Heath Consultants Aqua-Scop - Manual (Page 4)

INTRODUCTION
Economy and hygiene demand the most expedient way to locate and
repair water pipeline damage. More extensive water leaks can also
result in considerable danger to traffic by causing street flooding.
The best method to locate and pinpoint leaks in water pipelines is
by means of electro-acoustical detection. The sounds made by water
escaping from a water leak spread as spherical background waves in
the ground. The sounds are also transmitted by the (metallic) pipeline
itself. The use of suitable detecting devices enables us to determine the
exact location of a leak by listening to the escaping water from a small
hole in the water pipeline. The sounds made from such leaks provide
a good condition for electro-acoustical water leak detection.
FUNCTION
The Heath Consultants Incorporated AQUA-SCOPE® System is
an advanced state-of-the-art electro-acoustical water leak locator
designed to provide the operator with the means for efficient locating
and pinpointing of water pipeline leaks.
The instrument amplifier/receiver unit provides a wide range of clarity,
simplicity, and ease of control. The ground and hand microphones
have good wind immunity for outdoor use. A removable handle and
extension rods are handy for compact storage.
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