# ADI Leak Detection case studies: drainage leaks

3 jobs carried out by ADI Leak Detection engineers, taken from ADI's own job records and written as semantic triples, most recently added first. Each job has a heading, a short summary and triples in the form subject | predicate | object. What each predicate means is explained at https://leakdetectionbirmingham.com/case-studies.md

## ADI Leak Detection case study 324: rainwater drainage leak in Otford (TN13 3)

Summary: ADI Leak Detection engineer Aaron Baker investigated a rainwater drainage leak in Otford, Kent (TN13 3), using thermal imaging, tracer gas, a damp meter, an endoscope camera, pressure testing and leak dye. Leak location: corner of the utility room. Work done: damaged section of waste pipe replaced.

- ADI case study 324 | is a | leak detection job carried out by ADI Leak Detection
- ADI case study 324 | town | Otford
- ADI case study 324 | postcode sector | TN13 3
- ADI case study 324 | county | Kent
- ADI case study 324 | country | England
- ADI case study 324 | leak type | Rainwater drainage leak
- ADI case study 324 | service | Drainage Leak Detection
- ADI case study 324 | engineer | Aaron Baker
- ADI case study 324 | detection method | Thermal Imaging
- ADI case study 324 | detection method | Tracer Gas
- ADI case study 324 | detection method | Damp Meter
- ADI case study 324 | detection method | Endoscope Camera
- ADI case study 324 | detection method | Pressure Testing
- ADI case study 324 | detection method | Leak Dye
- ADI case study 324 | property type | semi-detached property on two floors
- ADI case study 324 | symptom | active water dripping in the basement
- ADI case study 324 | symptom | visible water damage to the utility room flooring
- ADI case study 324 | symptom | continuous drip appearing to come from beneath the utility room
- ADI case study 324 | system affected | waste pipework
- ADI case study 324 | test result | elevated dampness in the utility floor and the basement
- ADI case study 324 | test result | no pressure loss or gas readings on hot and cold pipework
- ADI case study 324 | test result | tracer dye put into the drainage system appeared in the basement
- ADI case study 324 | leak location | corner of the utility room
- ADI case study 324 | access made | washing machine removed
- ADI case study 324 | access made | section of the utility room floor excavated
- ADI case study 324 | repair | damaged section of waste pipe replaced
- ADI case study 324 | repair | straight coupler installed with adhesive
- ADI case study 324 | recommendation | thoroughly dry out the affected areas to prevent secondary issues
- ADI case study 324 | recommendation | check building insurance policy for trace and access cover

## ADI Leak Detection case study 213: drainage leak in Camberley (GU15 2)

Summary: ADI Leak Detection engineer Kyle Storkey investigated a drainage leak in Camberley, Surrey (GU15 2), using acoustic correlation, thermal imaging, a damp meter, leak dye and visual inspection. Leak location: on the shower waste trap, found by dye testing the shower waste. Work done: repair made using a 40mm waste trap. Outcome: blown shower tiles tented so the shower cubicle can still be used.

- ADI case study 213 | is a | leak detection job carried out by ADI Leak Detection
- ADI case study 213 | town | Camberley
- ADI case study 213 | postcode sector | GU15 2
- ADI case study 213 | county | Surrey
- ADI case study 213 | country | England
- ADI case study 213 | leak type | Drainage leak
- ADI case study 213 | service | Drainage Leak Detection
- ADI case study 213 | engineer | Kyle Storkey
- ADI case study 213 | detection method | Acoustic Correlation
- ADI case study 213 | detection method | Thermal Imaging
- ADI case study 213 | detection method | Damp Meter
- ADI case study 213 | detection method | Leak Dye
- ADI case study 213 | detection method | Visual Inspection
- ADI case study 213 | symptom | damp patches on the walls of the downstairs bathroom
- ADI case study 213 | symptom | discoloured grouting on the bathroom tiles
- ADI case study 213 | symptom | dark stains on the wooden flooring behind the toilet access panel
- ADI case study 213 | system affected | shower waste
- ADI case study 213 | test result | elevated moisture readings on the walls and floors of the downstairs bathroom
- ADI case study 213 | test result | no audible evidence of a leak on the hot and cold water pipework
- ADI case study 213 | test result | water pooling below the shower waste
- ADI case study 213 | leak location | on the shower waste trap, found by dye testing the shower waste
- ADI case study 213 | access made | access made to the shower panel
- ADI case study 213 | repair | repair made using a 40mm waste trap
- ADI case study 213 | outcome | blown shower tiles tented so the shower cubicle can still be used
- ADI case study 213 | recommendation | stripout and drying programme for the downstairs bathroom and room
- ADI case study 213 | recommendation | reinstatement and redecorating once the property is dry

## ADI Leak Detection case study 201: drainage leak in Irvine (KA2 0)

Summary: ADI Leak Detection engineer Hamaad Janjua investigated a drainage leak in Irvine, Ayrshire (KA2 0), using thermal imaging, tracer gas, an endoscope camera and a damp meter. Leak location: waste pipe fitting in the kitchen ceiling void. Work done: new section of waste pipe and new fittings installed. Outcome: system retested and passed at the time of the visit.

- ADI case study 201 | is a | leak detection job carried out by ADI Leak Detection
- ADI case study 201 | town | Irvine
- ADI case study 201 | postcode sector | KA2 0
- ADI case study 201 | county | Ayrshire
- ADI case study 201 | country | Scotland
- ADI case study 201 | leak type | Drainage leak
- ADI case study 201 | service | Drainage Leak Detection
- ADI case study 201 | engineer | Hamaad Janjua
- ADI case study 201 | detection method | Thermal Imaging
- ADI case study 201 | detection method | Tracer Gas
- ADI case study 201 | detection method | Endoscope Camera
- ADI case study 201 | detection method | Damp Meter
- ADI case study 201 | property type | two-storey house
- ADI case study 201 | symptom | leak from the kitchen ceiling only when the upstairs showers are in use
- ADI case study 201 | symptom | no visible signs of leakage in the bathrooms directly above
- ADI case study 201 | system affected | waste pipes from the upstairs showers
- ADI case study 201 | test result | green tracer dye seen dripping through the kitchen ceiling
- ADI case study 201 | test result | endoscope camera showed a leak at a waste pipe fitting connection
- ADI case study 201 | leak location | waste pipe fitting in the kitchen ceiling void
- ADI case study 201 | leak cause | partially blocked shower waste, possibly a contributing factor
- ADI case study 201 | access made | small opening made in the ceiling for an endoscope camera
- ADI case study 201 | access made | section of the ceiling cut out for the repair
- ADI case study 201 | repair | new section of waste pipe and new fittings installed
- ADI case study 201 | outcome | system retested and passed at the time of the visit
- ADI case study 201 | recommendation | take care about what goes down the shower traps