The detection and shut-off of leaks is an increasingly common requirement in building specifications – especially in the multi-dwelling market. 

Water leaks cause more damage to UK property than any other factor – more than all house fires, explosions and burglaries combined. Pipe leaks are a very real problem with over £657 million worth of domestic insurance claims made every year to repair and replace property damaged by water leaks. 

HD resolution allows Sonic leak detector to protect homes or businesses from the smallest undiscovered drip to a catastrophic burst pipe. It detects leaks anywhere in the home and shuts-off the water supply fast – with cutting-edge SmartShield technology that scans plumbing for problems up to 100,000 times a day, protecting property as well as helping to save water and money. In the event of an issue, Sonic will send an alert to users of its mobile app and property dashboard, while automatically shutting-off the water supply in seconds to prevent a water leak.

Julian Waumsley, Managing Director of Aquilar, commented: “Hero Labs, who developed SONIC, is a fast-growing start-up focussed on the world of water. Sonic, the smart leak-detection shut-off device uses ultrasonic technology and machine learning to detect and identify leaks and water usage. It can identify very low flows and automatically shut-off the supply when damage is likely to occur, immediately alerting homeowners and building managers.”

The WRAS-approved valve can be controlled from the app at any time with full manual override, or Sonic can respond to potential problems with smart actions that can be customised to suit individual lifestyles. Sonic is the only product in the UK to apply ultrasonic technology to monitor water use, detecting any anomalies using its AI platform. Sonic’s machine-learning engine recognises the different applications through their unique ‘signature’ helping users to understand usage in order to manage overall consumption.

The fitting process is straightforward and, in most cases, installation can be completed under the sink. The compact, rugged form-factor fits easily into tight spaces to make installation simple.

Sonic can be powered from batteries or with a connection to the mains.

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