The Future of Commercial Plumbing Systems: Smart Sensors and Leak Detection Tech

Technology has completely transformed our world in many ways to make tasks that once were difficult or time taking much more simple. Equipment used in plumbing for commercial businesses is no exception to this, and options with sensors and data collection now make monitoring large plumbing systems much easier.

This post will explore some of the technologies that should now be a standard at any business both for the purpose of maintaining efficiency and to get ahead of any potential problems that may arise.

Smart Sensors for Real Time Data

The ability to connect sensors to the internet to give business owners and their maintenance team real time access to critical information about building systems has been a game changer. Problems that once required hours of painstaking diagnostic and troubleshooting work can now be pinpointed very quickly.

Naturally, this data is only reliable if it has been properly installed and if it is consistently used. When a business invests in these kinds of data systems, then it’s possible to receive instant alerts when a problem occurs or even for the system to make automatic adjustments to prevent a small problem from becoming worse.

Improvements in Leak Detection

There was a time when leak detection literally just meant taking the time to inspect every component to look for moisture. Now, smart leak detection systems can use ultrasonic sensors, infrared imaging and analytics to quickly identify the source of a leak.

Even a small leak can lead to incredibly costly water damage for a business, so having the ability to pinpoint a leak in its early stages makes this technology an incredibly powerful tool for any business.

Efficiency Monitors

Being able to monitor system usage can also help identify when components are running inefficiently — perhaps due to normal wear and tear. Remote monitoring tools also means that a technician or plumber doesn’t even necessarily need to be on-site in order to identify an issue.

What’s Next for Plumbing?

While we can’t say for sure what advancements are coming, we can expect that new technology will continue to make monitoring plumbing systems easier. AI tools can also help plumbers interpret data and patterns more quickly, helping technicians to see problems before they happen. But other than that, businesses will need to wait and see what is available and to make the most of improvements that can give much greater peace of mind.