmeier
5. Power Tile Probes from Agri Drain
Featuring cushioned, rubber handles for users’ comfort, Agri Drain’s stainless steel power probes are designed to locate buried tile lines, pipes, underground tanks and a variety of other applications safely.
The weighted handle works like a post driver to power the probe into the ground. The tool features welded, rounded tips that prevent accidental puncture and damage, which are likely to increase the duration and cost of a project.
Explore probes from Agri Drain.
Along with these products, Drainage Solutions Inc. carries many other tools and accessories that can help drainage contractors work more efficiently and safely on nearly any job site. Our drainage experts are here to assist contractors in Indiana and throughout the country in choosing the best products for their projects. Step into one of our stores in Indiana — located in Franklin, Lebanon, Greenfield and Leesburg — or send us a message online for efficient solutions and helpful tips that will make a difference on the jobsite!
