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Access and Verify Leak

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How To Smoke Test Your Home To Locate A Sewer Smells And Leaks!

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What happens here

Once an internal leak point is identified (e.g., a light fixture as seen in the video), carefully mark the area on the wall or ceiling. Use a utility knife or a drywall saw to cut an access opening in the wall or ceiling to expose the underlying plumbing. This allows for direct visual inspection of the vent pipes. The video shows smoke continuing to come from the exposed cavity, confirming the location of the leak is within the wall/ceiling. The specific problem found was a completely disconnected and unglued vent pipe.

Goal: Gain access to the leaking pipe and confirm the nature of the damage.

Tools and materials

  • Drywall Saw — Cutting access holes in drywall or plaster
  • Gloves — Protecting hands while working
  • Measuring Tape — Measuring the area for cutting
  • Pencil — Marking cut lines
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris
  • Utility Knife — Marking and initiating cuts in drywall/plaster

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looking at wherever this was connected right there let's uh open a wall yep yep no waterline well if you got this that's good oh yeah this bed pipe is completely disconnected right here yeah hundred percent it's not even glued we'll put some glue on that and get her put down in there and we should be rocking a roll with yeah that's it

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