Living Green
The All Seeing Draino- Eye?
By Jathy Garcia
Have you experienced a foul odor in your bathroom or kitchen? Not sure where it is coming from? Having critter control problems? This could be an indication of a sewer leak or break in your pipes.
With a Draino-Eye Video Camera, you can provide accurate and detailed findings of underground piping in your home or business. With this technology, you are able to accurately locate where your problems may be, without costly digging or damage to your existing system, and save thousands of dollars.
This is how it works a tiny video camera allows for visual inspection of underground sewer lines and other piping to determine the condition inside the pipe. A flexible rod with a specially designed video camera on its tip is inserted into the pipe for inspection. As the rod is pushed through the pipe, the camera records the conditions and is displayed in a monitor that a trained technician sees & reads. Video images can also be saved onto a videotape for a permanent record with voice recording to gather a better understanding of the condition of the line.
The Draino-Eye Video Camera Equipment is capable of producing video inspection reports detailing the makeup and composition of blockages, obstructions or possible defects and cracks in sewer and drain lines from 2″ to 6 ” in diameter and lengths of up to 300 ft.
These hi-tech video cameras may be used to identify damage and obstructions that inhibit proper flow or create occasional or repeated backups. The cameras also verify that obstructions have been removed and that the lines are clean following service. The condition of a line typically cannot be determined without a visual inspection using an in-line camera. Video camera inspections can pinpoint problems such as:
Broken, cracked or collapsed drain lines.
Offset pipe – sewer pipes have become misaligned due to shifting soil, settling.
Blockage – grease buildup or a foreign object is prohibiting proper flow and/or cleaning of the line.
Corrosion – the pipe has deteriorated and/or broken, causing collapses in the line and restricting flow.
Bellied pipe – sunken pipe due to ground or soil conditions, creating a valley that collects paper and waste.
Leaking joints – the seals between pipes have broken, allowing water to escape into the area surrounding the pipe.
Root infiltration – tree or shrub roots have invaded the sewer line, preventing normal cleaning and/or have damaged the line.
Off-grade pipe — existing pipes are constructed of substandard material that may have deteriorated or corroded.
Septic Inspection – to view the condition of the lines to & from the septic tank.
So if you are worried about where that foul odor is coming from or you are experiencing critter control issues, a camera inspection with the All-seeing eye might provide you the peace of mind & answer that you are looking for.
Hi-Tech plumbing is a local plumbing contractor in the Wellington/ Royal Palm Beach area who specializes in all facets of plumbing service utilizing the latest & up-to date technology. For more information visit our website at www.hi-techplumbing.com or call our office at 561-790-6966. And remember Don’t fret… just call Hi-Tech!