Plumbing Leak Detection Systems for Specifying Engineers
Specify water damage mitigation technology to protect your clients from the destructive effects of undetected plumbing leaks.
Indoor plumbing leak detection is a simple concept, but it is not a one-size-fits-all deployment. Specifying the right solution for your project requires an understanding of:
- The potential water leak risks that are in play and what equipment needs to be monitored
- System-related considerations such as access to piping and plumbing, appliances located in plenum spaces, and available electrical power
- The required system response when a leak is detected – a simple alarm, automatic water supply shut-off, tie-in to BMS, etc.
Undetected indoor plumbing leaks can create costly insurance claims, rate increases, unhappy tenants, business shutdowns, and monetary fines from skyrocketing water bills. In fact, water damage is the #1 source of property losses for owners of offices, apartments and other real estate facilities.[1] Forward-thinking specifying engineers can educate clients and protect properties against damage from undetected leaks by employing cost-effective water leak detection technology.
Reliance Detection Technologies routinely works with engineers specifying leak detection for their projects. From wireless, app-based systems for wide-area monitoring to basic water alarms and kits dedicated to specific water-fed equipment, RDT provides reliable, easily deployed solutions for every space and budget.
Where are the vulnerabilities in your buildings?
Call us at 888-771-4929 or fill out this short form to discuss your project’s plumbing leak vulnerability points, including…
- Water heaters
- Beverage dispensers & ice machines
- Washing machines
- HVAC condensate pans
- Sinks, toilets & tubs
- Medical/dental equipment feed lines
- Dishwashers
- Aging valves and pipes
- And other water-fed appliances and plumbing fixtures
Case Study: Don’t Let a Simple Boiler Gasket Failure Become a $600k Loss
In an upper-floor mechanical room, an overnight boiler gasket failure quickly spiraled into $600,000 in damage, displacing several tenants. Learn how an investment in leak detection quickly paid off for this condo building when another gasket blew.
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Whether you are designing a system for a single-family house, apartment building, commercial or municipal space, RDT can provide you with the resources to spec in a cost-effective, reliable and easy-to-install leak protection solution to meet the demands of the job. Click here to download a free white paper with tips for specifying leak detection and assessing your options (PDF).
Interested in a specific product?
From wireless full-facility protection to single appliance monitoring and simple water detector alarms, we’ve got your buildings covered. Click here for our product selection guide.
References: 1. According to Zurich Insurance data.