Air pressure test on water line

[jbeasley (John Beasley)]

Recently I have had a number of HUD homes come up for inspection. They all want an air pressure test for the water lines as they have been vacant and may be missing fixtures, etc. I referred this to a plumber but is anyone doing their own air pressure tests? Thx, John Beasley

[mauger (Mike Auger, CMI - RI 43685, RMC-142, RMB-096)]

I do not. If there is no water I disclaim it. I dont have the equipment to pressure test the plumbing.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

I referred this to a plumber but is anyone doing their own air pressure tests?

I’m guessing no one.

[jharrison (John Harrison, CMI)]

I offer this as a service and charge an additional $50 to pressure test the lines.

I can send you a procedure that I follow if you would like.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

I would like that John. My email is fastreply@nachi.org Do you ever water test DWV lines?

[jbeasley (John Beasley)]

The procedure would be welcome and so thank you very much. John Beasley
beasleyjohn80@yahoo.com

[jharrison (John Harrison, CMI)]

@gromicko

I would like that John. My email is fastreply@nachi.org Do you ever water test DWV lines?

Nick
I really have not thought about testing drain waste.
How would you propose sealing the system to air test?

I will email our the procedure later this evening.

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

Hydrostatic pressure would be my choice as opposed to pneumatic.
And it is there already.
Now a combination of both is good.