The Ridgid 74658 Pipe Patch Starter System (2 in. x 32 in.) includes the basic equipment needed to start trenchless point repairs. For users already participating in drain cleaning or sewer inspections, trenchless point repairs, or pipe patching, offers an alterative to the traditional methods of digging or full relining for pipe repair work. Pipe patching surpasses ASTM F1216 requirements for structural integrity while also providing the user with an easy-to-use process. The 74658 includes tools such as a packer, containment kit, air hose, and more to save the user both time and trips back to the truck in order to complete the job.

Pipe patching is ideal for industry applications within residential, commercial, industrial, or medical settings. For residential and multi-family housing, there is no need to dig up landscaping, plants, or driveways along with not having to disrupt the tenants. In commercial settings, there is no need to disrupt the customers or productivity of the business. No sections of a plant floor need to be closed down in industrial settings along with avoiding the high costs of machinery setup and teardown. For medical settings, there is no need to close rooms or wings of a hospital.

Pipe patching is a valuable solution for numerous scenarios. If only a small section of pipe needs to be repaired, this kit allows for repairs on a smaller scale. Budgets restraints where excavation or full-length lining are too costly allow for this cost-effective kit to shine. This kit allows for minimal impact to both the environment and customer of the repair work if the environmental impact and disruption of traditional methods make replacement of damaged piping difficult. Too many bends in piping for full-length lining to navigate is no problem for this kit as the packer expands to fit the pipe itself during inspection.

Pipe patching involves the easy operation of cleaning, inspecting, then patching the damaged piping. This kit includes all of the basic equipment needed to start repair work. The repair work can be further enhanced with the Pipe Patch Kit (not included) to create a resin mixture for patching damaged piping.