Method
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Proving a line holds, or where it is losing.
Isolating and pressure-testing a section demonstrates whether it holds water and localizes the loss when it does not, which is often the difference between guessing and knowing.
How it works
- Isolate the section and fit test equipment
- Pressurize and observe for decay
- Repeat per section to narrow the failure
Limits, stated plainly
- Requires isolation valves or access points
- Some systems need special handling for testing
- Results are documented for the report
Where it shows up in our work
Quick answers
Is Hydrostatic Pressure Testing invasive?
No. The method works from surfaces and accessible points; if a small access point is needed to confirm a finding, it is discussed before anything is opened.
Can Hydrostatic Pressure Testing be used on its own?
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing is strongest when paired with a confirming method. Findings are only reported once verified, which is why single-method clues are labelled as such.