DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES - It can be said that running, potable water has always been a main cornerstone of civilization itself. All modern societies have relied on domestic water supplied for maintaining basic standards of hygiene and sanitation as it is conveniently delivered within the comfort of our homes. To this effect, most municipal water authorities rely on considerably tall towers constructed not only for the mass storage of sanitized water, but to achieve enough pressure to supply a local distribution system.

Even self-supplied well water systems that deliver ground water via powerful pumps typically handle anywhere between 40 to 60 PSI of total water pressure. In any case, this equates to many pounds per square inch of unrelenting force placed on every pipe, hose, and valve that comprises a home plumbing system.

What happens when any component of a domestic water system becomes compromised and gives "in" to water pressure is pretty straightforward and unvariable: an uncontrolled and often catastrophic flood.

Leak-Guardian® JUST SHUTS IT DOWN!

What makes Leak-Guardian® Systems so effective is our innovative approach to uncontrolled flooding from any potential source. However it originates, whatever it is that has failed, Leak-Guardian® JUST SHUTS IT DOWN!

PERSPECTIVE - Our point of view is basic. At the end of the day, when you return home to an "aborted" flood, you can always resolve why your water supply has been interrupted and address the pipe, hose, or appliance that has failed. Without Leak-Guardian® the fallout of hundreds, if not thousands of gallons of water cascading down your stairways, or accumulated in your basement changes an inconvenient situation to an outright disaster. In short, your home and belongings have a significantly greater chance of avoiding the ravages of water damage if a Leak-Guardian® Flood Prevention System is continuously protecting it.

COST - When it's all said and done, although you could purchase a cheaper "point of use control" to protect your washing machine only, or a separate one that will cover your hot water heater, etc., the price you pay for any of these single systems will go a long way in covering the cost of installing a Leak-Guardian® System. Your investment in Leak-Guardian® will reward you with even greater efficiency and piece of mind as you expand your system to cover additional sources of uncontrolled flooding:

Sinks.

Toilets.

Saunas.

Hot tubs.

Ice Makers.

Dishwashing Machines.

Refrigerators with Built-In Water Dispensers.

...and the list goes on.

The simple nature of the "blanket" protection that Leak-Guardian® can offer your property is possible thanks to our innovative and patented wireless sensor technology:

The unique advantage of a Leak-Guardian® System can be attributed to the wireless sensors that support each installation. This small but powerful transmitter module has the remarkable capability of broadcasting a signal that will effectively shut a water supply line down the instant that water is displaced underneath it. The signal transmitted can travel up to 150 feet and is impervious to walls, floors, ceilings and any combination of common building materials (wood or masonry) that these structures may be constructed of.

Additionally, the two 1.5V lithium batteries that power these sensors can last extensively long periods of time. The reason: they do not expend power unless they come in contact with water or are placed on a conductive surface such as in a metallic pan without proper isolation (please ask your distributor about Leak-Guardian® Isolating Sensor Pads for this purpose). In any event, it is highly recommended that these sensors be checked periodically to insure full functionality in case of an uncontrolled flooding event.

Lastly, each sensor is equipped with an 8-PIN Channel Selector Switch allowing the user to install as many additional sensors as desired. Once purchased they must simply be keyed to the proper transmitting channel of any existing installation and dropped within proximity of any potential flooding source. This level of versatility and ease of installation allows users to expand the protective blanket that Leak-Guardian® offers to each and every appliance that has a water supply line running to it and can therefore be considered a potential flooding risk.

The channel selection feature also allows for domestic installations within close proximity (i.e. neighboring homes) to operate free of conflict with each other, or other similar RF transmitting devices (i.e. garage door openers, etc.). Leak-Guardian® Systems can therefore be considered for use in apartment complexes, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, or any multitude of applications requiring unique and discreet channel signalization capabilities.

Leak-Guardian® Motorized Ball Valve Assemblies are available for either 3/4" or 1" IPS water main supply lines. These full port ball valve assemblies will effectively close the water supply in a fluid and controlled motion within 2 to 3 seconds of being energized. This design eliminates the dangerous effect of "water hammering" that can be caused by "snapping" the flow of water through a supply line shut abruptly, the way that a solenoid valves does. This undesirable effect is known to break solder joints, rupture hoses, and even cause the failure of pipes and appliances that comprise a domestic water system.

The installation of a Leak-Guardian® Motorized Ball Valve Assembly should be completed by a licensed plumber. For budgeting purposes, it requires the same effort and time as installing a common, manually operated ball valve on a main water supply line. A pair of threaded adapters will usually be needed to complete the installation as these ball valve assemblies are only available with NPT threads. The sensors can then be placed wherever they might be most effective in detecting an uncontrolled flooding event in early stages.

Lastly, the other half of a Leak-Guardian® wireless sensor's capability is the system receiver module. This RF receiver continuously scans a radius of 150 feet for signals from any sensor within range that may be reporting an alarm status. Upon receiving a sensor signal, this module commands the motorized ball valve assembly to close thus interrupting water flow through the main supply line. In this condition, the receivers's audible piezoelectric horn will sound and its ALARM mode LED indicator lamp (RED) will illuminate confirming the ALARMED system status. With this condition acknowledged, the user may depress the SILENCER pushbutton to eliminate the audible alert and proceed to inspect the premises for the sensor that has produced the signal.

Aside from the probability of finding the alarming sensor in a puddle of actual water or where there is evidence of water tripping it, each sensor incorporates an ALARM mode LED indicator lamp (RED) as well. Once the cause of the alarm is found and remedied, the sensor can simply be dried off until the indicator lamp shuts off and placed back by the potential flooding source for further flood protection. Once the sensor is dried and replaced, the user can depress the OPEN valve pushbutton on the receiver module and open the flow of water through the main supply line once again. This module also features a battery backup provision (9V battery not supplied) that will continue protecting your home for approximately 24 hours of continuous operation without AC power. This of course, in the event of a prolonged power failure. Additionally, the receiver will sound a low battery warning beep approximately every 2 minutes if it detects that the 9V battery is depleted or not installed.

As a failsafe, Leak-Guardian® Systems do not allow for automatic or remote resetting of their motorized ball valve assemblies once in ALARM mode. Water can only be allowed to flow freely through the domestic water system again by manually commanding the motorized ball valve assembly OPEN. Additionally, with a sensor in range and in ALARM mode, should the user attempt to manually command the motorized ball valve assembly OPEN, it will close quickly again. In short, if a sensor is transmitting a signal, the system will keep closing the water supply line until the signal is no longer detected.

In any event, the receiver module can always be viewed and used as an automatic water supply "control unit" allowing users to OPEN or CLOSE their water supplies with ease at the touch of a button. This is a valuable consideration for any family member that is not entirely familiar with their domestic water system and may not know how to interrupt the main water supply in the event of an emergency. With a Leak-Guardian® System, simply identifying the receiver module and depressing the CLOSE pushbutton will accomplish this goal.

Leak-Guardian® Systems are highly customizable to serve as water detectors only (no actuating ball valve features), or to include isolated contact provisions for commanding pumps, tripping alarm system contacts or any other auxiliary device.

Hardwire sensor systems are also available for a "set-it-and-forget-it" approach to the "blanket" protection that Leak-Guardian® offers your home. Hardwire systems eliminate the need to ever check individual sensor battery life. This may be a consideration to make for new construction sites or during the process of a remodelation. Lastly, wireless sensors powered by 115VAC to 9VDC adapters are also available.

Please contact us for any special adaptations of Leak-Guardian®. If it's stray water that you need to detect, we can help you hear it and see it, but most importantly we can shut it all down before it's too late.