Advanced Technology Used to Detect Hidden Pipe Break in Murrieta Home?

3/5/2024 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Riverside County.

Our local Murrieta team is a trusted leader in water damage restoration services. We use hygrometers to measure the relative humidity or moisture content in the air as follows:

Humidity Measurement: A hygrometer typically contains a sensor, often made of materials like hair, synthetic polymers, or electronic components, that has the property of absorbing or releasing moisture depending on the surrounding humidity levels.

Sensor Response: As the humidity in the air changes, the sensor expands, or contracts or its electrical properties change. This response is then converted into a humidity reading.

Display: The hygrometer displays the relative humidity as a percentage on its screen or dial, indicating how much moisture is present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air could hold at that temperature.

To detect a hidden pipe leak using a hygrometer, we:

Baseline Measurement: First, establish a baseline relative humidity reading where you suspect a hidden pipe leak. Ensure the area is well-ventilated and not exposed to excessive moisture from other sources.

Monitor Changes: Regularly monitor the hygrometer's reading over time. If there is a hidden pipe leak, the affected area may experience a rise in humidity levels due to water seeping into walls, ceilings, or floors.

Sudden Spikes: We look for sudden or unexplained spikes in humidity readings. A significant and persistent increase in relative humidity could indicate a hidden pipe leak and the presence of water where it shouldn't be.

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When your home or commercial business in Murrieta has water damage from a broken pipe, our local Murrieta team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 951-894-4392.

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