Design Buy Build Issue 19 2016 | Page 50

Whilst studying at London University in 1972, William Saint worked at a small chain of retail shops specialising in white goods such as dishwashers and washing machines. Saint saw the extensive damage that these products could cause by flooding and leaking if broken. He invented the first Floodcheck product, the MANUAL model as a solution for protecting properties by preventing flooding from these machines. In 1998, working with the latest microprocessor electronics, William Saint designed a more sophisticated product and the AUTO model was invented. Saint entered the Auto Model in the Essex County Council‚ Innovation Competition and won the Innovation Award. The product was later granted International Trademarks and Patents. It was tested by the UK water standards to WRAS Requirements and so Floodcheck was formed. Floodchec k continues its research and developments in products to monitor, save water and to protect properties. The “interceptor” product was launched in 2011 after 5 years of development. It was awarded the coveted NATIONAL HOMEBUILDING and Renovation Award for Innovation and Excellence. For more information visit www.floodcheck.co.uk PRODUCTS Floodcheck Manual Floodcheck Auto The Floodcheck ‘Auto’ valve is a flood prevention device which constantly monitors the water supply and so minimises internal water damage protects a property from internal flooding by monitoring the water supply. Remote switch The optional ‘Remote Switch’ which can be easily installed anywhere in a property. With options to bypass, vacate and reset the system at the touch of a button. All these options are, of course, already available on the stand alone Floodcheck AUTO. It comes in both a wired and wireless version. Wet Pad The optional Floodcheck wet pad will detect the small, drips and leaks that can soon add up to significant water damage and activate the Floodcheck Auto. The Floodcheck Manual is specifically designed for washing machines, dishwashers or other similar appliances. Screw this on to the end of your washing machine / dishwasher, to protect against burst hoses. It comes in two formats. A standard model and an Easy Reset model.