Tools. When you work in the water utility industry, you know that your crew's efficiency is only as good as the tools they have available for use. Unfortunately, it's easy to get sucked into using what's available locally rather than having the correct tool to get the job done. Here's a quick look at some of the gate valve tools we've developed specifically for use by professionals in the water utility industry.
When it's time to replace service lines, is your crew spending more time digging and filling than actually getting the line in place? Do you have to deal with crowded or paved areas that are seriously disrupted whenever you need to perform service line work? What about your customers--does your call volume go up significantly because your customers are upset over access issues? If any of these problems sound familiar, you're probably missing a vital tool in your water utility's kit: a service line puller. Here are some more details on how this kit can help you save time, money and frustration.
Do you have a client who needs higher levels of security on their service lines to ensure an uninterrupted flow of water and to maintain safety? Maybe you have trouble areas and just shutting off the meter isn't keeping the water from flowing for more than a short amount of time. Tried other security devices that were removed by magnets, leading to not only the loss of the lockout device but also issues caused for your customers by the service interruption? We understand. Those tampering with your service boxes do not. Your job is protecting a crucial service line from being shut off by someone who should not have access. That's why we've developed our High Security Service Box Locking Device to provide you with the security you need to get the job done. Here are the details:
When you're working in waterworks, gate and service maintenance is a regular task that must take place to keep your system running effectively and efficiently. If debris or soil builds up in the box, it can make it impossible to operate the valve properly. The valve may not shut completely because of debris lodged in the works, or you may not be able to get a solid connection with the operating key. When that happens, your fist step should be to clean out the box to allow free operation of the valve or curb stop. Here's how to go about it.
When your crew needs to move a bulky or heavy item as part of their daily work, sling harnesses can be a great benefit, allowing them to quickly move that part or equipment into place without the risks of heavy lifting. But wherever heavy items are being moved mechanically, there's always a chance of danger and possible injury to members of your crew. Here are some basics on sling harness safety and how OSHA and ASTM standards come into play on the job.
Hydrants can be a significant part of your water utility's overall assets. They're also heavy, bulky and difficult to place correctly without a lot of trouble. Because they can involve trench work, it can be dangerous for your crew to install, with potential for serious injury if something goes wrong. For that reason, the experts at New Concept Tools have developed a hydrant setter that helps protect your crew and your hydrants from damage. Here's a quick look at how to use a hydrant setter to improve safety and speed up the installation of this difficult but necessary part of your water utility system.
Storms can be rough on your hydrants. Whether it's snow that causes a plow truck to plow through your hydrant or flooding from the torrential rain that makes a construction worker in a 4x4 run over it, the damage to your hydrants can be devastating. Fortunately, there's an easy-to-use tool to help mark your hydrants so that they're easier to see: hydrant flags. Available in hydrant spring flags and universal mount flags, the only thing you need to worry about is installing them. Here's a quick look at how to install each type quickly and easily.
Have you ever had issues with tightening nuts on long bolts or studs that are used on fittings? If you have, you're not alone. When you have a fitting that has a wide range of adjustment, it often has a long bolt or stud that can make it difficult to tighten the nut past a certain point with a regular socket set. You could use a wrench to tighten the nut, but that requires a certain amount of space to move the tool and frequent re-setting of the tool's orientation while only tightening the nut a few degrees at a time, costing you time in the field.
How easy is it for your fire department to find hydrants when they're needed most, with a house on fire in the background? Though there are any number of simple products available on the market, will they get the job done when the fire department is scrambling to get a hose connected? Here's a look at the right way to prepare your hydrants with hydrant markers that show up when it matters most.
When you work in the water utility industry, there are any number of tools that you put to use on a daily basis. But how many of them are really designed for the job and how many are simply good enough to struggle through and complete a task? When it comes to getting your crew working effectively and efficiently, having the right tools can make all the difference between getting the job done fast and having an injury or even death on a job site. Fortunately, New Concept Tools is focused on delivering the right tools for the water utility industry, with features that help you get the job done right. Here's a quick overview of some of our top options.
