User's Guide

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Benefits of Use
Operational Benefits
• 100% of distribution system permanently monitored.
• Finds more leaks more quickly than traditional methods.
• Responds rapidly to new mains bursts, improving service to customers.
• Automates and de-skills leak surveying, eliminating human error and finding leaks
that would otherwise be missed.
• Eliminates "stop tap bashing" (surveying using listening sticks).
• Operates independently of the size, structure or integrity of the area being monitored.
• Completely non-invasive method with no detrimental effects on supply to customers
(preferred alternative to step testing).
• Improves overall detection efficiency and motivation by enabling skilled staff to
concentrate on finding "known" leaks and avoid wasting time in no-leak areas.
• Operates continuously for up to 5 years (dependant on configuration), enabling a low
leakage level to be maintained easily.
• Bluetooth and RF technology allow wireless configuration on site.
• Logging can be fully customised to fit customer’s requirements.
Economic Benefits
• Survey costs cut by >90% with elimination of surveying using listening sticks
• Dramatic productivity gain - one person can survey several DMA's (District Metered
Areas) per day.
• Record low leakage levels attainable and easily maintained.
• Low installation cost and no maintenance costs enable rapid payback, with in-
creasing profits per year.
• No night work required for leak surveying.
• Negligible incremental cost of additional surveys.
• Highly attractive return on capital employed.
• Lower leakage level reduces cost of water into supply.
• Demonstrates high technology benefits to regulator, customers, shareholders and
international clients.
With over 200,000 units deployed worldwide, it’s easy to see why the Permalog range is one
of the most highly respected Leak Noise Loggers in the industry. HWM-Water Ltd, your
gateway to the latest technology, solutions and services.
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