Water leak detection means detection of leakage of water, it may occur anywhere at your home of at your workplace, if you are an Hotel owner then this might be a big factor in your mind while running your business. The term water leak detection came around late 70’s when computer rooms were in their infancy. We have almost all the computer labs well equipped with air conditioning which contain chilled water for cooling the same. As we also have large amount of data cables, power cables and water pipes needed in the room, a raised floor and is still used to hide them.

Unfortunately, in case of any water leakage in raised floor wouldn’t be discovered until the data/power cable is immersed in water and the computer stops working completely. Then, around 80’s the water detection was done using spot probe sensors. They would consist of an etched PCB or two metal electrodes. The sensing of water was done using a DC voltage in one sensor whilst which is looking for signal from the other end. The task of providing no return signal in return sensor, no water was present there. The main problem using this type of system was erosion in the sensors due to electrolysis and the limited area for water detection, water might flow away from the sensors and not be able to detect until it’s too late.

In the mid 80’s a new development was done in this field a new water detection cable was developed. The main advantage of this type of sensing cable was that it detected water along the entire length of cable. It also allowed areas or equipments containing water that surrounded insuring that leaks were found no matter in which direction the water was flowing. From that time, a revolution came with the discoveries of many new techniques which had alarm panels and the reporting of water leaks. But in today’s world you can be texted, e-mailed, can also receive a phone call, you can also record it on the building management system or might have a simple buzzer and lamp.

These water detection services are very important for your home as well as your business as they can occur anytime, anywhere and the worst thing is you have no control over them, sometimes you can fix them by yourself but still I would suggest you to go with a water detection service as they are professionals’ and provide you the best service anytime round the clock.