How to Speed Up Reaction Time During Leak Events
Quick Do’s & Don’ts for Faster, Smarter Response
Even small leaks can escalate quickly. A fast reaction doesn’t come from luck, it comes from good habits and the right tools. Here are simple do’s and don’ts to help teams act immediately when an alarm appears.
✅ DO’s
- Centralize All Leak Alarms
Use one single platform where every leak alarm appears. This avoids switching between multiple controllers, local panels, or separate building systems.
Benefit:
No time wasted checking different rooms, panels, or interfaces. One dashboard gives operators the full picture.
Example:
A technician receives an alert at 03:00.
Instead of visiting local panels in different levels, the complete event appears on the TTKweb centralized web view — with exact location and timestamp.
Reaction time drops from 10 minutes to under 1 minute.
- Use Remote Monitoring
Allow your team to access in real time the alarm log, maps, cable routing, and leak locations — no matter where they are.
Benefit:
Faster decision-making, especially during nights, weekends, or when the building is minimally staffed.
Example:
A facility manager receives a leak notification while off-site.
Through remote access provided by TTKweb, he checks the exact zone, sees it's a condensate line in the rooftop AHU, and directs the on-duty technician immediately.
The leak is contained before the first tenants arrive in the morning.
- Keep Maps & Naming Updated
Ensure every floor plan, technical room, cable route, and zone name remains current and consistent.
Benefit:
Technicians know exactly where to go — no confusion, no guessing, no searching for cables behind ceilings or under raised floors.
Example:
If “Zone B1-07” is renamed after a renovation but the system still uses the old name, teams waste precious minutes trying to locate it.
Updated maps eliminate delays.
- Test the System Periodically
Run quick alarm simulations or small detection tests every few months.
Benefit:
Teams build the habit of reacting quickly and confidently. Speed always improves with practice.
Example:
A quarterly 10-minute drill (triggering a test alarm → verifying → logging the event) helps new staff learn the system, prevents “reaction hesitation,” and reveals issues before real events happen.
❌ DON’Ts
- Don’t Rely Only on Local Panels
Running back and forth between local controllers or panels wastes time — especially in large buildings, basements, or multi-level data centers.
Example:
A leak occurs on Level -2, but the main panel is on Level +1.
Walking time alone can mean the difference between a wet floor and serious equipment damage.
- Don’t Use Vague Zone Names
Names like “Area 3” or “Z07” mean nothing if the person on duty doesn’t remember where it is.
Example:
During a night shift, a guard receives a leak alarm: “Zone 14”.
But the only person who knows “Zone 14 = HVAC corridor behind CRAC units” is not on site.
A clear naming such as “CRAC Corridor – South Side – Z14” avoids delays.
- Don’t Let Documentation Become Outdated
Old drawings, unlabelled cables, or outdated floor plans lead to slow reactions and unnecessary searching.
Example:
A recent renovation changed the location of a riser, but the leak map still shows the old route.
Technicians spend 5–7 minutes trying to find where the cable actually runs.
Updated documentation = immediate response.
Fast Reaction = Less Impact
A clear alarm path, remote visibility, and clean documentation are the simplest ways to reduce stress and accelerate response during leak events.
