Over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing innovative products and delivering customer-focused services
- Leak detection
- Water sustainability
- Oil storage maintenance & compliance
- Drainage & interceptor maintenance
- Flood defence
Over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing innovative products and delivering customer-focused services
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The iconic, landmark museum houses artefacts from cultures across the globe, from the dawn of history to the present day. The museum welcomes visitors from across the world. Located in central London, UK, the basement floors of the museum provide state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with areas for conservation and scientific research and world-class collections.
The basement levels were at risk from water ingress from groundwater as well as water pipework running above some of the critical areas.
A reliable, early warning leak detection system was needed to ensure that the large basement areas were protected from the possibility of leaking pipework and importantly to protect against water ingress through ground water into the underground basement levels.
The system also needed to integrate into the building management system (BMS).
A highly sensitive solution needed to be installed to protect the priceless museum collections and sensitive equipment.
A range of zonal systems was needed to provide individual zone early warning alarms if the slightest trace of water was detected.
Andel’s Floodline® leak detection system is a flexible, future-proof, zonal and distance measuring leak detection system.
A combination of Floodline® 128-Zone and Multi-Zone control panels were installed in conjunction with high-sensitivity water leak detection cable and pipe-in-pipe sensors.
Because the main challenge was water ingress from groundwater into three basement levels, rather than providing a sensor running around the entire footprint of each level, equidistant access hatches were cut into the secant walls, around the entire outer perimeter of each level, so that sensors could be located between the water proofing and the walls of the basement.
Short lengths of high-sensitivity water leak detection cable were installed at each access point to provide instant warning of even the smallest ingress of water.
Each control panel was integrated into the BMS via Modbus and volt free contact output relays.
Through Andel’s proactive and cost-effective approach, many M&E contractors in the UK look to Andel to design, plan and carry out leak detection installations.
An effective water leak detection installation in the basement levels of the museum.
Installing Andel’s Floodline® leak detection systems now means the museum has:
“In my experience, Andel have always done their homework and delivered innovative leak detection solutions. The museum project was no exception, they delivered a robust leak detection installation with excellent planning and execution. Andel has continued to regularly maintain the system.”
Museums, galleries and heritage buildings using Andel equipment include:
Victoria and Albert Museum, UK Houses of Parliament, Windsor Castle Library, Lincoln’s Inn Library, Science Museum and Tate Britain.
Andel leak detection systems are chosen as the most reliable and cost-effective option by many of the world’s leading blue-chip organisations.
