subject: The Facts Of Leak Detection [print this page] Using crafty techniques and hi-tech equipment, leak detection is a challenging job for the courageous and experienced. Welcome to the secret world of leak detection. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and yes, even on bank holidays, dedicated engineers are on call as they know that a leak in your property is literally money going down the drain.
It starts with the people. For most, leak detection isn't just a job, it is a passion, a career, a mission. They believe leaks are the cause of stress, wasted money, and they suspect, global warming. They are a scourge that must be removed, and they are committed to do so!
Friendly office personnel are here to help and listen to you, and dispatch a crew of skilled technicians. While in-field engineers have a minimum of 10 years of experience. Using that experience and an assortment of the latest technology, we'll have your leak tracked down in no time.
Tools of the trade
Surprisingly few of our customers want needless digging in and around their property. Therefore, narrowing down the location of your leak is a key to successful detection.
In order to detect leakage an array of tracking devices are used:
The Digital Correlator:This ingenious device listens for leak sounds in a pipe. An accelerometer is placed at the ends of the pipe, and those sounds are then sent by radio wave to the main processor. The Digital Correlator calculates that information using a time delay formula, and the leak can then be located. Don't worry, our guys understand it.
The Digital Ground Microphone: This handy device is placed on the ground where it detects and amplifies sound. The operaor of the Digital Ground Microphone is able to closely determine the location of a leak before any digging is done. The device can even hear leaks far below the surface.
Thermal Cameras: Some leaks are detectable through a change in temperature. Our engineers will use a thermal camera to help detect these leaks.
A Listening Stick: Sometimes all the technology in the world can't beat an old fashioned stick.
Leak Repair
Once the location of your leak is discovered, you'll find our team top-notch at fixing them. Using years of experience in underground investigations, engineers use a variety of tools and techniques to resolve your leak problem quickly and effectively.
Damp Survey
The leak is detected, the problem is solved. You would think the world is once again safe. But you must consider the possibility of damp problems, particularly after any large scale leak. No fear, our same team of friendly experienced experts can also offer assistance in finding and eliminating damp problems as well.
Our Persistent Vigil
It can happen day or night, weekends or holidays. The dreaded resource draining, money devouring leak. Sure, they can be a challenge to locate but we will not be deterred. Our work continues.
