Sahara Video

Built on the proven Sahara® platform, the Sahara® Video CCTV system gives utilities the ability to see inside water pipelines without costly shutdown or dewatering.

Fluid

Potable Water
Raw Water

Pipe Materials

All

Pipe Diameters

5" (150mm) and larger

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How Sahara® Video Works

Sahara® Video is easily inserted into a live pipeline through a standard 2 inch or larger tap. Tethered to the surface, the Sahara® CCTV camera is gently pulled by the flow of the water transmitting real-time video data from inside the pipeline. With the ability to travel up to 6,000 feet, Sahara® Video can be used for a number of applications including:

Locating lost line valves;
Investigating unexplained flow conditions;
Locating debris and partial blockages;
Searching for illegal connections;
Locating and assessing tuberculation of all types;
Visually inspecting pipe walls and liners;
Examining the condition of suspect valves;
Screening for obstacles or laterals before using a free-swimming inspection tool;
Assessing internal corrosion on metallic pipes;
Inspecting pipes near a known leak to help plan repairs;

Operating Specifications

Pipeline Materials	Any (metal, concrete, plastic, fiberglass, etc.)
Insertion Point Requirements	Standard 2 inch tap
Maximum Operating Pressure	200 PSI
Minimum Water Flow Speed	1 foot per second
Pipeline Diameter	4"+ inches and above
Maximum Cable Length	6,000 feet
Maximum Cumulative Bends per Survey	Concrete Lined: 135^o; Other materials: 270^o