Now I will tell you about the device that was sent to me by the Russian manufacturer NPP BIOS LLC. I am very glad that he entrusted me to tell you about a device that works on simple principles.
As a plumber, I will tell you about the benefits of a leak detector for the household. And about the cons that you can face. The review will be honest, if I weren't Timofey Mikhailov
Having studied its principle of operation, I will tell you how it works. Well, first I will introduce you to the course of the matter what leaks occur in apartments and what nuances exist:
What kind of water leaks are there, how do they appear and how to deal with them?
There are two types of water leaks in apartments:
- Fulminant which causes maximum damage to property not only to the owners of the apartment, but also to the neighbors down the floor. Sometimes the damage amounts to more than one hundred thousand rubles. Usually it occurs due to the breakage of flexible connections to the mixers. Disruption of low-quality taps that cut off water to the apartment. Fault (wear) faucets, in the kitchen and bathroom. Breakdowns of the flush mechanisms of the cisterns of the toilet bowls. Disconnection of sewer pipes due to poor installation.
- Sluggish, a harbinger of a lightning flood. Often, strong floods do not occur out of the blue. Small leaks begin to appear beforehand. For example, a poor-quality connection and a break in the hoses are preliminarily detected by leakage in the form of drops. And if the leak is in the kitchen set, in the blind spot. Most likely, you will be informed about damage to the ceiling, the neighbors are below the floor. The same thing happens under the bathroom and in the bathroom.
Earlier, having carried out work on replacing mixers or siphons, I recommended that the owners of the apartment, after my departure from the object, thoroughly wipe everything and put an ordinary newspaper under the place of work. If the newspaper gets wet, it means there is a leak that should be removed.. Naturally, this method requires constant attention. And now the simplest, inexpensive device has appeared on the market that will help save you from cases of hidden leaks under the kitchen set, bathroom and toilet. Thus, it will save nerves and money.
This device is a set of simple and therefore reliable electronic components that will notify you of emerging problems or the flood itself.
It is powered by a battery, which is practically not consumed in standby mode. There are two leads on the back.
Which, when wet, serve food to the electronic filling.
In the photo I simulate a working condition. What happens if you get wet under the sink, bathtub or toilet? A monotonous beep will sound.
Alerting you about problems in your apartment. Naturally, after this, the water immediately shuts off. The only negative, if you can call it that, it is not able to shut off the water. But if you look at the price of leakage protection systems and the cost of professional installation (at least 15,000 rubles), then this device costs "a penny", but performs the function of notification. In addition, the set contains two signaling devices with batteries. That will allow it to be installed in the most dangerous areas, in the bathroom and under the sink.
Actual cost and comprehensive information on the website of the Russian manufacturer NPP BIOS LLC:Standalone water leakage indicator "BIOSE"