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Psw0002
Dec 18, 2013, 11:23 AM
Just had a pressure test done on our house and it failed. Test ran for 15mins and went from 56psi to 0. Can anyone give potential reasons, solutions, etc?

massplumber2008
Dec 18, 2013, 12:16 PM
I assume we are talking about testing the water pipes, right? If so, then obviously there is a leak (or a number of leaks) somewhere.

To find the leak, pump the system up to 75 PSI, and if that fails to show something, pump the system up to 100 PSI. Check for leaks using a soapy water solution and be sure to spray it all over the test apparatus... see lots of leakers on the test equipment itself!

Try that... post back with results, OK?

Mark

jlisenbe
Dec 18, 2013, 06:40 PM
I don't think he's referring to a well. I think he is referring to what you pros call a static pressure test on household plumbing.