--- title: MyTana Blog | Pro Tip description: Pro Tip | MyTana Blog --- - [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 ## [Jetters 101: Maintenance](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-maintenance) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Oct 3, 2022, 7:52:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![pouring antifreeze into jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/jetter-maintenance.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-maintenance) Proper jetter maintenance may be one of the easily overlooked business items as a drain cleaning professional. In this blog, we’ll provide a look at specifics for the jetter models we offer here at MyTana. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-maintenance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-maintenance#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/insider), [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), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources), [Business Series](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/business-series), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Diagnosing Pressure Problems: First Steps](https://blog.mytana.com/diagnosing-pressure-problems) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Sep 11, 2022, 7:23:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![diagnosing pressure problems in jetters](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/img-featured-jetter-pressure.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/diagnosing-pressure-problems) Basic troubleshooting can help solve some of the pressure issues that can afflict any jetter from time to time: low pressure, loss of pressure, or pressure spikes. These issues can be caused by a few different things, most of which have simple fixes. These 3 steps are a good place to start your diagnosis: [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/diagnosing-pressure-problems) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/diagnosing-pressure-problems#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/insider), [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), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [Winterizing Your Jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-winterize-your-jetter) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Sep 8, 2022, 7:29:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Icicles hanging from a pipe](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/ice-3173982_960_720.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-winterize-your-jetter) #### *With cold temperatures on their way in, protect your jetter from seasonal changes* How you care for your equipment somewhat changes throughout the year. As the Northern Hemisphere heads into fall and winter, it’s time to start preparing for cold-weather conditions.  [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-winterize-your-jetter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-winterize-your-jetter#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/insider), [Jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/jetter), [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Extending the Life of Your Equipment](https://blog.mytana.com/extending-the-life-of-your-equipment) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Aug 23, 2022, 2:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Maintaining your drain cleaning equipment](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/IMG_02482.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/extending-the-life-of-your-equipment) ### *Protect your investment by properly caring for your tools* Drain cleaning is a tough job; you need equipment that works and is reliable. Regular cleaning and maintenance is the key to ensuring your equipment is ready to go when you need it. But too often, drain cleaners and plumbers let busy schedules get the best of them. Before you know it, you’ll have equipment that needs an expensive repair or even replaced. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/extending-the-life-of-your-equipment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/extending-the-life-of-your-equipment#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/insider), [Problem-solving](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/problem-solving), [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [How to Change a MyTana Cable Reel](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-change-a-reel) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Aug 15, 2022, 7:22:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Learn to change a cable reel](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/M888_Remove_Cleat.png)](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-change-a-reel) Drain lines come in a variety of sizes. Many plumbers and drain cleaners find themselves changing reels midday or even mid-job. While some manufacturers attach reels with brackets and screws, MyTana cable machines all come with quick-change drive springs. Following the steps below, you can change your reel in under two minutes with only a hex key tool. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-change-a-reel) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/how-to-change-a-reel#comments-listing) Topics: [Buyer's Guide](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/buyers-guide), [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) ## [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) ## [Staying Safe on the Job](https://blog.mytana.com/staying-safe-on-the-job) Posted by [Nicole Lygo](https://blog.mytana.com/author/nicole-lygo) on Apr 12, 2018, 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![477px-Asbestos\_mask](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/477px-Asbestos_mask.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/staying-safe-on-the-job) Drain cleaning can be a very dirty job, particularly with a backup. It’s also a dangerous process, exposing workers to multiple types of hazards. But a few simple steps and a little common sense can help keep you safer on the job. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/staying-safe-on-the-job) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/staying-safe-on-the-job#comments-listing) Topics: [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [When I Called a Plumber...](https://blog.mytana.com/when-i-called-a-plumber) Posted by [Nicole Lygo](https://blog.mytana.com/author/nicole-lygo) on Apr 10, 2018, 2:59:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![When I Called a Plumber Dos and Donts](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/When%20I%20Called%20a%20Plumber%20Dos%20and%20Donts.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/when-i-called-a-plumber) *When you’re an expert in a field, it can be hard to step back and see things from the other side — the customer’s side. Seeing things from your customer’s point of view can prevent mistakes and identify missed opportunities. When a member of our team needed a drain cleared, we took the opportunity to provide just that. Learn from their wins and misses.* --- [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/when-i-called-a-plumber) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/when-i-called-a-plumber#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/insider), [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) [All posts](https://blog.mytana.com/all) ## 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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