How do I Monitor for Water Leakage?

There are two ways to monitor for water leakage. The first is to use a ‘Spot’ detector. This sensor is placed the position where there could be water leakage or accumulation. An example would be the overflow tray of an air conditioner or CRAC unit, or above or under a server cabinet. A Spot detector will only monitor for water (and other liquids) in a single location. When the water hits the sensor, a signal is sent to the monitoring base unit and a preset notification is issued.

The second way is to use water leakage detection rope. This type of water leakage sensor is used to monitor a perimeter area, under a raised access floor, around a room perimeter or server cabinet or in a suspended ceiling.

As with the Spot detector, as soon as water comes into contact with the opt, a signal is sent to the monitoring base unit and a preset notification is issued. A special type of water leakage detection rope is a Locate type. This sensor has zones and can report where along a length of rope the water was detected. Useful for large, hidden and potentially hard to access areas.