THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DRAINAGE, WATER & WASTEWATER INDUSTRIES
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The principle of this combined process not only saves time by carrying out two processes at once, it also means that a separate camera crew would not always be required for some normal pipe cleaning activities and can be re- deployed on valuable survey projects. The camera recording via wi-fi also provides in effect visual proof of the water jetting operation having been carried out, giving additional insurance to drainage contractors working on projects. Mark described the new system:
“The modular design of the enz® camera means it can be used with three different cleaning nozzles – bomb, bulldog and scraper, and the fast uploading of videos provides an instant review of the cleaning results. Through use of the enz®Cloud this footage can be viewed extremely easily and quickly by managers or supervisors, even if they are away from site. The other big advantage of this combined method is that
sometimes, particularly on new build sites where companies are employed to clean drains after construction has completed, the video can provide clear evidence that the new drains have been cleaned. It saves time and the expense of sending a truck back to check or go through the drains again.
“The enz camera nozzle system has been successful also for water companies as by using this combined system on their own vehicles, they are in effect the end client as well as the drainage contractor. The most important factor is that our jetting nozzles still perform as they would without a camera. This evolutionary product means that time, energy and fuel can be saved at all stages of the project and offers the potential to both reduce environmental impact and create cost savings.”
This new technology, which incorporates HD camera resolution and 12 high-power LEDs along with choice of nozzle types,
was behind enz winning a prestigious Red Dot Design award in Germany in 2022 for best industrial design, so it is likely to become increasingly widely used as companies review their time, energy use and data capturing efficiencies in this industry.
In addition to the truck version, which has connections between ¾” and 5/4” enz® has also launched ‘JetCam’ which is aimed at the van-pack and trailer jetter market with 3/8” and ½” connections. This offers live camera viewing alongside the cleaning nozzle, affording the same potential environmental advantages but with the added benefit of being able to reach areas conventional push cameras cannot due to its manoeuvrability, particularly around bends and through connections.
Michael Harrison is Business Development Manager at Marsh Industries and he said they worked with VOSA to ensure their vehicles carry as
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