Leak Detection

DIY Water Leak Detection Test Demo

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• HI I’m Fred Marshal with Advanced Foundation Repair and I’m here today to talk to you about diy water leak detection test options.
• A leak test does not locate leaks. It just tells you whether or not you have a leak.
• Leak tests are normally performed after a foundation has been lifted to see if the lifting has caused any leaks.
• To test for leaks it is first necessary to locate the sewer clean outs.
• Normally sewer clean outs look like this.
• You have a screw on cap or a clamped on rubber cap.
• To test for leaks a sewer balloon such as this is pushed down into the sewer system then inflated with a pump.
• Next the sewer is filled to the level of the pipe with water.
• If the water level in the pipe falls after the pipe has been blocked off at the main, that means there is a leak in the sewer system.
• Sometimes it is necessary to pull a toilet and fill the sewer from inside of the house.
• Again if the water level falls there is a leak.
• To test for leaking water lines a pressure gauge such as this is screwed onto a tap.
• The house is checked to make certain there is no dripping or leaking fixtures.
• The water is turned off at the meter.
• If the pressure holds in the gauge then there is no leak in the system.
• If the pressure falls, there is a leak in the system.
• A leak test does not tell you where the leak is, only that there is a leak.
• The next step is to have any leaks located and repaired.
• Remember leaking sewer or water lines can cause serious damage to your foundation.
• So get your leaks fixed.
• If you think you have leaking sewers, call the professional plumbers at Piper Plumbing, 214 467-9091.