Designing Effective Commercial Leak Defense Systems
Understanding the different tier Levels of leak detection
Sponsored by WATTS Water Technologies, Inc. | Presented by Keith Zander
Webinar On-Demand
This course will outline the four tiers of water leak protection systems for commercial systems. Included will be the national trend drivers and motivations of under-construction, new construction design and retrofit design solutions. Real world examples of the various solutions of both “inside-the-pipe’ and “outside-the-pipe” leak detection strategies and the best percent effectiveness statistics will be shared.
Photo courtesy of Watts Water Technologies
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Keith Zander is the Senior Product Manager for Sentinel Hydrosolutions (A Watts Brand). He has decades of experience in the application of elegant solutions to complex problems in the energy and sustainability market. His experience ranges from renewable energy, data center climate control, emergency power systems, HVAC for light aircraft, heavy truck & offroad equipment. In his current role, he enjoys working with all the influencers in developing and applying cost-effective solutions for protecting all types of structures against the financial perils of catastrophic water damage. In his off time, he prefers to be off-grid engaging with nature, miles from civilization. He is a U.S. Army Veteran, married with 4 kids. |
Watts is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative water solutions for residential, commercial and institutional environments. Products include an extensive line of flow control, filtration and treatment products for water quality, and residential plumbing & heating. Founded in 1874, Watts is headquartered in North Andover, MA.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in February 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the different Tier Levels of Leak Detection Systems, their advantages and weaknesses.
- Highlight the theory of operation of a flow-based Leak Detection System.
- Summarize relevant considerations for building stakeholders in designing and specifying a Leak Protection System.
- Evaluate the potential return on investment for Leak Detection Systems.
