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API offers new main leak detection up to 2km

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Introducing the best 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?

PIPA globally offers an industry changing approach to leak detection.

Do not waste time and money with excavations and guess work, we have successfully detected leaks in a single day, that clients have been chasing for over 2 years.

For more information please contact sales@pipa-uk.com or info@api-uk.com

API UK Industry leader in leak detection on new pipe installations

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API offers leak detection services using PIPA technology, and we have cornered the market with a solution on all new pipe installations that have failed hydrostatic testing. This type of leak would be classed as difficult to trace within the industry, however the unique Pipepod system offers accurate leak detection in all materials including PVC up to a distance of 2 km, and quickly identifies leaks within a pressurised pipe.

Another leak detected using the Pipepod on an MOPVC pipeline

for more information please contact info@api-uk.com

API Successfully locates 100s of missing valves under pressure

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API Has been busy offering pressurised water main CCTV to locate missing buried valves. All utilities have an issue with lost valves, typically due to council road reinstatement’s.
Valves play a critical role in the event of a leak or burst.

Missing valve successfully located by API using PIPA technology

For more information contact info@api-uk.com

API offers new service of gas pipe inspections

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API Now offers an additional service of gas pipe inspections. After spending 10 years successfully delivering water pipe inspections on all sized pipes, we now offer a new service of gas main inspections using the PIPA Gascam.

If you require any specialist gas or water main inspections, please contact info@api-uk.com

API Gas pipe inspections undertaken at the Tower of London

API Delivers live pipe inspections in Germany

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API is proud to be offering pressurised water pipe inspection solutions in Germany this week. Many thanks to the team and great feedback received following our live demonstrations. Hydrocam S is now adapted for German fire hydrants. PIPA Technology is available for Global sale, lease or service.
For more information please contact info@api-uk.com

Hydrocam S demonstration on German test rig

API Welcomes James to the ever growing team!

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API Welcomes new recruit James Pye to the business. James is joining API from a site team background. He will undergo extensive site training to eventually become a team leader liaising with clients, and supporting the utilities with pipe inspection and leak detection solution’s.

James Pye:
I am very excited to start my career with API, they have been extremely welcoming from the start. I am thankful for the opportunity that I have been given and excited to learn new skills and build a career with such a reputable company. I am also excited about opportunities developing overseas as I love travel!

APIs Latest recruit!


If you are looking for a new career in specialist pipe inspection, then please contact info@api-uk.com

API Welcomes Daniel to the ever growing team!

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API Welcomes new recruit Daniel Chambers to the business. Daniel is joining API from an engineering background. He will undergo extensive site training to eventually become a team leader liaising with clients, and supporting the utilities with pipe inspection and leak detection solution’s.

New starter Daniel!


Daniel Chambers:
I am very excited to start my career with API, they have been extremely welcoming on my first day. I am thankful for the opportunity that I have been given and excited to learn new skills and build a career with such a reputable company.
If you are looking for a new career in specialist pipe inspection, then please contact info@api-uk.com

API offers pipe assessment in prestigious London buildings

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API is proud to be working on pipe assessment projects at such prestigious locations. Last year we successfully completed projects at the Palace of Westminster, and this year have secured several new projects in central London.
For more information on NDT pipe testing please contact info@api-uk.com

API Pipe assessments in central London

API Now offers long range duct surveys

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API Now offers an additional service of ducting surveys. API can offer long range CCTV inspections up to a distance of 1km.
The surveys offer piece of mind prior to pulling through fragile data cables, and identify any pipe ingress debris or protruding pipe welds.
For more information please contact info@api-uk.com

API Completes 8KM Trunk main inspection using the PIPA Flowrider

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API using PIPA technology has just completed a project in Scunthorpe for Anglian Water. The project was to determine internal pressurised pipe condition, configuration and to establish leaks if present. The project was for pipe lengths totaling 8 KM.

The unique Flowrider system can offer HD CCTV of large diameter pipelines, along with detailed acoustic analysis for leak detection up to a distance of 1KM from a single insertion.

PIPA Flowrider