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Leak detection<\/p>\n

IoT water leak detection: find leaks before they become damage<\/h1>\n

A small leak can turn into expensive damage. Wireless leak sensors and meter data show where water is where it should not be, and Sensor-Online alerts the right people.<\/p>\n

Book a demo<\/a>Call +46 (0)500 6000 22<\/a><\/div>\n

1,000+ devices<\/b> in our catalogue \u00b7 LoRaWAN, NB-IoT and LTE-M \u00b7 Swedish supplier and support<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

How it works<\/h2>

From drip to alert.<\/p>

Place sensors<\/h3>

Under pipes, in technical rooms, near machines and along rope sensors.<\/p><\/div>

Connect<\/h3>

Battery-powered sensors report over LoRaWAN or other low-power networks.<\/p><\/div>

Detect<\/h3>

A sensor reports water, or meter data shows unusual flow.<\/p><\/div>

Alert<\/h3>

The platform notifies the right people by e-mail, SMS, Telegram, webhook or MQTT.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Ways to catch a leak<\/h2>

Combine sensors and meter data.<\/p>

Spot leak sensors<\/h3>

Small sensors that report when water reaches them, for floors, technical rooms and under equipment.<\/p><\/div>

Rope and cable sensors<\/h3>

Rope-type sensors cover longer runs, and positioning versions help show where along the cable the leak is.<\/p><\/div>

Meter data<\/h3>

Water meters show continuous or unusual flow that points to a leak in the pipes.<\/p><\/div>

Pressure and levels<\/h3>

Falling pressure or tank levels can reveal a leak in a network.<\/p><\/div>

Status and battery<\/h3>

See which sensors are online and when batteries run low.<\/p><\/div>

Response<\/h3>

Rules can send downlinks to compatible devices, such as a relay controller, as part of your response plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Example leak sensors from our catalogue<\/h2>

A few of the devices that work with Sensor-Online. The catalogue has over 1,000.<\/p>

\"Milesight<\/div>

Milesight WS303<\/h3>

Mini leak detection sensor.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Dragino<\/div>

Dragino LWL02<\/h3>

Water leak sensor.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Netvox<\/div>

Netvox RA07W<\/h3>

Leak detection with location.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Makerfabs<\/div>

Makerfabs rope sensor<\/h3>

Rope-type leak sensor for longer runs.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Leak sensors in our catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/section>\n

Leak sensor or meter data?<\/h2>

They find different things, and work well together.<\/p>

<\/th>Leak sensor<\/th>Meter data<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
What it detects<\/th>Water at a specific spot<\/td>Unusual flow in the pipe<\/td><\/tr>
Best for<\/th>Floors, technical rooms, under equipment<\/td>Hidden leaks and whole properties<\/td><\/tr>
Good to know<\/th>Needs a sensor at the right place<\/td>Needs a meter that reports regularly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n

What the platform does<\/h2>

From alarm to action.<\/p>

Alerts<\/h3>

Alarm rules notify the people who need to act.<\/p><\/div>

Know where<\/h3>

Place sensors on a floor plan and use tags for building and room.<\/p><\/div>

History<\/h3>

See when a sensor reported water and how it developed.<\/p><\/div>

Many properties<\/h3>

Handle many buildings and customers in one platform, with views per role.<\/p><\/div>

Reports<\/h3>

Export events and history as PDF, Excel or CSV.<\/p><\/div>

Open integrations<\/h3>

Pass alarms on to other systems through the REST API, webhooks or MQTT.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Related features<\/h2>

IoT water monitoring<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div>

Individual metering and billing<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div>

Alarm management<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div>

Tags and custom fields<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>
Which leak sensors do you offer?<\/summary>

Our catalogue has spot leak sensors, rope-type sensors and leak detection with location, from several manufacturers.<\/p><\/details>

How fast will I be notified?<\/summary>

The platform sends an alert as soon as it receives a reading that matches your rule. How soon a sensor reports depends on the device and its settings.<\/p><\/details>

How do I receive alerts?<\/summary>

By e-mail, SMS, Telegram, webhook or MQTT, depending on how you set up the alarm.<\/p><\/details>

Do the sensors need wiring?<\/summary>

No. They are battery-powered and wireless, so they can be placed where water is likely to appear.<\/p><\/details>

Can I find where the leak is?<\/summary>

Each sensor has a known location. Rope-type sensors with positioning can also help show where along the cable the leak is.<\/p><\/details>

Can I use meter data as well?<\/summary>

Yes. Water meter readings can show unusual flow, and rules can raise an alarm when consumption looks wrong.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section>\n

Want to protect your buildings from water damage? Talk to an engineer.<\/h2>

Tell us about your properties, and we will suggest where to place sensors.<\/p>

Book a demo<\/a>Call +46 (0)500 6000 22<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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