Informative. We have definitely seen the need for such an alarm for the hot water heater, washer and toilets but some of the other sources you mentioned have never occurred to us. Thanks for the expanded knowledge. Water can be insidious and I would rank it second only to fire damage. It tends to do damage on a large scale and when you think you have uncovered one area or things you had sitting in its path, you soon discover a dozen more. It's very disheartening. The sensors are much less expensive and easier than repairs.
The only thing that matters is that the detector can shut off the water, with communication being second most important and this thing fails at the most important thing.
You are missing several points. This kit sells for $39. You can buy a system which will automatically shut off the main to your house, and those start around $1000, plus the installation by a plumber might be another $1000. Aside from the dramatic cost differential, people who rent their home or who own certain types of condos would not be able to install a whole house system anyway. Plus, shutting off the water main isn't much help for a basement leaking ground water, a sump pump which has failed, an ice maker or dishwasher leaking, a roof leaking, a drain leaking, or various other water issues. This kit is designed to alert a homeowner about a problem, and it works very well at that task.
Remember, leaks occur for lots of reasons, many of which have nothing to do with your water supply. Shutting off your water main isn't going to help a basement leaking ground water or a failed sump pump, for example.
@@enduringcharm I would venture to bet that by far the majority of leaks occur from plumbing failures of one sort or another...the sump pump is way down on the list.
Well, I've been running my remodeling business for 17 years now, and in my area the number one water problem is ground water getting into the basement and the number two water problem is a failed sump pump. Roof leaks, appliance leaks, tub/shower pan leaks and sink drain leaks would figure next on the list before you get to water supply leaks, such as hot water tanks, shower valves and frozen/burst pipes. Plumbing supply systems are actually pretty durable.
Informative. We have definitely seen the need for such an alarm for the hot water heater, washer and toilets but some of the other sources you mentioned have never occurred to us. Thanks for the expanded knowledge. Water can be insidious and I would rank it second only to fire damage. It tends to do damage on a large scale and when you think you have uncovered one area or things you had sitting in its path, you soon discover a dozen more. It's very disheartening. The sensors are much less expensive and easier than repairs.
Thanks for the video.. I ordered one from the Jungle :)
Are batteries included?
Yes, the sensors had the batteries installed.
The only thing that matters is that the detector can shut off the water, with communication being second most important and this thing fails at the most important thing.
You are missing several points. This kit sells for $39. You can buy a system which will automatically shut off the main to your house, and those start around $1000, plus the installation by a plumber might be another $1000. Aside from the dramatic cost differential, people who rent their home or who own certain types of condos would not be able to install a whole house system anyway. Plus, shutting off the water main isn't much help for a basement leaking ground water, a sump pump which has failed, an ice maker or dishwasher leaking, a roof leaking, a drain leaking, or various other water issues. This kit is designed to alert a homeowner about a problem, and it works very well at that task.
It would increase is functionality if it were able to activate a water shut off valve at the point of entry into the house.
Remember, leaks occur for lots of reasons, many of which have nothing to do with your water supply. Shutting off your water main isn't going to help a basement leaking ground water or a failed sump pump, for example.
@@enduringcharm I would venture to bet that by far the majority of leaks occur from plumbing failures of one sort or another...the sump pump is way down on the list.
Well, I've been running my remodeling business for 17 years now, and in my area the number one water problem is ground water getting into the basement and the number two water problem is a failed sump pump. Roof leaks, appliance leaks, tub/shower pan leaks and sink drain leaks would figure next on the list before you get to water supply leaks, such as hot water tanks, shower valves and frozen/burst pipes. Plumbing supply systems are actually pretty durable.