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MAGIC RAIN heavily believes in water conversation.As such we, strategically, install a MASTER VALVE on all of our Sprinkler Systems to ensure no heavy water loss(es). Basically, this means that the water STOPS at the MASTER VALVE, un-enabling water to continously leak. Therefore one may need some INTRODUCTION as to how to detect a possible leak. Leak Test for Metered HomesLeaks are easier to detect if you have a water meter. To prevent any leaks from going undetected every six months, follow these steps: 1. Turn off ALL water using devices (taps, dishwasher, sprinklers, evaporative cooler, etc.) 2. Locate your water meter and write down the number currently showing on your meter. 3. Wait 20 minutes. Then look at your meter again. If the number has changed, you have a leak. How to Isolate Indoor vs. Outdoor Leaks1. Turn off all domestic use water. 2. Check flow indicator on water meter: a. If flow indicator is not showing water flow, the system has integrity with no water leaks. b. If flow indicator is showing movement, system has a leak. Continue to step #3. 3. Turn off main irrigation valve. a. If flow indicator is not showing usage, water usage was in irrigation system. b. If flow indicator is showing usage, then usage may be on domestic side of service. 4. Turn off domestic water supply to the home, (located outside next to building). a. If flow indicator stops, usage is on the domestic side of the service. Continue to step #5. b. If indicator still shows usage, leakage is in the area between the water meter, irrigation main shutoff valve, and the house shutoff valve. 5. Turn on domestic water supply at the home. Check the following locations for water usage. a. Toilets (flapper valves, float arm adjustments, and inlet float valve assembly). To check flapper valves use the following methods: (1) place food die in tank and wait approximately 20 minutes. If colored water appears in the bowl, the flapper is leaking. (2) Turn off the water supply valve for twenty minutes, then turn back on. If tank has lost water and water starts to run, water is leaking by the flapper valve. b. Check inside and outside faucets for leaks. c. Check water using appliances for leaks; i.e., water heaters, washing machine, ice maker and disposal. 6. After leaks have been repaired, check all valves for correct "ON" positions. 7. Customers may obtain professional services of irrigation professionals, plumbers or leak detection services to assist with finding and repairing water leaks. |
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