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API successfully completes its first Flowrider Trunk main inspection in Ireland!

Posted on May 12, 2022 276 by API 210

API successfully completes its first Flowrider survey in Ireland this week working with GMC.
The long range floating survey identified pipe condition, located several leaks and traced the water main prior to a rehab project.
The survey was a great success and adds another tool to GMCs toolbox when undertaking leak detection on all sized pipelines including large diameter trunk mains.
Exciting times ahead…

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Flowrider is now available in Ireland!

Posted in Latest News | Tags: nrw, trunk main cctv, trunk main inspection, trunk main leak detection, water pipe inspection |

API Welcomes Olly Whetstone-James to its ever growing team!

Posted on April 14, 2022 258 by API 210

API welcomes Olly to the team!

API Welcomes Olly Whetstone-James to the business! Olly has completed a career in telecoms and above ground infrastructure, and is now undertaking a new career path in underground assets, training in pressurised water pipe inspection, in pipe leak detection and NDT pipe assessment services.

Posted in Latest News | Tags: api site staff uk |

API Welcomes Brad Janes to its ever growing team!

Posted on September 24, 2021 252 by API 210

API Welcomes Brad to its ever growing team!


API Welcomes Brad Janes to the business! Brad has completed a career in asphalt and road infrastructure, and is now undertaking a new career path in underground assets, training in pressurised water pipe inspection, in pipe leak detection and NDT pipe assessment services.

Posted in Latest News |

API pre-surveys several high pressure water mains prior to line stop insertion

Posted on August 11, 2021 278 by API 210

API was recently contacted to pre-survey several high pressure water pipes operating at 16 bar, to determine the internal pipe condition prior to a client undertaking a line stop project.
API utilised the PIPA Hydrocam HP system and all locations were successfully completed over 2 days and full detailed data reports were processed for the client as required.

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Missing valve successfully located by API using PIPA technology


If you have any under pressure pipe inspection projects please get in touch!

Posted in Latest News | Tags: high pressure pipe inspection, line stop cctv, line stop pre survey, water pipe inspection |

API Awarded NDT pipe assessment project with MUS and Yorkshire Water

Posted on June 30, 2021 267 by API 210

API is proud to be awarded yet another specialist pipe inspection project working with MUS and Yorkshire Water. API will be on site for assessment of numerous sized water mains, along with obtaining pipe samples for detailed laboratory analysis.

Posted in Latest News | Tags: API Pipe testing services, pipe assessment, pipe ndt, pipe remaining life assessment |

API successfully identifies pipe blockage issue at water treatment works on a live water main

Posted on May 28, 2021 290 by API 210

API successfully identified a lime blockage on a live water main for a UK client using the Hydrocam 105 metre potable water camera system.
The Hydrocam system removed the guesswork on internal pipe issues at another water treatment works.
PIPA has developed the widest range of ‘in pipe’ pressurised inspection and leak detection products, commercially available for international projects.
We are getting amazing feedback where we can add value using PIPA Technology on upcoming projects all over the UK and around the World.
Exciting times ahead…

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API identifies pipe blockage issue on live water main

Posted in Latest News | Tags: advanced pipe inspection, pipe blockage cctv, water pipe cctv, water pipe inspection, water treatment works pipe inspection experts |

API Successfully surveys another Hydro scheme using PIPA Technology

Posted on May 17, 2021 264 by API 210

API is a specialist pipe inspection technology company offering clients unique products for live water pipe inspection. The process involves inserting a camera and hydrophone sensor into a pressurised pipeline whilst the pipe remains under normal operating pressure and in service.
API recently undertook a live pipe inspection project in Scotland on 5.5 km of 400mm PVC/Ductile Iron hydro plant pipeline, due to a reduction in hydraulic output identified by the client.
The inspection scheme was not a standard project due to the challenging mountainside terrain and access issues. Pre planning for the project was the key to its success, and on site pre surveys were undertaken. The hire of a specialist all-terrain vehicle was organised for the inspections along with an experienced driver.
The client organised and installed 10 camera insertion points along the pipeline utilising under pressure saddles and fittings, fusion welded or clamped to the PVC pipeline and configured with ball valves for camera insertion.
API Successfully completed the project using the PIPA Commissioncam system to identify internal pipe issues including pipe implosion points, air pockets and debris.

hydro pipe inspection

API offers pressurised Hydro pipeline inspection services

Posted in Latest News | Tags: hydro penstock inspection, hydro pipe cctv, hydro pipeline assessment, hydro scheme assessment |

API combines 2 different PIPA systems to deliver water inlet channel survey for Northumbrian Water

Posted on April 28, 2021 298 by API 210

Another bespoke CCTV survey completed by API using a combination of 2 PIPA systems.
API was recently contacted to survey a high flow inlet channel at a WTW for Northumbrian Water. The client wanted to inspect any hidden cables, brackets or ducts fixed to the channel ceiling prior to drilling the slab.
The Hydrocam and Commissioncam systems were combined to offer 1 forward facing and 2 top facing HD cameras with ultra-bright COB lighting.
If you have the requirement for any bespoke camera surveys please get in touch.
Exciting times ahead…

inlet channel cctv at wtw

API successfully inspecting a high flow water inlet channel for NWL

Posted in Latest News | Tags: best water pipe inspection company API, high flow water channel cctv, water inlet channel cctv, water pipe inspection |

API Removes the guesswork for Chelsea customer side water outage

Posted on March 26, 2021 264 by API 210

API were recently contacted from a private customer regarding the loss of water supply to a property in London. Thames Water investigated outside the property, however the issue was an internal one. The property had lost all of its water supply after a plumber had serviced the boiler.
API offered a solution by using the PIPA Hydrocam S system. The camera entered the 50mm water pipe via a removed stop tap, and quickly identified the issue being a faulty ball type check valve.
A key hole excavation quickly exposed the valve and minimal property damage was caused to the 6 storey central London property.

Client feedback:
I am very happy with API for solving my problem so quickly. I searched on the internet for other companies in the London area, but nobody could offer a camera survey on such a small pipe!
Luckily the camera found my issue was under a kitchen cupboard, we were previously discussing digging up the entire ground floor of my property!
Many thanks API you found it!
MG

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API using the PIPA Hydrocam S detects faulty ball check valve

Posted in Latest News | Tags: 50mm pipe inspection, service pipe inspection, valve assessment, water pipe cctv |

API offers leak detection services on all new pipe installations using the PIPA Pipepod system

Posted on March 16, 2021 293 by API 210

API has successfully found a leak on a 450mm PE new installation water main using PIPA Pipepod system.
Introducing the only new main leak detection system on the market…
API offers leak detection on all pipe materials and diameters up to a distance of 2km using the Pipepod Hydrostatic™. A survey was recently completed at 22 bar pressure with 15×90 degree bends (an industry first).
Do you have any failed commissioning tests, and leaks on new pipe installations?

For more information please contact info@api-uk.com
Pipepod Hydrostatic

Posted in Latest News | Tags: failed pipe testing, hydrostatic testing, new main leak detection, pipe commissioning, pipepod |
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Latest News

  • API successfully completes its first Flowrider Trunk main inspection in Ireland!

    May 12, 2022
    API successfully completes its first Flowrider survey in Ireland this week working with GMC. The …More »
  • API Welcomes Olly Whetstone-James to its ever growing team!

    April 14, 2022
    API Welcomes Olly Whetstone-James to the business! Olly has completed a career in telecoms and …More »
  • API Welcomes Brad Janes to its ever growing team!

    September 24, 2021
    API Welcomes Brad Janes to the business! Brad has completed a career in asphalt and …More »
  • API pre-surveys several high pressure water mains prior to line stop insertion

    August 11, 2021
    API was recently contacted to pre-survey several high pressure water pipes operating at 16 bar, …More »
  • API Awarded NDT pipe assessment project with MUS and Yorkshire Water

    June 30, 2021
    API is proud to be awarded yet another specialist pipe inspection project working with MUS …More »

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  • API Welcomes Olly Whetstone-James to its ever growing team!

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    September 24, 2021
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