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Using Your SoloPRO+’s Video Storage Features
All SoloPRO+ CCUs are capable of recording and storing inspection footage. This footage can be saved to the device’s internal memory or transferred to external media – specifically an SD card or USB drive. In this guide, we’ll explain how to make the most of these features, including how to: Automatically store footage on removable media Transfer footage from internal storage to external media Safely remove external devices How Footage Is Stored By default, all captured
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Upgrade your business with a drainage van
Find out why a drainage van can transform your business, as well as ways you can access one without high up-front costs.
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Six tips for prolonging the life of your camera head
As a drainage professional, your drain camera is almost certainly amongst your most used – and expensive – resources. Its camera head...
Oct 3, 20252 min read


When investing in a drain camera is a smart business move
In business, investing in the right resources at the right time is key to success. The right equipment, hire, training, etc. delivered at...
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Picote millers and cleaners summarised
Picote produces a range of millers and cleaners for use in pipes . In total, the company manufactures 12 different machines, each...
Aug 21, 20254 min read


The drain camera for surveying pipes with small diameters
The majority of pipes that drainage engineers deal with have diameters of between 100 and 150 millimetres. That said, it’s far from...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


How to Choose the Right Drain Cleaning Machine for Your Business
Cleaning and removing blockages from pipes are profitable services in high demand from both private and commercial customers. After all,...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


How the Right Drain Camera Can Enhance Your Business's Reputation
The quality of the work your organisation undertakes, the efficiency with which it’s completed, and the service you provide to customers all go a long way in establishing your reputation. While these three elements are rightly considered the key pillars influencing how your organisation is perceived, other factors also play a role — including the equipment you use. Possessing the right equipment can enhance your business’s reputation in several important ways: 1. It Shows You
Jun 13, 20253 min read


What to consider before upgrading your sewer survey equipment
Like all technology, your drain camera and sewer inspection equipment will eventually need to be upgraded. What, though, do you need to consider in order to make the right investment? Find out here!
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Five must-have drainage equipment tools
There’s a huge selection of tools and equipment for drainage professionals. So much so that deciding what you’ll need can be quite...
Mar 12, 20254 min read


Things to consider when hiring a drain camera
There are a huge number of drain cameras available to hire throughout the UK . Different models of inspection camera have different...
Feb 17, 20254 min read


The benefits of hiring a drain camera
A drain camera is undoubtedly the most important part of a drainage engineer’s toolkit! They allow operatives to identify things like...
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Can you hire an inspection camera?
DCR has a huge range of drain inspection cameras for hire, capable of surveying pipes from 32mm to 2200mm in diameter and with inspection length capabilities of up to 500 metres. Home to the largest fleet of drainage equipment available for hire in the UK , our customers can also hire powerful drain cleaning equipment from manufacturers such as Picote and Milwaukee. We also have specialist inspection and jetting vehicles, pipe repair equipment (including straight and radial
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Save money with a Minicam drain inspection camera
Renowned for their exceptional features, usability and performance, Minicam inspection cameras are revered within the drainage industry....
Oct 10, 20232 min read


A guide to attachments for Picote millers and cleaners
Picote’s range of millers and cleaners were mentioned in our recent post on drain cleaning machines but, on reflection, it’s obvious that...
May 26, 20235 min read


Drain cleaning tools from DCR Inspection Systems
Drain cleaning tools can be hired and purchased from DCR. We may be known for drain cameras (thanks in no small part to our name!), but...
Feb 7, 20234 min read


The largest fatbergs ever found in the UK
Congealed fats, wipes, cat litter and even concrete are found in your typical fatberg. They’re also usually relatively small and can be...
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Why you’ll now find drainage vans in stock at DCR
Drainage, jetter and CCTV vans are some of the most important tools in a drainage professional's arsenal. They serve as mobile offices allowing operatives to create reports on the road. They’re also used to transport inspection, cleaning and other bulky equipment. A drainage van also makes it clear that your company is well equipped and capable. All in all, the benefits of a kitted-out van are too many to list – and that’s why their recent scarcity has negatively impacted so
Oct 31, 20222 min read


The differences between pushrod and crawler inspection cameras
Pushrod and crawler inspection cameras are the two most common types of cameras used for surveying underground pipes, sewers, etc. How,...
Sep 28, 20224 min read


A guide to drain inspection camera heads
In our last post we outlined the key things would-be buyers need to consider before purchasing a drain camera. One of the things we drew...
Jun 24, 20223 min read
Here, you’ll find articles about drain cameras and other drainage equipment and tools. We’ll discuss how to care for your equipment and extend its lifespan, tips on how to use it effectively, determining what equipment is needed for what jobs, and much more.
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