Client Location – Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Problem
A homeowner in Belfast contacted B Keenan Heating and Plumbing after experiencing persistent loss of pressure in their heating system. The system needed regularly topped up, but there were no obvious signs of a leak around the boiler, radiators or visible pipework.
Continual pressure loss is often an indication of a concealed heating leak, so professional leak detection was required to find the source of the problem.
Leak Detection Investigation
We carried out a systematic heating system leak detection investigation, checking the accessible parts of the system before turning our attention to pipework concealed beneath the floors.
Using targeted leak detection techniques, we were able to narrow down the affected area and trace the pressure loss to a hidden section of the heating system beneath the floor.
The Cause: Perished Valve Beneath the Floor
Once we gained access to the pipework, we discovered a perished valve that was leaking beneath the floor.
The deteriorated valve was allowing water to escape from the heating circuit, causing the continual drop in system pressure experienced by the client.
Because the fault was completely hidden from view, it could have continued leaking and potentially caused further water damage without professional leak detection.
The Solution: Removing the Problem Valve
Rather than simply replacing the failed valve with another valve in the same concealed location, we removed it and replaced the connection with appropriate pipe fittings.
This provided a more permanent solution and removed the risk of the same type of concealed valve failure occurring again at this location.
Once the repair was completed, the heating system was refilled and pressure tested to confirm that it was holding pressure correctly and that the leak had been fully resolved.
The Outcome
- Hidden heating leak successfully located
- Perished valve identified beneath the floor
- Failed valve removed
- Pipework reconnected using suitable fittings
- Heating system pressure restored
- Risk of the same valve failure recurring eliminated
The client now has a heating system that is holding pressure correctly, with the underlying cause of the problem properly repaired rather than simply temporarily fixed.
Key Takeaway: Heating System Losing Pressure?
If your boiler or heating system continually loses pressure but you cannot see any obvious water, a hidden leak beneath a floor or behind a wall could be responsible.
Professional leak detection in Belfast can pinpoint concealed heating leaks, allowing the correct area to be accessed and repaired without unnecessary disruption.
B Keenan Heating and Plumbing provides professional leak detection across Belfast and surrounding areas, locating and repairing hidden leaks in heating systems, water supplies and concealed pipework.
If your heating system keeps losing pressure, contact B Keenan Heating and Plumbing for professional leak detection and repair in Belfast.
