Pool Setup and the Problem

Welcome! Today I’m testing a sewer camera to locate and inspect the pool conduit in my backyard.

As you can see, we now have a beautiful pool. The water temperature is 29°C, outside it’s around 33°C — perfect for me. But there’s a problem: the pump is here, while the power outlet is far away near the poles. That means I have to run a cable across half the garden, which is impractical and annoying, especially when I want to use the lawn robot.

There is a conduit going into the ground near the pool, but I don’t know where it comes out. I found another conduit exit at the back of the garage, but I’m unsure if it’s connected. It could be about 50 meters. My earlier attempts with string, a vacuum, and even a styrofoam ball didn’t work.

Introducing the Sanyipace Sewer Camera System

To solve this, Sanyipace sent me an inspection system: the S8951DSTM sewer camera with 50 meters of cable and a built-in monitor. This allows me to check whether the conduit is blocked, clear, or where it leads.

Alongside, I also received the S68R pipe locator to track the camera head underground.

Accessories and Technical Data

Everything comes neatly packed in hard cases. Included are:

• The inspection camera with 50m cable and integrated monitor.

• Attachments for both small and large pipes.

• A charger, screwdrivers, and a memory card.

• The locator unit with charger, headphones, and manual.

The camera system features a 9-inch color display, adjustable LEDs, zoom, video and photo recording, and a meter counter that displays the distance directly on-screen. The self-leveling sensor keeps the image upright. Build quality is solid, and it feels professional.

For more info about similar systems, see our S8951DSRTMS68 sewer camera review.

Sewer Camera Test in the Conduit

I prepared the conduit and pushed the camera in. At first, my kids had stuffed wood into the pipe, so I had to clear that out. After cleaning, the camera slid smoothly inside.

At around 8 meters there was some standing water, but the image was still clear. Finally, at 18.9 meters, I hit a blockage of mud. It looked like the conduit ended open in the ground without a proper closure.

Using Pipe Locator with Sewer Camera

Next, I tested the S68R locator. It detects the 512Hz signal from the camera head. Using the “far” and “near” modes, I was able to track the signal step by step.

As I approached the spot, the bar indicator maxed out, confirming the camera’s position. I marked the ground with spray paint. Measurements showed the conduit length was 18.8 meters — almost exactly as indicated by the system.

Conclusion – My Impressions

Now I know exactly where the conduit ends, and I can dig a straight trench to connect it properly.

I’m genuinely impressed. The camera quality is excellent, the meter counter is precise, and the locator worked reliably. For my needs, the Sanyipace S8951DSTM exceeded expectations.

Comparable systems from well-known German brands cost five to six times more. For occasional or semi-professional use, this system is ideal.

Clear recommendation: If you need to inspect or locate pipes, check out Sanyipace.

Thanks for watching, stay healthy, and see you in the next video!