My washing machine occassionally overflows the basin when the drain is clogged, can the sensor be used just below the inside lip of the basin ?
168536
I use this sensor for that. I have it just below the lip of the basin. So far, I haven't had any overflows, but also no false alarms either. I think you want to be able to place the sensor in a position that will not get wet when you use the basin for other things or any splashing from the drain will get it wet.
168537
Yes, you could mount the sensor so that when the water rises to that level, the sensor would sound and you could respond before the water overflowed.
902098
I placed sensors on the ground near washing machine, sump pump and behind my fridge where there is a water line. My logic was that if a leak does occur water will run down and trigger the alarm, The base unit is my basement mounted on the wall.
864249
Water will flow through the unit until the sensor detects a leak. There is an audible alarm then as well as a flashing light. There is no water flow then.
1995936
Dont know what rhe counter needs....the sensor just has a spdt dry contact out. If you just need a "pluse" (your counter provides the voltage, the sensor gives you a contact close (or open).. your golden. The sensor here does NOT have a solid state output, so no "sink or source" worries...
1670504
I have had a few of these burn out on me from using the dehumidifier into a sink with this pump attached. The vendor that I purchased from has been excellent in replacing the faulty units. After several replacements, I stopped keeping it on the automatic switch and just plug/unplug the unit each day. In my opinion, the sensor unit cannot handle the load. Hope this helps.
1084818
Tie it halfway down the pipe thats going down into the septic tank or the hole if no pipe get one to hold the sensor in place
2152101
your problem is the adjustable gate on the overflow try lowering a couple of notches that should do the trick,
1175631
It was an issue for me too. I tried putting the outside washer on the inside, but it still leaked....so I siliconed it to the top seems to be a fix
1083643
I agree this is an issue. Sorry, I don't have the answer. Mine does drain but is much slower than when the disposer is running. It hasn't been enough to be an problem for me.
758827
I haven't needed to. I put the sensor in the water and don't worry about if it touches the side or bottom. Works just fine.
1634501
For sure it works anywhere on the floor when it senses dampness. I think the sensor would work on any surface that becomes wet. It is independent of the sump pump. It is however wired to the unit ( about 12 feet), but the directions tell you what gauge to use, should you wish a longer length.
2099088
Put tape over the sensor to make what the sensor see's smaller. Make sure air from AC duct in bathroom isn't blowing on the sensor...
947566
The flow capacity of this pump should be more than adequate but depends on the head you're pumping against--check the pump curves for that. You will have to set the pump in a sump or container then direct the washer drain into the sump.
1834113
This unit comes with the ability to connect more than one sensor. I put one sensor under my washer & purchased a second for under my dryer. I have a wye connector that splits the water going to the dryer and the washer. Should one of the sensors detect water, the solenoid valve will shut off. Once it shuts off, it will prevent water flow to either the washer or the dryer. A friend of mine did not have the shutoff kit & the hose going to his dryer developed a leak. Fortunately he was home & noticed the water flowing down the stairs to his basement. The sensors work as I tested each. I hope this answers your question.
2134846
sorry, I returned my unit because it was leaking everywhere. I never got any further. Perhaps there's dried soap in the nozzle? try a open paper clip and see if there isn't a clog
1299541
Just close the sensor with a little piece of tape or just put a drop of black silicon on it. Works !
1250056
I have the sensor wire wrapped around my hot water heater. My daughter dropped juice on the floor and the sensor wire. The alarm sounded and the only way to stop it was to disconnect the modular plug at the unit. After I dried everything, then reconnected the wire and everything was good to go.