I spent $500 on a fancy pipe inspection camera and barely use it

Everyone says you need one for commercial jobs, but honestly, most of our work is in new builds where the plans are clear. It sat in the truck for a year after a single job at a hotel in Phoenix. What specific situations do you guys actually find them useful for?

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noahbaker5h ago

Got a call for a clogged floor drain in a finished basement last week. That camera saved me hours of guessing where the blockage was. Sometimes the weird old jobs make the tool worth it.

laurabennett4h ago

Ever feel like you bought a fancy tool just to look smart? My camera mostly just judges me from the toolbox. I pulled it out to find a lost wedding ring in a p-trap once. Another time, a homeowner swore their kitchen sink line was clear. The camera showed a kid's toy soldier doing a backflip on a grease clog. It's a hero for about ten minutes a year.