Roots Plumbing - Cape Town
Roots Plumbing - Cape Town
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Drain Position Location Tracking
We traced this drain, running under the entire length of the house, which was excavated and built an entire floor below ground level. They slapped the drain under the house and saved a fortune on excavation.
The problem is that the drain has no fall and there are 3 points of root infestation.
#Reline or #excavate?
If it was just for the roots, relining would be a solution, but… the floor must be excavated to install a drain with a fall. That’s the only way.
#drain #servicelocation done using #sewerin #Utilitrac and a #radio #transmitting #sonde
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Відео

Epoxy Protective Pipe Coating Application
Переглядів 59Місяць тому
Protective coatings applied to 2 #stormwater down-pipes, from the gutter connection all the way to ground level, 6 meters down through some impossible 90 degree bends on this 75mm #pipe section. We used a 6mm #Flexshaft for more flexible navigation and 17mm #Draincamera head on the #pipedottv Heavy duty Epoxy ( by @amtcomposites6889 ) pumped through 15 meters of delivery hose using the #picote ...
Storm Drain Leak Repair - Epoxy Coating
Переглядів 90Місяць тому
Using Epoxy Brush Coating through a 50mm Fullbore outlet, which needs to accommodate the camera, the brushes and the delivery hose, delivering a high-quality Carbogaurd 550 #epoxy to be brushed onto the entire length of the 75mm downpipe, sealing all the joints. #brushcoating #piperepair pumping with #picote #minipump recording footage using #pipedottv #Draincamera
Main Sewer Line Jetting, Milling and Camera Work
Переглядів 872 місяці тому
We kicked off the adventure systematically. First: high-pressure jetting to pull all the chunky bits out, (we fill the bag up with loose cement pieces and other rubble) making room for the camera to take a closer look inside the pipe. 👀 Next, we brought out the Mini Miller to slice through all the hardened cement and some root growth, followed by another round of jetting to flush out all the lo...
Epoxy Brush Coating on a leaking 54mm Copper Drain Pipe
Переглядів 2044 місяці тому
A non-invasive leak repair on a 54mm Copper Drain Pipe. The water leak traveled through the slab and down to the apartment below between kitchens whenever water ran through the common drain. An Epoxy Protective Coating was our solution to avoid having to chop the kitchen open to replace the pipe. Try Recycle and Re-Use, before deciding to Replace #trenchless #noninvasive #leakrepair using #epox...
A salad of solutions to solve a tricky water leak in a concrete slab
Переглядів 709 місяців тому
INGREDIENTS: 1) Hammer and chisel 2) #Sewerin #Utilitrac and radio transmitting #Sonde 3) #Drain #Cam 4) #Picote Mini Miller 5) #Epoxy delivery pump 6) Hand tools 7) Delivery hose, cutting chains, coating brushes and general coating consumable 8) A builder to patch things up METHOD: - Use some logic, plumbing experience, the drain camera with flexible reel, Utilitrac and the Sonde to find the h...
Epoxy Protecive Coating. Adding Integrity To The Pipe
Переглядів 266Рік тому
Coming to the end of a 2023 Marathon. Protective Coating Applications on both Sewer Drains and Storm-Water Drains, when chopping is not an option and the leak (or bad smell) originates from small gaps or holes. Epoxy Protecive Coating. Adding integrity to the pipe, sealing small holes and badly connected joints. #sewer and #stormwater #drain #piperepair / #piperehabilitation the #noninvasive wa...
Epoxy Brush Coating - Non Invasive Pipe Repair
Переглядів 302Рік тому
Applying heavy duty 💪🏽 protective coatings to concealed storm-water downpipes, to repair leaks, add integrity to the pipe, while aiding water flow over sharp edges. No chopping.
Hidden Drain Location - Using Radio Transmission Detection
Переглядів 33Рік тому
When the drainage line is fully blocked and there is no indication of direction or access throughout the property, a position location device can save a lot of time and money by pin-pointing the location and depth of the fault. This can narrow down the area of excavation drastically, to the section that needs repair. #servicelocation / #drainlocation using a #sewerin #sonde and #radioreceiver t...
Cement Removal From Inside the Pipe
Переглядів 2,6 тис.Рік тому
Step one in cleaning and rehabilitation of a leaking storm drain. A protective coatings applied to the inner walls of hidden stormwater pipes and embedded catchments, can be an affective non-invasive leak repair option. The coating fills small gaps and cracks, creating a continuous sleeve throughout. This eliminates sharp edges and any small leaks. #stormwater #draincleaning starting with #ceme...
Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation - Restoring Structure To A Colapsing 1M Drain Section
Переглядів 206Рік тому
Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation - Restoring Structure To A Colapsing 1M Drain Section A cracked, clay pipe section ready to collapse, almost 2 meters down. Roots keep growing through the cracks. This is an optimal solution. A little 1 meter patch liner. In and out. Using the structure of the compacted ground around the original pipe as support, this is a quick solid rehabilitation method to restore a...
Protective Brush Coating - Storm Water Leak Repair
Переглядів 443Рік тому
Utilising the existing pipework, we are tasked with leak repair, but without breaking walls open, or replacing parts.
A Typical Drain Cleaning Routine
Переглядів 934Рік тому
Here’s an example of a typical drain cleaning routine. 1) Punch a hole through the blockage. Release it. 2) Get eyes onto the problemo. 3) Cut It away ⛓️ 4) Move on. #draincleaning with a #kärcher , #pressurewashing , a #draincamera … and #picote #minimiller
Hidden Storm Drain Repair - Epoxy Brush Coating
Переглядів 221Рік тому
It’s been quite a Cape winter, chasing record storms, frantically repairing leaking storm-water drain pipes from the inside… in preparation for future storms Each job is slightly different and we try approach it as practically as possible. In these examples, we brush an epoxy coating onto the internal pipe walls throughout, from top to bottom, brushing epoxy into any holes or gaps along the way...
Trenchless Patch Repair - On a Root Infested Sewer Connection
Переглядів 476Рік тому
Recycle and Reuse…. Right? Or dig it up. Replace it with a new one. Throw the old one away… backfill, repave and clean up. I prefer option one. Non-invasive drain repair. #recycle and #reuse by using #noninvasive #piperepair or #pipe #lining with a hardened #epoxy soaked #fabric #sleeve
Epoxy Brush Coating - Drain Leak Repair - For Small Gaps and Holes
Переглядів 1,7 тис.Рік тому
Epoxy Brush Coating - Drain Leak Repair - For Small Gaps and Holes
Tiled Balcony Waterproofing - Sealed with Clear Epoxy Resin - Cleaned with the Kärcher 9/25G Classic
Переглядів 1,2 тис.Рік тому
Tiled Balcony Waterproofing - Sealed with Clear Epoxy Resin - Cleaned with the Kärcher 9/25G Classic
Brass garden tap install
Переглядів 538Рік тому
Brass garden tap install
Small Bathroom Facelift - In and Out
Переглядів 372 роки тому
Small Bathroom Facelift - In and Out
A Small Drain Restoration- Down the Poopen Hole Again
Переглядів 4222 роки тому
A Small Drain Restoration- Down the Poopen Hole Again
Leaking Shower Base - Rapid Epoxy Repair - A Long Term Alternative Solution
Переглядів 1,5 тис.2 роки тому
Leaking Shower Base - Rapid Epoxy Repair - A Long Term Alternative Solution
Mobile pressure jetting setup
Переглядів 752 роки тому
Mobile pressure jetting setup
Root Removal - On a 40mm Waste Pipe
Переглядів 100 тис.2 роки тому
Root Removal - On a 40mm Waste Pipe
CCTV Drain Camera inspection Presented
Переглядів 2372 роки тому
CCTV Drain Camera inspection Presented
Clean the Van -KÄRCHER Professional HD 9/25 Classic
Переглядів 3,6 тис.2 роки тому
Clean the Van -KÄRCHER Professional HD 9/25 Classic
Happy January - Let's Keep The Poop Flowing
Переглядів 1203 роки тому
Happy January - Let's Keep The Poop Flowing
Blocked Drain Adventure Part 2 - Fix The Fall
Переглядів 733 роки тому
Blocked Drain Adventure Part 2 - Fix The Fall
High Speed Drain Cleaning - Roots Removal and CCTV Inspection
Переглядів 3033 роки тому
High Speed Drain Cleaning - Roots Removal and CCTV Inspection
Swimming Pool Repaint
Переглядів 513 роки тому
Swimming Pool Repaint
Drain Cleaning Adventure Part 1 - Clean and Inspect
Переглядів 423 роки тому
Drain Cleaning Adventure Part 1 - Clean and Inspect