How do you all deal with storage of the nasty end of business after using the Pipe Mic II ? I am used to simply shoving that end of the straight measure down rod into the slot in the truck box, out of sight out of mind. Now I am going to have to deal with an "L" shaped contamination situation. I don't know how I am going to "handle" this one. Your suggestions (both helpful and humorous are welcome)?
I am having the same issue and keep looking at an old unused Pelican GPS box that it would fit in. Haven't been able to bring myself to it yet, but, I know it is going to happen
Glad I don't have to deal with a s****y job like that.
How about a small pressurized water tank for hosing it off?
Norm Larson, post: 354326, member: 7899 wrote: I am having the same issue and keep looking at an old unused Pelican GPS box that it would fit in. Haven't been able to bring myself to it yet, but, I know it is going to happen
Yuk
Brad Ott, post: 354334, member: 197 wrote: Yuk
$2 squirt bottle at walmart filled with bleach water solution.
On a recent job that involved 30+ manholes, I carried a 1-gallon garden sprayer with a bleach solution as Stephen suggested. For onesie-twosie dips, I wipe it down with antibacterial wipes that I keep in the truck. In both cases I let it dry in the sun afterward.
30gal trash bag works for many things from holding nasty crap till I can clean it to an emergency poncho.
Jim Frame, post: 354349, member: 10 wrote: On a recent job that involved 30+ manholes, I carried a 1-gallon garden sprayer with a bleach solution as Stephen suggested. For onesie-twosie dips, I wipe it down with antibacterial wipes that I keep in the truck. In both cases I let it dry in the sun afterward.
with rubber gloves?
I'd call TDD.
foggyidea, post: 354412, member: 155 wrote: I'd call TDD.
TDD just scares the sh!t off the rod
Brad Ott, post: 354409, member: 197 wrote: with rubber gloves?
No gloves, just more wipes.
Brad Ott, post: 354334, member: 197 wrote: Yuk
Well, in a bag of course. I just like the very water resistant seal, but, that is my thing
I wear the nitrle gloves from AutoZone for changing oil when I do inverts, and just put in in the back of the truck (removed from the rod), after spraying it liberally with lysol. I then rinse it off again and respray with lysol before putting it back in the truck. I never thought about a garbage bag. Excellent idea.
Used it for 2 jobs and decided it was better to just use the rod and solve the triangle with a angle indicator than use that filth gathering contraption. Had guys not paying attention to the rod not being plumb and got varying readings. Great idea but implementation is the tough part. It gathers more toilet paper and poop that anything I've ever used.
Chief, post: 354599, member: 7270 wrote: Had guys not paying attention to the rod not being plumb and got varying readings.
The Pipe Mic is definitely more susceptible to plumbing errors than is a straight rod. I rubber-band a bullseye bubble to the rod when using it.
I don't have one of these.
This is entirely a stinky situation.
I don't have any answers. Just ideas.
Install a pc of pvc on the outside of your work chariot, with disinfectant, that won't freeze, in it. With some sort of hood, or cap.
Maybe kerosene, or bleach, antifreeze, and water..
Gee we always just washed our hands before eating lunch.
We wash them after lunch... to keep the sauce from getting on the keyboard, fieldbook, and touch screen!
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