The Detection Group
The Detection Group provides water damage protection through its FM Approved Trident technology, a cloud-based IoT system for wireless water leak detection and automated shutoff.
Services
The Detection Group offers advanced water damage protection solutions using its FM Approved Trident technology. Their primary service involves the deployment of a cloud-based IoT system designed for wireless water leak detection. This system, known as Trident, includes a network of wireless sensors that can detect water leaks, and it communicates their location through a secure RF network. The service also includes features such as real-time phone, email, and text alerts when a leak is detected, as well as automated shutoff valves that can stop water flow at the first hint of a leak. The Detection Group ensures that their solutions are tailored to specific needs, providing comprehensive protections for commercial real estate, corporate buildings, insurance, hospitality, healthcare, data centers, industrial centers, and new construction projects.
Products
The Detection Group's primary product is the Trident system, a robust and comprehensive water damage protection platform. The Trident system is notable for being the first and only wireless water leak detection platform to receive FM Approval. Key components of the Trident system include a network of wireless sensors, leak-sensing cables for area or perimeter coverage, and automated shutoff valves. This system is designed for seamless integration into both existing buildings and new constructions and is able to monitor hundreds of locations within a single building. The cloud-based Trident Platform allows for remote management, enabling designated staff to view and control the system from home or office.
Industries Served
The Detection Group serves a wide array of industries with its advanced water damage protection solutions. These industries include commercial real estate, corporate buildings, insurance, hospitality, healthcare, data centers, industrial centers, and new construction. The Trident system is flexible and can be implemented in various critical areas such as tenant pantry areas, archival storage, laboratories, and high voltage equipment areas. Notable installations include major companies' facilities in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Houston, Chicago, Boston, and New York. Landmark sites like the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco have also adopted Trident technology as part of their water damage protection strategy.
History
The Detection Group has been at the forefront of water damage protection since its inception in 2006. Over the years, the company has developed its flagship Trident technology, a cloud-based IoT system that has received FM Approval, setting it apart in the industry. In 2021, The Detection Group joined the Watts Family of brands, further solidifying its market position and expanding its reach. The company protects over $60 billion worth of property with its Trident system and continues to innovate in wireless water leak detection, ensuring the safety of high-value assets across multiple sectors.
Technology
The Detection Group's Trident system leverages cutting-edge technology to provide reliable water damage protection. The system comprises a network of wireless sensors that detect water leaks and communicate their locations via a secure RF network. The Trident system is enhanced with automated shutoff valves that can stop water flow immediately upon detecting a leak. Additionally, the Trident Platform offers remote management capabilities, allowing staff to monitor and control the system from any location. The system is equipped with redundant power sources to ensure functionality even during power outages. Leak-sensing cables provide extensive coverage to detect water along their entire length, ensuring comprehensive protection for high-value assets.