FloodSafe™ by Watts WaterHeater For Point of Use Protection

Another of the interesting and popular items featured at the recent ASHRAE Show was the FloodSafe Water Detector Shutoff by Watts Regulator Company. This easy to install device not only shuts off the water supply to a leaking water heater, but will also interrupt the power. Models are available for Gas, Oil and Electric water heaters. Features:

Shuts off both water and power
Testable and resettable
Full flow valve
Local alarm and contacts for remote alarm
No special piping required
Models for gas, electric and oil fired water heaters

Included is a water dam for use on concrete, linoleum, tile or other hard surface flooring when a pan cannot be used. Powered by a low-voltage transformer, installation is simple and fast. Protection and peace-of-mind is “priceless”! Call our Liberty Office or ask your local Yaun Company sales representative for pricing and availability. FloodSafe™ Connectors Watts is pleased to introduce its new line of FloodSafe™ Auto-Shutoff Connectors. The FloodSafe’s patented design protects against catastrophic water damage caused by burst, broken or ruptured water supply hoses and fittings. FloodSafe™ connectors include a standard braided stainless steel flexible hose and a FloodSafe™ shutoff device located on the inlet. Problem:

Watts Floodsafe Supply Connector

In recent years, losses due to water and mold damage to residential and commercial buildings have been steadily on the rise. Water supply hoses are vulnerable to a number of potential problems. Over time, hoses can become brittle and burst. Poorly manufactured hoses can break under normal pressure conditions and hoses used in public venues are highly vulnerable totampering by vandals. All of these conditions can lead to a flood of problems for homeowners, property managers and maintenance personnel.

Solution: Watts FloodSafe™ auto-shutoff connectors protect against catastrophic water damage by automatically shutting off the water supply to plumbing fixtures/appliances if excess water flow is sensed. Water flow through the FloodSafe™ device is limited to a factory preset flow rate, any flow over the preset rate will automatically shutoff all flow of water through the device.

How it Works

FloodSafe™ is actuated by flow of cold or hot water in excess of the design flow rate indicated on the label. Once a downstream flow of water in excess of the flow required by any standard fixture/appliance is detected, FloodSafe™ assumes a burst and the flow of water is shutoff. FloodSafe™ remains in the closed position until it is reset.