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Plumbing companies sometimes require the assistance of video inspections to help them determine if sewer lines and pipes are clogged or blocked. How does the process work? The plumbing technicians at All Star Rooter, Sewer and Drain Cleaning serve Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut and explain that video inspections come into play if underground pipes or lines need to be investigated to solve a plumbing problem.

Experienced plumbers will follow these steps to conduct a video inspection:

  1. Getting Started: A team will arrive in a van or truck carrying video equipment and monitors that are fueled by a generator inside the vehicle. The vehicle is usually parked over an accessible point, such as a manhole.
  2. Inserting The Camera: A winch and cable lower a video camera into the pipes using a tractor system. A camera operator inside the vehicle controls the movement of the camera and views video footage on a monitor.
  3. Video InspectionTroubleshooting: If the tractor is too big for the pipes, a device called a fish is used instead, pulling the camera along the pipes. Once the camera has done its job, it is pulled out using its attached rope.
  4. Analyzing Data: Video inspections are recorded, but an experienced technician will also view the video footage live to collect information. If a blockage is discovered, they will decide how to best address the problem.
  5. Correcting Problems: If the camera shows roots have grown into the pipes or clogs exist, they can be fixed using the same procedure as the video inspection. A rotating blade or chemical treatment can be sent into the pipe to cut roots or remove blockages.

Video inspections provide a valuable tool to assist plumbing companies such as All Star Rooter, Sewer and Drain Cleaning. If you need plumbing services because you suspect a blockage in your pipes, call (203) 286-4498 to schedule an appointment. You can also visit them online or on Facebook to learn more about their services.

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