Finding and Fixing an Underground Water Leak

We had a water leak costing us an extra 2000 gallons of water a month. I go over a few things to check first to see if you have a water leak inside your house, or something leaking underground.

#plumbing #waterleak #homerepairs

[JayP-kdrc]

I'm impressed. You are a hard worker. Your family is blessed to have you. Thanks for sharing.

[kevinoneill]

We have a building code that says water and all inderground services must have 6 inches of sand below and above the lines so you basically encase the service line what whatever one it may be with 6 inches of sand. To help to protect the line from rocks etc.. Water lines actually move each time you turn it on and off. It may only be a microscopic movement but if the line is up against a rock or some other hard or sharp object in time you will get a leak. Something to consider when you're putting in under underground services.

[eltonshamblen]

I've moved a lot of dirt in my life.
That's not the most pleasant soil condition to work with - and depth.
We have ourselves a MAN here. 💪

[avflyguy]

Man, I got to hand it to you. That is *a LOT* of work finding that leak. I have one that fortunately is limited to the sprinkler system. Caught it somewhere next to a sidewalk. Would have never found it, but during a very hard several days of near 0 degrees, it wicked it's way onto the sidewalk with a slab of ice about an inch thick. Although can't say it has been pinpointed yet, time to call a plumber/sprinkler detection company to come find it. No way I can physically dig that anymore. Age and movement restrictions limit me doing it. Getting ready to have to pay up to get it fixed. Again, great job of finding your own leak! I'm not even sure I'd tried to find it myself 20 years ago. Soil around here is known as black gumbo clay. Spend more time getting the stuff of the shovel that digging. A real PIA.

[johngammon]

Just had this happen at my son's house, in the past we have not had good luck finding leaks do we rented a trencher and ran a new line. In our area it is code to use pvc so we replaced the line with pvc and it went real fast. We chose not to waste time digging all over looking for the leak, it was a good option for us. The trenchercist was $110. At Home Depot and it took 30 min to trench 50 ft, plus the cost of pipe and some fittings we did it for well under $200.

[brandonhawkins]

I hit the thumbs up for the 30ft. of ditch dug. I was looking at your leak and it made me feel better about mine. But then I just realized it could be under a sidewalk because there is an repair section right next to the leak. Could have been an old repair that wasn’t done right, so I could be cutting into concrete this weekend. Who puts main water lines under sidewalk? There’s a whole yard you can run them next to! Anyway, great video man, your hard work inspires me. Peace

[GLPMOVING]

My man you are the best, i woke up at 4 AM water leak on rental property i been here for a year. Every time I call management it’s always a hassle and they start to blame me for every thing broken in this stupid house.

I am fixing this because I can see the water gushing out close to where the leak is. I am recording and will put a video up to.

Thank you again for putting this video.

[Pops]

Thanks for showing this process. At the daughters house which is on a hill and a big section is just mush. I was worried about being able to find the point of the leak but you have shown digging out sections at a time works. Hey, that’s what shovels and young strong son-in-laws are for!!!

[robertcodd]

Take extra time to keep the pipe ends totally out of the dirt or you’ll be plugging up every faucet in your house

[camlendrim]

Did not realize that a water supply line from the meter to the house can be so small and flexible. I incorrectly assumed it would be a larger diameter PVC. Great job !

[cll]

That was impressive! So interesting to watch too. 👍🏾

[RichadTheLionHeat]

Absolute respect to you with your philosophy….not afraid of hard work. Great job. Learned key points from you. 👍🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[hedgefund]

Put about 10-12 lbs of pressure on the line and you will get to it quicker.

[theintelectualdragon]

The pvc is conduit we use it to push your pex or poly through it makes it easier to replace it

[glenncalcotemusicscores]

In the process of digging now. Good video with helpful info. Thanks!

[JJPayne]

Hey man I like your stuff but as a meter reader for the county I work in if the meter is still spinning when it’s shut off that usually indicates for us that the cut off at the meter isn’t holding when you turn it off at the meter and in that case we have to replace the cut off that’s not working like it is supposed too

[Rawbful]

Thanks just had to deal with this for the first at my home. We had a leak locator come out and put compressed air into the line and using a sensor to pinpoint the leak.

[debbiebird]

Wow, great video - I'm am waiting for a leak detection inspection - my bill was through the roof and they can't come soon enough. I'm dreading the results - I have about 250' from the meter to the shut off at my shop which is at a T-split, one going into my shop and one going down to my house. I used 33000 gallons in November. Typical usage is under 4000.

[mattheweburns]

Is it safe to have your water line below a sewer line? Imagine if both were leaking at the same time

[kit-cat]

Thank u this video helped me a lot 🙏🦾 great video!!