Performing Pressure Testing
Instructions for pressure testing on pipe systems. Required after new installation or repair to verify tightness.
- New installation completed — tightness unknown
- Repair performed — inspection required
- Recurring inspection as per regulations
- Customer reports pressure loss
- Required after new installation (DIN EN 806-4)
- Required after repair
- Regular inspection requirement for gas installations (TRGI)
- Proof for client/insurance
- 1Fill and vent system completely
- 2Build up test pressure (1.5 times operating pressure)
- 3Hold pressure for 30 minutes
- 4Read manometer (max. 0.1 bar drop tolerable)
- 5Visually inspect all connections for moisture
- 6Create protocol and complete test report
- If pressure drops: locate leak
- Tighten GEBO clamp connector (¼ turn)
- Replace seal if necessary
- GEBO Unifix repair clamp for pipe damage
- GeboLiquid for non-localizable micro-leaks
Gebo Original
Temperguss-Klemmverbinder für Stahl-, Siede- und PE-Rohre + Dicht- und Anbohrschellen für Stahlrohr
Gebo Unifix
Edelstahldichtbänder zum Abdichten von Löchern, Rissen und porösen Stellen an unterschiedlichen Rohrarten
Gebo Liquid
Flüssigdichtmittel zur Innenabdichtung der wasserführenden Teile von Heizungsanlagen
- Always create and retain test protocol
- For drinking water: test according to DIN EN 806-4
- For gas: test according to TRGI (serviceability test)
- Never exceed test pressure above nominal pressure rating of weakest component
- Consider temperature influence (water expands)