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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
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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 32 min read
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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 92 min read
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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 242 min read
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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 133 min read
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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 102 min read
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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 174 min read
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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 73 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The drain camera buyers' guide
A drain inspection camera is an essential tool for any drainage professional. They're used to survey underground infrastructure, to find blockages in or damage to pipes, to prepare reports and much more. Driving more efficient practices and allowing companies to offer more varied and advanced services, the right drain camera can easily transform a company for the better. With there being so many different models and features to choose from, however, picking the right drain c
May 26, 20226 min read
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