Water Flow Monitoring / Flow Based Leak Detection

Water flow monitoring or flow based water leak detection and automatic shut-off systems work by monitoring both the volume and amount of time water is moving through pipes. They use a water flow sensor or flow meter to compare water volumes against set thresholds. When abnormal flow is detected, usually due to a burst or faulty pipe, the valve automatically closes, shutting off the water and therefore minimising the extent of the damage. Systems also trigger an alarm or notification to alert users or a central Building Management System to the issue. Our water flow monitoring systems meet the ‘Escape of Water’ requirements of the policy clauses of many insurance providers. Our automatic water flow monitoring and shut-off systems can be viewed below.

wras approved for inline leak detection

AquaGuard Dual

COMBINED FLOW AND SENSOR BASED MONITORING IN ONE SYSTEM
  • A cost-effective, hybrid water leak monitoring and protection device
  • Water flow sensors track the volume and time that water passes through a pipe, comparing against adjustable thresholds to identify excessive and unexpected flow
  • Simultaneously monitors multiple sensing devices (cable and/or probes) to detect the unwanted presence of water in at-risk areas
  • When a leak is detected by either method, a valve automatically and immediately closes and shuts off the water supply, minimising damage
  • Audible and visual alarm
  • ‘Holiday’ mode where water is automatically shut off after a pre-set period of time if no flow is detected
  • Most suitable for monitoring in new build residential property, ranging from individual houses through to multi-apartment blocks (typically one device per apartment)
  • Can be connected to a central BMS or send notifications of a leak when paired with an SMS unit
  • Can be surface or flush-mounted
  • Suitable for multiple pipe sizes
  • WRAS-approved
wras approved for inline leak detection

AquaGuard

COST EFFECTIVE water flow monitoring and shut-off device
  • A highly cost-effective water flow monitor and protection device
  • Water flow monitoring sensors track the volume and length of time that water passes through a pipe, comparing against adjustable thresholds to identify excessive and unexpected flow rates
  • When a threshold is exceeded, a solenoid valve automatically close and shuts off the water supply, minimising damage
  • ‘Holiday’ mode where water is automatically shut off after a pre-set period of time if no flow is detected
  • Allows for flexibility around different users’ varying water usage and can be manually over-ridden when necessary
  • Most suitable for water flow monitoring in new build or retrofit residential property, ranging from individual houses through to multi-apartment blocks (typically one device per apartment)
  • The combined flow meter and valve is installed on the cold-water pipe, just after the stopcock
  • Battery or mains-powered options available
  • WRAS-approved

 

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Flow Based

 

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Sensor Based

 

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Distance Measuring

 

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To understand the difference between the different technologies, how they work and where they are commonly used see our water leak detector overview page.

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