pressure test

[tonyten]

what is a pressure test gauge for pipework , and how does it work

 

[kevplumb]

its a pressure gauge you fit it to the pipework then pressurise the pipework if the pressure drops you have a leak

 

[TexMex]

Or it has got cold. You can still have a leak while you're waiting though

 

[tonyten]

cheers kev as i am moving a sink somebody gave me one but i don't know how to use it, i don't suppose you know of a where i can get some instructions it may save me crawling around under the floor checking for leaks.

 

[chrishutt]

i am moving a sink somebody gave me but i don't know how to use it

No doubt your wife, girlfriend or mother will explain.

 

[kevplumb]

ohhh naughty

no kid's then

 

[ChrisR]

tonyten do you mean tap water pipework or drains?

cheers kev as i am moving a sink somebody gave me one

I moved a sink for a girl and I was really nice but SHE wouldn't give me one

 

[tonyten]

ok i am new to this so i must chose my words more carefully, it is tap water i am talking about

 

[kevplumb]

tonyten

they and me are pulling your wires
thats what we do
the lad's mean well it's just a bit of crack

 

[andy]

they and me are pulling your wires

i think you mean pipes....

 

[Nige F]

tonyten

they and me are pulling your wires
thats what we do
the lad's mean well it's just a bit of crack

would that be builders crack Visible when bending under sink

 

[ChrisR]

what is a pressure test gauge for pipework , and how does it work

One of these:

WHich you can hire for a tenner or so. Pump to 1.5 times max working pressure for 1 hour - there should be no drop.

I own one but I must admit I wouldn't bother using it if only moving a sink.