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Then you can buy low voltage extension cables. You can link up to (4)- 25’ extension cables.
Recommendations for Auto shutoff options for my situation.
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Then you can buy low voltage extension cables. You can link up to (4)- 25’ extension cables.
Thank you for this. I've looked at dozens of pics, but was never able to find the pic you posted, so I guess I assumed it was just hard wired from a 120V line.
I have a good customer wanting me to install one. So I have to read and understand everything before I start.
New things are being built everyday so you’re always learning the new products then applying your knowledge about plumbing and construction to get the work done.
Makes perfect sense to me.
How does that thing know you haveca leak ? From other sensors ? Or just an abnormal flow through it.
From what I've read, it learns your water use habits, and monitors all day long. If there is a unregistered massive water use, it will auto shut down your system. The sensors override the learned habits, and will also immediately shut down your main water line. They even say that it takes a full month or two to become fully aware of your water use, so accidental shut downs become less and less.
I have a water filter that backwash normally every 6 days, so that is sort of random, I'd hate for it yo cut the water off during a backwash cycle. Might not be an option for my house.
easydoesit
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I've been sort of surprised that drainage hasn't come up on this thread (and am generally skeptical of so-called "smart" solutions). It may be too late in finished construction, but if I lived in a straw bale house, I'd want to feel good about drainage inside and out.
The original part of my 40-year-old house was a log cabin kit, 2x6 T&G floors. A leaky shower surround over I don't know how many years caused rot in the floor beneath and bottom of the framing around the tub. A simple plastic sheet and screened hole in the floor would have been cheap insurance. Slow leaks over time are probably more common and more damaging than sudden floods, and not very detectable, except possibly by an extensive network of sensors.
It's interesting though about the "smart" solutions. Houses will probably be smarter than us soon.
The original part of my 40-year-old house was a log cabin kit, 2x6 T&G floors. A leaky shower surround over I don't know how many years caused rot in the floor beneath and bottom of the framing around the tub. A simple plastic sheet and screened hole in the floor would have been cheap insurance. Slow leaks over time are probably more common and more damaging than sudden floods, and not very detectable, except possibly by an extensive network of sensors.
It's interesting though about the "smart" solutions. Houses will probably be smarter than us soon.
From the details page...
Every night Flo shuts off your water and tests the pressure to see if there is a micro leak somewhere. If there is a leak, the pressure will slowly drop and it will send you a warning. If the pressure becomes too high it will also send you a warning.
Every night Flo shuts off your water and tests the pressure to see if there is a micro leak somewhere. If there is a leak, the pressure will slowly drop and it will send you a warning. If the pressure becomes too high it will also send you a warning.
easydoesit
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A leaking shower surround (or sink, or roof, etc.) isn't an ongoing "micro leak", it happens while water is running (or when it's raining). The nightly Flo test isn't going to pick up on that. My point is just that good drainage can prevent bigger problems.
I see your point. This sensor is not fail proof, but neither are the costs associated with secondary drain lines.
I'm definitely skeptical. Based on my personal experience with all these smart things and other such technology...it's all fantastic, until it's not. I much prefer simpler methods. There's a sense of satisfaction for me in simplicity.
Regarding the drains...it seems so obvious to me now. But yes...it's too late at this point due to the concrete floor. If I could turn back time, I would have, without blinking an eye, spent the extra $500...or $1000.
