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Performing Leak Testing

Author: Mark Bechtel

Additional information

ISBN

979-8-89560-193-8

Publishing Year

2025

Print

Color

Binding

Paperback

Size (Inches)

8 x 11

Pages

282

Language

English

Publisher

Subject

Plumbing, Vocational Studies

SKU: 9798895601938 Categories: , Tags: , Product ID: 22632

Description

About the Book: This all-inclusive book is both a reference manual for performing leak testing and a practical guide for anyone involved in locating leaks in plumbing, gas, pneumatic, and industrial applications. Designed for both novices and experienced professionals, it covers all commonly used leak detection techniques along with the principles and selection criteria for each. The text introduces the fundamental concepts of leak testing and provides an overview of typical methods applied across various systems. Step-by-step instructions are offered for testing water pipes, septic and sewer lines, gas lines, and HVAC systems. The book also includes extensive information on leak detection instruments such as pressure gauges, flow meters, and electronic leak detectors. Readers will learn how to interpret test results accurately and troubleshoot unreliable test data. A strong emphasis is placed on safety protocols and adherence to industry standards to ensure all testing procedures meet regulatory requirements. With its practical tips, troubleshooting guidance, and comprehensive coverage of leak testing techniques for system design, validation, and maintenance, this book serves as a vital resource for engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals. Contents:
  1. Leak Testing
  2. Materials, Tools, and Equipment for Leak Testing
  3. Assessing Pipe Leaks
  4. Conducting Leak Testing

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Mark Bechtel

Mark Bechtel is a veteran master plumber of 19 years with a plumbing installation, design and maintenance specialty. He is a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Plumber license; this means he has practical hands on experience, but also a great deal of technical background. His experience covers a full range of residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing, guaranteeing effective water supply, waste operations, and natural gas piping projects. Bechtel has become well-versed pipefitting, water heaters, leaks, backflows, and eco-friendly plumbing. Thanks to his vast knowledge in code compliance and safety standards, Gore acts as a reliable resource for energy efficient plumbing designs. He's worked on big infrastructure projects and he's moved those kinds of big advances in the plumbing industry. In addition to his technical work, Bechtel is also a teacher and guide, instructing apprentices and professionals in hands-on workshops and technical seminars. His proclivity for knowledge sharing and industry advancement has raised the bar for the plumbing industry. Bechtel, as a prolific writer, shares his knowledge as a plumbing expert, creating do-it- yourself guides and manual literature where manageable solutions and methods are laid out for professionals, do-it- yourselfers, and would-be plumbers who aims to get the basic of plumbing.

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