Physical Products

The physical products associated with home water system controls and management are outlined in the following section. You will need to become familiar with each of the terms used in this section.

Water Alarms

Water alarms are used in any location in the home where leaks or intrusion of rainwater can cause damage if undetected. A basement or utility room area can be monitored for leaks with sensors capable of detecting water levels of 1/32''. Wireless water alarms are easily installed in any location. Using battery-powered sensors and transmitters, the unit can send warning signals to a receiving unit equipped with a loud audible alarm or a telephone dialer.

Irrigation Controllers

Controllers designed for home water system management ...

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