Underground water pipe leak in Sumner WA
Underground water pipe leak which was accurately located between the house and the water meter. Upon arrival this leak was calculated at a third of a gallon per minute. Though it…
Irrigation leaks & conservation tips
Irrigation leaks: Irrigation water conservation and irrigation leaks are important topics and I hope you find this information helpful. Lets begin with irrigation leaks that commonly go unnoticed during the Summer months.…
Digging Tip – Always call 811 to locate underground utilities “before” you dig!
A water leak was identified and located under the blue painted “X”. Fortunately the condominium owner called ahead for underground utility locates. As shown in this picture you can see…
How to easily pressure test most any isolated water system
Any system can be tested this way…i.e.; Irrigation, supply lines to structures, well water supported systems, isolated lines within RV, Mobile Home Communities, sections of City Parks or virtually anything…
Residential Water Leaks can cause damage
Residential water leaks left uncorrected can create damaging consequences. Pictured here is a heat pump that had a leaking pipe beneath it. The soil had been washed away to such…
Isolation Valves – Important tools for water management and leak detection
Isolation valves are important for both your homes water management and if needed, leak detection. If there is any need to turn off a section of your water supply,…
Tips to locating a plastic water line:
Plastic water lines can no doubt be difficult to locate. First look for the obvious….a tracer wire or stand alone hose faucets between a house or structure and the water meter.…
How to calculate gallons per minute flowing through a digital water meter:
The new digital meters will often show a “flow rate” displayed with some numerical value ranging from zero on up. Most flow rates are based on Cubic Feet (CF) Per…
Never plant a new tree above a water line
It is always best to know where your water pipes are buried prior to planting trees & shrubs of any size. As seen in this picture, this cedar tree was placed…
Water Leaks – water can travel far from a hidden leak source
Water from a leaky pipe may easily show at quite a distance from the source of the leak. In the pictures below you can see water on the street and…