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Items Tagged with 'leak detection'

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Prevention over panic: Educating tenants and customers to avoid costly mishaps

Why preventive plumbing isn’t just a service; it’s the difference between a minor repair and a full-blown disaster.
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 24, 2025

A proactive replacement of the garbage disposal months earlier would have eliminated the risk entirely. A routine inspection could have flagged the weak points before they failed. Educating tenants about proper system use — no paint down the drain, ever — might have stopped the problem at its source.


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Water leaking out of a drainpipe on top of a water heater.

How plumbers can enable insurable homes and deliver peace of mind for homeowners

Coupling installation and product expertise to save money and gain trust.
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Ian Greene
August 15, 2025

To help control losses and to make insurance available to certain homes, more insurers are requiring plumbing leak detection devices as a condition of coverage, alongside smoke detector requirements that are ubiquitous throughout the industry.


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From the Editor | Kristen Bayles

From leak to lesson: Why transparency and trust matter just as much as the tools in the plumbing and mechanical trades

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Kristen R. Bayles
July 15, 2025

Plumbing and mechanical professionals bear more responsibility than often recognized. They ensure building safety, function, and peace of mind for occupants. Every installation, service, or check involves managing expectations, reducing risks, and building trust.


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The Fieldpiece Instruments DRX3 refrigerant and combustible gas leak detector.

Fieldpiece Instruments DRX3 refrigerant and combustible gas leak detector

Fieldpiece DRX3 combines refrigerant and combustible gas detection in one smart tool.
July 8, 2025

Fieldpiece Instruments has launched the DRX3, a connected leak detector that identifies a wide range of refrigerants and gases with one sensor.


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GE GEOSPRING smart hybrid pump water heater

GE Appliances introduces smart hybrid heat pump water heater.
June 6, 2025

The new GE Profile GEOSPRING delivers energy savings and flexible performance, combining advanced heat pump technology with smart home integration and leak protection.



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Leaking water drops that falls to the tile floor because of a broken pipe.

Taking a proactive approach to leak detection in the commercial space

Complex commercial buildings call for smart leak detection to mitigate risk.
Yaron Dycian
May 8, 2025

Commercial buildings, like homes, face risks from fire, flooding, and severe weather. Property owners and managers should recognize these threats but not be overwhelmed—proactive measures can significantly reduce risks and ensure peace of mind for everyone.


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Watts launches "March Matchup" eLearning campaign

February 7, 2025

Participants will gain access to 30 pre-selected eLearning modules, offering an in-depth look at Watts' innovative technologies. Customers who complete at least 15 modules during the campaign period will receive an exclusive pair of Watts innovator patent dress socks.


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Resideo WiFi shutoff valve

December 12, 2024

 This easy-to-install smart device detects leaks and automatically shuts off the water supply, helping prevent expensive water damage. 


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WINT Water Intelligence partners with Polygon to deliver enhanced water damage prevention

November 29, 2024

 By partnering with WINT, Polygon can offer another layer of water risk management, deepening its ability to support clients focused on controlling risk in commercial and residential buildings and on construction projects, eliminating water waste and its associated carbon emissions while improving the building’s ESG scoring, and reducing insurance claims.


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How innovation and sustainability are redefining plumbing solutions for tomorrow’s homes

The trend toward sustainability.
Mason Hall
September 23, 2024

Water scarcity and quality are widespread issues in the US. Embracing sustainability is crucial to the evolution of plumbing, with tried-and-true fixtures and new advances making a healthier, more water-efficient reality possible.


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