Glentronics, Inc. BWD-HWA Basement Watchdog Water Sensor and Alarm
by Glentronics, Inc.
 |
List Price: Our Price: $7.89 You Save: $12.06 (60%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: Tools See more product details |
Product Details
Manufacturer: Glentronics, Inc.Model: BWD-HWA
Product features:
- Requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included)
- Battery-saver feature only uses energy when the alarm is sounding for a long battery life
- Use to detect leaks before costly water damage is caused
- Detects as little as 1/32 -Inch of water to offer an effective early warning system
- Loud 110 dB alarm can be heard throughout the house
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Glentronics, Inc. BWD-HWA Basement Watchdog Water Sensor and Alarm
Customer Review: Best $15 I've ever spent
Summary: 5 Stars
A year ago I got into a bit of a "emergency preparedness" mode, and among other things, bought one of these devices, installed it in my water heater pan and then forgot all about it.
At 12:30 a.m. a couple of nights ago, an alarm began ringing. I had no idea what it was, except that it wasn't a smoke detector (not as loud as that) but after wandering around the house for a bit, I followed the sound to the basement and found a small amount of water in the water heater pan. The alarm turned off as soon as I pulled the sensors out of the water.
It was soon obvious this was no small leak. Over the next 12 hours until we got the water heater replaced, we easily bailed 30 or more gallons of water out of the bin we placed to catch the overflow from the pan.
Had the alarm not sounded, it could have been 24 hours or more before the leak was noticed. The basement storage room where the water heater is located, and the adjoining (carpeted) rec room would have been flooded, requiring a major effort to dry them out and damage/destruction of a number of items. Drying out the basement to prevent mold would have required the rental of some high-powered dehumidifiers (been there, done that).
This item did exactly what it was supposed to do. After reading some of the reviews indicating some lack of reliability, I may well install a couple of extras in the basement as backup, and putting some in other locations, such as under/near the washing machine, under sinks, and under the dishwasher, seems like a good idea.
Important tip learned during the water heater replacement:
The expansion tank intalled with the water heater has a shorter life span than the heater itself, and when it fails, the pressure from expansion of heating water then causes damage to the water heater tank itself, shortening its life. To test whether the expansion tank has failed, tap along the side of the tank starting from the bottom. There should be a noticeable change of pitch between the bottom (which contains the bladder full of water) and the top, which should contain air. If it sounds the same all the way up, the bladder has failed and the entire expansion tank has filled with water, preventing it from doing its job of relieving pressure in the water heater tank. Replacing the expansion tank is much cheaper than replacing both it and the heater, and may keep your heater going for years longer.
Description of Glentronics, Inc. BWD-HWA Basement Watchdog Water Sensor and Alarm
Water damage is one of the main ways that the value of a home can be diminished. Accidents will happen! Water heaters break down and water pours out, washing machines overflow, pipes wear thin and leak - and when these things happen, water will start to destroy your home. Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of water damage is that it can occur with almost no sound - you may not know you have a leak until your basement is flooded! Now, you can minimize the risk of water damage with this Water Alarm. The Water Alarm requires only a 9-volt battery (battery not included), and when placed on the floor it can detect water that is only 1/32"deep! This is thanks to solid state circuitry which is highly reliable. The Water Alarm also has a 6-foot sensor wire, so that you can extend it into a sump pump, or simply mount it on a wall to stretch it to another location. Plus, up to an additional 200 feet of wire can easily be spliced in to provide extra length. When the Water Alarm detects water it emits a loud 110 decibel alarm (as loud as most car horns)! And don't worry that you will miss this alarm if you are out of the house when water is first detected - the Water Alarm will sound continuously for 2-3 days (depending on existing battery life). Consider one for the basement, one for the kitchen, the bathroom, or anywhere that water may become a hazard. Keep your home safe and secure with the Water Alarm. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.Safety & Security Tools
Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in Safety & Security Tools
Wells Lamont #963XL XL Mens Deerskin GloveWELLS LAMONT CORP; Tools
Best price: $26.92
Price in other shops:
Ironclad 1111GRBOU-S Safety Orange General, SmallIronclad; Tools
Price in other shops:
Ironclad General Utility Gloves GUG-02-S, SmallIronclad; Tools
Best price: $20.95
Price in other shops:
Bucket Boss 92012 Power Pad KneepadBucket Boss; Tools
Best price: $14.01
Price in other shops:
Superior 19-300 Super Light Rubber Foam Knee PadsSuperior Tool Company; Tools
Price in other shops:
Stanley 6820 Plaid Pattern Canvas Garden Glove With DotsStanley; Stanley; Stanley; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Stanley 6823 Flower Pot Pattern Canvas Garden Glove With DotsStanley; Stanley; Stanley; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Tampa Bay Rays Hard HatWincraft; Tools
Best price: $26.00
Price in other shops:
Kidde 21006206 Kitchen 2BC Fire ExtinguisherKidde; Tools
Best price: $17.42
Price in other shops:
First Alert FCD3 Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide AlarmFirst Alert; Tools
Similar Tools and Hardware Products
Glentronics, Inc. BWC1 Basement Watchdog Dual Float Sump Pump Switch with ControllerGlentronics, Inc.; Tools
Best price: $35.21
Price in other shops:
Wayne ESP25 12-Volt 3300 Gallons Per Hour Battery Back Up Sump Pump SystemWayne; Tools
Best price: $223.99
Price in other shops:
Sonin 00702 Water Alarm with Dual SensorsSonin; Tools
Best price: $17.70
Price in other shops:
Skylink WA-318 Household Alert Water Alert SetSkylink; Tools
Best price: $18.99
Price in other shops:
Zoeller 30-0181 Check Valve, 1-1/ 2 InchZoeller; Tools
Best price: $10.61
Price in other shops:
Zircon Leak Alert Electronic Water Detector, 1-PackZircon; Tools
Best price: $8.25
Price in other shops:
Honeywell RWD41 Water Defense Water Sensing AlarmHoneywell; Tools
Best price: $19.99
Price in other shops:
First Alert WA100-3 Water Alarm, 3-PackFirst Alert; Tools
Best price: $32.52
Price in other shops:
Zircon 63931 Leak Alert Electronic Water Detector Batteries Included, 3-PackZircon; Tools
Best price: $32.99
Reliance Controls THP205 Sump Pump Alarm and Flood AlertReliance Controls; Tools
Best price: $12.70
Price in other shops: