CCTV Drain Inspection, Providing Plumbers HD Vision

When it comes to drain and sewer inspection there is no other device more suited for the task than a CCTV plumbing camera. This is a device that plumbers can use to see your pipes from the inside out, a picture truly worth a thousand words. With the unprecedented clarity of HD technology your plumbing contractor can now peer into the exact problems inside of your pipes and get to the root of the issue; whether it is roots, bellies, broken or cracked pipes, collapsed pipes, or simply debris blockage. Remember, not all Toronto plumbers possess high technology so you should ensure that your drain is in fact going to be inspected using a CCTV camera if you are hiring someone for this task - if you get a drain inspection by ADP Toronto Plumbing you can be sure you're going to get the job done right.

Drain inspection cameras use a very special type of camera that is built to exacting specifications including a water tight compartment for the camera system in addition to an array of lights to truly put the interior of your pipes on display. The camera is small enough to pass clear through drainage pipes and also durable enough to withstand these harsh conditions while providing a clear HD resolution image of your sewer and drain pipes.

Usually the drain camera is inserted into the sewer clean-out and is attached to a spool of cable that is unwound to feed the camera into the pipe further. The camera will relay back to the plumber the exact distance into the pipe which makes it simple to pinpoint the exact location of any problems that are found within. The video can also be recorded for your records.

Typically a drain is inspected with a CCTV plumbing camera to detect problems and diagnose issues, but it is also employed to inspect repairs and ensure that any operations have been conducted successfully. This is the case for instance after a drain liner has been installed; the drain camera is inserted to ensure that the process has been completed and the appropriate sections of the pipe have been repaired properly.

All About Drainage Systems

Proper drain installation is crucial to effective drain functionality

The drain pipes have the important task of carrying away all of the waste water from a property. One of the main problems with drainage systems is that the sewer or septic systems create a poisonous gaseous environment and the fact of the matter is that all that is separating you from these noxious gases is your plumbing fixtures and their traps. If you were to remove the traps form your water system these poisonous gases would be permitted entry into your home and would cause untold health problems. That is why a properly designed venting system must be installed; a proper venting system will ensure that the water has the proper free flowing air that is required to not create a siphoning or suction effect that would otherwise drain these traps. The task of proper drainage is always best left up to professional Toronto plumbers as improper drainage can be a very serious issue, as you’ll see below.

Drain Installation

When it comes to the installation of drains on of the most important considerations is that the drain is of an adequate gradual slope. This will allow for the water to naturally drain away via the force of gravity. Similarly, it’s important that all drains also possess appropriate venting to allow for this action to take place unhindered. This means that every drain pipe in a property must be installed with care and concern for these primary goals of the drainage system.  However, it is possible to install drain pipes that have too much slope in them.

Keep all of your waste together

There are problems inherit with too steep drain pipes. If the drain is too steep the waste will drain out unevenly, this is obviously a problem when you have solid and liquid waste draining at the same time – the liquid waste will essentially ‘out-run’ the solid waste which can leave the solid waste stuck in the drain. The only toilet fixture that is designed for solid waste is the toilet; I’m sure you can see the problem with drain pipes that have incorrect slope. However, this is also a problem when you are considering draining contents such as hair, grease, oil, etc. If the drain is sloped too steeply it will leave behind this debris to dry out and clog your drain pipes.