A sewer camera inspection is a method of inspecting sewer pipe using high-end technology. This method is non-invasive and highly recommended for faster and more accurate findings.
There are times that our drains are not functioning well, and the common problem is on the drainage and sewers. This problem needs the attention of plumbers to conduct an inspection.
In this article, I am going to talk about the 3 most common incidental findings during sewer camera inspection that most plumbers find.
Tree Roots Invasion
When your sewage system was installed, the likelihood is that the vegetation and plants weren’t mature yet and nobody suspected that your system might be compromised by a tree root. Roots are relentless and powerful and may crush a pipe or offset it, creating all types of interruptions in the flow of your system. Unfortunately, most people do not think or do not know about their sewer main location when planting a tree. Often we see trees planted directly above a sewer main ahead yards. Root invasion is extremely common in older clay and forged iron sewer lines. Newer PVC lines have a lower chance of getting root issues. However, you must have it checked too.
This is where the advantages of inspection come to play. A professional plumber in Belmont, NC offers sewer camera inspection and suggests having your plumbing system inspected regularly to avoid causing damages to your property and the entire plumbing system.
Grease Build Up
Because of the utilization of garbage disposals in modern plumbing, a build-up of grease can occur in the sewer line. Since the oil substances aren’t water-soluble, the grease tends to stay to the edges of the pipe. The grease can eventually cause blockages if not cleaned out. Other materials traveling down the pipe can get trapped on these build-ups and blocks the flow of waste.
Luckily, this is a pretty simple fix. When you notice grease build-ups you should typically recommend a hydro jet cleaning. This involves pushing high-pressure water into the pipe to wash off the walls. If there are roots present within the sewer main also, it can also remove those invasions.
Cracks
Piping cracks in clay and forged iron lines are common. Weight on the pipe can cause cracks around fittings and other areas. Like most of those issues, if the water isn’t blocked, no action is required. Cracks on the highest and sides of the pipe typically are ignored. However, if the crack is on the rock bottom side of the pipe, you’ll consider adding a liner to the pipe to scale back leakage of sewage into your lawn. Leaks outside of the pipe can cause a further disturbance in the sewer main.
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