Pressure testing pump

defforirl · 22-02-2013 7:53pm #1

http://www.handyhardware.ie/product/38546/Ridgid-1450-Pressure-Testing-Pump-50-Bar

Can anyone tell me if these pumps or similar are available to rent? If not would any plumber in the Dublin/Kildare area out there be willing to 'rent' to me for a 24hr period?
A very expensive purchase for somthing I only need to use once.

gdavis · 22-02-2013 7:55pm

where abouts are u?

defforirl · 22-02-2013 8:45pm

Clane/Prosperous area in Kildare.

spireland32 · 22-02-2013 8:57pm

A decent hire shop.... €20 odd quid for the day

gdavis · 22-02-2013 11:08pm

what u testing?

defforirl · 23-02-2013 8:33am

UFH

Dtp79 · 23-02-2013 8:47am

defforirl wrote: »

UFH

To what pressure??

shane0007 · 23-02-2013 9:51am

defforirl wrote: »

UFH

What's the issue? If you are testing for a leak, check first under each actuator as they can weep a bit. Check the usual suspects also, AAV's, safety valves, etc.
I usually test circuits with an air compressor with a jig I made up for connecting to different size fittings, a lever valve, non-return valve & a pressure gauge.
I would generally also test UFH or underfloor heating pipes for leaks with a thermal image camera. I have my own but there is a company near The Poitin Stil who hire them out for €50 per day.

slavetothegrind · 23-02-2013 10:07am

sallins hire shop should have one

defforirl · 23-02-2013 3:15pm

I want to test for leaks before I have the screed poured over the pipes.

LIFFY FISHING · 23-02-2013 3:19pm

defforirl wrote: »

Clane/Prosperous area in Kildare.

Newbridge Hire

defforirl · 23-02-2013 3:21pm

I want to test for leaks before I have the screed poured over the pipes.

Dtp79 · 23-02-2013 3:31pm

defforirl wrote: »

I want to test for leaks before I have the screed poured over the pipes.

Why not just do as Shane said, lever valve, non return valve and gauge and a bit of 8mm copper. You could even use a bicycle pump if you can't get a compressor. Leave test on for a few days then

defforirl · 23-02-2013 3:45pm

Dont mind paying €20 odd to rent one, just didn't know if you could or not.

jimmy180sx · 23-02-2013 3:52pm

Ideally you should keep the ufh pipes under pressure whilst pouring the screed. No point testing and then having someone step on the pipe after or whilst pouring.

Dtp79 · 23-02-2013 7:06pm

jimmy180sx wrote: »

Ideally you should keep the ufh pipes under pressure whilst pouring the screed. No point testing and then having someone step on the pipe after or whilst pouring.

Also, make sure you test with air and NOT water !!

defforirl · 25-02-2013 6:09pm

Dtp79 wrote: »

Also, make sure you test with air and NOT water !!

Excuse my ignorance but why would I rent a 'water' pressure tester and then try to fill the system with pressuried air?

The pipes will be routed into the floor insulation so should be ok in regards to anyone stepping on them. I had intened to leave them filled with water during the pour.

Dtp79 · 25-02-2013 8:08pm

defforirl wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance but why would I rent a 'water' pressure tester and then try to fill the system with pressuried air?

The pipes will be routed into the floor insulation so should be ok in regards to anyone stepping on them. I had intened to leave them filled with water during the pour.

And will they be freeze proof?

Dtp79 · 25-02-2013 10:40pm

I've seen an entire house underfloor floor heating dug up because the genius who pressurised it used water, left the water in the pipes while the house was being built over the winter.

defforirl · 27-02-2013 7:43pm

Dtp79 wrote: »

And will they be freeze proof?

2 x automatic space heaters on standby:D

Pressure testing pump

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