Robert11 wrote:

Hello:

Regarding those emergency water alarms one see at HD and elsewhe

Seems like a good idea if the washing machine hose breaks in the basement,
or the water heater starts leaking, I would think.

Do they work (well) ?

Any particular brand you folks would recommend ?

Any caveats in their usage, etc. ?


Bob,

If you have a home security system ask your installer about one of
these:

http://www.winland.com/security/prod...?product_id=13

A zone can be programmed on your system to just make noise at the
keypad (not the big siren), and will be on 24/7. The advantage of
this is the monitoring station will get the alarm even if no one is
home and can contact you (or anyone on the list) - potentially
alerting you before a major flood.