by Brianna Crandall — December 12, 2014—RLE Technologies, U.S.-based provider of water leak detection systems and Web-based monitoring solutions for mission-critical facilities worldwide, just released its list of the top five threats for leaks in a mission-critical facility and how to solve these issues, determined by its experts in leak detection and experience in data centers across the nation.
In an industry where just seconds of downtime represent enormous bottom line implications, leak detection and monitoring are crucial elements to consider in a highly sensitive facility, whether protecting technology, documents, equipment or even priceless works of art. These five areas of focus are the most frequent points of failure from a fluid intrusion perspective:
- Faulty Mechanical Equipment: Uncapped sprinkler lines, leaky storage tanks, improperly monitored air-conditioning (A/C) units, leaking water filter units
- Structural Failures: Leaky roofs, improperly installed windows, clogged drains, overall general faulty construction
- Piping issues: Failing pipes/fittings/valves, freezing pipes, fluid hammer effect (a pressure build-up when fluids stop or change directions suddenly), faulty pipes in primary plumbing walls
- Human-Related Issues: Overflowing basins, accidental damage to sprinkler lines, intentional sabotage
- Weather-Related Fluid Intrusion: Minor flooding as a result of unexpected weather issues
“Piping issues and faulty mechanical equipment are some of the most common causes of facility downtime,” explains RLE Technologies Executive Vice President Jeremy Swanner. “For any of these five areas of threats, a comprehensive business continuity/disaster mitigation plan that includes robust and reliable monitoring equipment such as fluid sensing cable systems are ideal proactive measures a facility manager can take to minimize the risk of costly downtime in 2015.”
RLE Technologies offers “A Leak Detection Checklist for Water and Chemical Risk Mitigation” on the company’s Web site.
RLE Technologies provides critical facility oversight and notification around the world. For decades, RLE has delivered facility monitoring and leak detection technologies that prevent disasters, preserve customers’ reputations, and provide peace of mind. Thousands of customers worldwide rely on RLE products to detect threats, notify stakeholders, and mitigate risks to their mission-critical sensitive environments. RLE products are manufactured in the USA.
