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    Oct 2, 2007, 12:29 PM
    Checking system for water leaks.
    After finishing repiping a water system with copper tubing, could the new repiped system be tested for water leaks without being connected to the water line?
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    Oct 2, 2007, 03:02 PM
    Don't forget to sanitize that new system. Yes, you should and can test the system by connecting a pressure gauge and pumping the line up to about 50 lbs. It should hold all 50 for a day.
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