Underfloor heating has got to be one of the best inventions of all time. There is something luxurious about jumping out of bed on a cold morning onto a warm floor. Underfloor heating has experienced exponential growth in popularity in recent years, and it is easy to see why. There is, however, one potential downside to underground heating, and that is when or if the system develops some type of leak.
There is a lot of science, technology, and expertise involved in the leak detection industry, which is why it is a specialist area that the majority of general plumbers do not get involved with. The specialist equipment that is required is expensive and requires knowledge that has been built up over many years. When it comes to leak detection, ensure that you are dealing with a specialist company such as ADI Leak Detection.
At ADI Leak Detection, we use a range of different tools and equipment depending on the specific situation and circumstances. Some of the tools we use are exclusive to us, as we developed them in our own research facilities. When it comes to underfloor heating leak detection, the main tools we utilise include
Acoustic Listening Devices – These specialist devices can detect the sound of a water leak up to 2.5 metres below ground. These listening devices are among the most common methods we utilise for underfloor heating leaks. They enable us to identify the exact site of the leak with pinpoint accuracy, which means we only need to lift the flooring in the close vicinity of the leak.
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Our thermal imaging cameras allow us to search for and locate the leaks under your flooring visually. The principle is the same if you have ever watched a police chase using the helicopter and their thermal imaging camera. When the water is leaking, there is a temperature difference, which is very obvious on our cameras.
Tracer Gases – In certain circumstances, we force a special mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen into your pipework. Because this gas is lighter than the water, it actively seeks out the weakest point in the system, which is inevitably the source of the leak. The gas mixture we use has a distinctive smell that our specialist devices can detect, enabling our engineers to locate the source of the leak.
ADI have discovered leaks that other companies have been trying to find for years. Our specialist technicians are obsessed with finding your leak, and they hate to be beaten. If you have any concerns about an underfloor heating leak, then do not delay contact ADI today.
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