Camera Setup & Initial Sewer Inspection

We're on-site today testing Sanyipace’s large dual-view sewer camera — S810ASMKT360, a model I specifically requested for its ability to switch between down-facing and side-facing views. Having tested similar plumbing cameras in the past, I can say this one immediately stood out.

As we removed the well cover, it was clear this job had more than one issue: ant colonies, mice nests, and debris had even reached the electrical disconnect box. After thoroughly cleaning the area, I noticed the well casing wasn’t grouted — a known cause of surface water intrusion.

To simulate heavy rain conditions, we soaked the surrounding ground. Within two minutes, we could hear water trickling into the well. That confirmed infiltration even before inserting the drain inspection camera.

We turned the camera to AV1 (downward view), set LED brightness to level 5, and began lowering it — free-hanging without a centering guide due to the pump still being in place. At 34 feet, the camera showed a clean PVC glue joint with no staining. We then switched to side view to look for the transition into the rock bore.

High Turbidity and Leak Discovery at 52 Feet

As we dropped the sewer camera deeper, visibility rapidly declined due to turbidity. We ran the well pump for 25 minutes to try lowering the water level — it only dropped to 37 feet. That told us the well produced over 20 GPM.

At the 52 ft mark, the leak was obvious. Just below that depth, the side view image turned completely cloudy; six inches up, the water looked crystal clear again. This contrast, captured by the side-facing camera, pinpointed the intrusion with accuracy.

Without this type of drain camera, we would’ve been guessing. The dual-imaging view made it easy to confirm the exact point of failure.

Installing the PVC Liner and Temporary Testing

Next, we pulled the pump — previously installed at 240 feet using a questionable inline plastic splice — and repositioned it to 180 feet to avoid sediment buildup.

Then came the liner: a 4-inch PVC pipe fitted with a rubber boot and packer, designed to seal the leak at the 52 ft zone. We reinserted the pump, installed a stainless steel check valve, and began flushing the system. Heavy sediment was expected, but after one hour, the water ran clear.

We left the liner uncemented for now — this temporary installation allowed us to test performance over a two-month period through several rainfall events.

Cementing the Liner and Final System Completion

After two months of monitoring and several heavy rainfalls, the water remained clear — a clear sign that the temporary liner was working. Therefore, we returned to complete the cementing process in two precise stages:

• Phase One:
  We pumped Portland cement down a ¾" trim pipe to the 60-foot depth. This sealed the base of the liner tightly.
  Since the homeowner was away for two days, this gave us the perfect window for a clean setup.

• Phase Two:
  A few weeks later, we returned to top off the seal.
  The first batch had already cured around the bottom 10 feet, and this time we pumped cement down to 50 feet, finishing the job without overloading the rubber packer.

By dividing the process into two manageable steps, we ensured:

• Minimal stress on sealing components

• Zero risk of overflow or seal failure

• Full curing without cement entering unintended zones

With the liner secured, we upgraded the original 4" pump to a 3" Grundfos SQ2-240 to prevent wire guard snags. We trimmed and sealed the liner, added a new well cap, vent, brass fittings, and sanitized with chlorine.

Final static water level: 25–30 feet. The wellhead was clean, sealed, and professionally finished.

Final Checks and Sewer Camera Review

In total, this job took five visits over two months. But the turning point was our initial inspection with the Sanyipace sewer camera.

Without the dual-view function, we would have missed the precise leak location. Traditional downhole cameras just don’t offer that level of detail. With the side-view imaging, we pinpointed the problem to within inches and planned an efficient, non-invasive repair.

📦 Check out the Sanyipace dual-view sewer camera — the same unit used in this repair.

If you're in the well service or plumbing inspection camera industry, I highly recommend trying this unit. It’s a reliable tool that saves time, avoids guesswork, and provides real, field-proven results.

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