How a Leak Alert Works:
1. Install the Battery
Install a new 9V battery in your Leak Alert. Just like your smoke detectors, the battery in a Leak Alert should be changed on an annual basis. For additional security, the unit will chirp if the battery is running low.
2. Placement
Lay the Leak Alert flat with the metal contacts facing down and touching the floor. Use a Leak Alert in any location where there is a potential for water damage and flooding.
3. Respond to Alarm
When the Leak Alert's metal contacts come into contact with water, a loud 85dB alarm sounds for up to 72 hours. The alarm is as loud as your standard smoke detector. In the event of a severe flood, the Leak Alert floats and continues to sound an alarm until the battery is depleted. To minimize property damage, respond to the alarm as quickly as possible.
Common Places to Put a Leak Alert
Whole Home Application
The Leak Alert's versatile design means it has an application for almost every room in the house.
In The Bathroom
- Under Sinks.
- Behind Toilets.
- Near Plumbing.
In The Laundry Room and Kitchen
- By the Washing Machine.
- Under Sinks.
- By Refrigerator Water Hoses.
- By Water Filtration Units.
- Under Garbage Disposals.
- Near Dishwasher Plumbing.
In the Basement and Garage
- Near Sump Pumps.
- By Water Heaters.
- Under Utility Sinks.
- Under Plumping Outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Do I need to plug the Leak Alert into an outlet?
Answer: No, The Leak Alert only needs a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
Question: Are the Leak Alert water detectors reusable once they’ve been set off?
Answer: Yes, they can be reused after the metal sensor contacts are fully dried. Be sure to remove the battery, wipe the detector’s contacts, and let it air dry for a day. After that it is ready to be used again.
Question: Is there a low battery indicator?
Answer: Yes, the Leak Alert chirps (short beep every five seconds) in the event of a low battery.
Question: How loud is the alarm?
Answer: The alarm is 85 dB, which is the same or louder than your standard smoke detector.
How a Leak Alert Works:
1. Install the Battery
Install a new 9V battery in your Leak Alert. Just like your smoke detectors, the battery in a Leak Alert should be changed on an annual basis. For additional security, the unit will chirp if the battery is running low.
2. Placement
Lay the Leak Alert flat with the metal contacts facing down and touching the floor. Use a Leak Alert in any location where there is a potential for water damage and flooding.
3. Respond to Alarm
When the Leak Alert's metal contacts come into contact with water, a loud 85dB alarm sounds for up to 72 hours. The alarm is as loud as your standard smoke detector. In the event of a severe flood, the Leak Alert floats and continues to sound an alarm until the battery is depleted. To minimize property damage, respond to the alarm as quickly as possible.
Common Places to Put a Leak Alert
Whole Home Application
The Leak Alert's versatile design means it has an application for almost every room in the house.
In The Bathroom
- Under Sinks.
- Behind Toilets.
- Near Plumbing.
In The Laundry Room and Kitchen
- By the Washing Machine.
- Under Sinks.
- By Refrigerator Water Hoses.
- By Water Filtration Units.
- Under Garbage Disposals.
- Near Dishwasher Plumbing.
In the Basement and Garage
- Near Sump Pumps.
- By Water Heaters.
- Under Utility Sinks.
- Under Plumping Outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Do I need to plug the Leak Alert into an outlet?
Answer: No, The Leak Alert only needs a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
Question: Are the Leak Alert water detectors reusable once they’ve been set off?
Answer: Yes, they can be reused after the metal sensor contacts are fully dried. Be sure to remove the battery, wipe the detector’s contacts, and let it air dry for a day. After that it is ready to be used again.
Question: Is there a low battery indicator?
Answer: Yes, the Leak Alert chirps (short beep every five seconds) in the event of a low battery.
Question: How loud is the alarm?
Answer: The alarm is 85 dB, which is the same or louder than your standard smoke detector.