Why do you need an inspection system?
by: Clint Snow, Regional Sales Manager
Let's face it—sewer and storm-water pipeline issues often occur we least expect them. With time and costs rarely on our side, having the right equipment is imperative to create a permanent and efficient repair.
When municipalities perform their own pipe inspections, equipment that provide ease-of-use and versatility is the name of the game.
Camera inspection systems are the fastest and most valuable way to pinpoint the damaged area and create a plan to complete the repair. The equipment has the ability to record a real-time view of the pipeline and save the images or video for a later date to review. With this knowledge, municipalities can quickly make multiple repairs in one day if needed.
A picture is still worth a thousand words. With the ability to see collapsing and deteriorating pipelines, you can have a clear understanding of where and when the repair needs to be made.
With many different options in inspection technology to choose from, it’s important to understand the new systems that are now available. You might even ask yourself, “Why should I buy an inspection system” or, “Should I upgrade my current equipment?”
Source One Environmental (S1E) provides a new crawler system for mainline inspections that is both portable and high-tech.
This system is designed for budget-challenged municipalities, municipal contractors and larger plumbing operations. Manufactured to be easily portable and operated by a two-man crew, it is culmination of everything customers want and need. The crawler system has many different uses and functions that takes the place of several camera systems on the market today.
Benefits of Mainline Crawler Camera System
- Operated from a Windows app, the system inspects pipes from 6-IN to 12-IN, and up to 18-IN with a larger wheel set.
- The ultra-portable and heavy-duty unit comes with 600-FT of advanced tether cable, pan-and-tilt capability and a 10-IN LCD touch screen.
- Includes a six-wheel-drive transporter and uses four powerful LED lights to illuminate a large area.
- Video displays on the reel unit as well as to an external monitor via HDMI or a dedicated Wi-Fi-enabled Windows tablet, allowing easy file management and post-software reporting.
- Serves as a computer for the technician to stream inspection feeds directly to the touch- screen in real time, or to a customer’s laptop, PC or tablet via the HDMI hookup.
- Accurate sonde and locator, with 360° pan & tilt capabilities
- Free, on-site demonstrations and training before and after purchase of camera system
Cities with smaller budgets are taking advantage of speeding up productivity while being able to inspect when they need, without having to send bids and wait for the job to take place.
By achieving this, municipalities are able to start their asset management program by economically mapping out their entire system—offering more time and money to spend in other arenas.
About S1E: Source One Environmental (S1E) was established in 2009 to provide innovative solutions for municipalities, contractors and plumbers in the water management and infrastructure rehabilitation markets. S1E manufacturers trenchless repair products that provide customers with an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective solution while offering on-site training and consultations.