Automated Water Leak Prevention with Shelly
Overview
Project Overview/Description
Water leaks are among the most common and costly causes of damage in both residential and industrial environments. Early detection and automated action can prevent massive damage, reduce operational disruptions, and maintain insurance validity. This use case demonstrates how integrating the Shelly Flood Sensor with the FrankEver Smart Water Valve can create a robust automated water leak prevention system.
Scope/Deployments (location)
This solution is ideal for:
Residential homes and apartments
Industrial buildings
Warehouses
Commercial properties
Any location prone to potential water leaks, such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, technical rooms, or near critical equipment.
Goal
To prevent major water damage by detecting leaks early and immediately shutting off the water supply, ensuring compliance with insurance policy requirements and minimizing risks for both homes and businesses.
Challenges
Unnoticed Water Leaks: Small leaks often remain unnoticed until significant damage occurs.
Response Time: Manual shut-off during leaks is too slow to prevent major water damage.
Insurance Requirements: Many insurance policies require proof of active water monitoring or automatic shut-off systems.
Operational Risk: In business use cases, leaks can lead not only to property damage but also to equipment failure and production downtime.
Solutions/Implementations
Solution
Deploy the Shelly Flood Sensor at strategic points near potential leak sources. Pair it with the FrankEver Smart Water Valve. Upon water detection, the Shelly Flood Sensor sends an immediate command to the smart valve, automatically shutting off the water supply and preventing further flooding.
Key Feature
Shelly Flood Sensor: Instant water detection with Wi-Fi notification.
FrankEver Smart Water Valve: Remote-controlled motorized valve for immediate shut-off.
Scale/Implementation
Multiple flood sensors can be installed across critical points (under sinks, near washing machines, water heaters, pipelines, or machinery).
The FrankEver valve is installed on the main water pipe inlet or relevant sub-sections.
Full integration through the Shelly Smart Control app, allowing configuration for both small-scale and larger industrial deployments.
Products Used
Shelly Flood Sensor
Shelly Flood Sensor Product PageFrankEver Smart Water Valve DN20
FrankEver Smart Water Valve Product Page
Results
Immediate Leak Response: Water flow is stopped within seconds of leak detection.
Damage Prevention: Minimized risk of property and equipment damage.
Insurance Compliance: Supports insurance claims by proving automated leak mitigation systems are in place.
Operational Continuity: Reduces the risk of business downtime caused by water leaks.
Peace of Mind: Homeowners and business operators can leave their property or facility unattended with confidence.
Conclusion
By combining the Shelly Flood Sensor with the FrankEver Smart Water Valve, homeowners and businesses alike can achieve a simple yet highly effective water leak prevention system. This integrated solution not only prevents potentially huge damage to properties and equipment but also ensures that insurance policy conditions are met.
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