--- title: MyTana Blog (2) description: MyTana Blog (2) --- - [866-485-6864](tel:8664856864) - [Contact Us](https://www.mytana.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.mytana.com/) Search for: [Leasing Info](https://www.mytana.com/leasing-information/) [![logo\_MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MyTana%20-Aug2017/images/logo_MyTana.png?width=198&name=logo_MyTana.png)](https://www.mytana.com/) [Home](https://www.mytana.com) [Product Support](https://www.mytana.com/product-manuals/) [My Account](https://www.mytana.com/my-account/) [Cart](https://www.mytana.com/cart/) --- - [Home](https://www.mytana.com) - [Product Support](https://www.mytana.com/product-manuals/) - [My Account](https://www.mytana.com/my-account/) - [Cart](https://www.mytana.com/cart/) # MyTana Blog ## [An Updated Guide to Buying a Portable Push Camera](https://blog.mytana.com/an-updated-guide-to-buying-a-portable-push-camera) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Jun 16, 2022, 2:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/choose-a-push-cam2.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/an-updated-guide-to-buying-a-portable-push-camera) Purchasing an inspection camera can be one of your most important investments in the drain cleaning industry. Having the right camera in your toolset can boost your efficiency, productivity and ultimately, your profitability. If you are considering a push-cam, you want to make sure your investment is the right one, especially when you’re a self-employed professional. In addition to setting a realistic budget based on your business needs, you’ll want to consider three main areas: what your typical job site looks like (residential vs. commercial, etc.); what features are important to you, including video and display size; and the types and sizes of pipes you’ll normally be inspecting. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/an-updated-guide-to-buying-a-portable-push-camera) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/an-updated-guide-to-buying-a-portable-push-camera#comments-listing) Topics: [Buyer's Guide](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/buyers-guide), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Caring for Your MyTana Camera](https://blog.mytana.com/caring-for-your-mytana-camera) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on May 10, 2022, 6:39:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![caring for MyTana cameras](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/camera-care.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/caring-for-your-mytana-camera) At MyTana, we’re passionate about designing and building equipment that stands up to the harsh conditions of sewer environments. However, the electronic nature of inspection systems calls for special care that other drain tools don’t require. With appropriate use and regular care, your camera will serve you for years to come. In fact, technology upgrades may be the only reason you need to invest in a new system. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/caring-for-your-mytana-camera) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/caring-for-your-mytana-camera#comments-listing) Topics: [Inspection System](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/inspection-system), [Preventative Maintenance](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/preventative-maintenance) ## [Launching or Growing Your Own Drain Cleaning Business](https://blog.mytana.com/launching-or-growing-your-own-drain-cleaning-business) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Apr 12, 2022, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quality jetters from MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/jetter-equipment.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/launching-or-growing-your-own-drain-cleaning-business) ## *Investing in a quality jetter: a brief guide* Many dream of owning a business. Being your own boss and in control of your time means you are in charge of your work/life balance. Though it does also mean you’ll need to oversee additional business aspects like marketing and accounting, the tradeoff can be significant. You’ll get to keep working directly with clients, and you’ll be able to invest in the tools you want.  [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/launching-or-growing-your-own-drain-cleaning-business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/launching-or-growing-your-own-drain-cleaning-business#comments-listing) Topics: [Buyer's Guide](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/buyers-guide), [Jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/jetter), [Business Series](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/business-series), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Freddy’s Ready to Dive into Plumbing Consulting Services](https://blog.mytana.com/freddys-ready-to-dive-into-plumbing-consulting-services) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Jun 6, 2019, 10:29:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![InUseCableMachine](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/Emails/180122_January_Newsletter/180523_PHCP_Cobrand/InUseCableMachine.png)](https://blog.mytana.com/freddys-ready-to-dive-into-plumbing-consulting-services) Freddy’s Ready rooter and sewer services opened its doors in 1948. Many things have changed since the company first went into business, but owner Reggie Crawford knows that unlike the pipes he works in and around, it only gets better with time. Headquartered in Minnesota, the Freddy’s Ready team has gained years of insight into the plumbing and drain cleaning needs of the region. While the company specializes in rooting, drain clearing and cross bore inspection services, Freddy’s Ready stands out in the industry by adding consulting services. Leveraging almost a lifetime of knowledge, Reggie’s team has found the offering unexpectedly rewarding. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/freddys-ready-to-dive-into-plumbing-consulting-services) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/freddys-ready-to-dive-into-plumbing-consulting-services#comments-listing) Topics: [Customer Spotlight](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/customer-spotlight) ## [The Fight Against Pipe Corrosion](https://blog.mytana.com/the-fight-against-pipe-corrosion) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Apr 18, 2019, 1:06:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Patina - uniform corrosion on copper pipe](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/041819_Corrosion/pipe_corrosion.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/the-fight-against-pipe-corrosion) Plumbers and drain cleaners are no strangers to corrosion. In fact, they deal with corrosion and its effects on household and commercial plumbing day-in and day-out. Corrosion is one of the most costly sources of infrastructure and equipment damage in the world. In 2007, the Federal Highway Administration reported to Congress that corrosion cost the United States $442 billion annually. For the average homeowner though, corrosion is rarely the biggest maintenance concern, but it can make a big impact on the safety and livability of a house and its plumbing. As plumbers it is our responsibility to decipher the type of corrosion our clients are dealing with and help them combat any issues that it can cause before it becomes a visible problem. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/the-fight-against-pipe-corrosion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/the-fight-against-pipe-corrosion#comments-listing) Topics: [Inspection System](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/inspection-system), [Problem-solving](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/problem-solving) ## [Jetter Components 101](https://blog.mytana.com/jetter-components-101) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Mar 14, 2019, 4:36:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![MyTana Jetters and Jetter Components](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/MyTana%20jetter%20nozzles.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/jetter-components-101) Check out our newer Jetter 101 blogs on [maintenance](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-maintenance) and [nozzles](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-common-questions-about-nozzles).  Jetters are an essential sewer and drain cleaning tool built to blast through soft obstructions like grease and sludge or melt through frozen lines. Each jetter consists of a motor, hose, pump and nozzle; and each attribute must be considered when purchasing a jetter. But none is more customizable than the jetter nozzle. Jetter nozzles are specialized to perform debris breaking and line clearing, and different designs all have individual advantages that impact price and use. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/jetter-components-101) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/jetter-components-101#comments-listing) Topics: [Jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/jetter), [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [Mobility: Keeping Drain Cleaners and Plumbers On the Go](https://blog.mytana.com/mobility-keeping-drain-cleaners-and-plumbers-on-the-go) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Jan 3, 2019, 3:47:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Cable Machine Mobility MyTana-1](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/Cable%20Machine%20Mobility%20MyTana-1.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/mobility-keeping-drain-cleaners-and-plumbers-on-the-go) Being a plumber or drain cleaner means being mobile. From switching between cleaning, jetting or inspecting tasks to traveling from job site to job site, this profession depends on your mobility, so your equipment should support being on the go. You can’t do your job without your equipment, and you can’t use your equipment if you can’t get it out of your truck. Staying injury free also plays a large role in keeping you going, so portability considerations help you make obstacles easier on yourself and on your equipment. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/mobility-keeping-drain-cleaners-and-plumbers-on-the-go) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/mobility-keeping-drain-cleaners-and-plumbers-on-the-go#comments-listing) Topics: [Inspection System](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/inspection-system), [Jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/jetter), [Problem-solving](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/problem-solving), [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Cable Machine](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/cable-machine), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [Taking Advantage of Section 179](https://blog.mytana.com/taking-advantage-of-section-179) Posted by [Venay Sehgal Bhatia](https://blog.mytana.com/author/venay-sehgal-bhatia) on Nov 6, 2018, 3:16:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Section 179](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/181105_section179/Tax%20Savings.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/taking-advantage-of-section-179) The year is nearing its end. Have you taken advantage of the tax breaks available to plumbers and drain cleaners? [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/taking-advantage-of-section-179) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/taking-advantage-of-section-179#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Series](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/business-series), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Never Bored: Life as a Drain Tech](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech) Posted by [Allison Symonds](https://blog.mytana.com/author/allison-symonds) on Jul 19, 2018, 11:37:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Ultimate Drain Services, Inc.](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/812.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech) When one of the largest malls in the world ran into trouble during an expansion, its team called in Keith Mittl. The $100-million project had come to a halt after developers became concerned about inconsistencies in their sewer plans, and they couldn’t move forward until they were confident of the system’s layout. Keith arrived, camera and equipment on hand, and he quickly identified major errors in the existing blueprints. The variations were so significant that many doubted his report, but Keith stood by his work. Upon further inspection, the mall’s developers confirmed that the sewer layout was indeed different than the available plans. Keith—and his MyTana equipment—were spot on. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech#comments-listing) Topics: [Customer Spotlight](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/customer-spotlight) ## [Is Torque a Friend or Foe?](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Jul 11, 2018, 2:40:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Cable Machine Danger](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/cable-torque-blog-banner-retina.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe) What’s the most dangerous part of working a cable machine? Building up torque. Merriam-Webster defines [torque](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torque) as “a turning or twisting force.” In a cable machine, this force is generated when the reel spins and cable is fed into the pipe, but an obstruction stops the rotation of the cutting blade. When this happens, the tension known as torque builds rapidly. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe#comments-listing) [Previous](https://blog.mytana.com/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.mytana.com/all) [Next](https://blog.mytana.com/page/3) ## About MyTana MyTana is a full-service manufacturer of drain cleaning and inspection equipment, including cable machines, drain jetters and plumber cameras. The company also offers cables, blades, nozzles and other accessories for plumbers and drain cleaners. By selling direct, MyTana is able to maintain competitive pricing while offering a high level of personalized service and support. 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