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Based in San Diego, Brinks Services is leading the industry with progressive leak detection and repair technologies that are setting new standards in effectiveness and convenience.
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Why Choose Brinks for Leak Detection and Repair?
It has been said that leak detection is half art and half science.
The most modern, state of the art location and imaging equipment
can never be used to the fullest extent unless there is a technician
trained and experienced in interpreting the readings and most importantly
"does it EVERY day" to keep their senses sharp. That is
why you should use Brinks as your leak investigation company.
Different tasks require different methods of investigation. A camera is utilized when inspecting underground plumbing systems and the interior of wall and floor cavities.
Damage can occur in hard-to-see or reach areas:
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Electric leak detection equipment is needed when you know you have a leak in a certain area underground, but you don't quite know where it is. We use sophisticated equipment to locate the leak. Sometimes a leak that was thought to be in a certain area can be detected further away through electric leak detection.
A gas leak is a bad thing - you don't want these. Gas lines and
appliances should be professionally checked for leaks. Brinks
has the expertise for this using traditional detection fluid methods
as well as Precision Electronic Gas Leak Detectors.
Both Propane (LP) and Natural Gas (NG) are quite smelly, due to
addition of odorants.
If you ever smell gas, turn OFF the gas as soon as possible and
remove any source of flame or sparks. If in doubt call the gas company
or 911. Note: Natural Gas is lighter than air; therefore, it will
rise and disperse more easily than Propane because Propane is heavier
than air.
We find leaks in:
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Nothing is worse than an insidious odor in your home and it detracts from the beauty of your home, or in a business such as a restaurant (who wants to eat in a smelly restaurant?).
The most common reason for sewer gases is a cracked pipe in a wall or under the floor. Since these pipes are hidden behind walls or under slabs, the cracks go unnoticed until the cracks become big enough to leak or until the right climate conditions occur. Sometimes the smells are picked up by air-conditioning systems and spread throughout the building; however, with our proven odor detection system, we can pinpoint the location of offending odors.
Shower Pan Test
Below the shower pan's membrane and at the top of the riser pipe,
a test ball is placed in the shower drain riser. The pan is then
filled with water, and the level of the water is observed for twenty
minutes. If the water level drops, then a pan leak is suspected.
Additionally, the area around the shower is visually inspected during
testing. The injection of dye into corners, cracks, seams and crevices
can also be performed to check for leakage.
Shower Bottom Test
Below the shower bottom and at the top of the riser pipe, a two inch ball is inserted into the shower drain. About one to two inches above the drain grate, a test mark is made. Then the shower base is filled to the test mark and observed for twenty minutes. Again, dye can be injected into corners, cracks, seams and crevices can also be performed to check for leakage.
We can scan entire rooms in, under, and around the structure in the home to determine if there is any sign of water damage or moisture present. Thermal Imaging Cameras lower the labor costs of determining moisture or water damaged materials by reducing the building materials that need to be removed to properly perform moisture testing. Since this tool is not a moisture meter we will use it to find heat anomalies and then pursue the issue further in an attempt to determine the source of moisture and water intrusions and eventually the cause of the moisture, water and/or leak. Thermal image scanning can detect temperature anomalies in the building materials not visible to the naked eye which may be a precursor to a larger issue. The provided thermal images can be a great aid in finding and identifying moisture and water intrusion issues.
A hose bib is installed on the shower arm after the showerhead is removed. A pressure guage is connected to the bib after the riser is cleared of air. With the hose bib in the on position, the test guage between the shower riser and valve body is pressurized. Then, the shower valve is turned off. For twenty minutes, the guage is observed and results are recorded. In addition to that test, an electrical acoustic leak detection can be performed to listen for leaks in the wall and pipe.
Water leaks are a common occurrence in San Diego with hard water chemistry, corrosive soils, desert heat and shifting soils all contributing to issues that can cause leaks. Pay attention to the following:
Left unaddressed, moisture problems can lead to costly aesthetic damage to your home (deterioration of finishes), lowered insulation values in your walls (leading to higher energy bills), and degradation of the building itself (including corrosion of nails, staples and braces that hold your house together, and decay of wood framing and sheathing).
And when there is too much moisture in a home, mold and mildew can grow, causing the air in your house to not only smell musty, but in some cases become unhealthy to breathe.
In Southern California, concrete flat slabs are commonly used in basements or subterranean garages. Pedestrian walkways, planter areas, and lightweight structures are commonly built on top of these concrete flat slabs. Moisture can migrate through the concrete flat slab and efflorescent can reduce the strength of the concrete.
Common Moisture problems include:
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An associated problem is corrosion of metal pipes. A primary cause of moisture intrusion through a flat slab ceiling is the poor drainage condition of the flat slab surface and poor waterproofing of the slab joints. |
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