For a homeowner who wants a sharper look at pipe walls than fixed-focus budget cameras give. It still cannot tell you where to dig.
Amazon $369.99
For a plumbing crew on the Milwaukee M18 system that wants a battery-powered reel. Not a homeowner tool.
- 100 ftCable
- Phone or tabletMonitor
- YesSelf-leveling
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Self-leveling HDR camera from a major tool brand
- Runs on M18 batteries you can swap without shutting down
- 500 GB hub stores a lot of footage
- No monitor in the kit, you view on your own tablet or phone
- Costs over $7,000
- Sonde and counter are not published
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its cable length. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 3972-22 |
|---|---|
| Cable and camera | |
| Cable | 100 ft |
| Camera head | 25 mm |
| Self-leveling | Yes |
| Monitor and build | |
| Monitor | Phone or tablet |
| Records video | Yes |
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Amazon $239.99For a plumber already on RIDGID gear who wants a compact, serviceable reel. A homeowner gets more features for far less.
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