Identifying unknown obstruction in a kitchen drain line that cannot be cleared with conventional snaking or jetting methods.

Workarounds Described

• uses jetting to clear line
• uses chain snake to clear line
• plans to use retriever cable to pull out obstruction

Implied Software Gaps

• In-pipe camera software that can automatically identify and classify unknown obstructions without manual retrieval

PipeSnake ID

A real-time pipe inspection and obstruction identification system that uses multi-spectrum imaging or sonar to detect and classify blockages (rags, grease, scale, etc.) without the need for retrieval. It integrates with existing drain cameras and provides a material ID probability, depth, and recommended removal method.

Existing Solutions Mentioned