OREANDA-NEWS. On 07 July 2008 was announced, that heating networks of one of the biggest Ekaterinburg districts called “Gradmash” will have hydraulic tests on June 25. “Gradmash” heating networks are split into two network sections. The first section receives water from Sredneuralskaya GRES, its hydraulic testing will be performed according to the schedule. The second section is fed by Sverdlovskaya HPP. Its hydraulic testing is arranged for June 25.

On June 24 in the afternoon power engineers of Sverdlovskaya HPP will begin to decline the temperature of the heating-system water down to 40° C. On June 2, at 9 a.m. at the command of Sverdlovsk heating networks dispatcher power engineers will raise the pressure in the heating network to the testing parameter 12 Atmospheres with the help of the network pump.

Consumers’ hot water supply will be stopped during the hydraulic tests. But most of the people will not feel uncomfortable, as hot water will be run in the district in the evening.

Summer repair campaign is a necessary process for mains’ preparation for operation in the following season. Reliable and constant power maintenance of the city in autumn-winter period depends on professional and operative performance of the preparation.