Wiser

As some of you know, we use to sub out all main line cleaning. Bought equipment and doing drain cleaning (though I hate it - replacement cables get expensive during the learning curve). But no camera. The company we used in the past has gone through the roof w/his prices. Found a great new guy, but his camera doesn't have a locator.

What brand/model camera with locator do you recommend? This is definitely an area we are losing money in our business.

Before you fall over with "I can't believe you didn't do drain cleaning." In Maryland, there were plumbers and there were drain cleaners. And the two didn't mix.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.

Killertoiletspider

I have used Ridgid equipment in the past, it was top notch, easily the most accurate locator I have used, but my experience is limited to General, Rothenberger, and Ridgid, there are companies out there like Sreco that only make cameras and locators.

ToUtahNow

I use Ridgid cameras with a Ridgid NaviTrack locator. It is without a doubt the easiest and most accurate equipment I have ever used. If it helps any Toolup.com has 10% off on all Ridgid tools right now.

Mark

Titan

My next camera will be one I've seen at the Pumper Show several years now. Currently our SeeSnake is doing well, but when it wears out (and repairs are quite pricey!), I'm getting an EasyCam. It can be repaired, if/when necessary, using locally available parts. It can plug into any monitor or laptop. It can be used with my SeeSnake locator without a glitch.
I've recommended this alternative to several contractors who have reported their satisfaction with the unit.
No, I don't work for them. I just checked this unit out real closely. Others' opinions and preferences will likely give you a good smattering of possibilities from which to choose.

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ToUtahNow

I would be careful with Easy Cam until people actually start using them. Although ShuBee sells them (and I like Shubee) I know little about them. They are a fairly new company but the biggest unit they make is only 200' long and I've never heard anyone rate the push rod. They give no information regarding light available or the lux on the camera or the material of the lens. The other part which is funny is if you click on various links on their website one takes you to the Ridgid home page. I'm wondering if they might owe their web designer some money and he/she is getting even? Finally, it appears the only "independent" review given is a site they set up themselves.

Mark

BTW: I just checked another plumbing forum and the only praise of the Easy Cam appears to be Spam from Easy Cam. I guess you would call that cheap marketing.

Protech

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Redwood

IMHO Ridgid for both camera and locating is the best. I prefer the larger older style navitrak unit over the scout...

Anything else is just like warm flat beer!

Wiser

Thank you all. I think we will concentrate on the Ridgid line. We get the Mytana & General catalogs, but all the choices can be overwhelming. They all say how great they work.

For cable machines - is Ridgid the leader? General? Mytana? We have a Mytana, but it seems we are replacing cables more than we should. Not sure if it is operator error or bad machine kinking the cables.

Killertoiletspider

Is it a drum or sectional machine?

Wiser

It's a drum machine.