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Guide To Water Leak Detection In Our Homes

Rapid world population growth and lifestylealways check your house periodically for any
change contribute to the increased demand forwater leaks, unless of course if you already
water by mankind. Additionally, low levelhear those water dripping sound. Water leaks
rainfall in some parts of the world, slowedusually happen in areas where the
the  replenishment  of  water  supply.water-consuming appliance and plumbing
fixtures are located. Among the most obvious
Therefore, each one of us should make ourareas  to  look  for  water  leaks  are:
best efforts in the conservation of one the
most precious commodity here on our planet,1. Bathroom & toilet area (check for leaks on
which is water. One such effort is to watchshowerhead, faucet, and water heating system)
out for water leaks in our homes, no matter
how  small  those  leaks  might  be.2. Kitchen (check for leaks on faucet,
dishwasher,  water  heating  system)
Although some water leaks are so slow that
they are not detectable, some known leaks are3. Laundry room (check for leaks on faucet,
being ignored by some homeowners. This is dueclothes  washer)
to ignorance to the fact that small leaks
that keeps on leaking would sum up into4. Garage and basement area (check on
thousands of gallons in a year. Imagine ifevaporator  cooler,  hot  water  system)
all  homeowners  had  that  same  attitude?
5. Lawn (check on turf, low water use garden,
Moreover, water leaks not only contribute toirrigation  system)
worldwide water shortage, but also cause
damage to some parts of the house's6.  Pool  and  spa
structure. Damages to the house structural
elements could cause the house to deteriorate7.  Patio
faster, collapse, and injuries to its
occupants.8.  Water  meter
Water leak detection can either be done byDetecting water leaks through the sight and
periodically checking the areas andsound may seem an easy task. Thismay be true
components of the house's plumbing system orin fast and big leaks, but slow and small
by installing a commercially available waterleaks, it could be impossible to detect
leak  detection  device.without the aid of a water leak detection
device. Here are some tips in monitoring the
There are mainly two types of water leakhouse  for  possible  water  leaks.
detection  system:
1. Water is leaking in your toilet when water
1. Passive Leak Detection Systems are usuallyis moving from the tank to the bowl when
stand-alone battery-operated devices thatnobody  is  flushing  it.
produce alarm sound when its moisture sensor
becomes wet, these alarms enable the2. When your toilet is flushing itself when
homeowner to locate exactly where the waternobody  is  near  the  toilet.
leaks are and do the necessary repairs. Since
these are battery-dependent devices, its3. Another method of detecting water leak in
battery  should  be  checked  regularly.the toilet is to place food color in the
tank, should you see the color in the bowl
2. Active Leak Detection Systems also soundafter a few minutes then you can conclude
an alarm when it detect water leaks, andwillthat  there  is  a  leak.
automatically stop the water flow. It may use
a moisture sensor or a flow sensor4. Since most water pipes are embedded in the
inmonitoring any water leaks. There are twowalls and floors, we can only know if there
types of active leak detection system:a.are leaks when you see discoloration on wall,
Individual appliance systems monitor leaksceiling,  and  carpet.
from a single appliance and automatically
shut off water supply to such appliance5. Detecting water leaks in sprinkling system
should leaks be detected.b. Whole houseis the same with spotting leaks on concealed
systems monitor leaks in the whole house andpiping  systems.
shut off the main water supply to the house
should leaks be detected. Whole house system6. One such practical way to know whether you
is composed of several moisture sensors whichhave water leaks in your house is to monitor
send signal to control valve via radio signalyour water bill. Should you have higher water
or  by  means  of  wiring  connections.bill with the same usual consumption, you
could seek a professional plumber or check it
Every house is unique and has a specialout  with  your  local  utility  company.
situation to determine what type of water
leak system is applicable. Some simpleWater leaks only worsen through time; it
systems may be installed by the homeowner,would be wise for you to deal with it as
butcomplex systems should be done byearly as possible. Early detection and repair
qualified  plumber.shall save you money and prevent damage to
your house. If you ignore it, you are only
If you don't have water leak detection systempostponing something you should do anyway.
device installed in your house, you can



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