If your organization is in the market for pipe repair, you’ll likely need to have a thorough pipe inspection. Since it’s often impossible to access an entire pipe manually, most commercial pipe repair companies will use video cameras to complete inspections. In today’s blog post, we’ll explore what makes the cameras we use intrinsically safe to conduct this important work.
What Does “Intrinsically Safe” Mean?
First, it’s important to understand what this term means. Industries that use combustible materials are very conscious of safety for their materials and others that they might come in contact with. Some workplaces involve volatile materials that could become fire risks if ignited. These include farms, chemical plants, military bases, and gas refineries, amongst others.
When we use the term “intrinsically safe,” we use the International Society of Automation (ISA) definition: “Equipment and wiring which is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal or abnormal conditions to cause ignition of a specific hazardous atmospheric mixture in its most easily ignited concentration.” In essence, it means that minimal risk of fire is involved.
What Do Cameras Have to Do With That?
When the team at Advanced Pipe Repair uses a camera to complete inspections, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Our trained experts have been conducting pipe inspections in a variety of situations for years. As such, the cameras we use for this process are rated to be intrinsically safe for all pipes and conduits.
How Do Camera Inspections Work?
A certified plumber will insert a pliable camera wherever they suspect that damage or obstructions may be occurring. Using video allows our experts to get an accurate look at every single angle in your pipe system. This includes utility holes, inlets, vaults, in-ground piping, and other outdoor structures.
Our certified plumbers use the results to detect a variety of problems from laterals, blockages, breaks, and beyond. Once we have results to share, we’ll work on a repair plan that will meet your budget and schedule. As a result, we believe in working quickly, safely, and as cost-efficiently as possible.
Advanced Pipe Repair: Intrinsically Safe Camera Inspections
Now that you’ve learned a bit more about how our team conducts intrinsically safe camera inspections, it’s time to take a closer look at APR. Advanced Pipe Repair employs plumbing repair experts who will repair your business piping safely and completely the first time. Don’t wait another day–contact Advanced Pipe Repair today!