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An improved testing device for testing a drainage or plumbing system for vertical piping is provided which allows the tester to determine which particular floor is being currently checked for leaks at any time during the test. The testing device includes a tee disposed in fluid tight series communic

An improved testing device for testing a drainage or plumbing system for vertical piping is provided which allows the tester to determine which particular floor is being currently checked for leaks at any time during the test. The testing device includes a tee disposed in fluid tight series communication between a drainage system and drain. A controller means is included which utilizes a ball valve to prevent water spillage during removal of the testing device when testing the drainage system for leaks. A ball valve actuator facilitates actuation of the ball valve. A closure plug assembly is provided which includes multiple ports adapted to accommodate a valve stem of the controller means and a fillgauge apparatus. A fluid elevation gauge provides tester with a visual readout of water elevational levels. A lightweight container is provided to store the testing device to facilitate transportability.

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What is claimed is: 1. A testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks comprising: a tubular member, said tubular member is of an elongated configuration having an upper end opposing a lower end, said tubular member is disposed in fluid tight series communication between a drainage system

What is claimed is: 1. A testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks comprising: a tubular member, said tubular member is of an elongated configuration having an upper end opposing a lower end, said tubular member is disposed in fluid tight series communication between a drainage system and a drain, wherein said tubular member defines an annular ledge disposed between said upper end and said lower end of said tubular member, said annular ledge is angularly oriented so as to form a seat, and wherein said tubular member defines a circular inlet disposed longitudinally, and projects outwardly from said annular ledge; a controller means, said controller means comprises a bushing adapted to cooperate snugly with said seat of said annular ledge of said tubular member; a ball valve actuator, said ball valve actuator defines an elongated valve stem being suitably coupled to said controller means; a closure plug assembly, said closure plug assembly comprises a bushing plug lined with male threads to facilitate threaded coupling to said circular inlet; and a fillgauge apparatus, said fillgauge apparatus is adapted for insertable engagement within said bushing plug. 2. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said upper end and said lower end of said tubular member define a socket for receiving an end of the drainage system and an end of the drain, respectively. 3. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said circular inlet forms an opening lined with female receiving threads, said circular inlet has a diametric measure being greater by one incremental measure than a diametric measure of said tubular member, and wherein said circular inlet threadedly receives a closure means in order to seal said tubular member for usage of the drainage system. 4. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said bushing of said controller means has an upper annular ledge being angularly oriented so as to form an annular seat having a contact surface adapted to cooperate snugly with said seat of said annular ledge of said tubular member. 5. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said bushing of said controller means includes a plurality of rubber O-ring gaskets disposed about an external circumferential surface of said bushing in a spaced orientation, below said upper annular ledge, said plurality of rubber O-ring gaskets facilitate sealable engagement by said bushing with said seat of said annular ledge of said tubular member. 6. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said controller means further comprises a tubular drainage nipple of an elongated configuration, said tubular drainage nipple is mounted vertically in fluid tight communication to said bushing of said controller means. 7. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 6, wherein said controller means further comprises a 90째 ell connected in fluid tight communication atop said tubular drainage nipple, said 90째 ell functions as a ball valve which allows water to drop below said circular inlet of said tubular member so as to prevent water spillage during removal of the testing device for testing the drainage system for leaks. 8. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said elongated valve stem has a first end opposite a second end, wherein said first end is suitably coupled to said 90째 ell via a crankshaft, said elongated valve stem is operatively coupled to said 90째 ell in a manner adapted to facilitate controlled actuation of 90째 ell as a ball valve. 9. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 8, wherein said 90째 ell includes a siphon tube to facilitate drainage, said siphon tube extends downward from and is in fluid tight communication with said 90째 ell, said siphon tube is adjacent to said drainage nipple, and said siphon tube has a shorter length than said drainage nipple. 10. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 8, wherein said second end of said elongated valve stem is removably fastened with a snap-on handle, said snap-on handle is adapted to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise, thereby actuating closure and drainage, respectively of said 90째 ell. 11. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said bushing plug of said closure plug assembly defines an annular top having a peripheral edge which extends outward peripherally so as to form an annular recess, said male threads of said bushing plug are lined below said peripheral edge to facilitate threaded coupling to said circular inlet of said tubular member, and wherein said bushing plug has a rubber O-ring gasket disposed about an external circumferential surface thereof, below said annular recess, wherein said rubber O-ring gasket facilitates sealable engagement by said bushing plug with said circular inlet. 12. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 11, wherein said bushing plug comprises multiple ports. 13. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 12, wherein said multiple ports comprise: a valve stem receiving port, said valve stem receiving port is adapted to insertably receive in fluid tight communication said second end of said valve stem of said controller means; and a fillgauge receiving port, said fillgauge receiving port is adapted to insertably receive in fluid tight communication a male quick-connect coupler of a fillgauge apparatus. 14. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 11, wherein said bushing plug is threadedly coupled to said circular inlet via a handle, said handle is mounted transversely atop said annular top of said bushing plug, said handle facilitates quick, easy, and efficient coupling of said bushing plug to said circular inlet in a snug manner which eliminates a need for additional tools. 15. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, wherein said fillgauge apparatus comprises an elongated tubular member having an anterior end opposing a posterior end, said anterior end defines a male quick-connect coupler for insertable engagement within said fillgauge receiving port. 16. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 15, wherein said tubular member includes a port which opens through an external circumferential sidewall of a top end portion of said tubular member below said male quick-connect coupler, said port is surrounded by a smaller diameter female boss allowing for a fluid tight threaded connection to a fluid elevation gauge, wherein said posterior end of said tubular member is suitably connected with a hose adapter adapted to facilitate fluid tight connection by a hose. 17. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 16, wherein said tubular member includes a fillgauge ball valve adapted for fluid tight axial connection within said tubular member, between said fluid elevation gauge and said hose adapter, wherein said fillgauge ball valve is actuated by manual rotation of a handle being suitably mounted thereto, whereupon forward and reverse rotation of said handle operates to open and close said fillgauge ball valve, thereby allowing water from the hose to flow through said fillgauge apparatus in a pressurized manner, and to be arrested from flowing therethrough, respectively. 18. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 16, wherein said fluid elevation gauge is adapted to provide a visual readout of water elevational levels, said fluid elevation gauge is configured to read both pounds of water pressure and elevation based upon residual head pressure, said fluid elevation gauge is adapted to convert every five pounds of water pressure to an elevation of ten feet, wherein said fluid elevation gauge is further adapted to provide indicia delineating pounds of pressure and floor elevation on a face of said fluid elevation gauge, thereby providing a tester with a quick, easy, and efficient manner to determine which particular floor is being currently checked for leaks. 19. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 1, further comprising a portable, lightweight, container adapted to store the testing device to facilitate transportability. 20. The testing device for testing a drainage system for leaks of claim 19, wherein said container includes a carrying handle and strap.