Basement, water heater, washer or sink
Key facts
Installed near an at-risk appliance or pipe, the detector reacts to contact with water and immediately sends an alert to your phone and the panel.
Faster response
Compatible with the automatic valve
Key features
- Detection on contact with water
- Instant alert
- Compact design
- Installed in at-risk areas
- Monitoring through the app
- Can trigger the valve to shut off
How it works, technology and installation
PowerG · water detector
Here is what the device detects, how it communicates and what to check before installation.
Contact
Water touches the probe’s electrodes.
Alert
The panel and your phone are notified.
Prevention
A compatible valve can shut off the water.
Technical specifications
- Detection
- Contact with water
- Radio
- PowerG depending on model
- Battery
- Supervised
- Notification
- Panel and app
- Automation
- Optional valve
Recommended installation
- Water heater, washer, sink or mechanical room
- At the low point where water would flow
- Accessible for testing and drying
Possible alerts
- Water detected
- Low battery
- Loss of communication
Maintenance and limitations
Test with a little water as instructed, then dry it. A poor location delays detection.
Professional validation: the exact model, its range, power supply and compatibility with your panel are confirmed before installation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about the water leak detector
Is it compatible with my alarm system?
Compatibility depends on the exact panel model, its radio frequency and the active Alarm.com service. Solution Alarme Plus checks these before confirming the equipment.
Where should this device be installed?
Water heater, washer, sink or mechanical room. The final location also takes into account radio range, power supply, the environment and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Will I get alerts on my phone?
Water detected. Available notifications and how they can be customized depend on the configuration and the selected package.