Home Flood and Water Detectors
Flood detectors send flood alerts in a very simple fashion. The device is mounted close to the floor and includes 2 exposed contacts. When the device gets immersed in water, the water completes the circuit and alerts are sent out. Many people see a flood detector as a form of environmental monitoring that is essential especially to a summer cottage home security system. These types of alarms can prevent flood damage to your home.
There are some features that you should look for:
- A monitored alarm trigger
- A valve control unit that shuts off the water source when triggered
- Individual units for potentially dangerous appliances, such as the washing machine
- Look for units that will not cause an alarm due to humidity or condensation
Flood Alert Costs and Prices
Flood alert units range between $13.00 and $214.00. Manufacturers come from around the world, but especially China, Taiwan and the U.S. Some of the popular U.S. manufacturers are Titan Security Products, Waterbug, Letzgo Products, Reliance Controls, Control Products and Titan Safety Products.
Buyer Beware
Be wary that some models are easier to install than others. Professional assistance is required from more complex models.