It's generally believed that Acoustic Leak Detection (ALD) doesn't work well on non-metallic pipe like poly, plastic or PVC. ALD can work on non-metallic pipe if you're listening inside the water column because your ALD is embedded in your water meter like the FlowIQ 2200 from Kamstrup North America. #KamstrupListens
My lunch plans with Ephrata Area Joint Authority today turned into me bringing them lunch out in the field as they found two leaks that they were in the middle of fixing. Using Kamstrup’s FlowIQ 2200 meter with Acoustic Leak Detection technology, Ephrata was able to detect and locate these two separate leaks and have them repaired within hours. With the ALD technology, authorities like Ephrata are able to be proactive rather than reactive, and repair leaks BEFORE they surface.
