Considering the rather expensive modern Decoration Materials and the cost of work, a large number of various equipment in houses, and also the fact that in a high-rise building below you there may be a dozen or two neighbors’ apartments, everything can result in serious expenses, wasted nerves and energy.

Using only high-quality elements of water supply systems and professional installation, is not always a guarantee of safety, any materials have manufacturing defects, which are usually not immediately detected, it is not always possible to get rid of flexible hoses, which are the first to fail, etc. We must not forget about the human factor; simple inattention can cause flooding.

Every person who has been in such unpleasant situation Those who survived the flood have a good idea of ​​what this means, and to one degree or another it affected everyone. What can you do to protect yourself from a flood in your apartment, so that when you go to work or go on vacation you don’t have to worry about a possible accident? We don’t take into account the option of turning off the water supply every time we leave the apartment or even go to bed - it’s not serious.

Apartment flood insurance

You can insure your apartment and even civil liability to your neighbors against floods with insurance companies; this service is very popular and in demand among consumers, many people are already taking advantage of this opportunity, and if you choose this option, you can easily find offers from many insurance companies.

According to the law, the owner of the apartment, through whose fault the neighbors’ property was damaged, is obliged to compensate for the damage caused, therefore, if the neighbors are flooded, all claims will be sent to you, in which case your civil liability insurance will help - then if an insured event occurs, all the expenses of your neighbors will be paid by the insurance company .

For the same reasons, it is necessary to insure your property, so that in the event of a flood in the apartment, you will also receive comprehensive compensation. Nowadays, insurance companies have the opportunity to insure any objects and individual elements your property - fresh renovation, furniture, appliances, etc.

Disadvantages of insuring an apartment against water leakage

The disadvantages of apartment insurance include the fact that it will not protect you from water leaks in the apartment, will not protect you from a possible flood, but will only cover the costs of restoration and all necessary repairs. Another disadvantage is the cost of insurance, because the insurance will have to be renewed every year.

Currently, you can quite accurately calculate the cost of real estate and civil liability insurance on the Internet, using an insurance calculator, which is available on the websites of many insurance companies; often, the presence of specialists in your home is not even required to conclude an insurance contract.

If you are not afraid of the described shortcomings, then insuring your apartment against flooding is good way protection against the consequences of a flood, a huge advantage of insurance is that if your neighbors above you are flooded, the insurance will cover this too (depending on the chosen insurance contract).

Water leakage monitoring systems

The best way to protect against flooding in an apartment and flooding of neighbors below is to use modern systems for protecting against water leaks in the apartment. Let's figure out what these water leakage control systems are, what they are like and how they work.

Water leakage monitoring system is a set of devices designed for timely detection and localization of water leaks.

More often, The water leakage protection system consists of:

- Controller

Actuators (ball valve with electric drive)

Water leak detection sensors

Operating principle of the water leakage protection system is quite simple - detection sensors located in places of possible breakthrough (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.), if water gets on their contact pads as a result of an accident, send a signal to the controller, which immediately signals a leak (sound or voice message, it is also possible to set SMS alerts) and launches actuators - Ball Valves with an electric drive, installed at the points where water enters the apartment, immediately shutting off the water supply until the malfunction is eliminated.

Currently, there are many water leakage protection systems on the market, including:

2. Hydrolock

3. Aqua guard

4. Rainbow

5. AQUASENSOR®

6. Adlan-T

This is far from full list Leak control systems on the market all work on the same principle and often differ only in the presence of additional functions and the type of equipment used.

Don’t know which leakage control system to choose, what should you pay attention to? We recommend using the following rules when choosing:

1 . Buy a water leakage control system whose official representatives are in your city. This guarantees timely, high-quality service and installation, and in case of any problems with the equipment, the implementation of all warranty obligations. You can find out official partners offering such systems on the official websites of manufacturing companies.

2 . Choose a water leakage monitoring system that has various modifications and functions (autonomy, radio channel, interaction with other systems, etc.), this will allow you to select a kit that best suits your conditions and requirements. There can be a lot of possible system equipment configurations from one manufacturer (most often these are large, reliable companies operating for a long time On the market).

3 . Pay attention to guarantee period declared by the manufacturer of a particular leak control system, for some brands it reaches four years! This indicator clearly reflects the manufacturer’s confidence in the quality and reliability of its equipment.

4 . One of the main criteria for choosing a leakage protection system, and even for choosing one or another configuration from the same manufacturer, is the quality of the components used. The same shut-off ball valves with electric drive can be different types, brands and have various characteristics, be sure to spend comparative analysis, you can collect the necessary information from consultants, representatives of manufacturing companies, or simply on the Internet, in specialized forums.

On this moment, only the installed system leak control system, which will shut off the water as soon as it detects a water breakthrough.

Insuring your property against flood and your civil liability to third parties is a way to get rid of serious financial losses in the event emergency situation with the water supply of the apartment and not only, other emergency situations are often included in the insurance package.

Most best option, suitable for people who want to protect themselves as much as possible from water leaks in the apartment, and also who do not want to bear losses from the consequences of any flood - this is the joint use of both methods, installing one of the leak protection systems and insuring real estate and their civil liability.

DEAR CLIENTS! Prices indicated in the online store are not final., with complex orders significant DISCOUNTS are possible!

One of the worst disasters that can happen in your home is a water leak. If you think about it, a flood in a house is a real disaster. When there is a serious leak in a room, almost everything suffers: floor coverings, furniture, ceilings, windows, walls, interior doors, Appliances and electronics. It is also necessary to think about the possible threat of flooding of neighbors below, in which case the amount of damage could increase significantly.

There are 2 ways to protect against leaks:

• simple – these are prevention methods
• special - modern system protection against water leaks.

As practice has shown, observing all possible preventive measures, establishing high-quality and reliable plumbing equipment, no one is immune from force majeure; there are situations when even a high-quality hose, pipe connection, all kinds of fittings, adapters, flexible hoses, etc. in the apartment can lead to a leak, or simply did not close the faucet in the bathroom.

To protect your home from such force majeure events, in the vast majority of cases, a modern system based on ball valves with electric drives, a control unit and water leakage monitoring sensors will cope with water leaks. This decision – perfect option, because the main goal of such a system is to stop the accident at the very early stage, which allows you to protect yourself from accidents.

Today, there is a huge selection leakage systems, these are mainly Russian developments using Western technologies, the most famous and popular brandsGIDROLOCK (Gidrolok), NEPTUN (Neptune) and Akvastorozh, also appeared on the market new generation wireless systems from the company Triple+, p manufacturer - Israel.

How data works water leakage systems quite simple, on the floor in places possible leaks special sensors are installed (wired or radio) that are connected to the control unit (controller), in the event of a leak, water falls on the contacts of the sensor, it transmits an alarm signal to the control unit, which in turn sends a signal to the electric drives installed on the ball valves, water supply overlaps, an audible alarm sounds.

The water shuts off within a few seconds, in the presence of cold and hot water, the valves in both circuits will close. After eliminating the leak, to avoid triggering a false alarm, it is necessary to wipe the sensors dry and only then turn on the signal on the controller to open the taps and start the system in standby mode.

In our online store presented a wide range of water leakage systems:

• Manufacturer: Gidroresurs company.

There is a huge selection in stock necessary equipment designed to prevent leaks, both relatively and country houses, and based on electric drives PROFESSIONAL with ball valves BUGATTI (Italy).

Worthy of attention new from the company Gidroresurs - this is innovative protection against leaks Hydrolock Winner+, a non-volatile system against water leaks that does not require connection to a 220 Volt network,

For ease of selection non-standard kits water leakage control systems, for example, it is necessary to add the number of leakage sensors, or it is necessary to increase the number of ball valves with electric drives, equip the system with radio sensors, we have done

• Manufacturer LLC "Supersistema"

This production company has its own design department, which develops and produces engineered plumbing equipment.

The Aquastorozh product range includes both ready-made kits and components for Aquastorozh leakage systems. The most popular product today is the kit, this 4th generation system, it works on the basis of the new “Expert” series controller

The "Expert" controller has three control buttons and as many as 12 LEDs. "Open" and "Close" buttonsAllows you to open and close taps manually. Long pressing any of these buttons completely disables the system for 48 hours (after this time, the system will automatically return to operating mode).

Button "Disable sensors for 60 minutes"will solve the problem of sensors drying out. After eliminating the leak, the sensors need to be dried, but the presence of the “Open” button allows you to immediately open the taps without waiting for the sensors to dry.

The "Flood" LED begins to blink when water gets on one of the leakage sensors, while 5 LEDs appeared in the "Expert" controller, which indicate which of the sensors was triggered; when there is a leak, one of the 5 LEDs lights up, indicating which sensor is flooded. You can learn more about the new features of one of the most advanced controllers for water leakage control systems

In addition to the expanded functionality in the Akvastorozh equipment, there are quite a few important point is super fast closing time of ball valves Aqua watchman at the time of the accident ( average response time - 3 seconds! )

• Manufacturer company Special Systems and Technologies (SST)

NEPTUNE water leakage systems will protect your property and the property of your neighbors from damage due to flooding.

Attention! There is currently a promotion on leak protection systems NEPTUN water(Neptune), prices on our website include a 15% discount.

Although heating and water supply systems bring great convenience to all of us, they can also cause accidents. Thus, thousands of water leaks are recorded daily, which occur in various reasons: inattention of people, breakdowns of communications, wear and tear of pipes and plumbing, poor-quality installation, etc. Whatever the reason, the consequence always remains the same - flooding not only of your apartment, but also of neighboring ones, and repairs then cost a tidy sum. According to the law of meanness, at the moment when a leak occurs, people are often not at home, so it is not possible to eliminate it quickly. Everything would become much more convenient if you could know exactly when a leak occurs and immediately shut off the entire water supply system at home. IN modern world This is no longer a dream, but a reality.

To ensure that flooding does not occur, you can install a water leakage monitoring system. Its sensors instantly react to the presence of water on the floor and give a signal to shut off the water. At the same moment, the owners of the apartment receive a signal about what happened, and only then can call any plumber in Kyiv or another city to eliminate the cause of the breakdown and eliminate the most minimal consequences.

But, unfortunately, choosing such a system is not the easiest task, since modern market There are options with not very sensitive sensors, devices that are not protected from interference, etc. Therefore, today we turn our attention to how to choose the right leak control systems to be completely confident in your safety.

Criterias of choice

Modern leak control system comprises sensors that are located on the floor, a control unit that responds to sensor indicators and gives signals to solenoid valve, and if something happens, it shuts off the water supply to the apartment. In parallel with this, an SMS notification occurs, e-mail, in the form of a call to the owners.

Solenoid valves

Solenoid valves cut into the water supply: pay attention to the need to install a water purification filter in the place where the water will pass through the valve - this will ensure that it will work properly and close when needed. Experts also recommend not installing valves in place of a manual valve, so that you do not have to turn off the water supply to the entire riser.

Sensors

A very important component of the entire system is the sensors themselves, which are installed on the floor or mounted into it. Normally operating sensors will not respond to drops of water or wet cleaning, unlike many low-quality products. When the water level on the floor is detected by the system as critical, the sensors transmit a signal to the valve, which shuts off the water. The ideal voltage for working with valves is 12 V, but the usual 220 V will also work.

Supply system

Can't do without power supply, so try to keep it in a visible place so that it is always easy and quick to monitor the performance of the system. In order for the system to work properly, do not forget to take care of it: you need to clean the sensor contacts from dirt, dirt and grease at least once a quarter and remove blockages in the filters located in front of the valve.

Today, water leakage control systems from companies such as Akvastorozh, Neptun and Gidrolock have proven themselves very well. Therefore, if you do not want to spend a long time dealing with the pros and cons of all existing solutions, but want to purchase the most reliable and durable system, then pay attention to the listed manufacturers.

Company "Neptune" has been operating in this market for almost 15 years. During this time, she has managed to accumulate significant experience and can provide several interesting solutions. Thus, the company offers the possibility of installing a wireless controller, which is much more convenient than wired analogues. Sensors are installed directly in those places where there is the greatest risk of leakage: under the sink, bathtub, etc. After sensor signals, the water supply is shut off for 5 seconds, and after the cause of the breakdown is eliminated, water can be returned to the house by pressing one button. Also, all company systems are equipped special system prevent the valve from souring: once a month it automatically closes and opens, and you can set the time yourself. The controllers operate on voltages of 12 V and 220 V and are equipped with a source uninterruptible power supply. The system can be used both in residential premises and in administrative buildings.

Leak control systems from Hydrolock are characterized by similar functionality, but here they are even more careful in preventing valve contamination. So, every week a command is given to quickly close and open the valve or turn it a few degrees: as a result, this does not affect the comfort of the residents in any way, and the system cleans itself. All parts are made from high quality materials, therefore they can withstand more than 100,000 opening/closing cycles.

But the systems from "Aquawatchman" can boast of the longest warranty – as much as three years, original approach to the power supply system, thanks to which all leakage control elements will function for quite a long time.

Today it is impossible to imagine an apartment, house or office without water. But this natural component of comfort can also become a source of great trouble.

Prudent homeowners, aware of the threat and catastrophic consequences of floods, strive to protect themselves from this nuisance. Some people decide to purchase liability insurance so that in the event possible problems receive compensation for damage to property due to a flood. But this is a partial measure, since payments are almost always less actual size damage and, of course, do not cover all costs and inconveniences of a moral nature.

The right solution to prevent a flood may be to purchase and install high-quality plumbing and piping. But you shouldn’t rule out their defects, as well as poor-quality installation. Therefore, this measure does not guarantee a 100% absence of problems with water breakthrough and leakage. The result is the same troubles and financial losses, the need to make unscheduled repairs - and not only at home. As for installation, it is almost impossible to prove the guilt of an unprofessional or careless plumber and to recover the amount of damage from him, since most often such work is carried out without any documents or guarantees.

Let’s add the need to be careful and attentive when using plumbing fixtures. This is especially true for older people and families with children.

How to protect your home from a flood? The solution to this problem is leakage protection systems. They completely shut off the water supply to the water supply system in the event of a flood. Every year, leakage protection systems are becoming more and more popular and have every chance of becoming an integral part of every home. But are all the proposed systems equally reliable and easy to use? Let's figure it out.

Leakage protection systems consist of three main elements:

1. leakage sensors,

2. electric ball valves,

3. control unit (controller).

The principle of operation of leakage protection systems is simple: sensors installed in all “problem” areas, when water gets on their contact plate, send a signal to the control unit. Having received such a signal, the controller applies voltage to the mechanism that closes the ball valves installed on the hot and cold water supply pipes. The flow of water into the room is completely blocked.

The main manufacturers of protection systems against leaks and floods today are the companies Gidroresurs LLC (Gidrolok system), SST LLC (Neptune system) and Supersystem LLC, manufacturer of the Akvastorozh system. The choice of a specific system is determined by many factors, however, the main ones are safety, reliability and convenience.

The safety of the flood protection system is primarily related to the possibility of injury to a person electric shock 220 volt. All systems are controlled by electrical signals, and sensors and wires can end up in water at any time, because they are installed in places where leaks are most likely to occur. Therefore, electrical safety of systems is extremely important. It is ensured by using controllers and taps with reduced supply voltage. According to the “Rules for the Construction of Electrical Installations,” a conditionally safe voltage for humans is considered to be a voltage below 12 V, although especially unfavorable conditions and at 12 V, injury is possible.

But a safe voltage can be considered below 6 V. Therefore, when choosing a leakage protection system, you should pay attention Special attention on what voltage the system uses to operate. It should be below 12 Volts!

The reliability of a flood protection system is its ability to quickly and effectively respond to leaks and reliably and quickly shut off the water supply. The time from detection of a leak to complete shutdown of the water supply should be minimal. After all, this determines how much water will have time to spill into the room. Reliability indicators also include several more system elements:

• Availability of a backup power source for the system. He is a real guarantor of reliability. If during a flood there is a special RCD device that does not allow short circuit, the electricity went out, or the batteries/accumulator died - as they say, “trouble never comes alone” - that’s exactly backup source power supply will save you in case of leakage.
• The main threat is the so-called “souring” of taps due to the formation of deposits due to hard water. The most common method used to prevent this threat is to regularly automatically “turn” the taps.
• Sensor break monitoring function. Any sensor can be damaged, but if there is a break monitoring function, there is nothing to fear: the sensors are in constant “communication” with the control unit via duplex communication. If the sensor's battery runs out, it comes off or is damaged, the system automatically closes all taps.
• Guarantee. The longer its term, the better and more reliable the system.

The convenience of a leakage protection system consists of two main components: ease of installation and ease of operation. It would seem that the subtleties of installation should hardly bother the consumer. But it is the complexity of installation that determines its price and the likelihood of a plumber’s error. Therefore, for ease of installation of the system, it is important to have convenient connectors and ease of assembly of all components.

As for ease of use, here the most important indicator- this is an opportunity and time battery life. The leakage protection system must be autonomous. The battery life should be at least 1 year, since most people do not have pre-installed sockets where the controller is located, and they need a system that does not require a network connection.

In addition, it is important how clear the system signals are to an untrained user. For example, how is the flood indication organized?

Also now the relevance of the topic is growing “ smart home" Some of the leakage protection systems have the ability to be integrated into “ smart House", connecting a GSM module for sending SMS messages about flooding, alarms, pumps, etc. For ordinary non-professional users special meaning When purchased, it has the most complete set. This is convenient because you don’t need to buy anything else later and the house is immediately completely protected.

Now let's see how manufacturers of leakage protection systems cope with the requirements placed on them by users.

Let's start with wired systems. Wired systems are systems in which the sensors are connected to the controller using thin wires that are easily hidden between tiles, tiles and baseboards. Wired leakage protection systems consist of taps, a control unit and wired leakage sensors.

* - Installation cost when ordering on the manufacturer’s website for Moscow and Moscow Region

Now let's see how wireless systems satisfy our parameters of security, reliability and convenience. Wireless flood protection systems are systems in which sensors are connected to a control unit using a radio signal.
They have most of the characteristics of wired systems (the presence of an uninterruptible power supply, the number of connected taps, sensor circuit open monitoring, indication of a flooded sensor, warranty period, ease of installation and use, etc.). But the most important thing for wireless systems is battery life without connecting to a network.

Even if high-quality and expensive materials, and the highway was equipped by qualified specialists - this is not a guarantee that an accident will not occur.

To reduce the risk of leakage, potentially dangerous places(pipe connections, turning points, near fittings, under flexible hoses, at installation sites household appliances, under the siphon), protection against leaks is installed. This device If an emergency occurs, it shuts off the water supply.

According to statistics, 87% of accidents are associated with water leaks in pipe lines.

There is protection against leaks. In this article we will review water leakage protection systems from well-known manufacturers.

If you have a small apartment, you won’t have to think long about where to install the sensors. Mounted on bends. And if the system is complex, you need to prepare thoroughly for installation and think through everything.

The protection system works very simply. As soon as water hits the sensor, it detects a leak, the control unit issues a command and the ball valves shut off the water supply. This will not completely protect against leakage, but will significantly reduce its quantity, which will help avoid a flood and subsequent costs for home repairs and household appliances.

Let's look at the main manufacturers:

• Akvastozhor
• Neptune
• Hydrolock

Advantages and disadvantages

Features of choice

Add-ons

The Aquastrozh leakage protection system is equipped with a partial bore ball valve. The difference is the smaller diameter (1mm) - this will seriously affect deposits in the pipe and tap, which can ultimately lead to early failure of the system.

• The Aquastorozh leak protection system has water flowing in one direction. Changing the movement will lead to a significant reduction in resource.
• Ionistors and batteries cannot support the operation of more than one electric crane.
• The Neptune system cannot be installed without an electrical network.
• Gidrolock does not have a manual control function.

What you should pay attention to when purchasing a leak protection system

How many overlap sensors will be needed?

Depends on difficulty plumbing system and the number of connected household appliances:

1. Neptune can connect 20
2. Aquaguard 60
3. Gidrolock up to 200 wired sensors

The need to operate offline

And the period of operation in this mode.

Gidrolock leak protection lasts up to 24 years; no other system can compete with it.

System reliability

Material of manufacture. Sensor protection. Sensor sensitivity.

The best material is Bugatti hot-forged brass.

If the sensors are particularly sensitive, then it is good to have protection installed, otherwise it may be triggered by every drop that falls on it.

Other criteria

If we rate these three systems out of 5 point scale, based on consumer reviews:

1. Aqua guard – 3 points
2. Neptune – 4 points
3. Hydrolock – 5 points.