Leak Detection Tools- Detecting Leaks in Transmission Lines

Leak Checking of Transmission Lines and Above Ground Fuel Tanks

The leak checking of transmission lines such as telecom, water, natural gas or other liquid or gas lines can be checked using a 5% hydrogen/95% nitrogen tracer gas. This tracer gas is completely non-combustible, low cost and friendly to the environment.

In an underground leak, the hydrogen in the tracer gas escapes the pipe and moves through the ground quickly and in a straight path. Detection above ground can be with a hand probe or wheel probe moved along the ground. Hydrogen will also move and can be detected through asphalt or concrete. Information on the Sensistor 9012 can be viewed at the links below. Also shown are the devices that can be used with the Sensistor 9012 to find underground leaks in pipes.

Sensistor 9012 XRS Product Literature
Ground Probe Hand Probe Duct Probe Surface Probe Wheel Unit


Leak Detection of Telephone Cables - The Sensistor 9012 XRS is established as the leader in leak detection of pressurized telephone cables either ducted or arerial. Each day Sensistor leak detectors are used throughout the world as the most effective means of effective cable maintenence. Users comprise British Telecom, Verizon, Telia and Deutsche Telekom. With the 9012 XRS, it is possible to improve cable maintenance, thanks to shortened leak detection times, improved ergonomics and better functionality. All accessories are 100% compatible with the previous 8012 Leak Detector as well as the new model 9012 XRS.

Gas Filled Power Cables -The 9012 XRS offers excellent opportunities to verify the intactness of gas-filled power cables and other equipment in the power industry, e.g. hydrogen-cooled generators. Petrol stations. Underground conduits between tanks and pumps are exposed to considerable mechanical stress from traffic. A leak in a pipe could cause serious damage to the environment, not to mention serious financial losses. With the 9012 XRS it is easy to detect leaks in tanks and pump lines

Gas Pipelines -Leaks in gas pipelines constitute serious safety hazards. The 9012 XRS is well suited for leak detection on all types of gas pipelines. Thanks to its high sensitivity, even minute leaks can be detected with pinpoint accuracy

Above Ground Fuel Tanks - Leak detection of aboveground fuel tanks is effective and simple using the Sensistor 9012 XRS. The Hand Probe or Surface Probe is effective in finding small leaks in welds of above ground fuel tanks.

Heating Systems -With the 9012 XRS it is no longer necessary to break open an entire floor bed to find a leak in a heating conduit. The 9012 XRS is able to locate the leak quickly, and it will minimize the scope of the repair works � as well as the cost. Simple and efficient leak detection opens up the possibilities for insurance companies to save considerable money. The Duct Probe is the best accessory for finding leaks in heating systems.

Water Pipes - The 9012 XRS is the right instrument for leak detection on live or emptied water pipes. Using the 9012 XRS, leaks can be detected no matter what material the pipe is made of. Its high sensitivity makes the 9012 XRS ideal for leak detection, even on live pipes, thus saving time and minimising the inconvenience to connected customers.