Repairing a water main is relatively easy. The hardest part may be finding the exact location of the break. However, the plumber may see a very wet spot in the grass or near the house. He may have a sensor which will identify the location. He may begin the search by poking a steel rod into the ground in various places along the path of the water main line until he reaches a point where the ground is really soft. If he digs up a little dirt in this spot, he may find that this is where the dirt is very wet, and this is likely the spot. The more he digs, the more likely he is to find a lot of water.
Once the plumber uncovers the water line which may be 3 feet down, he will be able to see if this is where the main water line is broken. If it is, then he can begin the repairs. He will start be cutting out the section that is leaking. It may be a small hole or a large part of the line may have burst open, which is unlikely.
Thenwater main repair in Alexandria, VA plumber will cut out the section that is leaking after he has shut off the water at the main valve. He will then insert a metal tube with a flange on it into each end of the open pipe. He will then slip a connector fitting over each end of the line and tighten it so that the flange is holding the pressure of the connector at each end. At this point, he will insert the new 200 psi hose into the opposite ends of the connector and tighten it. There is a flange in either end of the connector which will seal the hose ends tightly. It is a good idea to wrap Teflon tape around any threaded ends. Turn on the water to be sure there are no leaks.
The line may have other breaks since the cause of this break is unknown. Every so often, shut off all of the water in the house, and then look at the water meter. If it is still running, you have a leak. Visit the Website for more information.
