Tag Archives: water pipe inspection

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

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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!

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

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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

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

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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…

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API successfully inspecting a high flow water inlet channel for NWL

API Offers PCI or pipe commissioning inspections on all sized water pipes!

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PIPA Commissioncam out on site this week, operated by service partner API.

Long range HD CCTV on pressurised pipe installations or through empty pipes and ducts. The unique product can survey up to a distance of 2km around bends and fittings, and offers peace of mind on all new pipe installations or prior to installing fragile data cables within ducts.

PCI or Pipe commission inspections are a new approach for checking that a pipe is properly cleaned through swabbing, and free of leaks and entrapped air pockets.

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

Another pressurised water pipe inspected by API!

After 3 Months of Furlough, API is back on site, and we have even hired due to demand!

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After 3 Months of furlough due to COVID19. API is back on site with new RAMS in place, keeping both staff and the general public safe at all times.

API Welcomes Tom Mack to the business

API Welcomes Tom Mack to the business! Tom has completed training in planned road closures, and motorway maintenence, and is now undertaking training in pressurised water pipe inspection, in pipe leak detection and NDT pipe assessment services.