How to do Leak Detection Step by Step

How to do Leak Detection Step by Step | Plumbing 101

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How to do Leak Detection Step by Step | Plumbing 101 - Everything You NEED to Know About Slab Leak and Leak Detection
In this video, I break down the proper steps for leak detection in a home. I'll be pulling out the board to show you MY process in detecting a leak, or even multiple leaks, by breaking down certain areas of the house. This video will also inform homeowners about what it is a plumber will do when detecting a leak as well.
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@alexruiz-vasquez7280 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Learned a great deal! love everything about this video! Great teacher! Speaking with us vs. Screaming!

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

This is a great thing to learn Alex. Thank you.

@nekotherion7317 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Neko, what do you like best?

@AZWSM Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Searching for one of your videos for leak detection on the drain side. I have an intermittent leak in the ceiling of the bottom floor of a two story. I've been tricky to find.

@marionoliver6004 Жыл бұрын

Actually love these videos. Maybe do more installation or instructional videos. A guy with your vast knowledge would be great 👍

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

There is more to come!

@sleeper632 3 ай бұрын

Informative

@brettharris3513 5 ай бұрын

Should I install a check valve on the compressor when using the remote control with one technician?

@isiaac5715 2 жыл бұрын

I use gen ear for listening and rigid scout and transmitter although I'm not really happy with consistency of my receiver might have gotten a faulty product

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Isiaac, I love the www.leak-pro.com sidekick inside the house and probe outside. They rock.

@matthewmcphail5682 2 жыл бұрын

I always check wc to see if it's the flapper very early.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

That’s a great place to start Matthew. Thank you!

@XSpImmaLion 2 жыл бұрын

You guys might want to re-edit and re-upload this one... voice levels too low, effects ear busting high.

@alexruiz-vasquez7280 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds perfect to me!

@XSpImmaLion 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexruiz-vasquez7280 Really? Weird... will check configurations here.

@lori5391 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video, thnx! I've got a plumber coming out Monday with leak detection equipment. Recurring issues with pilot light on new hot water tank seems to finally be fixed, plumber, manufacturing company expert out, replaced parts, seems to be fixed finally. Recommended gas company come out to check regulator as that may have been causing issues, gas company out, supposedly did an adjustment, but also recommended I have a plumber come out to check for possible leak. No visible water anywhere so it may be under the slab. He saw the water meter was spinning slowly with no water on at the time. The gas utility bill is skyrocketing so I'm trying to cover all bases. Gas person thought hot water is triggering on becuz of possible hot water leak. If these is no leak detected by the plumber Monday, guess I will go back to the gas company. I sure hope he's as thorough as you are!!

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Lori how did it go?

@lori5391 Жыл бұрын

Roger, it was a hot water leak under the slab in my downstairs bathroom. The plumber did a re-route and the inspection for the permit approval is tomorrow as it was required for the modification. So far, my gas utility bill has returned to normal and as soon as the permit is signed off on, I can have the drywall repair done. Hope it doesn't happen again, what an ordeal!!

@brianbrown6200 Жыл бұрын

@@lori5391 do you have an estimated cost for the repairs yet? I think I might have an under slab leak. My water bill went from $18/mo to $165 and then $390. The utilities people originally told me my sprinkler system was coming at night and running until early morning and that was why my bill jumped from $18 to $165. I found that hard to believe bc I thought I would have heard it come on. So I shut off my sprinkler system, my yard is now brown and dormant, thinking that would stop it, but my next water bill was $390 😳 so my normal water usage is about 4000 gallons per month, this last month they said I used 90,000 gallons. There are no signs of any leaks outside, so I’m fearing the worst. I cannot imagine that much water leaking with no drop in water pressure any where in the house.

@lori5391 Жыл бұрын

@@brianbrown6200 you should get a plumber who has leak detection equipment or a leak detection company out ASAP. Sounds like you do have a leak under your slab. I didn't see any water anywhere either, indoors or outside. Good luck!

@andresa.rapssat1550 Жыл бұрын

Itch video of you I learn very much to grow up my plumbing business, thank you very much, A question, what is the best leak detector for pvc/ plastic pipe ?

@l.u.rehuher3714 2 ай бұрын

Gutermann Subsurface Leak Detection equipment. Google the link. They have good equipment for leak detection

@keviningold9520 7 ай бұрын

How do you find the backflow valve on in ground sprinkler?

@thomasjwatkins1775 3 ай бұрын

The double check is the box right after the meter where the sprinkler water begins

@sarahavera1817 5 ай бұрын

I have a question and can't seem to find a video with the exact problem I'm having but wanted to ask you because you 100% seem to know what I could do. My water bill was 175$ more than usual. I went looking for the problem and when I went looking down my outside clean out pipe I noticed water flowing even when none of the appliances that use water was being used. I also shut off the main water line to the house and looked at my water meter and the dial seemed to stop once it was shut off. I can hear water flowing at which seems to be the pipe right behind my water heater as well as hear it under my kitchen sink. it stops when I shut off the main water valve. I then turned back on the water and 1 by 1 went turning off valves to the appliances that use water and the meter dial is still turning and water is still flowing outside at the clean out pipe to the city line even when all the valves are shut off. Please help If you can!😅

@michaeltucker7468 Жыл бұрын

I’m a very experienced leak detection licensed plumber in East Texas. I’ve never used a probe and I’m within a foot 99% of the time with geo phones and air… but I always like to increase my knowledge pertaining to this specialty. What line locating equipment are you using to trace out your copper lines?? We have a rigid tracker but it never seems to accurately locate copper lines in the house. Am I missing a piece of info with my rigid equipment or is there a better tool on the market for this in particular???

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

I use Leak-Pro, to me it is one of the best leak detection equipment on the market.

@MrAnthonynola 10 ай бұрын

I've never used the Ridgid ST-305 but the Ridgid St33Q is accurate. Can follow pipe easily with locator.

@prod.cruzomg1782 Ай бұрын

What headphones are best for leak detection?

@RogerWakefield Ай бұрын

Personally I like an over-the-ear type headphone to block out outside noises. You can use any brand really. The LeakPro kit includes headphones, that I think are great.

@CarlosPerez-hg8ur 2 жыл бұрын

I use nitrogen for under slab leak detection. how do you feel about nitrogen leak detection?

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Never tried it Carlos. What brand do you use. I tried the helium from leak-pro and it was freaking cool.

@CarlosPerez-hg8ur Жыл бұрын

@@RogerWakefield just straight nitrogen from Airgas. Very reliable for exact locating. Learned that in Oklahoma

@kennethc8182 10 ай бұрын

How you detect leak with nitrogen . Sound ,Infrared ?

@CarlosPerez-hg8ur 10 ай бұрын

@kennethc8182 a tank of nitrogen, waterline adapters to fit the tank gauges, hook up to outside bib or any fixture inside and you'll hear it. Try not to exceed 30-40 PSI of nitrogen

@highcommanderperformance6109 2 жыл бұрын

Check this out, isolate whether it's hot or cold, listen for where it is loudest, cut hole under cabinet , cut through the manifold and see which one doesn't have water, run a electricians fish tape through it and listen for where it is sounding from, cut hole in wall, cut cap, reroute over head. No tunneling, no jackhammer, no drilling holes or buying listening devices to tell you its leaking... sometimes if water is still present in the pipes solder on fittings for a gage and do a leak down test. Very rarely does that happen though

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

There are a bunch more steps after you find it. Thank you!!!

@senseisecurityschool9337 Жыл бұрын

Can you please expand on what you mean with the fish tape?

@Waterheaterserviceproplus Жыл бұрын

@@senseisecurityschool9337 an electrician has a tool called a fish tape and it’s a small flat metal that can easily go through the copper line to the next manifold in the wall and when you hear it tapping the tee in the manifold inside the wall you will know where that pipe is running to. The electricians fish tape can be found at any hardware store.

@lorrellwilburn2396 3 ай бұрын

Like an electrician wire pulling tool to stick through the copper pipe to see where the manifold leads to

@xTheSilverRavenx 2 жыл бұрын

Your voice is extremely quiet on this vid. The other audio is normal.

@alexruiz-vasquez7280 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds perfect to me. Maybe it is your equipment.

@doxx2427 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rodger, fellow plumber here. Thanks for this video, I also do leak detection. Question: what equipment is there to locate PVC water supply lines under ground? I live in the Caribbean and we don't use copper lines.

@mattmcgraw5375 2 жыл бұрын

Ground penetrating radar will do it

@porkncoke4833 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattmcgraw5375 That radar is effective too. I've used it locating leaks in pools. Just pressurize and listen carefully

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

There’s no equipment to trace it. Unless you can pull a tracer wire through it. What size is it?

@doxx2427 Жыл бұрын

@@RogerWakefield Usually ½" or ¾" Pvc and Cpvc

@doxx2427 Жыл бұрын

@@porkncoke4833 Hi, where can I get this equipment? Do you have a link you can share? Thanks in advance

@thirdsin7754 2 жыл бұрын

Voice audio is very low.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I will talk to the editors.

@tarunarya1780 5 ай бұрын

I find FxSound useful as a volume booster on my laptop

@highcommanderperformance6109 2 жыл бұрын

Why are all the fixtures on a outside wall Roger?? Nooooooo!🤯

@Fritzlton 2 жыл бұрын

had to cover it with a black curtains to make the glass board visible with no reflections.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

I just drew it that way to give me more room.

@gerryfrenk6858 9 ай бұрын

Nothing about actual leak detection😢

@RogerWakefield 9 ай бұрын

This video shows you how to trace water lines and where to search for leaks on fixtures...so in a way, is about leak detection

@ACP760 9 ай бұрын

…pretty sure that was a gas meter

@berderk2796 2 жыл бұрын

Voice audio is extremely low even maxing out my phone volume didn't help ): All other sound effect audio is loud as hell!

@alexruiz-vasquez7280 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm... it sounds perfect on my phone. I can hear him perfectly!

@RogerWakefield 2 жыл бұрын

I will look into it, thanks for letting me know!