Smoke Testing

1 min read Updated 6 Jul 2026 DrainSpy Brisbane
In short Blowing non-toxic smoke through a drainage system to reveal leaks, illegal connections and lost trap seals — wherever smoke escapes, air and odour can too.

A smoke machine pressurises the drain with dense, harmless smoke while observers watch for it emerging where it should not: from ground cracks over broken pipes, from stormwater gullies wrongly connected to sewer, or from fixtures with failed seals.

It is the go-to technique for tracing mystery sewer smells that cameras cannot explain.

What Is It For?

Locates leaks, defects and cross-connections by tracing escaping smoke.

Where You'll Find It

Applied to house drains, vents and building drainage during odour investigations.

Common Problems

  • Needs fixtures sealed or observed during the test
  • Wind dispersing surface smoke outdoors
  • Smoke alarms triggering if traps are dry indoors

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.