In this issue of Sustainability Today, we are pleased to feature Aquilar as our Leak Detection Solutions Company of the Month.
Aquilar are a world leader in supplying the very best liquid leak detection solutions for the construction, industrial and environmental markets. Based in the UK, Aquilar are well versed to reach a global network of clients either directly or via a carefully selected distribution network.
With a mission to provide, the world’s best leak detection equipment coupled with the appropriate installation design and product support, Aquilar offers innovative solutions for detecting leaks of water, fuel, and chemicals. Providing products that meet BREEAM requirements for water monitoring, major leak detection, leak prevention credits, as well as CIREG standards.
Its services include bespoke designs for refrigerant gas leak detection in air conditioning systems, utilising industry-leading products from renowned brands such as AquiTron, EcoLeak, AquiWave, AquiNet, and TraceTek.
Offering step-by-step guidance, its expert team provide complete design, technical and delivery assistance, ensuring every project is executed to the highest standards for optimal performance.
“We are not just selling equipment; we seek to understand and anticipate the needs of our customers. We strive to develop suitable solutions to all application problems and ultimately to improve the security of their assets, maintaining the integrity of their processes and safeguarding against environmental damage,” said Julian Waumsley, Managing Director.
We asked Julian, what Aquilar’s focus has been over the years and how has environmental concerns and industry standards like BREEAM influenced the company’s product development.
“In an ever-changing world and marketplace over the last 24 years Aquilar’s focus has been steady in its aim to provide the best leak detection systems possible. By its very nature as an early warning system an effective leak detection system is a true environmental champion. Either saving water by detecting leaks and shutting off supplies, mitigating potential environmental disasters by detecting fuel and chemical leaks, or minimising greenhouse gases by early detection of refrigerant leaks.”
“BREEAM has been an important driver for our development team ensuring our systems ensure full compliance is possible under a number of criteria for water and refrigerant.”
Of course, every business has its challenges, and one of Aquilar’s biggest is people’s awareness. Whether it be of the problem, the dangers, the solution or the product, Julian explained, “There is the awareness and then the willingness to do something about it. A large part of marketing is directed towards awareness and what solutions are available and so frequently the case of how little some solutions cost given the right information. There’s nothing more satisfying that the ability to discuss the application, the problem and offer solutions using our vast experience. It may surprise people to know that insurance companies actually pay out far more each year for water damage than fire damage!”
During the last 18 months, Aquilar has introduced some new and improved products to help its customers achieve better BREEAM sustainability assessment credits for WAT02 Water Consumption Monitoring and WAT03 Major Water Leak Detection, all aimed to save water.
Furthermore, Aquilar have also worked with some of the largest hotel chains to provide them with Aquilar’s new refrigerant (air conditioning gas) sensor to help with the environment and POL01. This product is used in hotel bedrooms to protect guests from the hidden dangers of leaking refrigerant. The use of sensors in these rooms has enabled clients and engineers to meet BS-EN378 safety standards for personnel protection in occupied spaces, while also reducing environmental impact as what most people don’t recognise is that a leaking air conditioning system can significantly diminish long-term performance, shorten its lifespan, and potentially double energy consumption.
In closing, we asked Julian how does he see the role of sustainability evolving in their industry, and what part is Aquilar playing in shaping that future.
He answered, “We are committed to educating the construction industry on the critical importance of reliable, well-designed leak detection solutions. It’s encouraging to see that both the construction sector and insurance companies are increasingly recognising the vital role we play in conserving water and preventing costly damage.”
With vast experience in design support and the supply of all types of leak detection systems, including market areas such as data centres, office buildings, banks, schools, hospitals, fuel storage facilities and laboratories, Aquilar have the right solution for your leak detection needs.
For more information, please see below:
T 01403 216100
info@aquilar.co.uk
https://www.aquilar.co.uk