Monthly Archives: July 2013

When to Use Video Line Inspections

Performing a pipe inspection using a video camera is the simplest way to produce a visual inspection in real-time of interior water lines and underground sewer pipes. Using a flexible cable that is fabricated out of fiber optics, with an attached high resolution camera positioned at the end of the cable, allows the technician to have a complete view of the inside of the pipe. This helps to evaluate the condition of the pipe, and locate any obstructions. Once the blockage has been verified, it can be removed by a variety of options, to ensure its proper function.

Evaluating the Sewer SystemEdenflo Video Line Inspection

There are many reasons why a consumer would use a sewer video inspection to determine the condition of a pipe. This might be an evaluation of the sewer system, before purchasing a home. It might also be used as a way to identify the layout of an existing underground sewer system before making any changes to the plumbing system by adding on an additional bathroom. It can also be used to quickly locate and identify any type of issue with the sewer system to determine the best possible way to perform the repairs properly and economically.

Visually Identify Problems
By utilizing a video line inspection, the structure owner can save on future repairs. The inspection can quickly locate any break, or collapse in the drain line, or visually identify any problem, including corrosion, a belly pipe, leaking joints, offset pipes, or a blockage. It offers the viable information to properly diagnose any plumbing issue or to confirm the pipe’s condition.

A visual video line inspection works in any application including industrial, commercial and residential structures. It offers one of the easiest solutions for maintaining sewage pipes in British Columbia. It provides a real-time solution, where the technician can view on the monitor exactly where and what the problem in the drain line is.

Use Hydro Excavation and Hydro Flushing to Safely Expose Sensitive Utilities

Hydro evacuation is a fast process that uses specialized water evacuating equipment that can quickly vacuum up debris, sludge, dirt, and silt safely. The process can be completed until the required depth and width has been achieved. The process of hydro evacuation offers a non-destructive solution that incorporates pressurized water and a high level vacuum system as an easy solution for digging.

The process of hydro excavation also creates a quick way to visually observe any existing underground utility that could be harmed in a traditional evacuating (digging) process. It can significantly outperform all traditional excavators, augers, and horizontal impact drilling rigs. Typically, a conventional digging project would require bulldozers, augurs, bobcats and shovels. Every one of these tools can cause significant damage to many of the hidden utilities including electric cables, optic cables, water mains, sewage pipes, and most importantly, gas pipes.

Minimizes Construction Delays
Many times, construction needs to be delayed, when an unexpected underground utility is located during the construction phase of any small or large project. This is where the process of hydro flushing and hydro evacuation can safely expose the sensitive utilities.

Because the equipment has the ability to use non-destructive methods to evacuate most holes sizes, it can be used to quickly set signpost, utility poles, concrete forms, and anchors in the exact position where required, without any potential to damaging sensitive underground utility or wires.

Because the system can so quickly evacuate all loosened debris, silt and sludge it provides the optimal working area. It minimizes the extensive restoration costs to bring the site back to its original condition.

The hydro flushing equipment also has the ability to remove any buildup scaling, sludge or debris from the interior of a pipe or drain to remove the blockage immediately.

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