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