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Originally Posted by Zebra
I would add consideration for a whole house automatic / wifi remote shut off valve, particularly for part time residents such as snow birds or constant vacationers.
One such device, and there are others is Phynn. It a number of functions, 2 of which I find important and useful.
First it will detect a water leak and automatically shut off all the house domestic water, if this switch for this is turned on. Second, you can from your phone anywhere, (or locally if desired) easily turn off you domestic water. It will also show you your current water pressure remotely as well.
Aside from reports on usage, I find this device very convenient to shut off my water whenever I am going to be gone for a more than a few days. I have complete peace of mind that a broken hose or pipe won't ruin my return.
Also some insurance companies also provide a discount if you have an automatic leak detector, let alone a device that will shut off the water automatically if so detected.
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Water detection and automatic shutoff is very, very important but many people do not install a system becasue of the upfront cost. Phyn looks good and is pretty easy to install. In my home in the Villages i use a Homeseer automation hub with water sensors by my toilets, under the sinks, refrigerator, dishwasher, hot water tank, cloths washer and by the whole house water filter. If any of the sensors detect water, even a little they will signal the Homeseer hub and turn off the Homeseer automatic water shutoff valve i installed at the water main. Water is your worst enemy. Eventhough you are covered by insurance you still need to have everything cleaned up and repaired and have to worry about mold. It's hard to believe the amount of water discharged when a cloths washer or toilet water supply line bursts. In minutes you have a significant flood. These automated water sensor and shutoff valves although expensive, in the long run can save you thousands of dollars and give your piece of mind. Some will say, when i leave to go back home or on vacation i turn off my water at the water main. This is recommended but what about when you are at Brownwood eating at the Bluefin for example and one of your toilet hoses burst? By the time you come home it's too late. These automated systems not only detect and automatically shut off the water but they send you a text and or e-mail that something happened And you can also manually turn off the valve remotely via an app on your phone if needed. With Homeseer the cost is about $500 for all the equipement plus 3 water sensors. Each additional sensor costs about $33. I don't know of anyone who installs these systems but if you are interested you can reach out to me. None of these systems that actually work are inexpensive and or easy to install but with a little help from a professional or if you are a DIY'er it can be done.