Design Buy Build Issue 76 2025 | Page 46

DOORS, WINDOWS & FITTINGS

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.
The smartest ultrasonic water leak detection shutoff 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 awardwinning 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.
Julian Waumsley, Managing Director of Aquilar, commented:“ Hero Labs, who developed SONIC, is a fast-growing start-up focused on the world of water. Sonic, the smart leak-detection 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 shut-off the supply when damage is likely to occur, immediately alerting homeowners and building managers.”
HeroLink: Say goodbye to WiFi issues with classleading HeroLink radio technology that lets Sonic communicate wirelessly over 300 meters( or through eight concrete floors).
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 real-time 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
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