Best way to test for cracked water lines
First off I have to acmit to being paranoid about water leaks. Water (in the wrong places) seems to be the biggest destroyer of a good RV, so I am paranoid about it. Maybe too paranoid. We camped t...
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To check for water leaks you have to have water in the water-tank. Turn on pump and run water through all water lines to remove air. The pump should then work to pressurize the system and shut down.
If the pump should cycle in just 5 to 10 minutes you could have a loose connection at one of the sinks, toilet, or shower. Check for loose connection or dripping.
If you actually froze and burst a pipe or connection, the pump will start quickly after reaching pressure, or maybe never reach pressure and stop running. Turn off the pump and look for the leaking water.
This is the way to check for any leaks each spring before ever even thinking about just hooking a hose to inlet for water. Without a pump test, no way to find a silent leak before it is too late.
If the pump should cycle in just 5 to 10 minutes you could have a loose connection at one of the sinks, toilet, or shower. Check for loose connection or dripping.
If you actually froze and burst a pipe or connection, the pump will start quickly after reaching pressure, or maybe never reach pressure and stop running. Turn off the pump and look for the leaking water.
This is the way to check for any leaks each spring before ever even thinking about just hooking a hose to inlet for water. Without a pump test, no way to find a silent leak before it is too late.
