While you might not associate doctors with plumbers, your sewer is a lot like the human body with its complex network of passageways. Detecting and diagnosing issues in these long, narrow channels can be a true challenge without a visual aid. While X-rays haven’t crossed over to the plumbing industry, the surgical endoscope does have a plumbing parallel—both involve a long tube tipped with a camera and a light for peering down dark channels. If you’re not familiar with sewer camera inspections, the following sections will shed some light on the subject.

Why Would You Need a Sewer Camera Inspection?

Most of the time, these invasive assessments are used to scope out problems deep within your plumbing system, such as buildup or full-on clogs. If you’ve tried a plunge, liquid cleaners, and a snake or auger to no avail, a professional plumber will enter your piping with a small camera to get a firsthand look at the situation.

Your plumber might also recommend a sewer camera inspection if you’re planning on remodeling your bathroom or adding a room to your house that features plumbing fixtures. This will allow them to ensure the plumbing system can handle the extra workload.

How Do They Work?

Instead of guessing where the problem lies, digging underground, and opening the pipe to remedy it, sewer camera inspections allow professionals to diagnose and treat the problem without creating a mess. To find where things went wrong, your plumber must push the line (camera end first) into your plumbing system from a drain or the main sewer line.

The video will be sent to a transmitter in real time so they can watch from the camera’s point of view. When the camera reaches the clog, the plumber will head to ground level and turn on a locating device, which will signal when it is directly above the camera. They can then make a mark on the ground where the camera is, remove it, and start digging to solve the problem in the most efficient and convenient way possible.

The next time you’re dealing with a stubborn plumbing issue, contact Master Technicians & Mechanicals of Crossett, AR. They’ve been helping residential and commercial clients with electrical, plumbing, construction, and heating and air conditioning services for almost 20 years, and they’ll be happy to show up armed with high-quality tools and mastered technical skills. To schedule an appointment with a trusted plumber, call (870) 364-3388. Visit the website to learn more about their experience and expertise.