The Value of a Reliable Water Leak Alarm

Water damage is no picnic. It can ruin the entire interior space of a building, not to mention the contents as well. A business that must deal with a serious amount of water damage is looking at a loss of income due to all of the downtime needed for the recovery period, and they are also looking at a loss of data, equipment, supplies and even merchandise too. Any loss of this kind could easily be prevented through the use of a water leak alarm system, but unfortunately not many business owners consider them until it is far too late.

How can a water leak alarm system spare a business from the destructive forces of a serious water issue? Basically the systems are designed to trigger an alarm long before the water even threatens the building.

Let’s look at a somewhat standard scenario – a slow leak in a sprinkler system supply line. This is going to be concealed behind a ceiling panel where it might slowly and invisibly saturate most of the area. If the leak begins during the traditional heating season the ceiling might continually dry out due to the rising air and heat. When the heating is turned off, however, the water is going to begin to accumulate in earnest and will eventually cause some sort of collapse. The line might also develop a much more substantial leak that can easily flood a major portion of a building in a matter of a few hours’ time. If a water leak alarm were in such a space, however, it would detect the persistent rise in humidity due to the accumulated water, and it might even recognize the frequent electrical problems that such a slow leak would cause.

The water leak alarm would then issue an alert of some kind through its computer-based operating system. If the alarm is connected to a “zoned” system of sensors, it might even pinpoint the location where the problems are occurring which would allow the building maintenance team to repair it without delay.

Clearly, relying on a low-cost and easy to use leak alarm is a great way to prevent damage to a building, a serious amount of wasted water, and a catastrophic event from occurring. Any fees or expenses connected to the use of such an alarm system would be negated by the money and time saved by the business owner who implemented it.

If you’re ready to install the ultimate safeguard against water damage call FOIS today at 0845 2772200 or email us at info@fois.com.

 

Avoid the worry and concern regarding whether your facility is protected in the event of an unfortunate event. We would be happy to speak with you at your convenience in order to discuss how you can benefit from a water leak detection system. Call us now on 0845 2772200 or email us at info@fois.com