Water Leak Detection (2024)

When it comes to leak detection, there are a couple things that will dictate the success of the job. These are ‘experience and process’ and ‘technology and equipment’.

Most water leaks tend to start as a minor issue, but over time that minor issue can very easily become a significant problem. Understanding the nature of water leaks has allowed our team to hone our skills in two specific areas: diagnosis and repair.

A dripping tap in your home can be annoying and can cost you lots of money over the years. Fixing these leaking taps can save you money and lots of frustration.

Taps are made from either rubber or ceramic. These parts over time wear out and fail, which causes the tap to leak. Think about how many times a day, a week or even a year you turn your taps on. They wear out, nothing lasts forever. Changing these parts when servicing the tap will eliminate the leaks.

Another contributor that causes a leaking tap is a crack or indentation on the valve seat. When the tap is turned off and the water meets the valve seat, a crack or indentation means the seat cannot do its job and stop the water. The water creeps into the indentation or crack between the washer and the valve seat causing it to leak.

In some cases, if you have a mixer tap and it is leaking, the ceramic disc cartridge may be worn out.

Another factor that contributes to leaking taps and mixer taps is water pressure exceeding 500kpa. The higher the water pressure, the more pressure it puts on your taps. This in turn speeds up the failure of these ceramic and rubber parts.

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Finding a leak as soon as possible is essential in reducing potential damage to your property. Unless the leak is bubbling at the surface, you need a leak detection expert to come to your property. Once there, specialised electric and acoustic leak detectors will be used to determine the source. A leak detection specialist will first survey all of your valves and metres to determine which valves are affected. Once the source is located, the leak can be fixed quickly depending on the size of the leak. FXD Plumbing are experts in leak detection, and have the highest quality technology.

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One of the types of leak detection, acoustic leak detection uses the sounds and frequencies transmitted by a leaking pipe to determine if there is a leak. Leaking pipe sounds create vibrations that acoustic detectors pick up. Various microphones can be used to determine the exact location of a water leak. Any type of leak detection is essential is preventing damage and costs. Signs of a leak include damp or discoloured carpet, hissing sounds behind walls, poor water pressure, mould, musky smells and visible signs of water. An ongoing leak can cause severe damage to your house and your finances. FXD Plumbing are experts in leak detection, and have the highest quality technology.

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A water leak detector can be electronic or acoustic. An electronic leak detector is an electronic device that detects the presence of water to prevent leak damage. These devices are usually a small cable that lies on the floor and relies on electric conductivity to determine if there is a water leak. Acoustic leak detectors rely on sensitive sounds to pick up the frequencies of leaking sounds.

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Many factors can increase or decrease the installation costs of leak detection. Prices can range from $800 to $2000. FXD Plumbing Solutions charges $580 for the first hour.

To find out more contact Scott at FXD Plumbing Sydney Inner West or Call Now on 0428 795 498.