Damaged walls, parquet flooring and furniture are frustrating. The automatic anti–flood system with Ajax LeaksProtect has identified the first flood signs and shut off the water. The mobile app instantly informed the owner about the incident.
In the following write up, you can read on how to implement the Ajax anti–flood system in your home, office, store or production facility.
Damage Assessment
Frequent. Destructive. Expensive. These three characteristics describe floods and leaks, regardless of how massive they are.
They are awfully destroying
Scientifically speaking, there are 4 degrees of water damage. The gradation depends on the porosity of the materials and their ability to absorb the water.
In simple words, the mold grows even if water–damaged areas are dried within 48 hours. The musty smell may never disappear. The wooden floor rots, the drywall gets soaked and crumbled. Appliances deteriorate. Electrical wiring becomes dangerous. A short circuit can cause a fire.
They cost a lot of money
13 billion dollars. 707 million pounds. 275 million euros. This is the annual cost of water damage in the US, UK, Spain, respectively. Countries and currencies can change, but the financial losses remain tremendous.
In addition to global damage, the leaks can be “slow”. They are difficult to spot right away, but they are still expensive. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 11,000 liters per year. That’s the amount of water needed to take more than 180 showers. A 3mm crack in a pipe, results in 945 liters of water leak per day. You can fill an aquarium with this water and launch a small shark in it.
Sources of water leaks and floods
– Defective plumbing (for example, toilet)
– Water pipes
– Water heater
– Heating radiators
– Washing machine
– Dishwasher
“You need to monitor and constantly keep them in mind.”
“You should check the water heater once in a while and clean it to prevent a leak caused by scale inside.”
“You should replace the water heater anode in a timely manner.”
“Don’t forget to check and replace the washing machine water supply hoses after 8-9 years of use.”
“Regular control is important, but it cannot prevent accidents.”
“In apartment buildings, the human factor (for example, a forgetful neighbor) can cause problems.”
Keeping risk areas under control
LeaksProtect wireless leak detector does not require installation, goes years without maintenance, and works 24/7.
The device height is only 14 mm. Just place it where water leaks are likely to happen. If your washing machine leaks or a pipe breaks, the detector will react immediately, and the Ajax app will report an accident.
And if the facility has an anti-flooding system, Ajax will automatically shut off water supply. LeaksProtect leak detectors, Relay or WallSwitch relays, and electrovalves, can be used to create a smart water control and anti-flooding system.
Control water shut-off system with Ajax
Ajax security system can prevent site flooding attributed to pipe breaks or failures of plumbing fixtures. In order to implement the anti-flood system, you will need a LeaksProtect water leakage detector, a compatible electric valve as well as a WallSwitch relay or Relay. Using the relay, you can shut off the water supply manually—with the app—or automatically: when alarm is triggered, by schedule, or by changing the security mode.
The relay is used to open and close electrical circuits and can be used to control the power supply of electrical appliances.
Relay is a low-current remote control device with a voltage-free “dry contact”.
WallSwitch is a PCB relay for remote control device of power featuring an electric power meter.
Both devices are remotely controlled via the Ajax application. The application allows you to set up automatic closing and/or opening of the relay contacts when changing the armed state and using the “night mode”.
Contact us for more information on how to set up your valve and devices.
Why Ajax LeaksProtect
Why do you need a security system when you can buy a simple detector with a water supply shutoff valve?
Scale
From 1 to 200 LeaksProtect leak detectors can be connected to the hub (Ajax security system control panel). Each of them detects a leak, and the system can control multiple solenoid valves, stopping the water supply to the whole building, or particular floor, wing of the floor, or even a specific room. The valve can be selected according to your requirements, without any restrictions — in contrast to anti-flood systems, where this element is already set. The number of supported detectors in such systems is about 5 times less, and the flexibility of controlling them tends to zero.
Endurance
Most anti-flood systems are powered by electricity and will not last more than 1-2 days in autonomous mode. LeaksProtect operates on a pre-installed battery for up to 5 years. Just place a miniature device where a water leak is likely to happen and forget about it for years. Also, the security system control panel can operate from a portable battery using Ajax 12V PSU or Ajax 6V PSU power supply units. Thus, the system ensures safety in facilities with missing, low-voltage or unstable power supply.
Reliability
Ajax provides an uninterrupted interaction of all security system devices and two-sided connection on up 1300 m in an open area. This is an unattainable range for a traditional anti-flood system. The Ajax Jeweller radio protocol uses authentication to prevent forgery, and encryption to protect against data theft. All this makes LeaksProtect effective against small leaks and large floods. Tiny apartments, huge production facilities and malls are safe with Ajax.
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Leaks and floods prevention
Damaged walls, parquet flooring and furniture are frustrating. The automatic anti–flood system with Ajax LeaksProtect has identified the first flood signs and shut off the water. The mobile app instantly informed the owner about the incident.
In the following write up, you can read on how to implement the Ajax anti–flood system in your home, office, store or production facility.
Damage Assessment
Frequent. Destructive. Expensive. These three characteristics describe floods and leaks, regardless of how massive they are.
They are awfully destroying
Scientifically speaking, there are 4 degrees of water damage. The gradation depends on the porosity of the materials and their ability to absorb the water.
In simple words, the mold grows even if water–damaged areas are dried within 48 hours. The musty smell may never disappear. The wooden floor rots, the drywall gets soaked and crumbled. Appliances deteriorate. Electrical wiring becomes dangerous. A short circuit can cause a fire.
They cost a lot of money
13 billion dollars. 707 million pounds. 275 million euros. This is the annual cost of water damage in the US, UK, Spain, respectively. Countries and currencies can change, but the financial losses remain tremendous.
In addition to global damage, the leaks can be “slow”. They are difficult to spot right away, but they are still expensive. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 11,000 liters per year. That’s the amount of water needed to take more than 180 showers. A 3mm crack in a pipe, results in 945 liters of water leak per day. You can fill an aquarium with this water and launch a small shark in it.
Sources of water leaks and floods
– Defective plumbing (for example, toilet)
– Water pipes
– Water heater
– Heating radiators
– Washing machine
– Dishwasher
“You need to monitor and constantly keep them in mind.”
“You should check the water heater once in a while and clean it to prevent a leak caused by scale inside.”
“You should replace the water heater anode in a timely manner.”
“Don’t forget to check and replace the washing machine water supply hoses after 8-9 years of use.”
“Regular control is important, but it cannot prevent accidents.”
“In apartment buildings, the human factor (for example, a forgetful neighbor) can cause problems.”
Keeping risk areas under control
LeaksProtect wireless leak detector does not require installation, goes years without maintenance, and works 24/7.
The device height is only 14 mm. Just place it where water leaks are likely to happen. If your washing machine leaks or a pipe breaks, the detector will react immediately, and the Ajax app will report an accident.
And if the facility has an anti-flooding system, Ajax will automatically shut off water supply. LeaksProtect leak detectors, Relay or WallSwitch relays, and electrovalves, can be used to create a smart water control and anti-flooding system.
Control water shut-off system with Ajax
Ajax security system can prevent site flooding attributed to pipe breaks or failures of plumbing fixtures. In order to implement the anti-flood system, you will need a LeaksProtect water leakage detector, a compatible electric valve as well as a WallSwitch relay or Relay. Using the relay, you can shut off the water supply manually—with the app—or automatically: when alarm is triggered, by schedule, or by changing the security mode.
The relay is used to open and close electrical circuits and can be used to control the power supply of electrical appliances.
Relay is a low-current remote control device with a voltage-free “dry contact”.
WallSwitch is a PCB relay for remote control device of power featuring an electric power meter.
Both devices are remotely controlled via the Ajax application. The application allows you to set up automatic closing and/or opening of the relay contacts when changing the armed state and using the “night mode”.
Contact us for more information on how to set up your valve and devices.
Why Ajax LeaksProtect
Why do you need a security system when you can buy a simple detector with a water supply shutoff valve?
Scale
From 1 to 200 LeaksProtect leak detectors can be connected to the hub (Ajax security system control panel). Each of them detects a leak, and the system can control multiple solenoid valves, stopping the water supply to the whole building, or particular floor, wing of the floor, or even a specific room. The valve can be selected according to your requirements, without any restrictions — in contrast to anti-flood systems, where this element is already set. The number of supported detectors in such systems is about 5 times less, and the flexibility of controlling them tends to zero.
Endurance
Most anti-flood systems are powered by electricity and will not last more than 1-2 days in autonomous mode. LeaksProtect operates on a pre-installed battery for up to 5 years. Just place a miniature device where a water leak is likely to happen and forget about it for years. Also, the security system control panel can operate from a portable battery using Ajax 12V PSU or Ajax 6V PSU power supply units. Thus, the system ensures safety in facilities with missing, low-voltage or unstable power supply.
Reliability
Ajax provides an uninterrupted interaction of all security system devices and two-sided connection on up 1300 m in an open area. This is an unattainable range for a traditional anti-flood system. The Ajax Jeweller radio protocol uses authentication to prevent forgery, and encryption to protect against data theft. All this makes LeaksProtect effective against small leaks and large floods. Tiny apartments, huge production facilities and malls are safe with Ajax.
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