Depending on when your home was built, the plumbing system found beneath your foundation can be quite complex. If your home was built in the 1970s, there is a good chance that there are multiple sanitary systems that all join in the middle. It can be difficult to locate leaks in these systems without using the hydrostatic testing technology used by ACME Leak Detection. Using this technique, we are able to locate any problems that may be present.
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Equipment & Process
There are several steps that are involved in the hydrostatic pressure testing process. With a combination of video inspection and hydrostatic pressure testing, we are able to get a clear image of what your sewer system looks like. Following is what you can expect when you call on the experts at ACME Leak Detection for your hydrostatic testing.
– Inflatable test balls are inserted into the main line sewer cleanout to begin the testing.
– An in-line sewer camera is used to help map out the sewer line and perform the necessary testing.
– The pipes are then filled with water to slab level and the water levels are then observed for about 15 minutes. If the water levels do not fill to slab level or begin to fall, there is a leak or leaks somewhere in the sanitary sewer system.
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Services in Crosby, Cypress, Friendswood & Greater Houston, Texas
Depending on the complexity of your sewer system, this process can take few hours to an entire day to complete. The next step after hydrostatic pressure testing is static leak isolation testing to identify exactly where these leaks are occuring. If you are need of hydrostatic pressure testing, static leak isolation testing, video camera pipe inspection and/or water leak detection for your home, there is no one more qualified for the job than ACME Leak Detection. Call us today!
