Plumbing camera detects subtle pool pipe crack
Problem: A homeowner in Winnipeg, Manitoba, began experiencing decreasing water levels in his inground pool and contacted a local leak detection company to solve the issue. The company conducted a pipe pressure leak test but did not find the problem or the cause of the crack.
Solution: An alternative solution was needed. After some time searching online, the person performing the CCTV inspection called Fiberscope.net and explained the problem. The MiniFlex Plumbing Camera was the unit that met the inground pool inspection requirements with its unique rubber neck, small camera head, and combination push cable. Thanks to its design and ability to navigate through the multiple 90-degree bends, the camera was the best option.
Result: The pool pipes were inspected, and a crack was visually detected. Then the exact crack location was found using a sonde locator. Thanks to this flexible inspection system, the subtle crack that the pressure test had missed was detected. Now, valuable information was available for the next steps of solving the pool leakage. 877-613-2210; www.fiberscope.net
Enhancing municipal CCTV safety with pathogen defense system
Problem: The city of Lakewood, Colorado, faced significant challenges in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of its municipal CCTV trucks. These vehicles, essential for monitoring city infrastructure and ensuring public safety, frequently operate in environments with elevated levels of pathogens, particularly around hospitals, hospices and laboratories. The city needed a solution to protect workers and maintain vehicle hygiene without compromising the efficiency of operations.
Solution: Lakewood integrated the Vanguard Pathogen Defense System into its fleet of CCTV trucks. This system is engineered to eliminate dangerous pathogens on critical components such as the CCTV tractor, cable reel and other equipment used in highly contaminated areas. By sanitizing the equipment, the system significantly reduces pathogen levels during and after operations, which provides a cleaner environment for operators to perform their job duties in a more professional and odor-free atmosphere. The automated nature of the system allows the trucks to remain operational while being sanitized, reducing downtime and ensuring consistent service.
Result: The system proved to be a valuable investment for the city, significantly enhancing worker safety, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness within the municipal CCTV truck fleet. They now have the systems on all CCTV, jet, and jet/vac maintenance vehicles. 800-781-3164; www.vanguard-systems.us
