Universal inspection monitor locates a break in a sewer line

Problem: When a technician with Handy Plumbing in Corpus Christi, Texas, was unable to view a suspected crack in a sewer line with his mainstream camera system, he knew he needed a monitor with higher picture quality.

Solution: The company owner contacted a local competitor, Hurricane Drain, who owned a Gvision monitor from EPL Solutions. Running the camera in the line, they quickly found the elusive crack on the top of the sewer line. “The image was so clear,” says Paul Simons, owner of Hurricane Drain, “that we easily spotted it as soon as it came into view.” The Gvision will power up many camera reel brands using a universal adapter and is constructed with a durable, militaristic design. Its vivid daylight-viewable LCD screen displays a clear picture even in direct sunlight, allowing plumbers to clearly view their inspections in daylight or shadow.

Result: Activating the transmitter on the reel using the Gvision monitor, the plumbing contractor was able to locate the crack in the line and repair the broken section. 714-453-9760; www.epls-usa.com.