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US 2003/0110835 A1Published application
Sewer leak locator device and method
OwnerRichard Williamsinventor
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Abstract
A mobile device for controlled generation and introduction of a detectable gaseous substance into conduits for detecting unsealed opening location and a method for using same. The device is formed and includes a means for air introduction into a container in which a detectable gaseous substance is generated or introduced, and a gas delivery device, such as a flexible hose, for delivering the mixture of air and detectable gaseous substance to the conduit to be tested for leaks.
Claims21
A device for detecting leaks in a conduit system comprising:
- an air introduction means, connected to a container in which a detectable gaseous substance detectable by at least one sense is generated by a detectable gaseous substance generator;
- the container further connected to a gas delivery device;
- thereby providing a mixture of pressurized air and a detectable gaseous substance for introduction into a conduit system for the detection of leaks.
A method for detecting and locating leaks in a conduit system comprising the steps of:
- attaching a leak locator device to the conduit system;
- generating a detectable gaseous substance in the leak locator device;
- turning on the blower;
- and
- inspecting the conduit system and area around the conduit system for leaks.
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