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Flood SensorsFlood sensors or alarms notify you when there is water leakage in your home. Flood alarms are useful in seasonal cottages that are not occupied year round because they will alert you to leaks, septic backup and overflow, broken pipes, power outages, cracked foundations and springtime and storm flooding. Although many North Americans only experience flooding during springtime, devastating floods occur in the United States every single year and are considered the number one natural disaster in the U.S. in terms of death and property damage. When it comes down to it & flooding is a global concern. Whether you're in a flood risk zone or not, just one inch of flood water can cause severe damage to your home.
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Installing a flood alarm will help monitor leak prone areas in your home or cottage as well as alert you to damaging water accumulation or internal flooding. Flood alarms should be installed near sump pumps, washing machines, kitchen plumbing or anywhere flooding is a possible. Flood monitors can be used in conjunction with temperature sensors that clip on and monitor specific pipes that are prone to freezing. Flood sensors are also sold in water valve shut-off kits, which monitor for moisture then close to protect everything downstream from a flood. Flood alarms range in price from $20 to $70 online. Flood temperature sensors cost about $65 and automatic valve shut-off kits range from $360 to $400 online. If you live in a flood risk zone, assemble a flood kit with:
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