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FACTS &4IPS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PRESSURIZED PIPING LEAK DETECTION Detecting leaks in pressurized underground detector tests to be effective the detector must between the fuel and the piping can cause piping seems a problem not worthy of the best have a built-in self test mode or scheduled false alarms or hide leaks. In the summer of our available engineering talent, right? detector testing will not get done. when fuel is colder than the piping a leak can No! Wrong,and here's whv. Consider these Here's a fact you may not know but should. be hidden. That happens because the cold conditions: expanding fuel, shrinking fuel, Your line leak detector does not check the fuel expands when it is pumped into the air trapped in the pipe,a springy pipe,head underground piping to a satellite nozzle, hotter fuel delivery piping. For this reason pressure,just to name the important physical commonly used atdiesel dispensers fortrucks. you could miss a leak. conditions.Now,consider that leak detectors Here's another fact you should be aware of; For the above situation a leak detector may will be installed in hundreds of different if you have pressurized underground lube not report a leak. Then in the winter months, locations, all with different piping arrange- lines,they must be monitored. when fuel is warmer than the pipe, the fuel ments. The question must be asked and Don't be alarmed if we have given you tips will shrink and a leak detector may report answered,is the leak detector I purchase ca- and facts and you don't know how to solve the falsely a leak.In a third condition,which also pable of performing in my particular piping problems posed. We at CAMPO/MILLER can be damaging,is ano test signal.Ifyouget configuration,and who decides? Lastly,ifall have the answers,if others do not. a no test signal over a long period of time,you of the above are done correctly,who keeps The fact you already know the following, could miss a leak. checkon the equipment toverify thatit works, but it is so important we will say it again,your Various procedures are employed by leak year after year? Now add to this, the leak biggest exposure is from leaks in pressurized detector manufacturers in determining and detector must be installed at a competitive fuel Ripe lines. The reason is simply stated, specifying the line leak detector's perform- cost by the low bidder. Do you still think the any leak in pressurized piping is under pres- ance. You can assume the probability of leak problem is that easy to solve? If you don't, sure,and therefore the spill through any hole detection or false alarm are correctly stated, read on. We have some useful facts and tips size will be larger than a same size hole in a but what you need to know also is what is the to pass on to you. tank, whose only pressure is from gravity. probability of a no test signal,from the detec- Now,let's deal fust with verifying that the Because of the pressure the continuous 3 gal/ for you have selected because a no test is leak detector you purchased and have in- hr test may not give you adequate protection. giving you no data. stalled works in yourparticular location.The The reason is a leak detector may not detect a We at CAMPO/MILLER instead of paying next important consideration is how will you smaller leak than 3 gal/ltr,which could go on for regular advertising give you this facts and verify that it continues to function,for years for months. The .1 gal/hr annual test is tips information,which is intended to inform into the future? There is an old saying "To intended to catch those leaks smaller than 3 and advertise our products. assume makes a donkey out of U and me." gal/hr. But to wait a year to find such a leak Our line of Electronic Line leak detectors Likewise,toassume aline leak detectorworks is too long,with the cost of clean-up as it is! include four models: LS300-120XLC, in your location can put your donkey in a We at CAMPO/MILLER have selected the LS300-120, LS-300-120PLUS and LS300- sling. The sure way to verify your new .2 gal/hr leak performed monthly which re- 120GRS. We have considered all the points detector functions when installed is to intro- places the.1 gal/hr leak performed annually. herein stated and more and we meet the per- duce a leak and see if it alarms. Now that you This option is EPA approved! But if it takes forrnances required. By those and other con- have got past that hurdle,how often should amonth tofind a.2gal/hrleak,alotoffuel can sideration,all at a relatively low cost both to you retest to verify that your line leak detector still be undetected.Therefore we atCAMPO/ procure and install. continues to function? We at CAMPO/ MILLER have designed our line leak detec- Give us a try. C/M MILLER feel so strongly about installation for to perform the.2 gal/hr leak test EVERY by Ernest A Flippi and periodic testing of line leak detector,we DAY. CAMPO/MILLER made it a part of our Third Party Test proce- Here's another fact that will be helpful to PO Box 1809,Porterville,CA 93258 dure. In real world situation for periodic you to know. Temperature differences (209)781-6862 Fax(209)781-7304 Electronic Line Leak Detectors Series LS300 Third Party Tested LS300-120 PLUS-NEW. ANSI/UL 913 Tested i Performs 3 gal/hr Test&Precision Test Self-Test and Signals. LS300-120 Performs 3 gaVhr Test Self-Test and Signals LS300-120 XLC -NEW- Performs 3 gal/hr Test ' The LS300 Series installs Self-Test _ without piping modification, LS300-120 GRS -:VEW- performance is tailored to the operating Test Lube Lines&Satellite Lines ! conditions of the piping system.Installs in one hour.Signals leak Performs 3 gal/hr Test - with visual,audible alarm,remote signaling and also turns off submersible pump,ifdesired. Self-Test CAMPO/HOLLER PO Box 1809 Porterville,CA 93258 (209)781-6862 Fax(209)781-6862