H2WISE has specialised tools for fault finding, commissioning, and gathering real-world data — helping consultants, builders, plumbers, developers, and facility managers understand what’s really happening inside their systems. Through our technology partners, we can extend this capability into whole-of-life data gathering and rules-based control systems, allowing clients to continuously monitor performance, identify anomalies early, and make data-driven maintenance decisions.
With data comes knowledge — and with knowledge, design becomes informed, safer, and smarter. Replacing a failed component without understanding why it failed is doing the same thing again and expecting a different result. We use specialised diagnostic equipment and sensors to capture pressure spikes, flow dynamics, water quality, and transient events invisible to the naked eye.
In engineering, data is more than numbers — it’s understanding. When measured and interpreted correctly, it transforms unknowns into insight. Research by Josey et al. (2021) showed that water demand predictions in AS/NZS 3500.1 can overestimate actual flows by 217–326%, leading to systemic oversizing and inefficiency (read the paper). Meanwhile, Gormley et al. (2025) demonstrated that sanitary pressure transients can generate aerosols capable of transporting pathogens through building drainage systems (read the paper). Together, these studies highlight a simple truth: without measurement, design assumptions are blind.
Ultrasonic Flow Meter (Clamp-on)
Non-Disruptive • Potable/RO/Softened/Chilled
Two-channel clamp-on meter for engineering-grade flow/velocity logging. Quantifies true demand profiles, leakage, and spare capacity to avoid oversizing and verify system utilisation.
Use cases: demand truthing, capacity checks, leakage detection, water-age assessment from diurnal profiles.
Sewer Flow Meter / Logger
Non-Disruptive • In-Pipe Velocity/Level
Low-rag sensor records sewer flow and level over time. Supports precinct planning and infiltration studies; can pair with rainfall logging to correlate events.
Use cases: inflow/infiltration, stormwater ingress, capacity validation for upgrades.
Sanitary Air Pressure Transient Logger
Non-Disruptive • Stack Air-Side Pressures
High-frequency capture of positive/negative air transients that threaten water trap-seal integrity and can drive aerosol migration. Supports PCA performance verification in healthcare.
Use cases: trap stability checks, fault tracing (venting/roof effects), risk reviews for occupied healthcare spaces.
Water Pressure Transient Loggers
Cut-in at Valve • Heated & Cold Water Services
Captures spikes and cyclic stresses in potable hot & cold services. Spectral analysis helps locate sources such as PRVs, pumps, quick-closing fixtures, or resonance.
Use cases: nuisance failure diagnosis, cavitation/resonance, commissioning acceptance.
Water Chemistry Photometer & Field Meters
On-Site Analysis • Hygiene & Corrosion Indicators
Rapid field chemistry for the most diagnostic metrics (e.g., free/total chlorine, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, iron/copper, pH/EC/DO/turbidity/ammonia). Links chemistry to hygiene/corrosion risk for actionable decisions.
Use cases: disinfectant performance, corrosion risk screening, commissioning baselines.
Total Bacterial Activity (ALP) Sampler
Rapid Assay • VBNC-Inclusive Activity
Biochemical field method measuring living microbial activity via alkaline phosphatase—ideal for hotspot screening where culture methods miss VBNC organisms.
Use cases: risk mapping, pre/post-intervention validation, domestic hot-water hygiene checks.
Thermal Camera
Visual Thermal Patterning • Non-Intrusive
Reveals thermal imbalance in headers and return loops; highlights cold legs, trapped air indications, and short-circuiting that reduce DHW performance.
Use cases: equal-flow header verification, circulation troubleshooting, QA at commissioning.
Temperature Logger Packs
Multi-Point • Continuous Logging
Distributed sensors track supply/return and branch temperatures over time to confirm set-points, detect cross-flow, and prove circulation performance.
Use cases: TMV verification, recirc balancing, seasonal optimisation.
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Non-Destructive • Wall-Loss Screening
Assesses erosion-corrosion and remaining wall thickness in copper and other services without cutting. Best interpreted alongside chemistry and failure history.
Use cases: localised wall-loss mapping, replacement scoping, lifecycle planning.
Hot-Wire Anemometer
Vent Measurements • Diagnostic
Measures airflow within sanitary vents to understand wind/stack effects on odour and trap stability where venting is marginal or roof interaction is suspected.
Use cases: vent performance studies, stack behaviour characterisation.
Phase-Contrast Microscope
Sample-Based • Forensic Support
Forensic inspection of corrosion samples and failure fragments to correlate material state with operating history and site chemistry.
Use cases: failure mode ID, evidentiary documentation with photomicrographs.
Other Handy Tools
Field Kit • Rapid Diagnostics
Temperature probes, micrometers, fixture flow cup, and custom diagnostic cases that make live-system triage and commissioning efficient.
Use cases: quick triage, evidence packs, commissioning aids.
Equipment Rental (AUD, ex GST)
Indicative hire only. Mobilisation, installation/cut-in (where required), consumables, and analysis/reporting are quoted separately.
Item / Equipment | Internal Use Cost (Consumables / Wear) | Client Rate – 1 Day | Client Rate – 1 Week (7 days) | Client Rate – 1 Month (28 days) | Client Rate – 6 Weeks (42 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasonic Water Flow Meter / Logger | — | $650 / day | $3,000 / week | $5,000 / month | $6,500 / 6 weeks |
Sewer Flow Meter / Logger | — | $650 / day | $3,000 / week | $5,000 / month | $6,500 / 6 weeks |
Sanitary Air Pressure Transient Logger | — | $400 / day | $1,200 / week | $2,800 / month | $3,800 / 6 weeks |
Water Pressure Transient Loggers | — | $300 / day | $900 / week | $2,200 / month | $2,800 / 6 weeks |
Consumables / Sample Pricing (ex GST)
For a formal quote, email tom@h2wise.com.au with location, dates, scope, and any site inductions.
Item / Sample | Price (per sample) |
|---|---|
Water Chemistry Sample | $20 / sample |
Total Bacterial Activity (ALP) Sample | $36 / sample |
Live Remote Monitoring & Cloud Dashboards
Not all monitoring projects need engineers on site every day. Selected H2WISE monitoring systems can securely stream data ro our cloud platform, allowing authorised project teams to view live and historical information from anywhere.
Available Features Include:
Live Web-Based Dashboards
Historical Trend Analysis
Secure Client Access
Multi-User Viewing
Data Export for Engineering Analysis
Optional Alerts & Notifications
Long-Term Monitoring for Operational Optimisation
All data is securely transmitted and stored in Australia.
Access is managed to ensure your project information remains private and protected.