Water Alarm Sensors and Dialers
Having property in an area that deals with prevalent flooding or having basement pipes that have a tendency to burst and flood may prompt you to invest in a water or flood alarm. These alarms provide you with an early warning of rising flood water, ensuring you can take defense measures to protect your cottage, home or business. There are several different styles of flood alarms, but they all generally have the same result: trigger an alarm which alerts you to potential floods or increases in water level if detection has occurred. These alarms can be designed to work alone or can be designed to work with a phone dialer, a home alarm, or an environmental control system. Water and flood sensors can also be combined with a valve control unit that shuts off a water line when prompted. Flood alarms are specifically aimed at protecting your property from flood damage or to let you know when something is leaking.
How a flood alarm works is fairly basic, you simply set your sensor where you need water detection. This can be directly on the floor if you need to know the moment water hits the floor, it can be a few feet above a current water level - if you want to know when a pond or pool is about to overflow - they can be placed where you need them most! Flood alarms are made of plastic and are screwed together to be certain water can’t get into the flood alarm and short it out.
While flood alarms are basic in their design and functionality they can potentially save you countless dollars in water damage. Using flood or water alarms to alert you to overflows can be a lifesaver in your home, setting the flood alarm to notify you immediately if something gets wet can give you a much needed warning that pipes have burst and your bedroom, garage, bathroom or the laundry room is in danger of damage.
Common applications in the home for water or leak sensors are placing them in leak prone areas such as behind the washing machine, dishwasher, water heater, and underneath sinks. Another added bonus of having a flood alarm is using it in conjunction with an emergency water shut-off system - allowing you to stop the flow of water thus preventing flooding and water damage before things are beyond repair. Flood alarms, water sensors and emergency water shut-off systems can prevent, or at least limit, the damage that is often the result of unseen and normally undetected leaks, drips and appliance failure. Flood alarms, water sensors and emergency water shut-off systems can also help stop mold from growing up in your walls, stopping a serious health risk before it takes hold and saving you potentially thousands of dollars in damage and repair.
Water leaks and flooding can often go undetected for hours causing extensive damage to your property and belongings, getting an early warning of a water leak can save you the frustration and the money associated with repair. For those of us who live in locations that flood often or have areas with a potential for water damage a flood or water alarm can keep your home, your cottage, your business and your investments safe from damage - all for a minimal cost!
