Edition 45 // August 2017 Tech Tips by NASSCO is a bi-monthly article on trends, best practices and industry advice from NASSCO's trenchless technology membership professionals. THE DANGERS OF USING DAMAGED JETTER HOSE AND PROPER REPAIR TECHNIQUES By NASSCO Member Ed Fitzgerald, Jack Doheny Companies To ensure the safety of our employees, it is important to properly use and maintain high pressure pipe cleaning equipment. There are several important practices that need to be done correctly when it comes to jetter hose maintenance and safety. Personnel using the jetter should first understand how the hose is constructed. Inspect your equipment, know how to properly use it and get the job done right and without incident. The bottom line is safety!