Plumbers have several jobs to do when it comes to fixing water leaks. There are several different tools plumbers regularly use to fix leaks. Plumbers also have the equipment they use to find leaks and to prevent further leaks from occurring. Here is a look at some of the tools Plumber uses daily.

Water Leaks: Plumbers must use special equipment to find leaks because leaks are very tricky to identify. During regular plumbing upkeep, plumbers will search for any possible leaks using these specialized tools to determine where to fix the plumbing pipes. They also can help them figure out what is causing the leaks to occur as well. The leading cause behind most leaks arises when dirt, grease, or other debris gets into the pipe. To keep water leaks from happening, plumbers perform maintenance on their pipes regularly.

Gas Leak Detection: If you ever smell gas, chances are you have a water leak. When there is a gas leak, the gas travels up through the pipe until it reaches its final destination. The higher the pressure of the gas, the faster the gasses travel. Plumbers use various tools to detect and repair water leaks. One tool they commonly use is a hydrospray. This tool is used by placing the liquid in the spout and then watching it react with the underside of the fixture so that it can determine whether or not there is a gas leak.

Water Leak Detection: Many things cause water leaks. One way plumbers determine if there is a leak is by using an infrared camera. Infrared cameras are used during water leak detection. If there is an indication of a leak, the camera will turn red. Plumbers can identify water leaks by this indicator. The camera will turn green if it shows signs of wear and tear.

Plumbers also use a variety of listening discs for water leaks. These listening discs come in two types. One type of listening disc is called a Doppler. A Doppler listening disc can detect leaks at a greater distance than a ground microphone. Most plumbers purchase a listening disc to locate leaks because they can be used in different types of pipes such as the sewer, garbage disposal, bathtub, cold water heater and others.

Plumbers often use suction cups to go underneath surfaces to detect leaks. However, suction cups will usually only get the surface of the pipe clean. Sometimes plumbers place a sponge in the pipe to go underneath to catch any leaks. However, since the pipe is over an open body of water, a sponge will not stay on the pipe long enough to be effective. Most water bill collectors subscribe to a service that has professional leak detectors to go undetected.

If you have a leaking pipe behind wallpaper, most likely the plumbers detect water leaks with something else. Plumbers use an auger tool for this task. This tool uses water to force along a hose. If the leak is located at a plumbing junction, then an electronic detector called a resistive sensor is attached to the end of the resistive hose. Whenever water leaks go undetected, the plumbers use another type of listening disc to listen for them.

In today’s day and age, the plumber rarely uses underground leaks anymore. New construction methods make it so that most water leaks do not require excavation. Modern technology has helped the plumber become a better detectionist. He or she will now listen for underground leaks through the use of highly sensitive listening discs and equipment. If the plumber can determine that it is not a leaking pipe he or she will simply repair it without any costly excavation work.