How Sewer Cameras Work

Sewer cameras are one of the most important and valuable tools in plumbing. Several benefits can be provided by cameras but the most important is to detect the problem areas in the entire drainage system. This equipment is useful for plumbers and also for homeowners who always encounter problems in their drainage systems.

This equipment plays an important role in every building and in all houses with a drainage system but it is considered to be one of the many plumbing tools which is not talked about often. This article will provide you with information about the benefits of sewer cameras, how these pipe inspection tools work and other information which will help you with the inspection of your drainage system. What are the benefits of sewer cameras?

1. For professional plumbers, the sewer camera will aid them to do their job easily in the detection of the sources of the different problems related to the sewer system. Dismantling of the different pipes in the entire drainage system is tedious and not an easy job, so using sewer cameras is a huge benefit to any plumber.

2. For homeowners , sewer cameras are important especially for those who live in remote areas. This plumbing tool which is easy to use is available from your local hardware store. Just make sure that you get the models which fit your drainage pipes.

3. For large building owners, the sewer cameras are considered to be an important plumbing tool. The sewer systems of large buildings are complex and it is very difficult to detect the sources of the problems encountered in the drainage systems.

4. The structure of the sewer cameras which have snake-like cameras penetrating inside the drainage system is the key to view and detect the problem areas. Cameras that can tilt 360 degrees, and have an explandable length of cable, displays color footage and have LED lights installed into the camera are important features of the sewer camera which works hand in hand for effective detection of the sources of the problem areas in the drainage system.

How does a pipe inspection camera work? Sewer cameras give you the ability to have a real time view of your sewer system and you are able to record the images and videos from the detection process in order for you to save for viewing at a later date. The camera of the pipe inspection tool is fitted into one end of a long cable. The camera is then slowly pushed inside the drainage pipe giving you the ability to view what is inside the pipe and the location of the problem areas. The camera is also connected to a monitor where the plumber views the footage and images from the plumbing system. Sewer cameras are really important tools not only for the plumbers but also for homeowners and building owners who have problems with their plumbing system.

Sewer cameras are really important tools not only for the plumbers but also for homeowners and building owners have problems with their plumbing system.

If you feel you need a sewer camera inspection of any issues, please call us at Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning at 843-236-7142