How is a plumbing sewer leak(s) located?
This is a process called Sewer Leak Isolation or Sewer Leak Detection . We want to isolate the leak(s) under the home by breaking the system down into smaller parts, by using different sized inflatable test balls and air hoses. We strategically place the test balls into the system to test section by section of the system until the leak(s) is located. We can also use a special tool called a sewer video camera to be able to see inside the sewer pipes. However many times, what may look like a leak on the camera may not actually be a leak, so using the camera only to locate leaks, is not a correct location technique. Water Leak Location How is a plumbing water leak(s) located? Answer: This is s process called Water Leak Isolation . First the water system is turned off at the meter. Then we pump air from an air compressor into the water lines, which forces the water still in the lines out. Then we try to determine the location of the water lines under the slab. Once the water lines are loca
