Quality testing of PE pipe joints – destructive and non-destructive tests
Assessment of an individual weld versus a leak test of the entire system A leak test, carried out once installation is complete, checks the behaviour of the entire section of pipework under pressure. This test detects leaks at joints, flanges or seals, but says little about the structure of the material within a single weld. A weld may pass a pressure test and yet still contain internal defects that will only become apparent later. Read more »

