Pipe Testing Equipment

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Post Installation Testing Equipment (Click here to Download)

Pneumatic Test Plugs

Whether you are looking for blocking plugs, live (air test) plugs, bypass plugs, or custom plugs. We can help you with your Test plug needs. We offer a full range of plugs that are available for rent or purchase.

Some of our Sizes Include:

4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ single size
6″ to 10″ multi-size
8″ to 12″ multi-size
12″ to 18″ multi-size
12″ to 24″ multi-size
15″ to 30″ multi-size
24″ to 48″ multi-size
24″ to 60″ multi-size
54” to 96” multi-size
Larger sizes available (call to inquire)

Test Panel

Test Panel Includes gauges to monitor compressor pressure, plug pressure and test pressure, all in a sturdy high composite plastic case. Panel also has regulators to control plug and test pressure.

Hydrostatic Test Pumps

Our Cherne Hydrostatic Test Pumps are designed for pressure testing waterlines and sewer force mains as prescribed by AWWA Standard C600 Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and C605 Installation of PVC Pressure Pipe.

We stock the Diaphragm Style Pump with Honda Engine for rental or sale.

Product Features (Diaphragm Style Pump):

5.5 HP Honda engine
Hypro Twin Diaphragm pump 9.5 gpm/550 PSI
Handles up to 10% chlorine solutions
May be ran dry
Four output pressure settings
Integral manifolds – eliminates leak points
Enclosed gear reduction- Excellent heat dissipation
Pulsation dampener – no need to surge tank
Optional Wheel Kit
Optional 16 gallon water tank
Inline strainer – easy to clean clear bowl
Includes 12′ output & 10′ intake hoses

Other Manufacturers:

Hurco Technologies
Rice Hydro Inc.

Parts & Service:

If you have a unit that isn’t working or needs any parts, please contact us and we can order you parts and fix your pump if needed.

Vacuum Manhole Testers

More and more municipalities are requiring that you vacuum test your manholes. Whether you are required to test below your casting and seals or need to test through the casting, we have what you need to get your test completed.

Products:

Drop In Style
- Available to test both 24″ and 27″ manholes
- Liquid filled vacuum guage
- Other custom sizes available
- May use vacuum pump with Honda engine or vacuum generator that uses your towable air compressor
Flat Plate
- 38″ Flat plate
  - Has foam on bottom to help get a good seal
  - Liquid filled vacuum gauge
Towable Air Compressors or Honda powered Vacuum pump available

Iowa Sudas Spec for Testing

Please Note:

Above SUDAS spec is for information only & it is up to the contractor, engineer, & or municipality to make sure specification is up to date and correct. Contractor Solutions provides the equipment only and the testing &/or specifications is upon the user of the equipment.

Joint Testers

The Joint Tester is a fast, safe, and easy to use, five second test that determines joint integrity. It is designed to test large diameter, installed, pre-cast concrete pipe as described in ASTM C1103.

If you are working on a project that pipe joint testing may be necessary, please contact us to check availability for a joint tester that will work for you. We have capabilities to pull different size joint testers from different warehouses across the country for rental (based upon availability). Or if you are looking for a purchase price, we can also provide you with a quotation for your next project.

Features:

Sleeveless, lightweight aluminum design allows for easy assembly in manholes
Independent & adjustable wheels – easy to move
Quick connect control panel
Available with or without control panel & wheel kit
Replacement bladders available
Recommended for pipe 21″ or larger

Accessories

Accessories:

Rope Inflation hoses
- Gauge
- No Gauge
- 20′ or 30′ long
Triple Test Hose
- Attaches between the test panel and the “live” test plug
- Available in 25′ or 50′ lengths
Rope Reels
- Available in 500′ or 1000′ or rope
Mandrels
- Sizes Include
  - SDR 26
  - SDR35
  - Truss
  - Custom Sizes can be built to order
- Aluminum Fin Style
  - Removable Fins
  - Different sizes & pipe type available
- Fixed Aluminum Style
- Fixed Steel
Parachutes
- Used to pull stringline down the pipe and sometimes can be directly attached to the mandrel to pull down the pipe using the Stringer Fan.
- 4″ parachute
- 6″ to 10″ parachute
- 8″ to 12″ parachute
- 10″ to 18″ parachute
- 18″ to 36″ parachute
Line Stringer Fan
- Can be used for multiple uses
  1. Use to pull parachute down the pipe & sometimes it will pull the aluminum mandrel at the same time
  2. Use as a “blow in” confined space blower fan
  3. Use as a “suction” confined space fan by placing the fan on the next manhole down from the one you are working
Leak Locating Equipment
- No one ever wants to have a leak, however if or when it does happen, we have a reel with 500 feet of rope hose which enables you to pull one plug or two plugs to isolate your testing in order to find the leak