Air pressure testing equipment

[Bibbs118]

But I think what he’s saying is that with sir there’s no protection from debris in the pipes. Water will dampen it down. Plus water cannot be compressed

Yes, good point about compression

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It's the volume with air stores a hell of a lot more energy than water

 

[dan_the_plumber]

Ive got to pressure test a large Carcass this week, I’ll air test up to 1bar for half hour, to make sure System is complete. Then test with water and a hand pump up to 6 bar (the pressure of the expansion valve PRV) for an hour

 

[Bibbs118]

Ive got to pressure test a large Carcass this week, I’ll air test up to 1bar for half hour, to make sure System is complete. Then test with water and a hand pump up to 6 bar (the pressure of the expansion valve PRV) for an hour

I just fix boilers so all a bit to technical for me.