Does the water sensor work just on sumps or will it sense dampness/moisture on the basement floor or bath cab if you run the sensor to that location?
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.
1634502
The sensor is very simply 2 contacts on a circuit board. It needs water to bridge the contacts and activate the alarm, so it will not sense moisture or dampness.
130363
No, it would work anyplace you need to reduce humidity by a large amount. Note: We had to set ours at a slight tilt toward the drain end otherwise it would leave puddles of water underneath. Our basement is just painted concrete block walls and poured painted concrete floors, not finished but with teh lower humidity, it is now a great storage area.
339466
Works well for a sump pump but not sure how it would work for a well. Not sure the lengths of the sensor leads would be appropriate for that purpose.
1536956
It doesn't give a temperature reading only says freezing or not. Detects moisture well. I have it set up with Smartthings to text me if my pump fails.
1728706
it has a water sensor however it gets fully submerged it may go bad. there are metal contacts exposed
2049413
Yes, but the sensor has to be placed where the water would flow. There also has to be a phone jack in that area so the control unit can send out the the water alarm.
2084747
It installs like a standard Z-Wave device, include it to your controller and set up a rule to alert you if it detects water. The water detection is accomplished with two metal probes, meaning it would need to touch the water.
2198280
It's been a couple years(i moved), but if i had to guess, maybe a second or two after movement isn't "sensed." I am thinking it is more likely one second. Sorry to guess. We had other faucets to use for buckets, etc.
373619
I installed this in my son's bathroom to control mildew. I did not need any other sensors. At the same time I installed a UV light. The mildew is gone but I do not know if one or both fixed the problem.
447114
I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good... » Read More I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. « Show Less
1045076
I have three of these in my vacation home to detect water leaks. It it meant for indoor use to be placed on a flat surface. It has two metal electrodes that when sitting in water completes a circuit. If you placed it outdoors It may or may not work but it would surely malfunction if left exposed for any length of time.
904212
I don't do soil but my answer would be no. If the soil is very wet my guess the sensor would test the water ph and not the soil/water combination.
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.
1417108
I have mine in a basement laundry room. I would otherwise have to enter the dark area and cross the room to hit the light switch. When I open the door to the stairs going into the basement, I believe it is the light that floods in that is activating the sensor. It works for me.
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.
696957
If you don't aim the AOS away from the counter top it will dampen or leave water. I haven't noticed any dampness on the floor.
1940083
It should alert you on your humidifier or dehumidifier. Other than that I don't know as it was for my brother not me.