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Posted by Pete C. on January 29, 2008, 5:49 pm
Norminn wrote:
>
> Zz Yzx wrote:
>
> >Hi all;
> >
> >I just discovered a leak in my water service lateral between the meter
> >and the shut-0ff valve where the pipe enters the house. It looks like
> >the buried pipe makes a straight shot from the meter to the valve, as
> >the leak is right where you'd expect if so. It'sa fair-sized leak
> >too, probably 1 or 1.5 gallons per minute.
> >
> >BUT, the soil around the leak is saturated with water, and the holes
> >I've dug to expose the pipe are full of muddy water with nowhere to
> >drain. I can't find the pipe or be exactly sure where the leak is.
> >
> >I've called some plumbers but none are immediately available. Is
> >there anyway to find the pipe and leak aside from digging up the whole
> >planter?
> >
> >Thanks a heap,
> >-Zz
> >
> >
> If there is truly that much water flowing the pipe should be easy to
> locate. Just take a 2x4
> or a rod and poke into the soggiest area. I'd sure turn off the water
> at the meter. If nothing
> can be used to locate the pipe, having the water shut off would allow
> water to drain away and
> make digging easier.
> The amount of water will soon cost more than a
> plumber :o)
That would take a lot. I had a full break on a 3/4" line from my meter
that dumped 12,000 gallons overnight before I found it, and that only
cost like $60 extra. I doubt you'd get a plumber to show up for $60,
much less do anything.
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