Complete water tracing kits

Complete water tracing kits

Inspecting a network often requires more than a tracing dye alone. The product must be prepared, correctly dosed and introduced into the installation, with the necessary equipment available to detect its recovery. Depending on their contents, Fluotechnik tracing kits bring together tracers, dosing accessories, containers, applicators and detection equipment. They provide professionals with a consistent set of tools for inspecting pipes, plumbing networks, sewer systems, basins, tanks, swimming pools and waterproofing structures.

A solution ready for field use

Bring together the products and accessories required for tracing operations in one set.

Designed for water systems

Inspect pipes, drainage networks, tanks, basins and other hydraulic installations.

Easier preparation and dosing

Depending on the kit, the included accessories simplify tracer preparation and application.

Detection suited to the operation

Choose direct visual observation or fluorescent detection under UV light according to the kit.

Expert technical support

Fluotechnik helps you select equipment suited to the network, water volume and planned diagnostic operation.

A solution ready for field use

Bring together the products and accessories required for tracing operations in one set.

Designed for water systems

Inspect pipes, drainage networks, tanks, basins and other hydraulic installations.

Easier preparation and dosing

Depending on the kit, the included accessories simplify tracer preparation and application.

Detection suited to the operation

Choose direct visual observation or fluorescent detection under UV light according to the kit.

Expert technical support

Fluotechnik helps you select equipment suited to the network, water volume and planned diagnostic operation.

Our range of water tracing kits

Fluotechnik offers several configurations for professionals who carry out network inspections, flow tests and leak detection operations on water systems. The right equipment depends on the network being inspected, the water volume, the required detection method and the frequency of use.
A compact kit may be suitable for occasional checks on accessible pipes. A configuration containing several tracers and UV equipment will be more appropriate for a professional who regularly works on a wide variety of networks and situations.

Depending on the model selected, a kit may include:

  • One or more visible dyes or fluorescent tracers
  • Dosing accessories
  • Preparation containers
  • Application equipment
  • A UV lamp
  • Glasses or other detection accessories
  • Various consumables used during the operation

Why use a complete water tracing kit?

A tracing kit provides the main components required to prepare and carry out an inspection on a hydraulic network.

It can be used to:

  • Follow the route taken by water
  • Check communication between two points
  • Identify where a pipe leads
  • Inspect a connection
  • Follow a drain; detect tracer recovery
  • Define a likely leak area
  • Compare several network branches
  • Check a repair

Its main advantage lies in the consistency of the equipment supplied. The professional does not only have the tracer itself, but may also use the accessories needed to measure the product, prepare the solution, carry out the injection and observe the results. This approach makes operations easier when equipment must be transported between different sites or used for several types of diagnostic work.

The kit contents must nevertheless match the situation:

  • A visible dye is suitable when tracer recovery can be observed directly
  • A fluorescent tracer is useful when a more sensitive signal or UV detection is required
  • Several colours can help distinguish between different circuits or injection points
  • A UV lamp makes weak fluorescent traces easier to detect
  • Dosing accessories improve the consistency of preparations

Professionals who already have the required equipment and only need to replace a product can also select dyes and tracers separately.

How do you use a water tracing kit?

The method must be adapted to the network, the water volume and the information being sought. Before use, the tracer’s compatibility with the fluid, materials and operating conditions of the installation must be checked.

Step 1 - Identify the network to be inspected

Begin by determining the exact type of installation concerned:

  • Water supply pipe
  • Pumbing network
  • Drainage pipe
  • Sewer network
  • Tank
  • Basin
  • Swimming pool
  • Roof or terrace
  • Stormwater downpipe
  • Technical hydraulic installation

Pipe length and diameter, flow rate, water volume and the accessibility of the control points directly influence the preparation of the test.

Step 2 - Define the purpose of the diagnosis

The operation may be intended to:

  • Locate a leak
  • Follow a flow
  • Verify a connection
  • Identify the outlet of a pipe
  • Confirm communication between two points
  • Distinguish between several circuits
  • Inspect an area after repair

A clearly defined objective makes it easier to select the correct tracer and determine which areas need to be monitored.

Step 3 - Choose the tracer and detection method

A visible dye may be preferred when tracer recovery areas are accessible and direct visual observation is possible.

A fluorescent tracer may be more appropriate when:

  • Significant dilution is expected
  • The signal may be weak
  • Visibility conditions are poor
  • The colouring needs to remain discreet under natural light
  • Detection under a UV lamp is planned

When several circuits need to be checked, different colours or fluorescent signatures can make identification easier.

Step 4 - Check the kit contents

Before travelling to the site, check that all the required components are present:

  • The selected tracer
  • Dosing accessories
  • A preparation container
  • Application equipment
  • A UV lamp, where necessary
  • Protective and detection accessories
  • The product’s technical documentation

This check prevents essential equipment from being missing when the operation begins.

Step 5 - Prepare and dose the product

The quantity of tracer depends in particular on:

  • The water volume
  • The length of the network
  • The flow rate
  • The expected dilution
  • The distance to the control points
  • The required level of visibility
  • The sensitivity of the detection method

The dosing accessories included in certain kits make it easier to prepare an amount consistent with the protocol.

Step 6 - Introduce the tracer into the network

The product is introduced at the defined point and then carried through the installation by the fluid or by a suitable volume of water. The injection time should be recorded so that the tracer recovery time at the different control points can be compared.

Step 7 - Inspect the tracer recovery areas

Depending on the network, inspections may be carried out at:

  • Manholes
  • Outlets
  • Fittings
  • Collectors
  • Drains
  • Walls
  • Floors
  • Ceilings
  • Basins
  • Waterproofing structures

When a fluorescent tracer is used, a suitable UV lamp improves the detection of weak signals.

Step 8 - Interpret the results

The location, time and intensity of tracer recovery can provide a better understanding of how the installation operates.

These observations can:

  • Confirm a connection
  • Identify a route
  • Reveal abnormal tracer recovery
  • Distinguish between several branches
  • Guide the next stage of the diagnosis
  • Limit invasive investigations.

However, the absence of a signal must be interpreted in light of dilution, flow rate, circulation time and the accessibility of the inspected areas.

Why choose a Fluotechnik water tracing kit?

Why choose a Fluotechnik water tracing kit? The success of a test depends not only on the tracer but also on its preparation, dosage and the method used to observe its recovery. Fluotechnik kits are assembled to make field operations easier to organise and provide professionals with the useful equipment they need when arriving on site.

An equipped solution for your operations

Kits can bring together tracers, dosing accessories, application equipment and detection devices.

Faster preparation

Keeping the main components in one set reduces the time spent looking for equipment before each diagnosis.

Several configurations available

Choose contents suited to pipes, plumbing networks, sewer systems, basins or waterproofing structures.

A protocol that is easier to reproduce

Preparation and dosing accessories help ensure greater consistency between operations.

Visible or fluorescent solutions

Depending on your requirements, kits may be suited to direct observation or detection under UV light.

Expert technical support

Our team helps you select the kit according to the network, water volume, frequency of use and equipment you already have.

Water tracing kits in video

Discover how to prepare and carry out a diagnosis using a tracing kit.

These videos provide a clearer understanding of:

  • Selecting the tracer
  • Checking the kit contents
  • Preparing the product
  • Adjusting the dosage
  • Introducing it into the network
  • Following the flow
  • Using a UV lamp
  • Observing tracer recover
  • Interpreting the results.
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FAQ about complete water tracing kits

It is a set that may contain one or more tracers together with accessories for preparation, dosing, application or detection. Its contents vary according to the model and the type of operation for which it is intended.

A tracer sold separately is the product introduced into the water. A kit adds various accessories needed for its use, such as dosing equipment, containers, application tools or a UV lamp.

A kit can be used to:

  • Follow a flow
  • Verify a connection
  • Identify a pipe
  • Inspect a drain
  • Locate a leak
  • Distinguish between several circuits
  • Check a repair

Depending on the products they contain, the kits may be suitable for:

  • Plumbing networks
  • Pipes
  • Sewer systems
  • Tanks
  • Basins
  • Swimming pools
  • Roofs and terraces
  • Certain technical water circuits

It is required when tracer detection relies on fluorescence under UV light. For a directly visible dye, a lamp is generally not essential. The contents and instructions of the selected kit should be checked.

Tracing can confirm water movement, reveal tracer recovery or reduce the search area. The level of accuracy depends on the network layout, leak flow rate, dilution, materials and accessibility of the affected area.

Not all tracers are designed for use in water intended for human consumption. Product compatibility and conditions of use must be checked. For these environments, a solution specifically intended for food contact or sensitive networks should be selected.

The choice mainly depends on:

  • The type of network
  • The purpose of the test
  • The water volume
  • The expected dilution
  • The required type of tracer
  • The detection method
  • The frequency of use
  • The accessories already available

Some kits contain several colours or substances to meet different needs or compare several circuits. However, the signals must be sufficiently distinct, and the products must be suitable for the installation.

Accessories and equipment can generally be reused depending on their type and maintenance requirements. Tracers and consumables must be replaced as they are used.

Storage conditions depend on the products included. They should be kept in accordance with their technical instructions, in their original packaging and protected from conditions that could affect them.

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Choosing the right water tracing kit

A tracing kit is particularly suitable for professionals who need organised, portable equipment for their operations.
It can be used on:

  • Plumbing networks
  • Pipes
  • Drainage systems
  • Sewer networks
  • Tanks
  • Basins and swimming pools
  • Roofs and terraces
  • Technical hydraulic installations

The choice mainly depends on:

  • The objective: leak detection, flow monitoring, connection verification or identification of tracer recovery
  • The network concerned
  • The water volume
  • The flow rate and expected dilution
  • The type of tracer: visible, fluorescent or colourless under natural light
  • The observation method: direct detection or UV inspection
  • The number of circuits to inspect
  • The frequency of operations;
  • The equipment already available
  • The required level of equipment

A professional who already owns a UV lamp and dosing accessories may choose a configuration focused mainly on tracers. By contrast, a first equipment set may include everything required to prepare, apply and detect the product. Kits therefore allow the level of equipment to be adapted to the working method without imposing the same contents for every type of operation. Fluotechnik helps you select the configuration suited to the network, the diagnoses you carry out and the required level of autonomy.

Complete your tracing and leak detection equipment

Depending on your operation, you can complete your kit with a specific tracer, a UV lamp or equipment suited to another type of fluid. Discover Fluotechnik solutions for preparing your diagnostics according to the network and detection method.

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