Even small leaks in a plumbing or sewer system can lead to wasted water and potential damage.  Below, we highlight two smoke locator solutions designed to help professionals pinpoint leaks quickly and efficiently.

Cherne Residential Plumbing Smoke Blower
The Cherne Residential Plumbing Smoke Blower is a fast and easy leak detection system. The blower uses long-lasting dense smoke that is pumped into a plumbing system to identify leaks quickly and efficiently. Featuring a 5-foot heavy-duty hose that fits a 4-inch cleanout tee, the blower is lightweight and corrosion-resistant. With exhaust pumped through the plumbing, the blower can be used indoors and easily transported with its top-mounted carrying handle. Its efficient 122 cc, 3.5 hp, 4-stroke Honda engine provides more than 700 cfm, making it fast, easy, and safe to determine plumbing problem areas. Vibration damping minimizes excess movement and noise, creating a smoother and more efficient experience. 

800-843-7584; www.cherneind.com

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Superior Signal 5E FLEX
Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and sewer laterals. It is compatible with leading 18- to 20-volt tool batteries and, utilizing a high-quality power adapter, the blower integrates with an existing electric tool set. Additionally, it can run off any 12- to 24-volt power source — such as a car or truck battery — using the DC clips power adaptor. It gently pushes smoke through the system in just a few minutes and takes only seconds to see results. While it is popular for a variety of plumbing applications, it is also useful in testing sewer laterals, and can clearly illustrate where a fault or leak may occur on private property. It comes with an 8-foot industrial-grade hose. Used with 1A or 2B smoke candles, it creates 4,000 or 8,000 cubic feet of smoke, respectively. The smoke candles are also sold in SealPac cans which extend shelf life. 

732-251-0800; www.superiorsignal.com