question about video testing

bamaflyfish · 02-21-2010, 03:52 AM

can video testing companies use a (snake type) camera to inspect septic field lines?

**havasu** · 02-21-2010, 04:28 AM

I don't understand what you mean regarding "video testing companies" but know most good plumbing companies have them available to inspect most all plumbing lines.

**Reedwalker** · 02-21-2010, 12:32 PM

I have a video inspection system.

As long as there is a way to get into the pipe the camera can inspect from 2"-6" very easily. Anything larger requires a very expensive truck mounted rig with motorized wheels.

bamaflyfish · 02-22-2010, 12:40 AM

Reedwalker,

What length pipe is it possible to inspect? I have a few hundred feet of field line I need inspected.

**Reedwalker** · 02-22-2010, 01:04 PM

It varies greatly. Depending on how many offsets are in the pipe and how durable the cable is. A non motorized camera can inspect up to 200' of straight 4" pipe. On average the farthest I can go is about 120'.

The motorized cameras generally have 400' of cable but cannot take turns greater than 45 degrees.

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02-21-2010, 04:28 AM	#2
havasu On permanent vacation.... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: So. Cal & Lake Havasu Posts: 821	I don't understand what you mean regarding "video testing companies" but know most good plumbing companies have them available to inspect most all plumbing lines.

02-21-2010, 12:32 PM	#3
Reedwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 156	I have a video inspection system. As long as there is a way to get into the pipe the camera can inspect from 2"-6" very easily. Anything larger requires a very expensive truck mounted rig with motorized wheels.

02-22-2010, 12:40 AM	#4
bamaflyfish Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Reedwalker, What length pipe is it possible to inspect? I have a few hundred feet of field line I need inspected.

02-22-2010, 01:04 PM	#5
Reedwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 156	It varies greatly. Depending on how many offsets are in the pipe and how durable the cable is. A non motorized camera can inspect up to 200' of straight 4" pipe. On average the farthest I can go is about 120'. The motorized cameras generally have 400' of cable but cannot take turns greater than 45 degrees.