There are leak detectors available that can detect the sound of air leaking from pipes. They can often do better than ears.
Matt Grisé PE*, LEED AP Sales Engineer Alliance Fire Protection *Licensed in KS & MO 913.888.0647 ph 913.888.0618 f 913.927.0222 cell www. AFPsprink.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Bitton Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 11:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Finding leaks in a dry pipe system Hello, I have a large cold storage freezer facility that is protected by several dry pipe systems. The systems are currently shut off due to several leaks. A contractor used compressed air to pressurize the piping and find leaks, which he has repaired (mostly coming from the grooved connections). However, there are additional leaks which has not been able to find. Is anyone aware of other methods of finding the leaks (other than compressed air)? Thanks, David Bitton, ing. Quest Loss Control Services Inc. Les services de prévention des sinistres Quest inc. 5100, rue de la Savane, bureau 200 Montréal, QC H4P 1T8 (514) 341-4545 www.questlosscontrol.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
