Gas Leaks Detection Wellington
Safety First
If you think you can smell a lot of gas or hear hissing.
Get out of the building and call 111.
If the leak is Moderate Call 0800 436 020
- Turn off any appliances.
- Do not operate any light switches or electrical appliances.
- Open the windows, and doors to let the place ventilate.
- Turn off the gas at the meter. If you are unable to do this.
- Contact the gas supplier from outside, or call us on 0800 484 353.
- If you cannot contact us, or its after hours contact your gas supplier.
- The gas supplier will plug the gas supply until it is fixed. They will ask you to contact a licensed gasfitter.
- Once the gas is off, call us to check if there is a gas leak and locate it. 0800 484 353
- We carry out a leakage test. This will tell us if is leaking but it will not tell us where it is.
- There is a process for locating gas leaks.
Gas leak detection is a critical service in Wellington, ensuring the safety and well-being of both homes and businesses. Gas leaks can be dangerous, leading to potential fire hazards, explosions, and health risks if left undetected. Our professional gas leak detection services in Wellington use advanced equipment to identify leaks quickly and accurately, helping prevent accidents before they happen. Whether it’s a small leak in a residential kitchen or a larger issue in a commercial building, timely detection and repair are essential. We offer prompt and reliable service, giving peace of mind to property owners and keeping Wellington’s communities safe.
Gas Safety
With gas leaks, there is a safety aspect to each job. If you can smell gas, then do not operate any electrical appliances or ignition sources. Open windows and ventilate the area. If you can turn off the gas at the gas meter, do so. Turn the handle 90 degrees so it is at right angle to with the pipe.
Call Southern Plumbing from outside the gas leak area on 0800484 353.
We have been locating gas leaks in Wellington for over 40 years. We follow a set of guidelines for detecting a gas leak. The management of gas leaks which is an unsafe situation comes under the Gas Regulations 2010.
If the gas supplier is called regarding a gas leak, the gas is turned off and usually disconnected i.e., the meter plugged off. The gas meter stays turned off until repairs are carried out.
Once repairs are done another test is carried out to ensure the problem is repaired and the gas turned on if the system is not unsafe.
Existing Installations
Existing piping installations can have very small leaks so long as they are within acceptable limits which are listed within the Installation Standard.
How ever this also depends on where they are. If the small leak is within a confined space, e.g. under a gas hob in a cupboard, the gas will build up and the leak will have to be located, and repaired.
If it’s an Gas Leak Emergency, call us now: 0800484 353.
Testing
We follow the elimination and testing process to detect gas leak. Our expert team is experienced in detecting gas leaks in both commercial and residential properties. If there is a gas leak, then we evaluate and analyse how big is the leak. Then we look for things like rusted piping, etc. The most common causes are checked.
We disconnect the meter, attach a test piece, and pressurize the system. If the system loses pressure over 5 minutes or if the leak is beyond a certain level; depending on the size of the system, we turn off the gas until the system is safe and repairs are done.
Gas Leak Location Process
We begin searching for the gas leak by disconnecting gas appliances. We disconnect cookers, water heaters, and other gas appliances.
If no gas leak is detected, then the system is cut into parts, and each part is pressure tested to narrow down the search.
After finding the gas leak, repairs are carried out.
If the piping is not accessible, it is sometimes cheaper to replace the pipe than search for the leak, especially underground sections.
We suggest our customers to call us soon if you smell gas in your property. We take the service call and it may take 45 minutes to 2 hours. After that, the work is investigative and is charged by the hour. We assess whether it is better to replace the pipe than look for the leak.
We have experience of more than 40 years in Wellington. Our certified gasfitters can detect all kinds of gas leaks. We are available for emergency call outs on 24 hours basis, you can call Southern on 0800 484 353.