New wireless leak detection technology provides precise, real-time alerts to prevent catastrophic water damage in cultural heritage institutions
May 28, 2025 – Conserv, the leading provider of intelligent environmental monitoring solutions for cultural heritage preservation announces the launch of its Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor. This innovative addition to Conserv’s comprehensive monitoring ecosystem brings cutting-edge leak detection capabilities to museums, libraries, archives, and other institutions safeguarding invaluable collections.
Preventing Damage Before It Starts
With its large surface area and flexible application, the Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor offers an excellent solution for detecting leaks at their earliest stages when damage is minimal and intervention is most effective.
“Water damage is one of the greatest threats to cultural heritage collections,” said Melissa King, Preventive Conservator and VP of Customer Experience. “The Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor is perfect for collection environments because its long surface area increases our ability to get alerted before the water spreads and potentially damages objects. This new sensor is form fitting and adheres to surfaces which makes it easy to tuck away in tight spaces and feel confident that it will monitor exactly where we want it.”
Seamless Integration with Conserv Cloud
Each Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor integrates seamlessly with Conserv’s existing gateway network and cloud-based software platform, providing users with a unified dashboard for all environmental monitoring needs. Institutions can manage leak detection alerts alongside their existing environmental data, with access to Conserv’s renowned support team to help make sure everything is working seamlessly.
The sensor system includes a base unit and 12-node leak detection tape, with Conserv’s team available to help determine the optimal number of sensors and gateways needed for each installation based on the facility’s specific requirements.
Plug-and-Play Installation
Building on Conserv’s reputation for user-friendly, wireless solutions, the Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor requires no WiFi connection and leverages the company’s built-in LoRaWAN network technology which has superior range compared to traditional wireless systems.
Jun Ebersole of the McWane Science Center, an early adopter of the technology, praised its simplicity: “The Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor is remarkably easy to install. The tape adheres to just about any surface and connects automatically to the gateway. Within minutes of installation, the tape was ready to start detecting leaks and send alerts.”
He continues, “I find the Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor offering to be a very elegant solution to a problem that we all have. We can’t be everywhere all at once, and it’s great to be able to utilize technology to alert us to water leaks on our smartphones, whenever they occur. Getting an alert means we can fix these issues before they escalate, so we don’t have to close off areas of the museum, which is critical for us as an educational and hospitality venue.”
Key Benefits
- Early Detection: Identifies water leaks when they start, before significant damage occurs
- Reduced Response Time: Enables faster intervention with specific location data
- Cost Savings: Minimizes avoidable damage and associated repair costs
- Easy Installation: Plug-and-play setup with no WiFi required
- Cloud Integration: Seamless connection to Conserv’s existing software platform
About Conserv
Conserv specializes in intelligent environmental monitoring solutions purpose-built for cultural heritage preservation. The company’s wireless data collection devices go beyond traditional data loggers, leveraging built-in network technology to bring environmental monitoring into the modern era. Conserv’s plug-and-play, wireless systems provide automated data collection and real-time alerts to help institutions safeguard their collections without the complexity of WiFi dependencies.
Availability
The Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensor is available immediately. Institutions interested in learning more about the product or determining their sensor requirements can contact Conserv’s team for a consultation.
To celebrate the launch, the first 20 institutions to schedule a consultation meeting will be eligible for a 20% discount on their first year of Smart Tape Leak Detection Sensors if they commit to purchasing before 12/31/25.
Company Contact: Claire Winfield, Conservator and Head of Growth
