Water leakage from water pipes is a common problem in homes and public facilities, which not only causes water wastage, but also leads to potential safety hazards such as damp walls and short circuiting of electrical appliances. Timely detection and proper treatment of water pipe leakage is essential.
First, the water mains water leakage response
1. Turn off the power: first of all, make sure that the power has been turned off, because the water will be conductive, to avoid the risk of electrocution in the treatment process.
2. Initial treatment: use a rag or other soft items will leak temporarily wrapped to slow down the speed of water flow to avoid splashing.
3. Locate the valve: Quickly locate the water pipe valve and tighten it to try to reduce or stop the flow of water.
4. Contact a professional repairman: If you can not effectively deal with their own, you should contact a professional plumber as soon as possible to check and repair.
Second, the treatment of water pipe leaks in the wall
Leaking pipes in the wall are relatively complicated and usually require chiseling through the wall to find the leak. In this case, it is recommended to contact a property or renovation company who has more experience and professional tools to deal with such problems.
Use of pipeline leak detector
For more hidden or hard to detect water leaks, you can use a pipeline leak detector, a device that locates leaks by capturing the acoustic vibrations caused by water leaks.
Method of operation:
Connect the main unit, headphones and sensors.
Turn on the switch and put on the headphones.
Place the sensor on the pavement above the pipe, gradually placing it at a certain pace length (e.g., 0.5 meters per step) and listening to it.
detects leaks by comparing the strength of the signal between different points. The point with the strongest signal is usually the leak.
Caution:
Consider the direction of the breakout opening of the leakage point, as the pipe is circular and the point of maximum vibration may not be directly above the pipe in the case of a side leak.
Familiarize yourself with the layout of the pipeline and consider the influence of tees, bends, water pressure, burial depth, burial layer and other factors on the test results.
IV. Summary
Water pipe leakage not only affects daily life, but also may bring potential safety hazards. Finding and repairing the leaks in time and accurately is the key to avoid further deterioration of the problem. Using professional tools such as pipeline leak detector can locate the leak more effectively and improve the repair efficiency. During the process, be sure to pay attention to safety to avoid electric shock and other accidents. If you encounter problems that are difficult to solve, it is recommended that you contact a professional for timely overhaul.
