FIELD NOTES · OUR TOOLKIT
Every water problem leaves clues. These are some of the instruments we use to follow them.
Not a catalogue. A look at how we listen, investigate, gain access and trace water.
When a leak cannot be seen, the right signal can narrow the search.
01 FIELD DIAGNOSTICS
LISTEN · RECORD · COMPARE
Two sensors, one hidden leak. By comparing when the same noise reaches each recording point, we can estimate its position along a suitable pipe.
Explore Acoustic Correlating Sensors02 FIELD DIAGNOSTICS
LISTEN · FOLLOW · PINPOINT
A faint hiss beneath concrete. A change in sound beside a valve. We listen along the pipe route to narrow where excavation may be needed.
Explore Ground Microphones03 FIELD DIAGNOSTICS
ENTER · INSPECT · UNDERSTAND
When surface listening reaches its limits, internal acoustic probes or cameras can help us investigate from inside an accessible pipeline.
Explore In-Pipe DiagnosticsFrom opening a chamber to following a water pathway.
04 ACCESS
LIFT · CONTROL · ACCESS
Before we can examine a buried system, we need to reach it. Suitable lifting tools help crews manage heavy chamber covers with greater control.
Explore Magnetic Chamber Cover Lifters05 TRACING
TRACE · OBSERVE · CONFIRM
Where is the water coming from? A visible dye can reveal a possible flow path—through drains, wet areas or controlled ponding tests.
Explore Tracer DyesEquipment selection and test results depend on the site, pipework and safe working arrangements.