How A Sewer Line Camera Improves Plumbing Work
It used to be impossible to see down a deep drain in order to figure out what is going on with the plumbing system. A plumber would need to troubleshoot any issues, guessing at what could be wrong with the plumbing. Sewer line cameras make pipe inspection much easier. It's possible to identify cracks in the plumbing system, find clogs or grease building up in the drain, or locate where tree roots are growing into the pipes and causing problems. With pipe inspection cameras in place, it becomes easier to identify what is causing the issue in the first place. This makes the repair easier and less expensive, as there won't be as much guessing going on.
Finding Tree Roots
Without a pipe camera to figure out where tree roots are, it's more of trial and error when it comes to removing tree roots that have grown into a pipe. Even when using a professional rotor tool to reach the tree roots and grind them up, a plumber is only guessing when they come up on a tree root if they can't actually see what is down the drain. While rooting out the pipe may have the same effect no matter what is going on in there, your plumber won't know the extent of the damage. Significant tree root damage can lead to the need for a new pipe to be installed.
Problems With Pipe Alignment
If a pipe becomes corroded and breaks off, or the pipes are not aligned correctly, a sewer camera will be able to identify this problem. Using a plumbing snake only, it is nearly impossible to figure out that a pipe is no longer connected all the way to the intended destination. When you use a sewer line camera, you can figure out where the pipes need repair, and what pipes need to be replaced. If the area needs to be dug out, it can save time and money when you know exactly where you are going to dig.
Chronic Plumbing Issues
When a pipe continually has clogs and there's been one fix after another, a sewer line camera will get to the bottom of the issue. While a sewer line camera is not always the first instrument used to diagnose a typical plumbing issue, it can be very beneficial in cases where the problem keeps coming back.
Sewer cameras make it much easier to diagnose and treat plumbing problems deep in the system. It is a valuable tool to have in a professional plumber's tool box.