In today’s world there are myriad ways with which technology can help with leak detection. This is a giant subject, well behind the scope of this short blog article. We will, however, give you a brief overview of some of the ways that technology can be used in leak detection.
Commercial and Institutional Applications
To give you some examples, some fire protections systems include technology that detects leaks from certain main pipes and alerts the control panel, which can then in turn send alerts by text or email or alarm to building service people or owners or security.
There are tiny robotic gizmos that can be inserted into pipes and travel their lengths to inspect the inside of the pipes for weaknesses or corrosion. There are cameras that can be set up and programmed to give off alerts if a level of water goes above or below a prescribed line.
So, not only are there ways to detect the presence of water where it should not be, there is also technology that can detect pressure changes in pipes which would suggest a leak somewhere.
Home Applications
If someone comes to inspect your home, looking for leaks, they will bring some different technology gadgets with them to detect moisture behind walls. They will detect water pressure coming out of different faucets to see if there are appreciable differences. And most importantly, these professionals can talk to you about what other options are available for the home front, such as for a basement that occasionally leaks. Aside from the home’s piping, there is technology available to detect whether an aquarium overflows, for example, or if the water level is abnormally low.
Your best bet is to get professionals into your home to check for leaks. They have the right gear and the experience to find leaks where you will not.
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