Emergency Plumbing

Blocked Drains
Burst Pipes
Leak Detection

 

Blocked Drains

The most efficient way to clear a blocked drain is using a Jetter. This high-pressure machine uses a 3000-5000 psi pump to deliver a water blast from rotating nozzles.
These Jetter machines have long hoses that can be fed in through a vent.

The most efficient way to clear a blocked drain is using a high powered electric drain cleaning jetter. Hydro jetting is a professional drain-cleaning technique that uses high-pressure water jets - often up to 3,000 to 5,000 psi.

Hydro Jetts are made by Honda, and a number of well known manufacturers. Another style is the example below-:

Using CCTV to clear blocked drains
Blocked Drains Gold Coast specialist Matt uses CCTV equipment to locate and diagnose broken, cracked or squashed drainage pipes. This avoids the necessity to dig multiple holes when looking for the cause of the blocked drain. Clearly drains rarely choose a convenient place to be blocked.  

Burst Pipes

Leaking and burst pipes are sometimes hard to detect as they can occur in hidden pipework, under the house or in wall cavities. You may suspect a burst or leaking pipe if you are receiving higher than normal water bills or if your water pressure seems lighter than normal. Water staining on ceilings is another give away. An easy way to ascertain whether you are in fact dealing with leaking pipes is to turn off all your taps and to watch your water meter - if it still moves it is time to call the plumber.  

Leak Detection

• Is your water meter spinning when all the taps are off?
• Has your water account suddenly gone through the roof?
• Can you hear a hissing sound when everything is quiet?

Experienced plumbers use leak detection equipment to quickly locate a leak. The old alternative was to guess where the problem was and start digging. The sophisticated equipment allows the plumber to listen for the leak and dig once.

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