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API Yesterday was invited to present at the Institute of Water event South West. The event was held at Bristol Water head office and was hosted by Frank van der Kleij. Titled Minimising Supply Interruptions API presented its unique pipe inspection and leak detection services, that enable solutions without the need to isolate or re-clean water mains. Fully chlorinated, the equipment can be used to fully understand what is happening within DMAs and also give vital information including confirmation of pipe size, material and condition. API now offers new products to support the water industry including a hydrant cleaning tool and water injection system for loose jumper style fire hydrants.

API PIPA Hydrantclear

API has just released a new animation to give clients a clear understanding of our unique pipe inspection services. API supports the water industry by offering pressurised inspection and leak detection surveys, along with new approaches to pipeline monitoring and trunk main inspection.
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API offers unique pipe inspection globally, for all enquiries contact: info@api-uk.com

API has successfully completed trials for PIPA Technology. The pressurised surveys were all undertaken on high pressure water mains ranging from 14 to 19 bar. The Hydrocam HP is the latest product from PIPA that enables an operator to inspect pipes at even high water pressure.

Clive Webster API operations director said: The new cameras offered a new level to our pipe inspection capability, up until now, we could not inspect pipes above 12 bar pressure. Working closely with PIPA enables us to now survey all pipe sizes, materials and pressures.

API has just completed a pipe inspection project working alongside Clancy Docwra on behalf of South East Water. The condition assessment scheme consisted of pressurised CCTV surveying of trunk mains, NDT testing of pipe structure and a high number of assessments using existing fire hydrants. The scheme was completed ahead of schedule due to excellent planning and successful installation of insertion points undertaken by Clancy Docwra, and API working closely with the contractor to deliver the project as required.

API offers pressurised pipe inspection on all size water mains, internal acoustic leak detection to locate leaks on all materials, and NDT/Laboratory analysis on all water pipe structures.

API was recently contacted by Anglian Water to identify a long standing leak on an AC pipeline. The 2 inch pipe has been leaking for 10 years with several failed dry digs undertaken by the client to establish its location. API used the PIPA Hydrocam S for the survey, and identified a failed joint with external debris and ingress.

Failed pipe joint

API has started this years roadshow demonstrating the latest PIPA Technology for water pipe inspection, leak detection and cleaning tools. The team visited Portsmouth Water, Welsh Water and Yorkshire Water this week, and received an excellent response from all clients. Latest products demonstrated were the Hydrantclear hydrant cleaning tool, the LJK hydrant opening device for water injection techniques on loose jumper fire hydrants, and also the polecam, an extendable (up to 6m) carbon fibre camera system for inspecting man holes, tankers and ducts.

To book a visit please contact info@api-uk.com

API Recently visited Yorkshire Water to demonstrate PIPA Technology and inspect 2 pipelines whilst under pressure. API Successfully inspected a 4 inch cast iron pipeline, and detected a failed joint possibly caused by land movement.

API Can inspect all size pipelines under standard water pressure, with all PIPA products used being MIC compliant, with potable passports for safe use verification.

API is celebrating as it has just completed another specialist water pipe inspection survey for its 150th client. API has removed the guesswork in pipe inspection projects on thousands of locations over the past 8 years. API has an exhaustive client list ranging from working with the water utility direct, through to consultants and large contractor companies. API is proud to have worked on high profile building sites from the London Gateway project through to the Palace of Westminster.
API offers a full range of pipe inspection solutions on all pipe sizes and materials both in the UK and overseas.

API has been awarded a pipe inspection and assessment contract working with utility contractor Clancy Docwra. The project will involve detailed analysis of water mains with internal live inspection and external scanning of numerous assets.

API Pipe Monitoring Prior to Failure

API was on site yesterday with Anglian Water to demonstrate the latest PIPA product the Hydrantclear™ system.
The Hydrantclear™ is a hydrant cup cleaning system for all styles of fire hydrants. The unique registered design ensures that a fire hydrant bowl is cleared and sanitised prior to opening of the main valve.
The system is designed for a reliable approach for utility companies to guarantee hydrant sanitisation prior to operation that typically is a serious issue when back feeding water into an isolated water main.
With the industry need for no interruption to water supplies. The Hydrantclear™ is a must for all water utility companies, and contractors.

API Demonstrate PIPA Hydrantclear

PIPA Hydrantclear cleaning hydrant

Cleaned hydrant