Episodes

  • how do I investigate a high water consumption warning from my water supplier

    how do I investigate a high water consumption warning from my water supplier
    28 Oct 2026
    how do I investigate a high water consumption warning from my water supplier The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyvDUEzeTI how do I investigate a high water consumption warning from my water supplier? A high water consumption warning from your water supplier means water is leaving your supply pipe somewhere between the meter and your taps, and the leak is likely hidden rather than visible. ADI Leak Detection traces those hidden supply pipe leaks using acoustic listening equipment, which picks up the sound of water escaping through pipework buried under floors, drives and garden ground. An ADI Leak Detection engineer attends the property, applies pressure testing to confirm a leak is present on the supply line, then uses acoustic technology to pinpoint its exact position without cutting into surfaces unnecessarily. Causes include pipe joint failure, corrosion in older copper or lead supply pipes, and ground movement shifting buried sections. Call ADI to book an investigation.
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  • my water company has told me my usage is unusually high but I have not changed anything what should I do

    my water company has told me my usage is unusually high but I have not changed anything what should I do
    28 Oct 2026
    my water company has told me my usage is unusually high but I have not changed anything what should I do The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5gMb3i1J2s my water company has told me my usage is unusually high but I have not changed anything what should I do? Unusually high water usage with no lifestyle changes almost always points to a hidden leak somewhere on your supply pipework, and the meter itself can confirm it. Turn off every tap and appliance, then watch your water meter. If the dial keeps moving, water is escaping somewhere between the main and your property. ADI Leak Detection uses acoustic listening equipment to trace the precise location of a leak through floors, walls, and buried pipework. An ADI engineer attends with thermal imaging technology to detect temperature changes caused by escaping water. Pinhole leaks in copper pipes and failing joints beneath concrete floors are among the four common culprits alongside deteriorating stop valves and cracked supply lines.
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  • is it possible to have a water leak with no damp patch and no noise inside the home

    is it possible to have a water leak with no damp patch and no noise inside the home
    27 Oct 2026
    is it possible to have a water leak with no damp patch and no noise inside the home The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyZNM3wkB3A is it possible to have a water leak with no damp patch and no noise inside the home? A water leak can exist inside a property with no visible damp patch, no dripping sound, and no obvious sign at all. ADI Leak Detection uses acoustic listening equipment and thermal imaging to trace concealed leaks in buried supply pipes and beneath solid floors. A pressurised supply pipe leaking underground can shed significant water into surrounding soil before any moisture reaches the surface. ADI's engineers have carried out over 50,000 leak investigations across residential properties in the UK, many involving exactly this type of hidden loss. A spinning water meter with every tap closed is worth checking first.
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  • can a hidden mains leak show no signs inside the house at all

    can a hidden mains leak show no signs inside the house at all
    27 Oct 2026
    can a hidden mains leak show no signs inside the house at all The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1CC_WxfoMI can a hidden mains leak show no signs inside the house at all? A hidden mains water leak can cause significant damage to a property's external pipework and ground beneath it while leaving no visible trace whatsoever inside the building. ADI Leak Detection traces supply pipe leaks using acoustic listening equipment and tracer gas testing, locating the exact breach point without unnecessary excavation. The supply pipe runs underground from the boundary stopcock to the property, so water escaping along that route saturates surrounding ground rather than appearing indoors. A spinning water meter with every tap turned off almost always confirms water is escaping on the supply line. An ADI Leak Detection engineer then uses pressure testing to confirm the section of pipework affected before pinpointing the fault.
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  • could a hidden mains leak be the reason my water company says I am using too much water

    could a hidden mains leak be the reason my water company says I am using too much water
    27 Oct 2026
    could a hidden mains leak be the reason my water company says I am using too much water The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jDJ_3qbrXg could a hidden mains leak be the reason my water company says I am using too much water? A high water bill flagged by your water company can mean a hidden mains leak is draining water continuously between the boundary stopcock and your property, even with every tap turned off. ADI Leak Detection uses acoustic listening equipment to trace pressurised supply pipes and pinpoint exactly where water is escaping underground. An ADI Leak Detection engineer can confirm whether your mains supply is losing pressure by running a simple pressure test, then follow the pipe run using ground microphones to locate the breach without digging. Corrosion, pipe movement, and joint failure on older supply lines are common causes. Call ADI to book an investigation. This episode was produced using AI-generated voices and script, based on real leak detection questions and the working knowledge of ADI Leak Detection engineers.
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  • can a leak under a concrete floor cause boiler pressure to drop with no visible damage

    can a leak under a concrete floor cause boiler pressure to drop with no visible damage
    26 Oct 2026
    can a leak under a concrete floor cause boiler pressure to drop with no visible damage The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRpoFfJiQuQ can a leak under a concrete floor cause boiler pressure to drop with no visible damage? A hidden leak beneath a concrete floor can cause boiler pressure to drop with no visible signs of damage at the surface. ADI Leak Detection traces these sub-slab water leaks using acoustic listening equipment and thermal imaging technology, identifying where pressurised pipework is losing water into the substrate. Pressure loss in a sealed heating system almost always points to an active breach somewhere in the circuit. Concrete absorbs and disperses water slowly, which means the leak site stays concealed long after the boiler gauge starts falling. This episode was produced using AI-generated voices and script, based on real leak detection questions and the working knowledge of ADI Leak Detection engineers.
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  • can a concealed pipe leak cause boiler pressure to keep dropping with no visible water

    can a concealed pipe leak cause boiler pressure to keep dropping with no visible water
    26 Oct 2026
    can a concealed pipe leak cause boiler pressure to keep dropping with no visible water The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGh7LXHfosc can a concealed pipe leak cause boiler pressure to keep dropping with no visible water? A concealed pipe leak in the central heating system or mains supply can cause boiler pressure to keep dropping with no water visible anywhere in the property. ADI Leak Detection traces these hidden losses using acoustic listening equipment and thermal imaging to pinpoint the breach without unnecessary excavation. Water escaping under a solid floor or inside a wall cavity dissipates into the substrate, leaving no surface sign. Pressure keeps falling because the circuit loses volume, and the boiler registers the drop even though nothing appears wet. This episode was produced using AI-generated voices and script, based on real leak detection questions and the working knowledge of ADI Leak Detection engineers.
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  • why does my boiler pressure drop even though there are no wet spots on the walls or floor

    why does my boiler pressure drop even though there are no wet spots on the walls or floor
    26 Oct 2026
    why does my boiler pressure drop even though there are no wet spots on the walls or floor The audio from our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLAT9z3ziXs why does my boiler pressure drop even though there are no wet spots on the walls or floor? Boiler pressure loss without visible damp patches almost always points to an internal leak within the heating system itself, not a supply pipe breach that would leave wet spots on walls or floors. ADI Leak Detection traces these hidden faults using thermal imaging equipment and acoustic listening devices to pinpoint exactly where pressure is escaping within the system. A micro-leak on a concealed section of central heating pipework, a weeping radiator valve body, or a hairline fault on the heat exchanger can bleed pressure steadily without ever saturating a surface. ADI's engineers carry out pressure testing across the circuit to isolate the fault zone before any investigative work begins, protecting the property from unnecessary disruption. Left unresolved, the pressure drop forces the boiler to work harder and can shorten its service life. Call ADI Leak Detection to book an investigation. This episode was produced using AI-generated voices and script, based on real leak detection questions and the working knowledge of ADI Leak Detection engineers.
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