A Security Pro Tip from Don Fuson, General Manager of Alert 360 Tulsa
Water damage can happen quickly—and the financial impact can be significant. A leaking appliance, failed water heater, burst pipe or unnoticed plumbing issue can cause thousands of dollars in damage before a homeowner realizes there is a problem.
That’s why proactive water detection is more than a smart home feature. It can serve as an important financial safety net for your home.
Adding a PowerG Wireless Flood Detector (PG9985) to your Alert 360 security system can help identify water where it shouldn’t be and alert you quickly, giving you an opportunity to take action before a small leak becomes a major problem.
Why Early Water Detection Matters
Water damage doesn’t always begin with a dramatic burst pipe. Many costly incidents start with a slow leak behind an appliance, near a water heater, underneath a sink or in another area that isn’t regularly checked.
A professionally integrated flood detector provides an additional layer of protection by continuously monitoring vulnerable areas—even when you’re away from home.
1. Help Reduce Costly Water Damage
The biggest advantage of early detection is time. The PG9985 is designed to detect the presence of water and trigger an alert, helping homeowners respond quickly and potentially limit the extent of the damage.
2. Long-Range PowerG Wireless Technology
PowerG technology provides exceptional wireless range, making the detector an option for locations throughout the home and potentially more challenging areas such as basements, detached garages and guest houses.
This flexibility allows water detection to extend beyond the areas immediately surrounding your security panel.
3. Flexible 6-Foot Water Probe
The PG9985 features a probe connected to its transmitter by a six-foot wire.
This design allows the transmitter to be installed higher on a wall while positioning the water-sensing probe closer to floor level, where leaks and pooling water are most likely to occur.
It can be particularly useful around:
- Water heaters
- Washing machines
- Sinks and plumbing fixtures
- Dishwashers
- Refrigerators
- HVAC equipment
- Basements and utility rooms
4. Real-Time Smartphone Alerts
When integrated with compatible Alert 360 services, your flood detector can provide an immediate notification when water is detected.
That means you can know about a potential problem whether you’re at work, running errands or traveling hundreds of miles from home.
Instead of discovering water damage hours or days later, smart alerts give you the opportunity to respond sooner.
5. Potential Homeowners Insurance Savings
Some insurance providers may offer discounts for homes equipped with professionally monitored security and environmental detection devices.
Discounts and eligibility vary by insurance company, policy and location, so homeowners should contact their insurance provider to determine whether adding monitored water detection could qualify them for savings.
6. Supervised Probe Connection
A water detector can only protect your home when it’s functioning properly. The PG9985 is designed to supervise the connection between the transmitter and its water probe.
If that connection is interrupted, the system can identify the issue so it can be corrected rather than leaving an important area unknowingly unprotected.
7. Long Battery Life
The PG9985 is designed for long-term efficiency, with extended battery performance that helps minimize maintenance.
Combined with professional installation and system supervision, long battery life helps provide dependable protection without requiring constant attention from the homeowner.
8. Signal-Strength Indication
Reliable wireless communication is essential for any security or environmental sensor.
A built-in LED signal-quality indicator helps technicians identify an appropriate installation location and confirm communication with the security system during setup.
Pro Tip: Pair Detection With Automatic Water Shutoff
Detecting a leak quickly is valuable. Stopping the flow of water automatically can take protection even further.
For enhanced protection, homeowners can pair compatible flood detection with a Z-Wave smart water valve.
When water is detected, an integrated smart home system may be configured to automatically shut off the home’s main water supply. Instead of simply telling you that a leak is occurring, the system can help take immediate action to stop additional water from entering the home.
This combination creates a powerful approach to water damage protection:
Detect the leak. Alert the homeowner. Shut off the water.
Turn Your Security System Into a Smarter Home Protection System
Home security isn’t limited to protecting against burglary. Today’s connected security technology can also help protect against environmental threats that can cause significant property damage.
Adding a PowerG Wireless Flood Detector to your Alert 360 system provides another layer of protection by watching for water around the clock—even when you’re not there to see it.
And when water detection is combined with smart water shutoff technology, your system can go beyond simply notifying you of a problem and help limit the damage at its source.
Ask Alert 360 about adding water detection and compatible smart water management to your home security system.