I've got a large leak.... - irene

Irene_3 · July 2002

That I can't isolate. My water bill for a 44 unit building has gone up to $7,000 total. I THINK it might be in the boiler return pipe, but I don't want to bust up the ground just to find out I was wrong. Can anyone suggest what to do? If you have any suggestions for contractors who are good at isolating the problem BEFORE destroying the building, I would appreciate it! I am in the Chicago area, so contractors aroudn there are especially appreciated!

Thanks,
Irene

DanHolohan · July 2002

Chicagoland contractors

If you were only listed in Find a Contractor, Irene would probably be calling you right now.

Dale · July 2002

You will have to spend some money, but

most underground pipes come out somewhere at at least 2 places. The pipe is isolated at these places and a pressure test put on the buried section to see if it's leaking. Any larger plumbing company can do this. Save the water for Colorado.

Dave Yates (PAH) · July 2002

sure fire

If you don't already have a water meter on the boiler feed water line, now wouldn't be too soon to add one! If you're loosing that volume of water through the heating system, it will show very quickly. The meter is also a great long-term diagnostic tool if the readings are taken at very regular intervals and written down (recorded). An infra-red heat gun can help in locating leaks under the slab if the boiler has been running for several days or hours to allow for hot return water.

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I've got a large leak.... - irene

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