Bathroom with washing machine and Leak KNX basic

Early warning systems for smart buildings

Prevent damage to the building with leakage sensors and smoke alarms

Water is the source of life, they say – but in the wrong place or in excessive quantities, it can become a destructive force. All homeowners who have ever been surprised by a water leak are particularly aware of this. If water escapes unnoticed in the house, it can quickly cause massive damage to interior furnishings and even the fabric of the building.

Thanks to modern technology, however, there is a preventative solution to this challenge: leakage sensors. These small but effective helpers detect water damage at an early stage and warn the homeowner immediately.

FAQ

Where are leakage sensors installed?

Install leakage sensors at central points in the house where water damage is most likely to occur, e.g. near household appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers, in the bathroom, in the cellar, near the heating system or near water pipes.

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Leak KNX basic leakage sensor for water/pipe breakage detection

FAQ

How do leakage sensors work?

Different types of leakage sensors are available. At Elsner Elektronik, we offer Leak KNX basic for the KNX building bus system, a leakage sensor that recognises when water is present between the electrodes of the probe.

In this case, an alarm message is immediately sent to the KNX bus.

FAQ

What are the advantages of leakage sensors?

Early detection of water damage: Leakage sensors can detect water leaks at an early stage before major damage occurs. This enables a faster response to minimise the extent of the damage.
Protection against expensive repairs: By detecting leaks in good time, you can avoid expensive repairs. Early intervention allows small problems to be rectified before they develop into serious damage.
Prevention of mould growth: Moisture caused by leaks can lead to mould growth. Leakage sensors help to prevent the formation of mould by detecting puddles in good time, helping to limit consequential damage.

For Smart Home and Smart Building

What other protective measures are useful?

Water, fire and smoke: these are three of the main dangers for smart buildings in a nutshell. In addition to water detection, fire protection and prevention should be at the top of every homeowner's agenda.

The necessary smoke alarms are already required by law in some countries. Thanks to their sensors and intelligent functions, they help to detect potential fire hazards at an early stage.

Modern smoke alarms – such as Salva KNX – can be integrated into the KNX bus system. In the event of smoke development, they automatically send warning messages to the residents.

In addition to the smoke alarm function, Salva KNX-TH also has a heat alarm function: if the temperature in the room exceeds a predefined limit, an alarm is triggered. This means that low-smoke fires can be detected at an early stage.

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KNX smoke detector Salva KNX mounted on ceiling in Elsner company building

Conclusion

KNX sensors as sensible protective measures

Modern sensor technology not only offers protection for the smart home and smart building, but also for its residents. Integrated into the KNX bus system, warnings are sent directly from the device to the system, enabling fast response times to recognise and avert dangers at an early stage. In our opinion, this makes leakage sensors and smoke alarms an absolute must-have in every intelligent building!

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