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Glentronics, Inc. BWD-HWA Basement Watchdog Water Sensor and Alarm
Product Details
- Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- Product Code: B000JOK11K
- Item model number: BWD-HWA
- Average Customer Review:4.5 out of 5 stars style="margin-left:-3px">See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included)
- Battery-saver feature only uses energy when the alarm is sounding for a long battery life
- Use to detect leaks before costly water damage is caused
- Detects as little as 1/32 -Inch of water to offer an effective early warning system
- Loud 110 dB alarm can be heard throughout the house
Product Features
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Minimize the risk of water damage with this early warning system For installation in sump pits or near areas requiring water monitoring like hot water heaters, air conditioners, washing machines or under sinks. Requires a 9-volt battery (Sold separately). Solid state circuitry is extremely sensitive and reliable. Detects water only 1/32-Inch deep when the alarm is placed on the floor. The Sensor has a 6-foot wire so it can be extended into a sump pit, or mounted on a wall and stretched to another location. (Accommodates the addition of more than 100 feet of wire, if needed). Loud 110dB alarm can be heard throughout the house. Battery-saver feature keeps batteries fresh longer. for 24 to 48 months
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“I dangled the sensor about two feet into sump pump hole (well above normal water level). ”
“The alarm is loud enough to be heard on the 2nd floor, providing there is not too much background noise, so it is especially good at night. ”
“They are reliable and easy to install. ”
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsBest $15 I've ever spentFebruary 19, 2011
By A Johnson
A year ago I got into a bit of a "emergency preparedness" mode, and among other things, bought one of these devices, installed it in my water heater pan and then forgot all about it.At 12:30 a.m. a couple of nights ago, an alarm began ringing. I had no idea what it was, except that it wasn't a smoke detector (not as loud as that) but after wandering around the house for a bit, I followed the sound to the basement and found a small amount of water in the water heater pan. The alarm turned off as soon as I pulled the sensors out of the water.It was soon obvious this was no small leak. Over the next 12 hours until we got the water heater replaced, we easily bailed 30 or more gallons of water out of the bin we placed to catch the overflow from the pan.Had the alarm not sounded, it could have been 24 hours or more before the leak was noticed. The basement storage room where the water heater is located, and the adjoining (carpeted) rec room would have been flooded, requiring a major effort to dry them out and damage/destruction of a number of items. Drying out the basement to prevent mold would have required the rental of some high-powered dehumidifiers (been there, done that).This item did exactly what it was supposed to do. After reading some of the reviews indicating some lack of reliability, I may well install a couple of extras in the basement as backup, and putting some in other locations, such as under/near the washing machine, under sinks, and under the dishwasher, seems like a good idea.Important tip learned during the water heater replacement:The expansion tank intalled with the water heater has a shorter life span than the heater itself, and when it fails, the pressure from expansion of heating water then causes damage to the water heater tank itself, shortening its life. To test whether the expansion tank has failed, tap along the side of the tank starting from the bottom. There should be a noticeable change of pitch between the bottom (which contains the bladder full of water) and the top, which should contain air. If it sounds the same all the way up, the bladder has failed and the entire expansion tank has filled with water, preventing it from doing its job of relieving pressure in the water heater tank. Replacing the expansion tank is much cheaper than replacing both it and the heater, and may keep your heater going for years longer.
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