{"id":103511,"date":"2022-06-28T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/?p=103511"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:01:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:01:55","slug":"milwaukee-m18-pipeline-inspection-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/milwaukee-m18-pipeline-inspection-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee M18 Pipeline Inspection System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Milwaukee Brings Modular Design to Plumbing Inspection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Milwaukee is introducing major improvements to plumbing inspection with the M18 battery as its power source. The Milwaukee M18 Pipeline Inspection System is a modular system designed to make inspection easier to use and see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of its modular nature, there’s just one control\/recording system to learn, it’s easy and cost-effective to add more pieces, and you simply have fewer models to root through as you try to decide which product is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the system is Milwaukee’s IP54-rated<\/a> Control Hub. Weighing about 4 pounds, it’s capable of detaching and moving to other reels without breaking its connection to the monitor you’re using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data storage is on the Control Hub with an impressive 500GB of capacity. You can transfer the videos and photos with the built-in wifi or onto a USB stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One very cool feature is that Milwaukee gives you the ability to hot-swap your battery. There’s a smaller lithium-ion battery in the Control Hub that lets you switch batteries without losing your connection or recording. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to the power button, there’s a zero-out button so you can easily track the camera’s distance down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-Key is also built into this unit. There are no custom controls to work with, but as one of the most-stolen tools on a plumber’s van, tracking and inventory management are incredibly valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Milwaukee’s self-leveling camera is a big upgrade for a couple of reasons. First, they’re using a digital connection instead of analog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That leads to more practical upgrade\u20141080P HD viewing. Thanks to a true HD picture, it introduces the ability for a left\/right pan and 4x digital zooming without getting completely pixelated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milwaukee M18 Wireless Monitor 2971-20<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built-in wifi forms a wireless connection from the camera to the M18 wireless monitor. Thanks to using wifi instead of Bluetooth, the range reaches out to a max of 200 feet and you can connect multiple monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Multiple-monitor and tablet\/smartphone capabilities are particularly helpful when letting your client see what’s going on without having them stand right next to you. To use a tablet or phone, simply download Milwaukee’s Pipeline Inspection app and connect to the Contol Hub’s wifi signal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Milwaukee’s 8-inch, 800 x 600-pixel monitor is much more rugged than standard tablets. It features overmold around the edges and a sunshield. It’s not a touchscreen, but it does have backlit hard keys and a dial to select options on the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the monitor, you can record video, take photos, adjust the LED brightness on the camera, add audio, and even trim your videos. You can share those files via email or Airdrop directly from the monitor. If you choose to use a tablet or phone instead, all of the same functions are there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The monitor uses an M18 battery for power or you can connect it to the Control Hub via USB-C cable and use its battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the Control Hub, the monitor includes One-Key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n