21st Century Plumbing: How We’re Using Video and Electronic Leak Detection

It was less than 20 years ago that the first sensor flush toilets were created, and now the EPA estimates that there are over 27 million installed across the country. We’ve seen the same innovation on the plumbing side of things as well. Here are a few of the high-tech tools that we use.

Video Camera Drain Inspection

The most crucial first step in a plumbing job is to conduct diagnostic tests until we understand the problem. This step is where we employ video inspections. A small camera is inserted down the pipe and sends video to a handheld screen. Using this tool, we can see clogs, cracks, and mineral buildup; from there, we know which tool is best suited to tackle the job.

Electronic Leak Detection

This technology is used, along with our video inspection, to map out the water lines and sewer lines carrying water to and from your house. There are two main methods used—low and high voltage.

The low voltage technique uses electronic pulses conducted through a wire while there is still water present in the pipes. It’s a complicated process, but in short, our plumbing techs can test how the pulse passes through the pipe to detect where there are leaks.