THE IMPORTANCE OF DETECTING PLUMBING LEAKS

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THE IMPORTANCE OF DETECTING PLUMBING LEAKS
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Signs You May Have A Leak Unexpectedly high
water bills Mildew or mold forming in the
bathroom, kitchen, or laundry area Bubbles in
wallpaper or paint Warped, sagging, or stained
walls and ceilings Creaked or sagging
flooring Musty, earthy smell that wont go
away Damp or muddy patches in the yard
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• Common Areas For Leaky Pipes
• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Basement or crawlspace
• Beneath the foundation

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• Dangers of water leaks
• Health hazards
• Mold irritates allergies
• Mold inhalation can lead to serious health
  problems such as headaches, dizziness,
  respiratory complications
• Leaky sewer pipes can spread dangerous bacteria
  into your home or water supply

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• Structural damage
• Mold can destroy drywall
• Major renovations may be needed for extensive
  mold damage

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• Flood damage
• Flooding can damage your house and your
  possessions
• Flooding may make your house inhabitable for a
  time

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Leak Detection Techniques Rader Ground-penetrating
radar waves are used to find the location of a
leak. Gas Industrial hydrogen or another gas is
pumped into a pipe A specialized device tracks
the movement of the gas and will show the
location of any leaks.
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Video A camera is inserted into a pipe so any
leaks can be visually identified. Geophone A
device that captures and amplifies sounds coming
from underground ,including any noise from
water leaks.
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