Dye Testing

1 min read Updated 6 Jul 2026 DrainSpy Brisbane
In short Adding fluorescent tracing dye to water at one point and watching where it appears, proving which pipe connects to what — simple, visual and conclusive.

Dye testing answers connection questions: does this downpipe reach the street? Does the shower connect to the sewer or, illegally, to stormwater? Coloured (typically fluorescein) dye flushed at the fixture shows up wherever that line discharges.

Paired with CCTV, it untangles the improvised pipework decades of renovations leave behind.

What Is It For?

Confirms pipe connectivity and detects cross-connections.

Where You'll Find It

Used at fixtures, gullies and downpipes during connectivity investigations.

Common Problems

  • Slow flows delaying dye arrival
  • Multiple possible outlets needing simultaneous watching

How DrainSpy Brisbane Deals With It

A CCTV drain inspection is the standard way to confirm whether this is what's happening in your pipes: the camera shows the condition on screen, a locator pinpoints the exact position and depth, and you get a recorded report before any repair decisions are made.

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Suspect This Is Your Problem?

A CCTV drain inspection shows exactly what's happening inside your pipes — no guesswork.