Design Buy Build Issue 53 2021 | Page 92

LONDON BUILD SHOW PREVIEW

LEAK DETECTION JUST GOT SMARTER

BENEFITS OF SONIC
HD Ultrasonic : Innovative HD Ultrasonic technology uses machine learning * to learn your habits and distinguish normal water use from harmful leaks with amazing accuracy .
Regular CheckUps : Don ’ t let a little leak turn into a huge headache . Sonic regularly performs CheckUps * – a smart routine that detects even the tiniest of pinpoint leaks , anywhere in your home .
WRAS approved : to comply with the UK Water Regulations Advisory Scheme this valve has been certified for use .
Smart Shield : If any water leak occurs , Sonic stops it fast with an integrated smart shut-off valve . You can customise the behaviour to suit your lifestyle .
Cool , calm and collected : Don ’ t get caught out in the cold . Predict the future with Intelligent Freeze Detection that guards against frozen pipes .
Signatures : Sonic ’ s even smart enough to recognise standard appliances and break your water usage down into different categories , helping you save money and protect the planet too .
HeroLink : Say goodbye to WiFi issues with class-leading HeroLink radio technology that lets Sonic communicate wirelessly over 300 meters ( or through eight concrete floors )
The smartest ultrasonic water leak detection shut-off system ever created for the home has arrived !
Hero Labs are proud to announce that it has appointed Aquilar Ltd as its value-added UK & Ireland distributor for the professional leak detection market , supporting consultants , contractors and building managers .
The detection and shut-off of leaks is an increasingly common requirement in building specifications – especially in the multi-dwelling market . The award-winning Sonic leak detector is a perfect solution for this need . If you are a developer , contractor , specifier or public health engineer Aquilar would be delighted to help you explore the use of Sonic for your projects .
Right at home : Sonic works with almost all standard plumbing configurations , and the compact , rugged form factor fits easily into tight spaces .
Home is where the smart is : Check up on your home from anywhere in the world , with full manual control and realtime alerts for suspected leaks or unusual water patterns .
Aquilar is a world leader in the supply of water leak detection equipment .
Find out more at www . aquilar . co . uk
* experimental features
Julian Waumsley , Managing Director of Aquilar , commented : “ Hero Labs , who developed SONIC , is a fast-growing startup focused on the world of water . Sonic , the smart leakdetection 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 shutoff the supply when damage is likely to occur , immediately alerting homeowners and building managers .”
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