pressure testing

bornagainsparkie · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:17 pm Post Subject: pressure testing

can anyone tell me if there is a pressure tester available for carrying out a dry test on hep20 pipes, also what is recommended for charging the system i.e compressor, dedicated pump etc

bripl · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:45 pm Post Subject:

their is plenty available about dry testing,but you should be aware of the dangers of air testing,water would be a better medium to use and a lot safer

Softus · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:47 pm Post Subject:

http://www.hepworthplumbing.co.uk/Hep%20pdfs/TFSP4Testing-6.pdf:

Hepworth wrote:

...only water should be used; not compressed air.

Note that Hepworth sell a pressure testing kit - part number HX81.

bornagainsparkie · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:30 pm Post Subject: pressure testing

Thanks for useful info and reference, I shall take heed