pressure testing

[timmy74]

anyone used a one of these to test a 1st fix installation

am i right in thinking its just a case of using a foot pump to put pressure in and leave on test? any help appreciated

 

[Soggy_weetabix]

yes.

I pressurise the system up to 2 bar.

BUT, had a carbon deposit on a piece of 22mm tubing that washed away under hot water.

A lesson learned.

Dave

 

[timmy74]

so is it better to hire a water testing kit then as its about the same price as buying me own air pressure test kit.. cheers

 

[timmy74]

PPS how long u normally leave it on test, am thinking of linking the hot cold and heating pipes up to test all in one.

 

[Soggy_weetabix]

Fill it and get it hot.

Dave

 

[timmy74]

Fill it and get it hot.

Dave

Its plastic i cant get it hot, its a 1st fix you reckon that air pressure test will be ok,, all pipework above ground just need a little test to check it.