Plumbing leakage test apparatus and method of use
US5287730A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L23/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for testing a network of plumbing pipes for leaks comprises a pair of housings and a slidable test plate. The test plate is interposed between the housings to block fluid flow through the housings when inspecting the pipe network for leaks. After testing is complete, the test plate is removed from the housings and the housings remain fixed as a permanent part of the pipe network.
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