Drainline inspection cameras typically include flexible cables with small, durable cameras that can navigate various pipe sizes and configurations, from narrow bends to long stretches. They are designed for ease of use, often featuring portable or compact designs, built-in recording capabilities and compatibility with digital devices for real-time viewing and documentation. These cameras help identify blockages, structural issues and other problems within pipes, facilitating accurate diagnosis and effective maintenance. Check out some product options below.
Ratech Electronics Plumber’s Helper Jr.
The Plumber’s Helper Jr. pipe inspection system from Ratech Electronics is based on a small-scale reel and comes with 100 feet of mini Gel Rod cable, a removable compact command module with 7.1-inch LCD, a built-in battery, and an SD recorder for digital images and video. The mini pipe inspection system is available with a full-spectrum, 1.375-inch, self-leveling color camera; a standard color camera; or any of the company’s three micro camera heads — 5/8-, 3/4- or 1-inch diameter.
905-660-7072; www.ratech-electronics.com
RIDGID SeeSnake Mini Pro
The RIDGID SeeSnake Mini Pro inspection camera with TruSense Technology provides digital self-leveling without mechanical rotation, inspecting up to 200 feet of 1 1/2- to 8-inch pipe with its mid-flex push cable that can navigate hard 90-degree bends. Its 25 mm digital self-leveling camera keeps the in-pipe image upright and, when paired with a TruSense-enabled monitor, delivers an in-pipe image with clarity, detail and fewer blown-out areas and sections of the pipe that are too dark to see. Digital zoom/pan provides the ability to focus on a single point of interest, while the TiltSense Inclinometer measures the camera’s angle and displays the degree of tilt on the monitor — for a useful indicator of the pitch of the camera in-pipe. It pairs with the RIDGIDConnect Online Business Tool for seamless customer reporting.
800-474-3443; www.ridgid.com
Subsite Electronics Push Camera
When a transporter isn’t an option because of pipe size or limited access, the Subsite Electronics Push Camera allows operators to complete inspections in challenging conditions. Ideal for pipes from 1.5 to 12 inches, it features single conductor technology with a rigid 1/4-inch fiber pushrod covered with a durable Hytrel jacketing that allows operators to inspect up to 500 feet down the line. Additionally, the 1/4-inch-diameter single conductor cable provides added strength without weight concerns, allowing operators to complete significantly longer inspections without the cable getting twisted or warped. The 1545 camera with an in-line 512 Hz beacon allows the operator to easily locate damage and blockage in the pipe. The camera is controlled by a 1575 controller with a rugged, durable and reliable enclosure. 800-846-2713; www.subsite.com
Vivax-Metrotech vCamDrain
The vCamDrain from Vivax-Metrotech can inspect drain lines from 1 1/2 to 3 inches up to 100 feet long. Its Wi-Fi reel, designed to work with a smartphone or tablet, eliminates the need for a viewer. The free vCam Mobile Controller app, an intuitive interface, receives the video stream from the reel and allows the user to adjust the camera lights, sonde functions, distance counter and record to a tablet or smartphone. The drag-resistant nylon pushrod allows it to navigate bends, tight turns, P-traps, and most toilet traps. Both camera head and spring assembly with built-in 512 Hz frequency sonde are field serviceable. It comes with a 0.7-inch nonleveling HD camera head.
800-446-3392; www.vxmt.com
