Sewer gas detector is a device that recognizes a rotten egg smell or sulfur-like odor, often indicative of a sewer line leak. This smell is often accompanied by gurgling sounds coming from one or more drains in the house. The odor is produced when methane and hydrogen sulfide are released as a result of waste breakdown. When there is enough of these gases in the air they can be toxic to humans and pose a fire risk. These gases can also be corrosive to metal pipes. A pipefitter can often fix this problem by relining the vent line system with a non-corrosive material.

Unveiling Hidden Dangers: The Function of a Sewer Gas Detector

A typical commercial sewer gas detection system utilizes a network of sensor nodes and gateways connected to the main sewer pumping station. Each sensor node consists of a methane sensor, carbon dioxide sensor, temperature and humidity sensors, a data communications module, and a power supply. The data communications module transmits the detected methane concentration to a central monitoring system via wireless technology. A gateway alarm device in the vicinity of a sewer leak detects and sends a signal to the sensor node if the concentration of methane exceeds a certain level.

A Rocket Plumber can also use an EZSMOKE test, which uses low pressure, non-toxic smoke with a pleasant lemon scent and UltraTrace UV dye to locate leaks in cuts, cracks, fractures, porosity or unsealed fittings in residential or commercial structures. This allows the technician to pinpoint leaks in walls, ceilings or other enclosed areas.