First Alert WA100-3 Water Alarm, 3-Pack

Product Details

Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B002VECNMQ
Item model number: WA100-3

By : First Alert
Price : $32.52
You Save : $27.47 (46%)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
This three Pack First Alert Water Alarm Protects homes from water damage due to leaks, floods and seepage. Best uses: basements, garages, laundry rooms, bathrooms, hot tubs. Spot close to sump pump, washing machine, water heater, sinks, toilets. Water sensor attaches to bottom of unit or can extend 6 feet to remote location. Loud 85dB alarm sounds when unit senses water (lasts up to 72 hrs). Splash and water resistant
This three Pack 1st Alert Water Alarm Protects properties from water damage due to leaks, floods and seepage. Best utilizes: basements, garages, laundry rooms, bathrooms, hot tubs. Spot near sump pump, washing machine, water heater, sinks, toilets. Water sensor attaches to bottom of unit or can extend 6 feet to remote location. Loud 85dB alarm sounds when unit senses water (lasts up to 72 hrs). Splash and water resistant. The Water Alarm WA100-3 Functions: Sensor attachestobottomofunitorcanextend6feet away. Loud85dBalarmsoundswhenunitsenseswater. Alarm continues for upto72hrs. Splashandwaterresistant. 1 9v batteryperalarm.(included) Operates in 32 to 120degreesF,80%RH. two Year Warranty. Package contains: 3 WA100 water sensors and three 9v batteries. Initial Alert Water Sensor WA100-three

Technical Details

Alarm: 85dB at 10 ft
Battery: 1-9V per alarm (included)
Shock resistance: up to 3ft drop on concrete
Operating conditions: 32-120 degrees F, 80% RH and Storage temp: -20 to 150 degrees
Warranty: 2 Year Limited

Customer Reviews

I just received three of these water detectors. The alarm is just about as loud as a smoke alarm. The six foot extension wire is great for a water heater closet. You can put the water sensor next to the water heater and put the alarm unit outside of the closet where you can be sure to hear it. After placing the sensor on the floor, I gently placed a narrow piece of masking take over the top of it to gently secure it to the floor. I tested the unit several times with the tape holding the extended sensor down and it worked great each time. Without the tape or some sort of small weight the sensor could easily flip upside down and not respond to water as quickly.

The product is exactly what I expected after reviewing other customers' comments. I placed the three sensors in the following locations: sump pump, washer, and water heater.
I tested the sensors by using my finger tips and the alarm sounded, quite loud, by the way. The only design shortcoming is the lack of low battery warning.