Browse Forums General Discussion Re: how to detect water pipes inside walls? 2Feb 19, 2011 6:24 am The pipes normally go vertically above or below basins. Not sure about radiators as i haven't had them in an australian house. In English double brick houses they have generally gone under the floor. One trick I use is to push a bradawl slowly through the gyprock board first rather than drilling straight away. You should be able to tell if you fit a pipe. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: how to detect water pipes inside walls? 3Feb 19, 2011 8:00 am diabex I want to put up hooks etc in a new built house but am worried I may drill into water pipes. Does any one know how to detect the presence of water pipes inside walls. are pipes likely above radiators? Also above wash basins? There are gadgets available to detect water and electrical cabling behind or in walls. Bunning have one or two ebay also has a number of them too. Building Standards; Getting It Right! Thank you for the generous offer. I need to get the plumber out to give me an explanation. As mentioned I haven't seen any rain water discharge from pipes 1& 3. It… 7 10827 4 5121 As most others have posted above the install isn't compliant. The pipe is meant to be covered in loose soil or sand, the pipe has holes in it that leaks out a termicide… 10 5730 |