were do I exactly place the alarm system. please be precise. example water heater ?? washing machine ?? sump pump ??? on the water heater.on, on the washing machine ? nearby ? direction on not CLEAR.
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I placed sensors on the ground near washing machine, sump pump and behind my fridge where there is a water line. My logic was that if a leak does occur water will run down and trigger the alarm, The base unit is my basement mounted on the wall.
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I bought 5 or 6 alarms and placed them where I though the water would flow if one of the "water sources" became "active". So on the floor near the back of the washer (in case the water supply hose busted), on the floor near the base of the water heater, in a low spot on the floor where water that leaks in from the wall tends to accumulate. Any questions: indybroughton@yahoo.com
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I did a little test to find the low spot that water will flow to around my washing machine and hot water heater by pouring a little water in the area where they are located. The water will pool in that low spot and that is where I placed the sensor. I just have it sitting on the floor in these low spots. I know it works because my wife was doing some hand wash in the sink which is right next to the washer and some water spilled on the floor. She was on the phone to me asking "how do I shut this thing off???". They work. Hope this help.
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Hi Alex, There are many suggestions on programming your alarm within the comments section on this very item. I wrote explicit instructions on how to program this remote within my feedback rating, and you will find others did as well. Hope this helps you out. If you still need more info, a quick google search should help you find more related information. Good luck.
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You are correct that wired in parallel as many sensors as desired can be used. The alarm unit will go into alarm if any one of the sensors is triggered.
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It has a Water Detection Sensor that you can add. It has a phone cord and phone cord jack in the unit that it plugs into. Not sure if your sump pump switch would be compatible. But phone cord is cheap and you can run additional cord if needed from the unit to the sump and use the sensor. That way it wouldn't alarm every time your sump kicked in, but rather would only alarm if the sump ran over onto the floor. The sensor is worth the extra $ if it doesn't come with the unit you buy. I have one that has been in service for 3 or 4 years and still works flawlessly. I will say this unit is more dependable then some others on the market. Beware. It has a Water Detection Sensor that you can add. It has a phone cord and phone cord jack in the unit that it plugs into. Not sure if your sump pump switch would be compatible. But phone cord is cheap and you can run additional cord if needed from the unit to the sump and use the sensor. That way it wouldn't alarm every time your sump kicked in, but rather would only alarm if the sump ran over onto the floor. The sensor is worth the extra $ if it doesn't come with the unit you buy. I have one that has been in service for 3 or 4 years and still works flawlessly. I will say this unit is more... » Read More It has a Water Detection Sensor that you can add. It has a phone cord and phone cord jack in the unit that it plugs into. Not sure if your sump pump switch would be compatible. But phone cord is cheap and you can run additional cord if needed from the unit to the sump and use the sensor. That way it wouldn't alarm every time your sump kicked in, but rather would only alarm if the sump ran over onto the floor. The sensor is worth the extra $ if it doesn't come with the unit you buy. I have one that has been in service for 3 or 4 years and still works flawlessly. I will say this unit is more dependable then some others on the market. Beware. « Show Less
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I have the sensor wire wrapped around my hot water heater. My daughter dropped juice on the floor and the sensor wire. The alarm sounded and the only way to stop it was to disconnect the modular plug at the unit. After I dried everything, then reconnected the wire and everything was good to go.
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D R D I/m sorry. I did not buy this item for myself. I know the person I bought it for likes the alarm but I do not know how they have it hooked up. Sorry .
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Just turn it so the zero is facing up. The alarm should stop when you do that
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You would need to download an Alarm app to use it. The alarm function runs through the device.
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Suggest u obtain the manual, maybe on line and see if I can. My mother needed the alarm sound.
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There is a wire from the alarm itself that goes to a probe that can be placed in things like a sump pump but I do not use that; that wire comes with the alarm. I set the alarm on the floor where I am at risk and then hook up my own phone line from the alarm to the wall jack so it will call me if water is detected. phone wire is not supplied but I have tested the process and it works well so I am confident that I will know if a problem develops
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Yes just get an extra float and connect it to the same terminals as the first float. If either sump gets too high it will sound the alarm.
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This is exactly what I use it for - a utility room water alarm. By itself, it will sound an alarm. If you get the Ideal Security Base Unit (which I did), it will send a signal to this unit causing the unit to call you or any other designated phone number in case you are not home to let you know the sensor has been activated by water.
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Its on the front of the water heater (warm hot very hot)and so on.. just turn it to the right clockwise..hot is good for me..
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the instructions on on the package. so be careful not ot rip it apart. if you have your original manual to your alarm system, you may find it there.
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The contact could only be mounted to one door which would leave the other with no alarm. Unless, you mounted the the whole alarm unit. To one door and the contact to the other door. That wouldn't look good.
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Sean: greetings! Their are two probes (or prongs) at the tip of the sensor. When they are both touching water, the alarm sounds. The main part of the alarm unit sticks on the wall about 6 inches above the probes. The trick is to make certain that the sensor is also taped to the wall. If you just allow it to hang by the cord, it has a tendency to curl up a little which lifts the probes off of the ground. Good luck!
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I went with AlarmSim, but as @LeppardQueen said, it will take a while to pay off.. I figure either way is less expensive than getting a new system.. I'll report back once I receive it an set up.