Thinking leak test is someone else's problem
Leak testing is not “someone else's problem.” Your install choices create or prevent many leaks.
Stop if
- Is this section part of a leakage test, and what do you want checked before cover?
Watch out
- Do not ignore sealing because TAB or another crew tests later.
Check
- Before walking away, check joints, collars, screw holes, corners, and access doors.
- Ask what areas are being tested.
- Mark anything incomplete.
- Tell foreman before cover/insulation.
- Learn where the common leak paths are.
Steps
- Before walking away, check joints, collars, screw holes, corners, and access doors.
- Ask what areas are being tested.
- Mark anything incomplete.
- Tell foreman before cover/insulation.
- Learn where the common leak paths are.
Say this to your foreman
Is this section part of a leakage test, and what do you want checked before cover?
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