1 for line size 16 and larger.
Hydrostatic vents and drains.
Hydro testing required that all air must be expelled and pipe must be completely and absolutely fill with water.
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Vents and drains shall be closed with a blind flange or a threaded cap plug as provided in the relevant piping class.
Normally size of test vents and drains shall be.
Verify chloride content of test water when testing stainless steels.
An in line sewer video camera is used in the process to assist with the placement of test balls throughout the system and to map out the layout of the sanitary sewer system.
On the other hand there are hydro vents and drains which function is to provide proper hydro testing and pipe draining.
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After hydro test is done pipe is drained thru low points drains by gravity.
Check for proper installation of vents and drains.
Inflatable test balls are inserted into the system through existing cleanouts roof vents and exposed toilet drains to perform a hydrostatic test on an isolated portion of the sewer system.
For line size up to 14.
Purpose of hydro high point vents is to expel air during hydro test.
But it will be vary depends on the fluid project and client.