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  • 01-02-2007 4:08pm
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    wornout
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭


    hi there
    can anyone advise on how to test my plumbing,radiators,sinks and general pipework without using water and consistently flooding my home

    ta


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    secman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,347 ✭✭✭secman


    I'm not a plumber but my Bros are and I have heard them talking about testing pipe work etc by way of using an air compressor. As far as I know they pump 1 bar pressure in and see how long it holds for. Not sure of exact pressure applied or how long it should hold.


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    smashey
    Registered Users Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    Moved to Gardening/DIY.


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    #4
    wornout
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭wornout


    hi
    sounds good,i have access to a compressor
    will give it a shot
    thanks


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