Battery powered WATER ALARM for home....and RV
#1
09-12-16, 12:53 PM
Battery powered WATER ALARM for home....and RV
Installed some after a dishwasher leak got under our laminate floor. 
Bought 12...9 for inside house and 3 for RV. 9V and 85dB alarm.
First Alert WA 100. 3 for $25 from Amazon. Also see at Home Depot.
Bought 12...9 for inside house and 3 for RV. 9V and 85dB alarm.
First Alert WA 100. 3 for $25 from Amazon. Also see at Home Depot.
#3
09-12-16, 09:23 PM
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As far as I know....they don't chirp when the battery is low. The battery should be replaced every year and sooner if the unit had detected water and was sounding.
#4
09-13-16, 04:54 AM
These water alarms are a God's send. Saved my bacon several times. There are two types. One time use only and multi use. Don't know why one would need or want a one time use only. Honeywell makes one and are available in most stores.
I keep one at the following locations.
Under dishwasher
Sump pump area
Under each sink
Hot water tank
I keep one at the following locations.
Under dishwasher
Sump pump area
Under each sink
Hot water tank
#5
09-13-16, 10:37 AM
What a great idea when you have particle board 
for flooring.
I just ordered 5 of the Zircon alarms. They do chirp on low battery and lay flat on the floor vs standing up. No 6' wire though if you have to put it in a tight spot.
Won't my kids be excited when they get a couple for Christmas.
for flooring.I just ordered 5 of the Zircon alarms. They do chirp on low battery and lay flat on the floor vs standing up. No 6' wire though if you have to put it in a tight spot.
Won't my kids be excited when they get a couple for Christmas.
#6
09-13-16, 03:20 PM
Group Moderator
I have one underneath each of my water heaters. As a test see if you can set yours off by pressing your fingers against the metal sensing pads. That's enough to set mine off and about once a month I "try" to remember to give them a test.
Claw-foot tubs as an additional example have some VERY pretty (and expensive) fittings that are meant to look beautiful...is there anything I can apply to the metal(s) to keep it all nice & shiny?
I know from past experience that the copper stubs will discolor and the chrome pieces will eventually get "pimply".