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Artefact · M06 Tightness testing & purging

Tightness test simulator

Step through a let-by test, stabilisation and tightness test on a domestic installation, then interpret the result, including realistic faults.

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Interactive artefact

Tightness test simulator

Step through a let-by test, stabilisation and tightness test on a domestic installation, then interpret the result, including realistic faults.

Will demonstrate

  • Preparing the installation and connecting the gauge at the test point
  • Telling let-by at the ECV apart from a genuine escape
  • Reading the pressure drop over the test period and deciding pass or fail

Planned. This interactive will appear here when it's built.

About this artefact

Step through a let-by test, stabilisation and tightness test on a domestic installation, then interpret the result, including realistic faults.

Will demonstrate

  • Preparing the installation and connecting the gauge at the test point
  • Telling let-by at the ECV apart from a genuine escape
  • Reading the pressure drop over the test period and deciding pass or fail