Protecting What’s Below: Why Oil Minder® Is a Must-Have for Commercial Building
As buildings become smarter and sustainability standards become more rigorous, even traditionally overlooked areas—such as sump pits—are receiving an upgrade. Oil Minder® by Industrial Flow Solutions™ is a proven, customizable water & oil sensing alarm system that not only protects your facility from oil leaks, but also seamlessly integrates with your BACnet-enabled Building Automation System (BAS).
What Is an Oil Minder?
Oil Minder is a turnkey system that distinguishes between water and hydrocarbons in sump pits. It pumps water safely into the sewer and diverts oil to containment—automatically. The result? Regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and significant risk reduction from oil spills or pump failures.
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Smarter Integration with BACnet
Today’s facilities demand more than basic control panels. With BACnet connectivity, Oil Minder becomes an active part of your digital building network:
- Remotely monitor alarms and pump status
- Log system data for diagnostics and maintenance
- Integrate with existing BAS dashboards and alert systems
This connectivity transforms Oil Minder into a smart node within your building’s infrastructure, offering visibility and control to facilities managers and engineers alike.
Key Features You Can Count On
Conductive Sensing – Patented, self-cleaning probes reliably distinguish between oil and water with minimal maintenance.
Plug-and-Play Design – The pre-configured control panel, 8-pin connector, and factory-mounted sensors ensure fast and foolproof installation.
Push-to-Test Function – A reset button enables a complete system check without entering a confined space
Third-Party Certification – Manufactured to stringent standards and verified by independent certification firms.
Flexible for Any Application
Oil Minder systems are available in:
- Simplex – Single pump for standard applications
- Duplex – Redundant pump setup for mission-critical operations
- Liquidator Systems – Engineered setups for pumping water and hydrocarbons separately
From elevator pits and industrial sites to wastewater treatment facilities, Oil Minder can be customized to match code requirements and physical constraints—including narrow float configurations for tight spaces.
Install Fast, Stay Compliant
The system eliminates the need for power in the pit and includes cable lengths up to 250’. It installs cleanly with a standard conduit and requires only one power connection—saving time, space, and labor costs.
Oil Minder helps meet ASME 17.1 and local water discharge regulations, making it a go-to solution for both compliance and environmental protection.
Ready to Specify Oil Minder?
Contact Flow Solutions today to configure a system tailored to your project—complete with BACnet support and field-proven reliability.
