Problem: A large-scale inspection task was undertaken by Harkins Builders to assess the integrity of plumbing pipes from the stack to the toilets in a Maryland residential project. The conventional approach, which could have involved removing 408 toilets or cutting open ceilings, was neither feasible nor cost-effective. Initial attempts to visually inspect with drain cameras and borescopes proved inadequate due to the inability to navigate the tight bends within the toilet plumbing.

Solution: Fiberscope.net by MEDIT introduced the project team to its MiniFlex plumbing camera system, which features a highly flexible push cable capable of making extremely tight bends. The supplied unit demonstrated its ability to effortlessly descend through the toilet and into the plumbing stack, which allowed it to complete inspections across 408 toilets.

Result: The MiniFlex was instrumental in identifying 52 instances of broken or cracked pipes. The team managed to conduct comprehensive inspections without the need for disruptive and costly alternatives. 877-613-2210; www.fiberscope.net