September 28, 2016

It’s the coolest new home protection device you’ve never heard of. The AquaTrip is a programmable device that fits on to your water system to monitor water flow and shut off the water automatically if flow exceeds normal use. Consequently, the device minimizes damage in the event of a leak, cracked pipe, a faucet left running, a leaking toilet, or some other plumbing failure.

The result can be you saving thousands of dollars in water damage costs. But there are other reasons we love it too. Here are the top 5 reasons the AquaTrip is our favorite new innovation in plumbing.

1. Installing one can lower your property insurance rate

Did you know that over 60% of property insurance claims are due to water damage? And of those, 9 out of 10 were preventable. That’s why insurance companies are motivated to reward the installation of an AquaTrip by lowering your premium. In fact, in some places, it’s becoming a requirement to ensure any residence worth more than $3 million.

2. It’s useful for many different property types

Besides home and apartment applications, the AquaTrip is relevant for commercial and institutional properties. These situations where many users are on a single system can mean unpredictable and uncontrollable water usage costs. Operation managers can then monitor – and if wanted, limit – water usage at places like schools, hospitals, retail locations, offices, factories, subsidized housing, and group care facilities.

Cottages that are uninhabited during the winter are also ideal candidates because they could sustain lots of damage if a burst pipe were to occur.

3. In terms of value, it’s the most cost-effective leak detection solution on the market today

Other water detection alarms have to be placed near all water-using appliances and drains where leaks could occur. If you wanted to monitor for all leaks you would need to buy enough alarms to go near your water heater, sump pump, dishwasher, washing machine, and every sink, bath, and toilet.

Even after all that expense, they could still fail to go off if placed improperly. They also do nothing to account for excessive water flow or shut off the water automatically and do not help if you are not in the house to hear the alarm sound.

4. AquaTrip was invented for environmentalists

The AquaTrip has its origins all the way down under in Australia, where it was conceived and designed to save water during times of drought. Homeowners or even water companies could set daily water usage limits to enforce conservation efforts.

Here in Southwestern Ontario we just experienced a summer with moderate to severe drought conditions, and many communities were under outdoor water use restrictions. For anyone who is looking to track their own home’s usage and conserve water, the AquaTrip can be programmed to trip automatically when a daily limit has been reached, making it very easy to be environmentally conscious.

5. AquaTrip can help you isolate water-wasting appliances to save on your water bill

Sometimes leaks are not glaringly obvious. They can be hidden inside plumbing fixtures, slowly wasting water – water you’re paying for. The advantage of the AquaTrip being tied on to your whole home’s water main is having a device that monitors the whole system holistically. This makes it easier to isolate problems quickly so they can be fixed. Take this real-life example from an AquaTrip user:

“I was initially alarmed at my high water bills, so installed an AquaTrip to make sure that I was not losing any water to leaks. As soon as it was installed it detected a leak, which turned out to be a leaking toilet. This was repaired and a second leak in the shower wall cavity was discovered. This was, in turn, isolated and repaired. Unbelievably, a third leak was detected, which turned out to be a cracked main pipe in the garden. AquaTrip has reduced my water bill considerably and without it, I would still be wasting water and money.”

To learn more about the AquaTrip call us today (226) 917-2686, or visit our Leak Protection page.

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