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Cable length, head diameter, and the DIY vs pro decision before you buy.

Close-up of an LED sewer camera head on push cable near a drain grate
Fundamentals

How a sewer camera works

Push cable, camera head, monitor, and locator sonde—what each part does on a real drain inspection.

14 min read
Coiled marked sewer push cable beside a tape measure on concrete
Sizing

Sewer camera cable length: 50 vs 100 vs 165 ft

Match push-cable length to residential laterals and longer runs—without buying unused footage you will never push.

13 min read
Close-up of an LED sewer camera head on push cable near a drain grate
Sizing

Camera head size: 17mm vs 23mm (and why it matters)

Head diameter decides which traps and pipe sizes you can enter. Pick clearance first, resolution second.

12 min read
Sewer camera reel and monitor set up at a residential cleanout for a drain inspection
Fundamentals

What Is a Sewer Scope Inspection? (Homeowner Guide)

What a sewer scope includes, what it finds, how long it takes, and how it differs from buying your own camera.

16 min read