Pipe inspection or drain inspection cameras which are also sometimes called sewer cameras by the professionals are excellent addition to the plumbing sector. It allows the plumbers to locate and identify a clog with precision and also possible leaks and cracks in the underground sewer lines without physical inspection. Being non-invasive in nature, which means they don’t require digging trenches for inspecting the pipe lines, the process is also more affordable. Naturally most professional plumbing services now provide CCTV drain camera inspection service and if you are facing problems from clogged drains at home, you can also make use of them.
CCTV camera technology is used for various purposes as well as for clearing Blocked Drain in banksias and here are some major benefits for which people now ask for CCTV inspection.
They detect many things: The high definition cameras used in CCTV drain inspection can detect a wide range of things like –
- Damaged pipes
- Collapsed pipes
- Garden waste
- Wet wipes
- Root infestation
- Grease, oil and fat
Quickly detect location and cause: With video inspection plumbers can now quickly detect the location and cause of clogging. This is important because depending upon the data received from the camera like the cause of blocking and how rigid it is, the condition of the pipes etc. they will determine which suitable methods to apply for clearing the clog. If collapsed pipe is the cause of blocking, you will need to replace it with a new one. Most other blocks except blockage caused by tree roots can be cleared with the high pressure hot water jets those are now widely used in Emergency Plumbing in Dolans Bay. If there is tree root blockage manual or automatic drain snakes are required to be sed.
Make sure of the results: Once the clog has been cleared the plumbers will have another inspection to make sure that all blockage and deposits from the wall of the pipes are cleared for good. If satisfactory results are not achieved, remedial actions will be taken accordingly.
More cost effective: Compared to traditional drain inspection that involved digging trenches and pulling up the pipes, this new process requires less manpower and a fraction of time that was previously required and naturally it comes a lot cheaper.
Pre-purchase inspection of properties: A growing number of people now ask for CCTV drain camera inspection of the sewer lines before buying a new home. This can give them a good idea of the things underground and which is often missed by the buyers. This is especially important if you are buying a property that is more than 30 years old. Depending upon their material the pipes underground have life expectancy of around 40 to 60 years and that makes checking out their condition a lot more important.
Considering the ease of doing things ensuring much more satisfactory results CCTV drain camera inspection is one of best thing to happen for the plumbing industry in recent years and if you are looking to hire professional plumbers, make sure that this service is available with them.
