Leak Underground

Leaks on Underground Drainage

There is underground drainage in just about every residential street, and finding these types of leaks can be easy when you know how. These leaks are similar to those on water pipes where a forming gas is used. The difference comes in where all points above ground need to be sealed off. The line is [...]

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What is Forming Gas, and Why is it Used to Find Leaks?

Just like any profession, there is always faster ways to solve problems then other methods. Forming gas is excellent tool to assist with leak detection… here’s why… Forming gas is comprised of two of the most abundant gases in the universe. Hydrogen and Nitrogen. They are non toxic and are mixed by a laboratory in the following ratio. [...]

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How to Locate Underground Leaks

Beware of plumbers telling you they’ll find your underground leak if they haven’t got the correct equipment… you might end up with a huge bill by the time they eventually find it! Using a professional to locate your leak is obviously the smartest option. Here’s how it’s done: Firstly, eliminate the following: Dripping taps, toilets that [...]

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Plastic Pipes Without Correct Pressure Rating Could Leak

Do you have plastic pipes under the ground within your property boundary? Suspect a leak? Plastic pipes underground is a problem when the pipes are not of the correct pressure rating. These leaks often happen quickly and all depends on which side the pipe bursts (top, bottom or sides) is whether they become visible on [...]

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Poorly Joined Pipes Causing Leaks

One of the most common causes of buried pipe leaks is a plumber taking short cuts, or using sub standard materials Poorly joined pipes and incorrect materials used underground are often a big culprits as they are out of sight and very well may have been done by someone who did not know any better [...]

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Water Pipe Leak Starts with Stress Fracture

Do you know why water pipes start to leak under ground in Australia? One common cause of pipe leaks, is when the temperatures drops to below freezing on a regular basis through winter in a particuar area. This is a problem because the pipes freeze if they are not buried deep enough. Over time with regular freezing [...]

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Leak Locator – Pin Point Hidden Leaks

Why do plumbers turn to trained leak detectors with the best leak locating equipment before digging up someone’s driveway of cement slab? Because it saves the client money. Also, the person operating the leak detection device needs to know what they’re doing! A good leak detector usually uses a single method that he will look for [...]

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How to Find Leak Under Driveway or Cement

Has your water bill increased? You may have a leak under your driveway or cement slab. We can find the leak using our new leak detection device, without needing to damage the surface (Non-Invasive). There are some basic tell tale signs that you have a leak under the ground such as; being able to see water [...]

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