soundness testing

[teddyruxspin]

Hey everyone , got a question
Im replacing some taps in a downstairs cloakroom
Do i need to complete a soundness test on all hot and cold water systems in the dwelling or just the taps and their pipework ?
Also , if the soundness test is for all the systems do i need to drain down both the cwsc and the hot water storage vessel before i open up the stop tap to stage fill the pipework ?

 

[WHPES]

Is this part of a new installation or an existing system?

If all you have changed are the taps I wouldn't be doing a pressure test as its unnnecessary and you could end up opening a can of worms.

 

[stevetheplumber]

personally id do a preasuer test on the whole install water gas and drainage id also check the electrics for earth continuity reverse polarity and while your there id also check the gigling pin hasnt fallen out of the laughing stock

 

[wnjswozo]

dont forget to dye test drains,make sure the grass is cut

 

[teddyruxspin]

Its on an existing system - but i wont be doing it for real!
This is a particular problem on a simulated scenario im working on for my level 2 plumbing course.
Ive replaced some leaking taps and now im required to perform a soundness test. . .

 

[wnjswozo]

you need to change colleges,soundness usaully relates to testing for gas leaks,sure tutor not on a windup

 

[stevetheplumber]

Its on an existing system - but i wont be doing it for real!
This is a particular problem on a simulated scenario im working on for my level 2 plumbing course.
Ive replaced some leaking taps and now im required to perform a soundness test. . .

i realy worry about whats being taught to the next generation of plumbers
sureley you should be doing a preliminary preasure test before starting work but first of all remember to do a risk assesment and method statement
set of taps love thatll be 500 quid

 

[REDSAW]

Its on an existing system - but i wont be doing it for real!
This is a particular problem on a simulated scenario im working on for my level 2 plumbing course.
Ive replaced some leaking taps and now im required to perform a soundness test. . .

train 4 trade destruction skills scenario 2,
if i am not mistaken?.

in the real world, in out one hour £50 luv.
t4t = 3hours £200 pal. training for homeserve b/g employees only imho..

put the pressure gauge under the sink in kitchen after turning of mains to test for pressure drop, reinstate water supply.

the onlything i have to do with t4t is i have that disc.lol

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Hey everyone , got a question
Im replacing some taps in a downstairs cloakroom
Do i need to complete a soundness test on all hot and cold water systems in the dwelling or just the taps and their pipework ?
Also , if the soundness test is for all the systems do i need to drain down both the cwsc and the hot water storage vessel before i open up the stop tap to stage fill the pipework ?

sorry, don't under stand,change taps,turn water on use those things in your head called eyes ,look for leaks,god the crap they tell you in college these days

 

[Puddle]

you need to change colleges,soundness usaully relates to testing for gas leaks,sure tutor not on a windup

maybe he is replacing gas taps next to a basin

I think I am going to get into this risk assessment ,going to write it on bottom of invoices,so customers appreciate the dangers I go to,must be worth an exta £25 on invoice total

 

[teddyruxspin]

spot on pal!
oh yeah im lovin those scenarios man . . .
having another crack at it today .
cheers for the advice ( may need a walk through, no patience with computers)

 

[WHPES]

I suspect the college are looking for you to state a VISUAL inspection for soundness rather than a pressure test.

 

[teddyruxspin]

just cracked mate.
nah, found out it was the other way round!
replaced the taps, checked em over, pressure tested both hot and cold systems, then gave the whole house a good look ( maybe not required )
In my course book however , it says i need to check for leaks prior to pressure testing.
by this it means opening up the stop tap ( never touched it) and stage filling to the various service valves, checking for leaks along the way
on my scenario i got away with not doing any of that.
Anyway. . . thanks to everyone who had a say on this matter
( the put downs were pearlers! )

 

[Ockyvines]

What a load of borrocks they teach them now, but I don't think I learnt anything useful when I was at college in the seventies so not much changes!

 

[REDSAW]

thing is its distance learning not college based.
i learn hoew to, by being shown not whATS WRITTEN its a big difference.