Leak detection in Temecula has a process and method, ranging from simple to complex. Leaks are generally caused by faulty gaskets, joints not welded sufficiently or defective material used in the pipelines. Plumbers are certified to work on all types of pipe, including piping to refrigerator and cooling systems. A leak is a crack, a hole or some type of porosity at some location in the piping, often at a brazed joint, gasket or welded spot but not always.
Leak-testing methods are from simple to complex and include the underwater bubble test, bubble soap paint, pressure and vacuum decay and tracer gas detectors.
Underwater Bubble Test
This method is a relatively primitive method of leak detection but is still used. The pipe has to be immersed with high-pressure dry air or sometimes nitrogen. This occurs in a water tank so the plumber can see if bubbles are escaping. Part of the leak detection in Temecula involves determining the size of the leak. It is simple – if the bubbles are big in size, it’s a big leak; if they are small in size, it is a minor leak.
Soap Solution Bubble Test
This test varies from the previous one because the pipe is sprayed with a soap solution rather than being submerged. As the pipe is sprayed, bubbles formed by the gas escaping from the leak are obvious. The soap solution can be dabbed on or brushed on with an applicator. If the soap solution has a lower density, the solution is more sensitive to tiny leaks.
Pressure Decay Test
The pressure decay test for leak detection in Temecula consists of pressurizing the system with high-pressure gas. This can be dry air or nitrogen. The area of the pipe is isolated from the gas supply and after a period of stabilization, the internal pressure is monitored to detect a leak. External factors can affect the test, such as variations in temperature and mechanical deformations. There are pressure variations that must be also considered, except with nitrogen, there is very little pressure change.
Tracer Gas Detectors
This is a group of test methods used to detect and measure a gas leak. The tracer gases generally used are halogen gas, a mixture of nitrogen 95 percent hydrogen and 5 percent helium. There are environmental protection rules for halogen usage. The leak detection in Temecula using the tracer gas detection method is either internal detection or external detection.
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