I've read about this type of valve--forgot the specifics on how they work.
Less expensive and as a minimum, install a single lever shutoff valve that
turns off both the hot and cold water supplies upstream of the hoses. Open
it when you wash and shut it when not using the machine. Pretty fool proof.
MLD
"kevins_news2" wrote in message
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A long time ago i saw reference to these things. Some sort of box
that connected to the water supplies. Washing machine electical plug
was plugged into it. In the case that the washine machine hoses
broke, this box would stop the flow and prevent flooding.

I have my laundry room on the 2nd floor. I absolutely love it, but of
course it makes me afraid of what will happen if my washing machine
hoses break. Big flood from the top of my house all the way down.
But i have a few questions.

1. Should i be worried? I'm still not sure if this is something that
only happens to people that haven't replaced the hoses in 30 years or
if it's really a problem. How often should washing machine hoses be
replaced then?

2. If it is a valid conscern. Where can one get these things?
Specifically, where can a Canadian. My search skills seem to have
failed me today since i cannot find good references to these online.
And is it worth paying for these? I seem to recall them costing a
couple hundred bucks. But i guess the answer to that is how much do i
value everything that would get water damaged should a hose break.

Any thoughs appreciated.