This article is sponsored by hydra•flex Inc. Even though spray nozzles are a physically small component in our overall operation, they are vitally important. The success of your digging day might solely lie on how you use your nozzle to…
Terry’s Tips
Water Pump Maintenance and Troubleshooting
I have traveled all over North America and am always surprised at how many pumps I have come across that don’t run properly. These pumps are costly and when they don’t work there is…
Tornado Boom Bearing Package – How to Change out the Boom Bearing
This Terry’s Tip video is from our Hydrovac Nation member, Robert Whitehead. We changed out the boom bearing on one of our trucks this morning. Here is a video that I made so you’ll know what to expect if you…
A ‘Terry’s Tip’ from Glenn Page at Northern Force Hydrovacs
For this edition of Terry’s tips, one of our great members of Hydrovac Nation, Glenn Page, owner of Northern Force Hydrovacs has sent us a great tip for Terry’s Tips. We love tips sent in from the people that matter…
The importance of greasing your boom turret and tips on how to do it!
The importance of greasing your boom turret and tips on how to do it! In my 20 some years in this industry, I’m still amazed to find so many people and companies do not grease or have a maintenance plan…
Maintaining a Positive Displacement Blower
Maintaining a Positive Displacement Blower The positive displacement blower is the soul of your hydrovac. Less down time in your operations comes from taking great care of it. The problem is that because these blowers always work so well, most…
Know Your Payload
Know Your Payload Know your payload and it will go a long way to help understand the true weight allowance on your truck and what the debris actually weighs. You can confidently tell your customers what you are hauling, not…
Get longevity out of your boom hose!
Get longevity out of your boom hose! We are all in business for one reason – to make money. Making money on the job site is only part of the program though. You can also make money by saving money!…
Terry’s Tips
The importance of replacing the hydraulic filter in your new hydrovac! Here’s a filter that was changed out on a new truck after 250 hours of operation. As you can see, the filter has been collecting debris from the truck’s hydraulic…