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Ydrostop…non-electric device
The UK-based Transplore International Limited is set for the Middle Eastern launch of Ydrostop, which is claimed to be the only product in the world which can interrupt the incoming water supply to any residential or commercial property with an operating principal based entirely on hydraulic and mechanical techniques - a totally non-electrical device.
Ydrostop is set to change the way water is used in both domestic and business sectors, says the company.
"It is estimated that up to 30 per cent of potable water is lost through leaks before the water even reaches the tap of the consumer. Of this, it is estimated that a third is lost in the consumers' own premises."
Flood damage, whether resulting from a burst pipe or leaking tap, can be costly. During a weekend, 80,000 litres of water can drain away from a 1/2 inch pipe. This would be about the same quantity that a family with two children uses in three months, says Transplore director Paul Harrison.
''Such accidents can be extremely costly in time, inconvenience and money to rectify. Ydrostop has the features to offer home and business owners protection from such damage and also enable proactive water conservation efforts at consumer level - a priority in this region. We are very excited about the Middle Eastern launch."
Ydrostop is analogous to the smoke detector and burglar alarm but it has one major advantage in that it will not only detect, but also prevent the loss. It is a non-electrical water control valve. It has a double function and operates as follows:
The technology of Ydrostop is state-of-the-art. It is manufactured under the supervision of Alcatel to the ISO 9000 standards.
"Ydrostop is ideal for domestic property owners with large houses that have unoccupied areas or second homes which are at risk when unattended. It is also highly beneficial in buildings that house valuables such as antiques or artworks and also public sector buildings such as hospitals, schools, prisons and universities," says Harrison.
Ydrostop is ideal for use in local authority premises, high-rise office buildings, warehousing and factory operations, banking organisations and hotel chains, he adds.
In addition to marketing Ydrostop for 'retro-fit' applications, Transplore International is looking to penetrate the 'new-build' sector in the construction industry. ''We are hoping to very quickly see large numbers of Ydrostop units introduced at the planning and construction stages of domestic, public and commercial property as awareness increases,'' said Harrison.
"Ydrostop requires no electricity and no electrical connections or batteries are needed either to install or to operate. It is equipped with a self-cleaning filter, which is easily installed and may be replaced as necessary. All materials and components used in the manufacture of Ydrostop are harmless to drinking water and comply with the most stringent of international standards," says Harrison. Transplore International is currently seeking to establish distribution partnerships throughout the Middle East as well as welcoming enquiries from construction, insurance, corporate, governmental and commercial customers.