Come across this competition which I will enter, thought it might interest others who have spent time creating automations to detect water leaks.
https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/leakkiller-challenge
The LeakKiller Challenge will run from 4th September 2017 until 27th November 2017. Winners will be announced in January 2018.
What should my entry include?
Your solution will be judged on the 3 categories below;
- Detect flow: detect ‘unusual activity’ – e.g. water flowing for longer periods than normal
- Detect and monitor leaks: detect where there shouldn’t be water – e.g. under appliances, boiler, water tank, bath etc.
- Supply shut off: automatic / remote shut off of water supply to avoid damage to the home. Could also include other elements, for example, power shut off.
There is a £5,000 cash prize for each of the Design Challenge Categories – 1, 2 and 3 above.
Btw I am in no way affiliated with this comp