For years, water utility companies have made due with the standard tools that get the job done, but typically in a somewhat inefficient matter. Today's technology is allowing us to create better tools so that you can get the job done faster and allows you to more effectively use your resources to the betterment of your water utility. One area that we've been developing is a wrench that uses a ratchet action to give you a multi-purpose tool that allows your crew to work faster and more efficiently. Here are some details to help get you started.
When you have to go out on a water service call do you have the correct tool with you or do you need to run back to the utility office and get the right tool? We have all had it happen. You are called to check on a situation which could require shutting off of a gate valve or a water service, even possibly opening or closing a hydrant, only to discover that you do not have the correct tool with you. After all, it only makes sense that you can only carry so many tools in your vehicle before it becomes a congested mess. Why is it when, at a time when you are always so busy trying to get things done, you never have the right tool for the job. At New Concept Tools we feel your pain and have developed our version of the utility worker's Swiss Army Knife. The Combination Valve & Curb Key Set gives you one tool to work with service boxes, service brass, gate valves and hydrants.
A lot of water utilities have begun to lay new water service lines and replace aging lead in their systems in response to the Flint water crisis. But replacing service lines can create a lot of work while damaging the existing surface structures. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. New Concept Tool's Service Line Puller Kit allows you to quickly install a new service line with a minimum amount of work required. We've also partnered with our sister company, RedHed Brass Manufacturing, to develop a new 100% lead-free male flare adapter that works hand in hand with the service line puller kit. Here are some more details to help you get started:
When you're in the waterworks industry, you'd think something as simple as a gate valve wrench would be, well, simple. Unfortunately, this often isn't the case. Whether you're working in tight quarters that make it difficult to turn the wrench or have to deal with poor quality wrenches that leave you in a lurch as they slip and deform around the gate valve, having the right tool for the job makes al the difference. Here's a quick look at the different gate valve wrenches we offer and how they help you get the job done more effectively and efficiently.
The purpose of a hydrant is to be ready in the case of an emergency. Fortunately, those emergencies do not occur on a regular basis. What does need to happen regularly is maintenance to ensure they will be ready when the time comes. Basic hydrant maintenance and flushing is vital to keeping your hydrants at the ready, and maintaining proper records of that maintenance is an important and essential responsibility.
When it comes to keeping the water moving, valves are a vital part of your system. But when they are left without maintenance for long periods of time, they can become a big part of a very serious problem, especially in an emergency when every moment counts. Fortunately, it's not too hard to add a valve maintenance and exercise program into your schedule. Here's why it's important and how to get it done.
Though we're mostly past the worst of winter this time of the year, it's still the season to be prepared for water main breaks. With the changes in temperature and the freeze-thaw cycles that occur this time of year, the season can wreak havoc on your system's underground water lines. Whether the damage is caused from frozen lines or frost heaves, water main breaks are common during this time of year and up into spring. Your water utility needs to have the materials and tools on hand to take care of any problems. At New Concept Tools, we've got the perfect tool kit for your water utility's main breakage needs. Here's some information on our Repair Clamp Tool Kit.
We've all had projects like this: you hit a location and one after another of your tools aren't quite right for the project. You have to make trips back and forth to the warehouse or storeroom to change out equipment before you can get the job done. But what if you could carry a single convenient tool in your vehicle that allows you to get the job done quickly and effectively? Here's a quick look at how our All in One Combo Key helps fit this need, making it easier for your crew to get the job done quickly and get on with their day.
Everyone has heard stories about major water leaks or other issues that require you to turn off your home's main water supply, but do you actually know how to do it? If you don't, it's important that you add this vital skill to your toolkit of options available when you have a plumbing emergency. Here's a quick look at how you need to find your home's water shutoff valve and how to operate it.
When you're working with heavy items on a daily basis, the risk of injury is a very real danger that can take you, your employees or your team out of the action for a significant amount of time. Hydrants are often one of the heaviest items installed by waterworks professionals. They weigh as much as 1,000 pounds, making them ungainly to move and dangerous if they're not handled properly. In this article we'll discuss how to handle and how to install a hydrant safely, to ensure that you and your team can perform a hydrant installation quicker without risk of injury.
