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Doug Miller[_4_]

Gil wrote in
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On 05/02/2013 12:11 PM, Doug Miller wrote:
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All -

Looking for some advice. I'm currently under contract on a
foreclosed property. The
property has been winterized. The inspection has been
completed except for inspecting the water pipes/system. My
realtor and I were at the home when the company showed up to
de- winterize the home. They were unable to de-winterize as
the pressure test indicated no pressure.

What can be done? I don't want to buy a home without fully
inspecting the water system.

First thing I'd check is to make sure that all faucets are
closed, including any outdoor faucets. It's pretty hard to
pressure-test the system if there's an open faucet somewhere --
and it takes only one.

I'd add one thing to that,...make sure the toilet stops are
closed, otherwise the air just passes through the toilet tank.

Good catch!