Picote is a global innovator and manufacturer of trenchless tools. We have a worldwide team for sales, marketing, production, export, training, and technical support, with facilities in Finland, the U.K., and the USA. Products include our patented Millers which are multi-use machines and the power behind our extensive range of tools. Originally designed and developed over many years on Picote worksites across Finland, they are now truly global machines, used on thousands of worksites worldwide for high-speed drain cleaning, lateral reinstatements, concrete & root removal, descaling, collapsed liner removal and much more. The Picote Brush Coating™ System is suitable for renovating entire piping systems for example apartments or blocks of flats, from the rooftop to the city sewer. Our products are available through an international network of resellers.
Its too rigid for bends in the pipe, ideal for straight pipes or pipes above 150mm (6") We had obstruction is a 100mm pipe this evening and the product is too rigid for this diameter of pipework. This aside it looks good quality and a nice product.
Hi Andrew, thanks for your comment. We actually have three sizes of Grabber to help out with most lost objects you might be dealing with. The Small Grabber can help with pipes DN50-75 (2-3”), the Original Picote Grabber is good for pipes DN100 and upwards, and the Large Grabber is designed for 6” (DN150) and larger. Which size did you try?
Thanks for your question, we supply cameras integrated with the Picote Mini Miller +C and Mini Cleaner +C, with self-levelling and non-levelling camera head options available; these can also be retro-fitted onto standard Mini Cleaner and Mini Miller models. More specs can be found on our site at: www.picotegroup.com/products/millers-camera. The camera used in this video is not something that we supply.
This is a great video, but most pipes rot out in the bottom, not on the top, as shown in your video. How well does it work with trench rot in the bottom of the pipe? Show us, Much love for the Picote!
Thanks for the feedback! You're absolutely right and the pipe was positioned that way for ease of filming. The Smart Spider centralises itself no matter the orientation of the pipe. Of course if there is only half a pipe left the damage will be too great for cleaning, but for partial damage this tool will help you to prep for lining and hopefully eliminate the need to dig!
Yes, the cyclone chains centre themselves in the pipes. For very fragile pipes we would recommend the Smart Spider, Smart Cutter™️ and Wire Brushes as more gentle options, depending on the pipe size. If you would like to discuss a specific job with our technical team please get in touch via the website and we will give you a call!
This is just a demo to show the process of using the Pipe Cutter for cutting out the bulk of the excess lining. In real life the remaining section would then be ground back using the Picote Smart Cutter™️.
Hello! We understand your misgivings with such a challenging rehab task. Of course this video is just an example, but our Services Team in Finland do this work regularly with nothing more than a basic CCTV camera pointing down the lateral line. These tools have been developed to make the positioning as quick and easy, and also accurate as possible with a single camera. Feel free to check out our other videos, including the Connection Collar Webinar for real-time footage showing exactly what can be done with NO clear pipes! If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at www.picotegroup.com.
That's great to hear @mr.rooterofsouthflorida6140! We are happy to let you play with all of our toys.... ahem, I mean tools when you come along for a Picote training session ;) To book in, or just get more information, please contact us at training@picotesolutions.com and we will be in touch!
Hat modul inside side conection it does not adhere to the pipe as it should ,paper and everything else will get stuck on the edge, which will lead to clogging of the pipe after prolonged use. 
Great system! We have been interested since we worked with it at the 23 WWETT show. Last i heard it was going to be released now in early 2024? Please confirm!
How could that possibly made that turn? That’s crazy I think the only reason it made that turn because that Wye connection hit the cement in the floor if it was a straight piece of pipe going underground I don’t think you could’ve made that turn on that big 4 inch wye
Thanks for your comment. The answer is that it depends. If you mean road tar in the pipe then it would depend on the volume of tar. It is possible to remove small amounts of tar in short sections but it would have to be done slowly to avoid melting the tar. If you mean cleaning Orangeburg pipe, then yes, it is possible to re-round or remove inconsistencies with Picote PVC chains and the Picote Twister Cleaner. For a more detailed conversation feel free to contact us at www.picotegroup.com/contact-and-support and we will put you in touch with our experienced technical team.
Hi, good question! This job was completed a few years ago so we can't say for certain. This work can usually be completed in an hour or so for an average sized house, but it all depends on condition, pipe diameter, how worn the tool is, the experience of the operator and of course length of pipe! Our technical team usually say 5 mins per metre of pipe is enough, but there are so many variables that this is a very rough estimate. If you would like to discuss this further please send your details using the contact forms on our website at www.picotegroup.com and we will give you a call!
Indeed, but we would recommend a Tiger Drill Chain as a better option for soft blockages instead; it would be more efficient at clearing the blockage rather than compacting it. It's always worth having a range of tools at your disposal. More information can be found at www.picotegroup.com or at www.picoteinstitute.com (free to sign up!)
Would love to see this work with the void or missing pipe on the bottom and not the side. Channel Rot of Cat iron piping normally happens on the bottom of pipes.
Wow, I need this on my cast iron drain pipe. I don’t fully understand the design of the head, but I understand the principles it operates on, and it makes total sense. Would come in constant contact with the sides without being rigid Where it could take a gouge out of an uneven section. I’m guessing the centripetal force of the spinning head makes it expand?
