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I LIVE IN A MULTI-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING? WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?While you can protect your own unit, you are still at risk from your upstairs neighbors. Speak with your condo/HOA board about protecting your entire building. We can protect your entire building and immediately alert security if any sensors detect water. Some sensors detect temperature changes as well as water.
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HOW MANY SENSORS DO I NEED?It is best to put sensors by every water fixture. Typically these include: washing machine, refrigerator, dishwasher, under every sink, and behind every toilet.
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IS THE VALVE SAFE FOR DRINKING WATER?Yes. Our valves are Stainless Steel and NSF certified safe for drinking water.
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CAN THE MASTER VALVE BE INSTALLED OUTDOORS?Yes. Our valves can operate under 3 feet of water. The valve is rated IP67 so it may be installed outdoors or indoors. All other components must be installed inside. In some cases, the valve controller may be installed in a weatherproof housing outdoors near the valve. In this case, an outdoor electrical outlet is required near where the valve is to be installed. Please call or write with questions.
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HOW LONG DO THE BATTERIES LAST AND HOW DO I REPLACE THEM?Insteon sensor AA Lithium batteries are rated to last 10 years. Batteries are readily available.
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IS INTERNET OR WIFI REQUIRED FOR THE FLOOD PREVENTION SYSTEM TO WORK?No. The wireless water sensors and valve controller are linked to communicate directly with each other and will close the master valve without connection to internet or wifi.
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IS PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED?Check your local codes but you probably want a registered plumber to install the automatic valve. All componenet will come to you linked and labelled. Just plug the valve into the valve controller, place the sensors in their labelled location, plug in the siren, plug in the hub and attach to your router or cable modem with the ethernet cord (included). Download the free app, log in and your're all set. We've done all the tedious work for you!
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IS THERE AN AUDIBLE ALARM?Yes. The sounds comes from either the water sensor that detects water or a separate siren depending upon the system installed.
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IS INTERNET OR WIFI REQUIRED FOR THE FLOOD PREVENTION SYSTEM TO NOTIFY ME OF A LEAK THROUGH THE APP OR VIA EMAIL?Yes. The hub uses internet to send out alerts and show you which device detected water through the app.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?The Hub sends out an email and Push Notification to your phone (Apple or Android) to alert you. Use the free app to see which device detected water and confirm that the master valve is closed.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?Water Sensors detect water under them and send a signal which causes the siren to sound and main valve to close preventing more water from entering the home.
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I'VE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT A LEAK HAS BEEN DETECTED. WHAT NEXT?1. Check the app to see where the leak has been detected and confirm that the master valve is closed. 2. Every source of water in the home should have its own manual shutoff valve. Close the manual valve at the source of the leak by turning the handle clockwise. 3. Restore water to the rest of your home by pressing the button on the top of the Water Sensor which detected the leak which both resets that sensor and opens the master valve. Determine if you can fix the leak yourself or if you need to call in a plumber.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS A FALSE ALARMPlease keep in mind a sensor will be activated any time it comes into contact with water. As a result, false alarms can be caused by a number of reasons. It’s important to notify anyone working around your water fixtures (housekeepers, plumbers, contractors, etc) to: Not move the sensors Keep them dry If a sensor accidentally gets wet, dry it off with a towel and push the button on top to reset the system and restore water.
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I LOST POWER IN MY HOME? CAN THE MASTER VALVE BE MANUALLY CONTROLLED?Yes, there is an option to manually override the valve so it can be opened or closed, even if there is no electricity in your home.
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WHY DO I RECEIVE MULTIPLE EMAILS TELLING ME ABOUT THE SAME LEAK?Leak sensors send out signals repeatedly for a while once they detect water until they are manually reset. After a few hours, they stop sending emails.
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