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Inspection Camera system

bob young
bob young Member Posts: 2,177
in THE MAIN WALL
inspection camera's are used in the sewer & drain business for inspecting underground inaccessable piping systems. big bucks in this specialized aspect of plumbing contracting

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  • Terry_14
    Terry_14 Member Posts: 209
    Who uses an inspection Camera

    I was just offered an inspection Camera system by a retired HVAC man. Do any of you use one ? I looked up the cost new about $1295.00. This one is offered for $450.00. it is a 2003 model

    I was amazed at the clarity I was able to read a book with the wand.

    Feedback welcome
    Terry
  • Brad White_52
    Brad White_52 Member Posts: 19
    I have used them

    to check out potential obstructions and condition of piping which was fun. Not sure of the cost or value, it belonged to the client. Looked like a closeup of the lunar or martian landscape. Should have sold some shots to NASA.


    Sure it was an HVAC guy and not a proctologist? Check references...
  • Terry_14
    Terry_14 Member Posts: 209
    No Lingering odors

    I am sure of his HVAC field of work, Good thing he needs extra large gloves! OUCH!!!

    Thanks for the laugh I needed it
    Terry
  • Brad White_52
    Brad White_52 Member Posts: 19
    There you were, Terry-

    Thinking it was all-clear! :)
  • Tom_35
    Tom_35 Member Posts: 265
    The Inspector camera

    Terry,

    We have 6 of The Inspector cameras that are manufactured by Shamrock Industries. The stated use of the camera is for determining the status of a furnaces' heat exchanger. We also use it for checking the inlet side of evaporator coils, duct systems. and anything else that would allow you to see something that you otherwise would not have access to.

    I don't think that this camera lens can be used in a "wet" atmosphere (such as a drain line) and the neck on it is only 3' long. It does give extremely clear image though.

    For what it's worth, these cameras cost around $2,000 each and can be hooked up to a VCR.

    Tom Atchley
  • Tombig_2
    Tombig_2 Member Posts: 231
    Camera

    I borrowed a plumber friend's sewer cam to inspect a chimney liner. Amazing tool. The audio is quite humorous with the obligitory proctology jokes and all. I think I could rig up a small web cam device for HX inspection for a fraction of the cost of job specific tools though I really haven't looked into it.
  • toearly_2
    toearly_2 Member Posts: 78


    Terry
    We have owned this system http://www.moritexusa.com/products/product.php?plid=2&pcid=40&pid=105

    For a few years. It is a tool worth it's weight in gold. We have used it to look in places we could not or would go. The camera will pay for it self in short order as it is a great sales tool.

    David



    > I was just offered an inspection Camera system by

    > a retired HVAC man. Do any of you use one ? I

    > looked up the cost new about $1295.00. This one

    > is offered for $450.00. it is a 2003 model

    >

    > I

    > was amazed at the clarity I was able to read a

    > book with the wand.

    >

    > Feedback welcome Terry


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