Proper leak location comes down to just two things. The first is to have someone with experience looking for the telling signs of a leak. This includes noticing things that other people might miss, even if they are around the leak every day. Common symptoms include feeling the moisture on your walls, floors, or cabinets. Other signs could be more evident and fit, looking for mold, sinking fixtures, or hidden damage that can be hard to spot. The second key to leak location and prevention involves using the best tools available. Every great plumber should have the following tools and equipment in their arsenal.
Advanced listening equipment. A leak may occur behind the walls, under the floors, or even under concrete in your backyard. Listening devices are like high-powered stethoscopes for your house. When correctly used, a technician can detect even the faintest noise of leaking water. This is especially helpful if you suspect your water or sewer main may leak outside your home.
Video inspection equipment. Plumbers often use cameras on the end of flexible rods and send them down your pipes. Doing this will allow the technician to see any internal wear and tear. They will also be able to see minor and significant clogs so that they can quickly and efficiently clean out your drains. Doing this will also help troubleshoot and prevent any leaking you might have due to the clog.
Electromagnetic pipeline locators. As we all know, pipes are only sometimes made of metal, and they are only sometimes inside your home. An electromagnetic locator is a set of antennas that send signals of electrons back to the plumber. This lets the plumber find your pipes, even the ones you might not know existed. This is an essential tool for finding underground lines in your backyard made from PVC.
This is a basic rundown of standard tools to understand what a plumber does when they service your home or business. We have always believed that the more information we can provide our clients, the happier they will stay in the long run. Please let us know in the comment section below if you have any questions about plumbing tools or equipment.
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