When building a new family home, or building for your new business or any sort of facility where pipes are present, safety has to come first. There is nothing worse than finally having all of the pieces in play, interiors completed, staff hired, and building furnished, only to discover that you had a leak or problem with the pipes that could have been detected sooner.
Not only is this extremely frustrating for the owners involved, but it is also very costly. That is why detection is key.
HYDROSTATIC TESTING
Hydrostatic testing is the means in which the integrity of a pipe system is tested in regards to its structural strength and ability to be leak-proof. This is a key part of testing your home to be ready for safe use. Briefly, the testing can involve something as simple as sending a specialized inflatable ball down into the pipes and identifying whether there is a leak depending on the ball’s behaviour.
Below you will find an excellent guide explaining in more detail the process. Click on the link for accurate and professional descriptions of hydrostatic testing cost. This site will describe further the benefits of hydrostatic testing.
SAFETY FIRST
The main goal of a hydrostatic test is to determine whether the plumbing in a building is up to scratch and that it offers the building owners maximum safety. As mentioned above, it can quickly and accurately detect whether there is a leak in the pipe. However, it can also test the safety of fire protection systems.
These fire protection systems can range from your fire extinguisher to your overhead sprinkler system. While the hydrostatic test aims to protect and prevent your pipes from unwanted breaches in pipe strength and leaks, it is also important to ensure your fire safety systems are able to offer protection when needed. For more detailed information about the parts used in a hydrostatic test and their function, you can click here.
PREVENTION IS KEY
The best way to deal with a problem is to detect and prevent it before it becomes one. Some pipes and plumbing systems would be at more risk of leak and failure than others. According to most experts, there are a number of factors that lead to potential pipe failure. One of these is the age of the pipes. If your pipes are old, usually 10 years are more, your pipes are at a higher risk and it would be a good idea to test them using the hydrostatic method.
Sometimes the problem is not as easily detected and the cause can go under the radar. For example underground growth, for example, tree roots moving and interfering with pipe systems can cause damage without the owner’s knowledge. It is important to not compromise on pipe safety and being aware of causes and solutions, such as the hydrostatic method, available to you.
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