See inside your pipeline with CCTV camera services
Built on the proven Sahara® platform, the Sahara® Video CCTV System gives utilities the ability to see inside water pipelines without costly shutdown or dewatering.
How CCTV Works
Sahara® Video is easily inserted into a live pipeline through a standard 2 inch or larger tap. Tethered to the surface, the Sahara® CCTV camera is gently pulled by the flow of the water tranmitting real-time video data from inside the pipeline. With the ability to travel over 4,000 feet, Sahara® Video can be used for a number of applications including:
- Locating lost line values;
- Investigating unexplained flow conditions;
- Locating debris and partial blockages;
- Searching for illegal connections;
- Locating and assessing tuberculation of all types;
- Visually inspecting pipe walls and liners;
- Examining the condition of suspect valves;
- Screening for obstacles or laterals before using a free-swimming inspection tool;
- Assessing internal corrosion on metallic pipes;
- Inspecting pipes near a known leak to help plan repairs;
Typical Sahara® Video Setup
Operating Specifications
PPIC is actively working to improve CCTV inspection technology, these operating specifications are subject to change. Please contact us if your application falls outside the documented specification.
| Pipeline Materials | Any (metal, concrete, plastic, fiberglass, etc.) |
| Insertion Point Requirements | Standard 2 inch tap |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 150 PSI |
| Minimum Water Flow Speed | 1 foot per second |
| Pipeline Diameter (standard insertion) | 16 inches and above |
| Maximum Cable Length | 4,250 feet |
| Maximum Cumulative Bends per Survey | Concrete Lined: 135o; Other materials: 270o |
Contact PPIC
Do you need to conduct a visal inspection of your pipeline? Contact PPIC to see how we can help you with your application.