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Perform Vacuum Testing of Manholes with Vacuum Plates from Drainchem
You can rely on Drainchem as your source for vacuum plates and other manhole-testing equipment. For 15 years, we have been providing complete equipment solutions for plumbers, contractors, civil works professionals and others. The equipment we sell serves particular niche purposes in a reliable, quality-assured fashion.
When Should I Look for Vacuum Plates?
Vacuum testing is the process of testing for leaks or structural failures within a maintenance hole. Contractors performing this type of test will use specific equipment to create an air vacuum in the utility hole and then monitor vacuum pressure using a gauge. Vacuum plates, vacuum pumps and manhole test kits are the equipment needed for these test. Here are a few reasons to conduct a vacuum test:
- A maintenance hole leak is suspected. If you have reason to believe that infiltration or exfiltration of materials has been occurring in a specific utility hole, you should use a vacuum plate and pump system to create a vacuum in the space. If the maintenance hole loses the vacuum, then there is a leak.
- The manhole is brand new (or recently rehabilitated). Even if you don’t suspect a leak, you should still test for leaks with newly constructed or recently renovated manholes. Vacuum testing should be a due diligence check to make sure these utility holes are ready for service.
- The maintenance hole is due for testing. All manholes should have a schedule for routine testing and maintenance. If a utility hole is due for testing, having the right vacuum plates and vacuum pumps will make a big difference.
Problems Drainchem Addresses Regarding the Vacuum Test Process
At Drainchem, we are here to provide everything you need for reliable maintenance hole testing. Here are a few of the ways in which we make this process easier:
- Stocking vacuum plates in a variety of sizes. Our vacuum test plates are available in three sizes; diameters of 300mm, 600mm and 900mm, to make sure you can find the plate to suit the specific utility hole you are testing.
- Finding quality vacuum pumps. Utility hole testing can only be as effective as the pumps you use to create a vacuum in that space. We supply vacuum Venturi pump generators: highly trusted products from a well-regarded brand.
- Logistical challenges of transporting equipment. Especially if you need to test multiple utility holes, it can be a logistical hurdle to get all the equipment to each testing site in a fast and efficient manner. One of the products we carry in our vacuum testing range is a petrol-powered, cart-mounted vacuum generator, which is easy to navigate to different maintenance holes thanks to the cart.
Why Trust Drainchem Regarding Vacuum Plates and Other Manhole Testing Equipment
Ensuring the structural integrity of manholes is essential work, and it’s work that we take seriously at Drainchem. With our 15-year track record, extensive product selection and status as a supplier for quality brands such as Venturi, we are the ideal place to shop for vacuum pumps, plates, test kits or other equipment associated with maintenance hole testing. Contact us today if you have any questions.