A recent leak detection survey undertaken by API has now been validated by the client. The leak was difficult to locate due to the pipe being located under a busy road carriageway.
API were contracted to successfully identify and then locate the leak, to reduce the size of any excavations and also to add confidence prior to a dig.
The leak was successfully identified using a PIPA technology product called the Pipepod. This unit is designed to locate water pipe leaks in all pipe materials and sizes. The leak identified was a difficult repair due to the main being encased in concrete and close to a bend section.
API now offers the utility options when having issues in locating leaks. The PIPA product range does not remove the need for traditional leak detection techniques, buts adds value on the more specialist and difficult leakage areas.
