Photo Gallery A4:  Active Pipe Leaks

Leaking pipe or worse, a major failure, is often the beginning event which then prompts an investigation.  Renovations exposing heavily rusted pipe or fittings ready to fall apart at the turn of the wrench are another sure clue to the need to define piping conditions and affect repairs before a more serious failure occurs.  Water leaking from the pipe typically rates an immediate response, but not always.

Emergency repair clamps are excellent but not always a feasible option depending on the physical conditions at the pipe itself.  While routing a leak to a drain is a reasonable emergency response, all too often that “temporary repair” is left to remain.  How quickly a leak is corrected is often dependent upon where the leak is occurring – with those in mechanical spaces or outdoor areas receiving far less attention.