Flood Alarm - Is it Necessary?
The Flood Alarm is an inexpensive early warning system that is very simple to use. Mount it near a washing machine, sump pump, or water heater - any place you would be suspicious of water leaks. Position the probe where a leak would present itself and water would collect first. When the probe gets wet, an alarm sounds with about the same intensity as a smoke alarm. The Flood Alarm is powered by a 9-volt battery (included) and the flexible probe can be snaked into tight spots or around corners. More sophisticated systems are available for whole house protection - of course at a higher price. The simple version is about $20 and is available at brookstone.com or call 866-576-7337. If you are interested in other water detection systems, your local water company would probably be a good source of information about which ones work the best for your situation.
