Fall Arrest vs Man-Riding Winch: The Difference
Fall arrest stops a fall, a man-riding winch carries a person, a recovery winch retrieves a casualty. Why mixing up these ratings can be fatal.
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The gCAT4 SWING Warning and Operator Technique
SWING tells you you are handling the CAT wrong. What it actually measures, why a swung locator hides cables, and how to keep the unit steady and accurate.
The Two-Peg Test: Checking a Laser Level
A miscalibrated level reads slightly wrong, and the error grows with distance. The two-peg test catches it in ten minutes. Here is how to run it, step by step.
Vivax vCam-6 vs Pearpoint P550c: 2026 Review
The two top UK drain inspection systems compared: the slick, Wi-Fi vCam-6 versus the rugged, modular Pearpoint P550c, and which suits your business.
Advanced Sonde Tracing: Plastic, Asbestos & 512Hz
Sonde tracing fills the biggest gap in cable avoidance: non-metallic services. How to trace plastic and AC pipes, and which sonde frequency to use.
Gas Detector Bump Testing: The Daily Check
A bump test proves your detector will actually alarm, in under a minute, before each day's use. How it differs from calibration, and how to do it properly.
Crawler Cameras for Mainline Sewer Inspection
When a push camera runs out of reach, you move up to a crawler. When you need one for mainline sewers, what makes it work, and how to code the survey.
Refurbished vs New CAT4: Which Should You Buy?
A properly reconditioned CAT4 performs identically to new at around half the price. When refurbished wins, when new is worth it, and what to check before buying.
Manual vs Robotic Total Stations
Manual needs two people; robotic lets one surveyor set out alone and pays back in saved labour. When robotic is worth it, and when manual still makes sense.
Common CAT and Genny Mistakes to Avoid
Cable strikes are rarely faulty kit; they are predictable habits. The five most common CAT and Genny mistakes, and how to avoid each one.
4K vs 1080p in Drain Cameras: Does It Matter?
In a dark, wet pipe, 4K is mostly marketing. Why lighting, optics and screen quality beat pixel count, and when higher resolution is genuinely worth it.
CAT4 vs C.Scope vs Leica ULTRA: 2026 Comparison
The three brands you will actually choose between. A 2026 teardown of the Radiodetection CAT4, C.Scope CXL4 and Leica ULTRA on build, features, data and price.