Leaking concealed pipes in walls is a common home problem that can lead to damp walls, mold, and may even damage the structure of your home. To solve this problem, here are some repair steps:
First, find the location of the leak
There are many kinds of water leakage detection methods, for example, there are areas to install the meter method, listening to the sound method, acoustic shock method, infrared method, tracer element method, the relevant signal detection and buried medium change detection method. Any kind of detection method is essentially to detect the leakage triggered by some kind of effect, corresponding to the more obvious effect of the detection of the more simple. At present, the widely used application method for listening to the sound method, acoustic shock method. This method is to listen to the sound of water leakage with a pipeline leak detector, according to the pipeline leak detector leakage sound size and media characteristics to determine the location of the leakage, tools from the simple mechanical listening to various types of pipeline leak detector is currently developing quite rapidly!
Second, close the main water source
Before the repair, the main water source must be closed to prevent the water flow continues to lead to water leakage problems.
Clean up the surrounding area
Before starting the repair, you need to make sure that the surrounding area is dry and tidy. You can use a vacuum cleaner or a cloth to clean up water and debris from the surrounding area.
Remove wall surfaces
Using a drill or hand tools, carefully remove the wall surface. Be careful not to damage the surrounding pipes and wires.
Locate water leaks
Once the wall surface has been removed, it is easier to locate the leak. Check to see if the plumbing fittings are loose or damaged, and if you need to replace gaskets or pipe fittings.
Repair the leak
Depending on the condition of the leak, take appropriate repair measures. You can re-tighten the loose water pipe joints, replace the damaged sealing gasket or pipe joints. Ensure that all connections are tight and leak-free.
In addition, when repairing a concealed pipe leak in the wall, the following points need to be noted:
1. Ensure safety: Before carrying out repairs, be sure to turn off the relevant water supply and power supply to ensure their own safety.
2. Prepare tools: Repairing a concealed pipe leak in the wall requires the use of appropriate tools, such as drills, wrenches, repair materials and so on.
3. Handle with care: When removing the surface of the wall, be sure to handle carefully so as not to damage the surrounding pipes and wires.
4. Repair techniques: According to the situation of the leakage point, flexibly choose the appropriate repair measures, such as re-tightening the loose plumbing fittings, replacing the damaged sealing gasket or pipe joints.
5. Prevent secondary leakage: After the repair is completed, be sure to carefully check the leakage point to ensure that all connections are tight and no leakage. After completing the repair, repaint the wall surface to ensure consistency with the surrounding walls.
