Leak Defense System, necessary or not?

[ocrenter]

Got a letter from our home insurance company regarding discount to the insurance rate if we install a leak detection system. This is the company they are recommending:

http://leakdefensesystem.com

Is this necessary? Sounds like a good idea, but does it really work?

[Coronita]

check if your security system has the ability to add water sensors. mine does, so I include them in the laundry and bsthrooms

[ocrenter]

[quote=flu]check if your security system has the ability to add water sensors. mine does, so I include them in the laundry and bsthrooms[/quote]

The system they are pushing is installed into the incoming plumbing to detect changes in water flow. Is that what they installed? The system costs ~$2-3k.

[Coronita]

[quote=ocrenter][quote=flu]check if your security system has the ability to add water sensors. mine does, so I include them in the laundry and bsthrooms[/quote]

The system they are pushing is installed into the incoming plumbing to detect changes in water flow. Is that what they installed? The system costs ~$2-3k.[/quote]

ah, never mind then. mine is just a water sensor at each location that sends you an alert if it detects a damp condition.
I guess this system detects any flow condition. not sure how it works because how would you tell the difference between normal use and flow due to a leak. The interesting thing is that it doesnt appear to have the ability to remotely shut the main valve…I thought it would with a $2000 price tag. maybe I am wrong.

İf your concern is having a leak while you are away from home for an extended period of time, can you just shut the valve going into your house before you leave for vacation .

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