Industrial Borescope & Sewer Inspection Camera Systems
See inside drains, sewers, conduits and pipelines without digging. Ecotao supplies the Bor-GT30 (30 m) and Bor-GT100 (100 m) push-rod industrial borescopes, each with a 7 mm fibreglass push cable, a 23 mm stainless-steel camera head, a 9-inch sunlight-readable monitor and on-board video recording, delivered from Cape Town across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
What is an industrial borescope?
An industrial borescope is an inspection instrument that places a camera (or lens) inside a space you cannot see into directly and displays the image to the operator. Industrial models are built for site use, with rugged housings, waterproof camera heads, built-in LED lighting, long cables and on-board recording so that every finding can be documented.
For pipework, the most practical form is a push-rod pipe inspection camera, also called a sewer camera or drain camera. A semi-rigid fibreglass push cable is wound on a reel and pushed along the pipe, carrying the camera head through straight runs and bends while a distance counter records how far the camera has travelled. When the camera shows a crack, root intrusion, collapse or blockage, the counter tells you exactly where it is, so the repair can be targeted instead of guessed.
The two systems on this page are push-rod industrial borescopes. For engines, turbines, machinery and wall cavities, where a short thin probe is needed rather than a long push cable, see our 4-way articulating borescope, Olympus borescopes and Extech borescopes pages.
Industrial borescope systems from Ecotao
Both systems share the same camera, monitor, recording and battery platform. The difference is reach: 30 m for building drainage and 100 m for long runs, site work and municipal lines, where the Bor-GT100's self-levelling head and built-in 512 Hz transmitter earn their place.
Bor-GT30 30 m Professional Sewer Inspection Camera System with 7 mm Pipe
A complete push-rod industrial borescope for plumbers, building maintenance teams and property inspectors. The 30 m, 7 mm fibreglass push cable reaches from an inspection eye or rodding point to the municipal connection on most residential and commercial properties, and the 1080P camera records what it finds as evidence for the client.
- Camera: 1080P, 23 mm stainless-steel head, 145° viewing angle, 12 adjustable LEDs, scratch-resistant sapphire lens cover
- Push cable: 30 m, 7 mm fibreglass; anti-corrosion, cold-resistant and tensile-resistant
- Monitor: 9-inch IPS colour LCD with sun visor for outdoor readability
- Distance counter: metres and feet, with on-screen reset
- Recording: video (AVI), photo (JPG) and audio to TF card; 16 GB card included; 0–5x digital zoom
- Power: 12 V 4500 mAh lithium battery, approx. 8 hours continuous use
- Supplied with: plastic-steel protective covers and wheels for the camera head, adjustable stand and accessory box
Store status: available on backorder · lead time 4–6 weeks
Bor-GT100 100 m Professional Sewer Inspection Camera System with 7 mm Pipe
The long-reach industrial borescope for contractors, municipalities, mines, industrial plants and large estates. With 100 m of 7 mm push cable, one setup can inspect long runs between manholes or across a site. The self-levelling head keeps the picture upright, and the built-in 512 Hz transmitter lets you pinpoint the camera from above ground with the optional locator.
- Camera: self-levelling 23 mm stainless-steel head, 145° viewing angle, 12 adjustable LEDs, sapphire lens cover, IP68 waterproof rating
- Locating: built-in 512 Hz transmitter (sonde); locator available as an optional accessory
- Push cable: 100 m, 7 mm fibreglass; anti-corrosion, cold-resistant and tensile-resistant
- Monitor: 9-inch IPS colour LCD with sun visor
- Distance counter: metres and feet, with on-screen reset
- Recording: video (AVI), photo (JPG) and audio to TF card; 16 GB card included; 0–5x digital zoom
- Power: 12 V 4500 mAh lithium battery, approx. 8 hours continuous use
- Supplied with: protective covers and wheels for the camera head, adjustable stand and accessory box
Store status: available on backorder · lead time 4–6 weeks
Bor-GT30 vs Bor-GT100: side-by-side comparison
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| Specification | Bor-GT30 | Bor-GT100 |
|---|---|---|
| Working range (push cable length) | 30 m | 100 m |
| Push cable | 7 mm fibreglass | 7 mm fibreglass |
| Camera head | 23 mm stainless steel | 23 mm stainless steel |
| Image resolution | 1080P | Ask Ecotao |
| Self-levelling image | Ask Ecotao | Yes |
| Built-in 512 Hz transmitter (sonde) | Ask Ecotao | Yes (locator optional) |
| IP68 waterproof rating | Ask Ecotao | Yes |
| Viewing angle / lighting | 145° / 12 adjustable LEDs | 145° / 12 adjustable LEDs |
| Lens cover | Sapphire, scratch-resistant | Sapphire, scratch-resistant |
| Monitor | 9-inch IPS with sun visor | 9-inch IPS with sun visor |
| Distance counter | Metres and feet | Metres and feet |
| Recording | Video (AVI), photo (JPG), audio | Video (AVI), photo (JPG), audio |
| Storage | TF card, 16 GB included | TF card, 16 GB included |
| Digital zoom | 0–5x | 0–5x |
| Battery | 12 V 4500 mAh lithium, approx. 8 h | 12 V 4500 mAh lithium, approx. 8 h |
| Typical user | Plumbers, property and facilities teams | Contractors, municipalities, industry, mines |
| Store status | Backorder, 4–6 weeks | Backorder, 4–6 weeks |
How to choose an industrial borescope for pipe inspection
Work through these questions in order. The first two decide the model; the rest decide the accessories.
- How far do you need to see from one access point? Measure the longest run from your entry point (inspection eye, rodding point or manhole) to where the problem is likely to be, and add a margin for bends. Up to about 30 m, choose the Bor-GT30. Beyond that, or between manholes on municipal lines, choose the Bor-GT100.
- Will you need to dig to the fault? If the next step after finding a defect is excavation, you need to know where it is on the surface, not just how far along the pipe. The Bor-GT100's built-in 512 Hz transmitter, used with the optional locator, gives you that position.
- How large are the pipes? The camera head is 23 mm in diameter, and the Bor-GT100 datasheet shows larger protective covers and a wheeled skid fitted for bigger pipes, so the head stays centred. Pipes, traps and fittings narrower than the head need a thinner probe; see our articulating borescope options. Send Ecotao your smallest and largest pipe diameters to confirm the fit before ordering.
- Do you need to report to a client, insurer or municipality? Both systems record video, photos and audio commentary, and the distance counter appears with the image, so each defect can be logged against its position along the pipe.
- Where will you work? Both units run for about 8 hours on the built-in lithium battery and have a sun visor on the 9-inch screen, which matters for outdoor work in bright South African sunlight and on sites without a reliable power supply.
Industrial borescope applications in South Africa
Blocked drains and root intrusion
Many older South African suburbs still have clay drain pipes, which tree roots can penetrate at the joints. The camera shows whether a blockage is roots, fat build-up, a foreign object or a collapsed section, so the plumber can choose between jetting, cutting or excavating instead of trying each in turn.
Municipal sewer and stormwater lines
On long runs between manholes, the Bor-GT100's 100 m cable and self-levelling head let crews survey a whole section from one setup. The recorded footage, with distance overlay, documents displaced joints, cracks and infiltration for planning maintenance.
New installations and handover
Contractors use a pipe camera to check new drainage for debris, poor joints and back-falls before backfilling or handing over. A recorded survey gives clear evidence that the pipe was clean and intact at completion.
Property inspections and insurance claims
Home inspectors and loss adjusters use recorded footage to establish the condition of a property's drains before purchase, or the cause and position of a leak or collapse when a claim is lodged.
Industrial plants and mines
Process drains, cable ducts, conduits and ventilation lines can be inspected without stripping them out. The fibreglass push cable is anti-corrosion and cold-resistant, and the sapphire lens cover resists scratching in abrasive conditions.
Locating before excavation
With the Bor-GT100's 512 Hz transmitter and the optional locator, the camera's position and depth can be traced from the surface, so excavation is limited to the exact spot. This reduces damage to paving, gardens and other services.
Types of industrial borescope: which one do you need?
"Borescope" covers several instrument designs. Choosing the right type matters more than any single specification.
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| Type | How it works | Typical reach | Best for | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Push-rod pipe inspection camera | Camera head on a semi-rigid push cable wound on a reel, with a distance counter | Tens of metres (30 m and 100 m on this page) | Drains, sewers, stormwater, conduits, ducts | This page |
| Articulating videoscope | Thin flexible insertion tube with a tip the operator can steer in two or four directions | Short, typically a few metres | Engines, turbines, gearboxes, heat exchangers | 4-way articulating borescope |
| Semi-rigid / flexible video borescope | Bendable probe that holds its shape, with a camera and LEDs at the tip | Short | Wall cavities, machinery, vehicles, HVAC | Extech borescopes |
| Rigid borescope | Straight optical tube with relay lenses | Short, fixed length | Straight-line access such as bores, castings and weld inspection | Olympus borescopes |
| Building and chimney inspection systems | Camera systems and endoscopes for flues, chimneys and building services | Varies by system | Chimney sweeps, heating and building services | Wöhler inspection systems |
Industrial borescope FAQ
What is an industrial borescope?
An industrial borescope is an optical or video inspection instrument that puts a camera or lens inside a space you cannot see into directly, such as a pipe, drain, duct, engine, tank or wall cavity, and shows the image on a screen at the operator's end. Industrial models are built for site conditions: rugged housings, waterproof camera heads, long cables, built-in lighting and on-board recording so findings can be reported.
What is the difference between a borescope and a sewer inspection camera?
A sewer inspection camera is a type of industrial borescope designed for pipelines. Instead of a short rigid tube or thin flexible probe, it uses a stiff but bendable push cable (7 mm fibreglass on the Bor-GT30 and Bor-GT100) wound on a reel, so the camera can be pushed tens of metres along a drain. It also adds a distance counter so defects can be located along the pipe. Short-probe borescopes suit engines, machinery and cavities; push-rod pipe cameras suit drains, sewers and conduits.
Should I choose the 30 m Bor-GT30 or the 100 m Bor-GT100?
Choose by the longest run you need to inspect from one access point. The Bor-GT30 has a 30 m working range, which covers most household and building drainage from an inspection eye to the municipal connection. The Bor-GT100 has a 100 m working range for long building runs, sites, industrial plants and municipal sewer lines between manholes, and adds a self-levelling head and a built-in 512 Hz transmitter for above-ground locating.
What does the 512 Hz transmitter on the Bor-GT100 do?
The Bor-GT100 camera head has a built-in 512 Hz transmitter (sonde). With a compatible receiver, available as an optional locator accessory, you can find the camera's position from above ground, so you know exactly where to dig or cut to reach a blockage, collapse or root intrusion. Contact Ecotao to add the locator to your quote.
What is a self-levelling camera head?
A self-levelling camera head keeps the picture upright as the push cable twists inside the pipe, so the invert (bottom) of the pipe always stays at the bottom of the screen. This makes it easier to judge water levels, sags and the position of cracks or connections. The Bor-GT100 datasheet lists a self-levelling head; ask Ecotao about the Bor-GT30.
Can the inspection camera record video for reports and insurance claims?
Yes. Both systems record video (AVI), photos (JPG) and audio to a TF card, and a 16 GB card is included. The meter counter shows distance in metres or feet, so each defect can be logged with its position along the pipe. Recordings are commonly used for client reports, quotes, handover documentation and insurance claims.
How long does the battery last?
Both systems use a 12 V 4500 mAh lithium battery rated for about 8 hours of continuous operation, so a full day of site work does not depend on mains power or a generator.
Are the Bor-GT30 and Bor-GT100 in stock in South Africa?
Both are listed on the Ecotao store as available on backorder, with a stated lead time of 4 to 6 weeks. Contact Ecotao on +27 21 911 5835 or sales@ecotao.co.za for current lead times and delivery to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Need help choosing an industrial borescope?
Tell us the pipe sizes, run lengths and type of work, and we will recommend the right system and accessories. Supplied from our Cape Town base across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini.
- Head Office: +27 21 911 5835
- Zak: 086 142 8716
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- Email: sales@ecotao.co.za · aqua@ecotao.co.za