A nationally significant historic building was undergoing a full refurbishment ahead of its public reopening in October 2025. As part of the restoration plan, the building was replumbed and upgraded with a smart leak detection system—a critical requirement to protect the structure’s irreplaceable heritage value.
The client needed a flexible, reliable solution capable of adapting to varying usage patterns and providing immediate alerts—especially for potential leaks in water storage tanks located in the loft space.
The Solution: xFlow
Leaksafe installed its intelligent xFlow leak detection system, designed to monitor both water volume and continuous flow—key indicators of potential leaks.
Key Features:
- Usage Pattern Learning
xFlow audits water use over 7 days to learn the building’s typical patterns by time of day and day of the week. - Automatic Thresholds
Based on usage data, the system sets volume thresholds that trigger alerts or shut off when exceeded. These can also be adjusted manually. - Automated Shut-Off & Alerts
If abnormal flow or usage is detected, xFlow automatically shuts off the water to prevent damage and sends instant alerts via email, SMS, or push notifications to building managers - Allows quick reset once the issue has been resolved
- Continuous Flow Monitoring
Detects leaks by identifying uninterrupted water use over pre-set durations.
Tank Protection: Industrial-Grade Sensors
To safeguard the rooftop water tanks, Leaksafe installed stainless steel probes in the bunded areas. These detect any leakage and immediately:
- Shuts off water supply
- Notifies the building team through all connected channels
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Smart Connectivity & Notifications
To ensure resilient communication, Leaksafe deployed Vodafone NBIoT (Narrowband IoT) technology. This robust, secure network operates independently of on-site Wi-Fi, ensuring reliability at all times. Leak alerts are delivered via:
- SMS
- Push notifications (through the Leaksafe App)
Result
The building is now protected by an intelligent, adaptive leak detection system that operates 24/7, giving managers peace of mind and ensuring the long-term safety of a national treasure—ready for its grand reopening.
