Sewer Line and Pipe Pressure Testing in Metro Vancouver
​ABC Pipe Cleaning Services Ltd offers professional pressure testing to ensure the integrity of your sewer and water lines in Vancouver and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for high-pressure water tests or low-pressure air tests, our services can help you detect leaks and prevent costly repairs.
What Is Pressure Testing?
Pressure testing is an effective method for assessing the integrity of pipes. This process involves applying either water or air to detect leaks and identify weak areas. Pressure testing is conducted to inspect the structural integrity of pipes and sewer lines, ensuring they are watertight and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Why Perform a Pressure Test?
Leaking drains is a major cause of subsidence. Leaks often result from defective pipe joints or couplings, which may be seen by CCTV. For this problem, hydraulic leak testing is the only way to know for certain whether or not a drain is watertight.
Types of Pressure Testing We Offer
High-Pressure Water Test
After necessary preparations, such as backfilling, curing, and/or expelling air, the process begins. Each section of pipe to be tested is filled with water and the specified test pressure shall be applied for a set time (generally 200 psi for 2 hours). This test can find cracked or defective pipes, fittings, valves or hydrants. The line passes if the leakage observed does not go over the allowable amount. A report is provided with our test results.
Low Pressure Air Test
Once we isolate the section to be tested, we pressurize it with air and our operator monitors the gauge to note any pressure drops. The air test itself lasts less than 20 minutes. The line passes if the pressure does not go over the allowable. All sanitary sewer gravity mains are required to pass a low-pressure air test. Since you have to do this, why not have ABC Pipe Cleaning Services Ltd do it for you?
Why Choose ABC Pipe Cleaning Services Ltd for Pressure Testing?
Experienced Technicians
With over 50 years of experience offering sewer maintenance services in Vancouver, we have the necessary knowledge to provide you with accurate pressure testing for your pipeline systems.
Detailed Reports
After conducting our pressure tests, we provide you with clear and detailed reports regarding the condition of your pipeline.
Efficient and Cost-effective
Prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, we ensure a quick and smooth process to minimize disruptions and downtime.