2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Operating principle
Fig. 2-1 RE.GUARD water control device
The RE.GUARD water control device is a device
to install in the drinking water supply pipe, which
permanently monitors the flow rate, pressure and
temperature of the drinking water system with
built-in sensors at the place of installation. If the
predefined threshold values are exceeded, the
RE.GUARD water control device isolates the pipe
work with an integrated, motorised ball valve,
displays a warning message and transmits it
wirelessly.
Fundamentally it is only possible to protect the
downstream part of the installation after the
RE.GUARD.
The sensors are suitable for detecting the
following leaks at an early stage:
- Larger leaks in the water pipes,
e.g. a burst pipe, hereinafter also referred to as
macro leaks.
- Very small water leaks,
e.g. a drip leaks, hereinafter also referred to as
micro leaks.
The RE.GUARD water control device’s leak
prevention function does not oer complete
protection against water damage and does not
prevent the occurrence of leaks itself. However,
through correctly setting the parameters and
thresholds, based on the respective appliances
and number of people in the building, leaks can
be detected at an early stage, thereby reducing
the likelihood of a larger water damage and
minimizing any follow-up costs.
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