John Wallace, owner of Atlanta-based JM Wallace Plumbing, has been offering leak detection solutions since 2007, but it’s only recently during the last few years where he’s really seen the technology take off.

The very first installation of the Mikrofill 3 hydronic pressurization unit in North America took place recently in a mechanical room of an assisted- and independent-living community in Southwest-suburban Chicago. You might say the flower of this innovation grew from the soil of an old industry friendship.

The Phyn Plus and Phyn Smart Water Sensor are available now for pre-order and will be launching in the U.S. and Canada through EcoWater dealers soon. 

Resideo’s new Braukmann L5 Wi-Fi Water Leak Shutoff Valve connects to the main water supply and can automatically turn off the supply to the home if a water leak is detected.

 By connecting Kohler H2Wise and Phyn products to the Alarm.com platform, users will be able to monitor and manage smart home devices through their Alarm.com app.

There’s nothing worse than coming home to find a burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater has flooded your basement. It’s perhaps why leak detection and prevention products continue to become more popular each year.

The Gen-Ear LE can pinpoint water leaks in residential and commercial water lines — including problems in walls and under concrete slabs, swimming pools and hot tubs, the company says.

Phyn was founded in 2016 as a joint venture between Uponor and Belkin, with both owning 50% of the company.

Phyn’s Smart Water Sensor, available in one, two and three packs, safeguards homes against water damage by detecting leaks, changes in temperatures and potentially damaging humidity levels.