--- title: MyTana Blog | Resources description: Resources | 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. When something seems amiss with your jetter, here are three steps 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) ## [Jetters 101: Common Questions About Nozzles](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-common-questions-about-nozzles) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Jul 13, 2022 6:53:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![nozzles in carrier ](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/nozzles.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-common-questions-about-nozzles) Jetters are an essential sewer and drain cleaning tool. If you are new to the drain cleaning world, training new team members, or looking to start your own business in drain cleaning, understanding the ins and outs of jetters is important. Nozzles, one of the key components of a good jetter system, often bring up specific questions like: how nozzles work with jetters, how a nozzle’s design affects the work it can do, and why nozzles have such variance in pricing. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-common-questions-about-nozzles) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/jetters-101-common-questions-about-nozzles#comments-listing) Topics: [Buyer's Guide](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/buyers-guide), [Jetter](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/jetter), [Product Spotlight](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/product-spotlight), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [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) ## [2022 Q1 Check In – Are You on Track?](https://blog.mytana.com/goal-review-q12022) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Feb 15, 2022 8:29:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Business strategy for plumbers](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/Picture2.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/goal-review-q12022) Amazingly, we’re already speeding toward the end of quarter one of 2022. After a rollercoaster two years, 2022 may be the one where the pandemic ends, and we move into “what’s next.” Though drain cleaning professionals have generally avoided some of the major downturns in work that other industries have experienced, the stress of 24 months of uncertainty have certainly still been felt. When setting your 2022 business goals, you may have been apprehensive about writing down anything “too lofty;” or perhaps you were the exact opposite, and decided to lean into the unknown and go all in. Either way, the end of Q1 offers a good opportunity to check in: are you on track to your goals? [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/goal-review-q12022) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/goal-review-q12022#comments-listing) Topics: [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), [Marketing](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/marketing) ## [A Brief Guide to Social Media for Drain Cleaners + Plumbers in 2022](https://blog.mytana.com/social-media-success-2022) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Feb 15, 2022 8:20:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Digital marketing for plumbing businesses](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/Picture1.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/social-media-success-2022) The days of homeowners opening the phonebook and flipping through the yellow pages to find a plumber are long gone. The Covid-19 era proved that the drain professionals of today need to be active on social media to keep their businesses thriving as much of the world moved permanently online. While a plumber certainly can’t work from home, meeting potential customers where they are is more important than ever. Social media is a powerful form of word of mouth, and there is ample opportunity for today’s plumbers and drain cleaners to use social media marketing – without taking too much time or breaking the bank. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/social-media-success-2022) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/social-media-success-2022#comments-listing) Topics: [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business), [Marketing](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/marketing) ## [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) [All posts](https://blog.mytana.com/all) [Next](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources/page/2) ## About MyTana MyTana is a full-service manufacturer of drain cleaning and inspection equipment, including cable machines, drain jetters and plumber cameras. 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