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Avoiding Water Damage In Your Power Supply
How to Avoid a Water Leak Within a Power Supply
Water leaks are a major cause for concern for many home owners and businesses, as they can cause great damage. The most common causes of water leakage within a power supply are:
- Broken seals on appliances and taps
- Clogged lines and pipes
- Tree roots intruding into property and grounds
- Excess water pressure
- Loose connectors
- Corrosion
- Damaged pipe joints
- Clogged gutters
- Extreme temperature changes (particularly during winter)
Full Maintenance
When asked how to avoid a water leak, the best advice that anyone can give you is to maintain all of your water systems adequately.
Routine checks should be carried out on all water systems and any damage should be repaired straight away, rather than waiting for and allowing small problems to turn in to bigger (and more expensive) issues.
Examples of checks that should be carried out include flushing a quarter of the water from your storage tank every 3 months, checking water pressure and temperate at least every 6 months and inspecting the anode rod on a water tank every 3-4 years.
Special Care During Winter
Special care should be taken if you live in an area that faces extreme weather conditions, as cold water and ice can make water pipes very vulnerable to leaks and bursts. If you are going away on holiday you should consider shutting off the water valve that controls how water enters your home.
As well as looking after the inside of your home, when it comes to preventing water damage you should also check the outside of your home. Broken or cluttered gutters can become a real problem during Winter, as heavy rain will not be able to flow away from your home.
If you feel comfortable checking your gutters yourself, then you should make sure to do so at least once a year or hire a roof maintenance expert to inspect it for you.
Water Leak Detection Systems
A leak detection alarm can detect up to 16 ‘leak zones’ at any one time and will alert you to any leaks before they become real problems. Single zone detectors are available alongside multi zone detectors and both offer great value for money.
A water leak detection system is one of the best ways to prevent water damage. It is recommended no matter how much maintenance you carry out on your property. Detections systems are available for a variety of environments and an expert will help you decide which system is most suitable for your needs.
For more information about our water leak detection equipment phone us on 01825733600 or fill in our Get in touch form so we can advise you on the best water leak detection system for your application.
