When to use a sewer camera for inspection?

For a layman, it's hard to identify the underlying problems of our sewage system. If you have been noticing an odorous lack of liquid from your household drains or slow drainage issue or sometimes it could just be the pungent smells, it is time to proactively call a professional plumbing service provider. Only they will have all the necessary tools to help you inspect the issues and fix them where necessary. They are capable of providing you with accurate and detailed information about your sewer and diagnosing any issues. 

How to effectively do the sewer inspection? 

Most professional plumbing service providers have industrial-grade tools to ensure the sewer inspection is done accurately. RIDGID 13998 SeeSnake Plumbing Camera Snake is one of the highly efficient and effective tools used for inspection. As a renowned brand for unmatched durability, reliability, and performance, this plumbing camera snake has a 325-foot reel and self-leveling color video inspection camera. The plumbing professional inserts the camera into the sewage system through the pipeline for a visual inspection and to diagnose the issues if any. They are used for both underground pipes and pipes encased in concrete walls or home foundations themselves. 

This is an imperative tool to help your plumber determine the health of your plumbing systems, especially for older homes. Experts have often noticed that sewage systems of homes built over 20-30 years ago can cause a serious risk of sinking and collapsing. Another common concern for houses built in the 1940s - 50s is the usage of "Orangeburg pipes". These pipes were alternatives for expensive metal pipes and were made with tar paper or pressed wood. Current building codes don't accept Orangeburg pipes as their estimated life is only about 10 years. 

RIDGID 13998 SeeSnake Plumbing Camera Snake helps plumbers detect even the smallest of issues early and resolve them before they become an expensive affair for you. Some of the most common sewer backup signs are: 

• Toilets won't flush properly
• When tub or sink is drained it bubbles 
• Clogged drain 
• Pungent or foul smell near the drain 

As a homeowner, if you have noticed any of these issues, we recommend you be proactive and call the plumber for a closer inspection. Using RIDGID 13998 SeeSnake Plumbing Camera Snake, your plumber can find the exact position of the problem and do away with any uncertainty.

Most sewer problems often start as insignificant ones, that are often overlooked, for instance, pipe corrosion. They will eventually lead to property damage and such risk can be eliminated with a proper camera inspection. 

This tiny, waterproof, full-color camera is hooked to a 325-foot reel that can be used for 115V pipe system inspection. The plumber can monitor the live video feed as the camera gets inserted. No matter how curvy or twisty the sewer line might be, the flexible rod can accommodate them all.