Does
WaterCop help me qualify for a discount on my homeowner's insurance
premiums?
Protecting your home
from possible flooding increases your insurability. Contact
your insurance agent directly to see if they offer discounts
for emergency water shut-off systems or Burglar System enhancements
such as the WaterCop system.
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Can
the WaterCop work with my security or home automation system?
WaterCop systems
are equipped with auxiliary input/out contacts and can easily
be wired into your existing home security network with simple
low voltage wiring (wiring not included). Please consult your
Burglar System manual or installation professional for details
on other systems.
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How
much water must be present for a flood sensor to sense a leak?
It literally only
takes a few ounces of water to activate the system, assuming
that the sensor is correctly placed in an advantageous location
to detect leaks and puddling at the earliest possible moment.
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Do
I need a plumber to install the WaterCop system?
Absolute Automation
recommends that the WaterCop control valve be professionally
installed by a locally licensed plumbing contractor. Please
ensure that WaterCop valve is installed in the water supply
line in accordance with all local plumbing codes.
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Where
should I install the WaterCop control valve?
The WaterCop control
valve should be installed on the main incoming water line, upstream
from where the system begins to branch off to other appliances.
It is also important to mount the valve so that the homeowner
has easy access to the face of the WaterCop in order to reset
the system in the event that it has been tripped.
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Can
the WaterCop system be installed outdoors?
The WaterCop control
valve and sensors are designed to be installed indoors, in crawl
spaces, basements, garages, attics, or other locations away
from the elements.
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How
many WaterCop sensors can I use?
Each WaterCop system
can support an unlimited number of flood and temperature sensors.
Place sensors near or under washing machines, water heaters,
Icemakers, dishwashers, humidifiers, sinks, toilets, and other
areas that are most likely to be the source of water leaks.
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How
long will the batteries in my sensors last?
A pair of standard
AA alkaline batteries should operate a single sensor for about
one year, assuming that the system was never tripped by a leak.
A sensor will sound a low battery warning for approximately
five to seven days prior to the batteries going completely dead.
A/C adapters are available.
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What
is the maximum range between the sensors and the WaterCop control
valve?
The WaterCop system
has to a maximum transmission range of 200 feet. The effective
working range may vary from home to home. WaterHound signal
repeaters will be available soon to increase range if necessary.
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Does
the WaterCop protect against frozen or burst pipes?
Although the WaterCop
system cannot prevent your pipes from freezing, optional temperature
sensors can Shut-Off your water in the event that the ambient
indoor temperature near pipes equipped with the temperature
sensors drops below a preset temperature (approx. 38°F +/- 2°F).
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How
can I turn off my water supply manually using the WaterCop?
You could use the
control buttons on the face of the WaterCop control valve or
you could use the existing manual shut-off valve to turn off
your water for needed repairs. Our water control wall switch
allows you to turn off your water from a convenient location
with just the push of a button.
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What
happens to the WaterCop during a power outage?
The WaterCop control
valve will remain in the position that it was in when the power
failed. When power is restored, the system will remain in the
position it was in prior to power failure and reactivate to
standby ready mode. You can manually override the valve during
any power failures.
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