Water Leak Detection

[cdepaola]

Lots of new players since the last time I saw this topic discussed.  Looking for experience and or input on all the different options such as:

FloLogic

Phyn

MeetFlo

WaterCop

 

FloLogic seems like the old time tech reliable solution but Flo and Phyn are very interesting.  

[turls]

Haven't really looked at the new ones, but FloLogic not being able to be turned back on remotely is a pain if there is a false alarm.

[cdepaola]

Yeah I think I’m gonna go with the Flo, has all that functionality and more.  Seems well tested and endorsed.  

[eggzlot]

for what its worth i use water cop

works flawless.  isnt as fancy with metering and all that stuff. but if my DSC water sensors sense water the water cop shuts off.  its worked 2x already.

[South Africa C4 user]

On 9/20/2018 at 9:52 PM, cdepaola said:

Yeah I think I’m gonna go with the Flo, has all that functionality and more.  Seems well tested and endorsed.  

Let us know how you find flo.  I am looking for something like this.  I just haven’t decided which way to go!

[digitaltrader]

The Buoy has been amazing,  it measure water use by device ( shower , sink , toilet, hose etc) and has auto shutoff and can turn back on via app.

[samsong]

Sinope is releasing a new water detection kit and also has a module to shut off mains water line.

next release will be control4 compatible

[TexasBill]

I have had FloLogic now for over a decade. 

1. it NEVER false alarms

2. it always works

3. it has saved me many times

4. tech support has always been there even on holidays and weekends

5. its' only downside has already been stated - you cannot turn it on remotely - but - since it does not false alarm - why would you want to?

[cdepaola]

On 9/21/2018 at 3:15 PM, digitaltrader said:

The Buoy has been amazing,  it measure water use by device ( shower , sink , toilet, hose etc) and has auto shutoff and can turn back on via app.

I like the concept of Buoy BUT the $17.99 per month subscription?! WOW!  

[digitaltrader]

17 hours ago, cdepaola said:

I like the concept of Buoy BUT the $17.99 per month subscription?! WOW!  

I bought the unit without requiring a subscription.  I’m sure if you call they will allow the $800price with no subscription cost.

[SpencerT]

1 hour ago, diwit said:

So underground meter/main shut off by sidewalk, main line from there to inside of garage main house shutoff. 18 year old PVC line. The little red indicator dial is still moving, with the garage shut off closed

1) One full rotation, of the low flow indicator takes 7 minutes, Any idea on how much water is leaking

2) Leak detection companies in my area, one wants $350, the other $250, pay up even if they don't find the leak, is that standard operating procedure? Doesn't feel right, to pay for a service that isn't completed?

3) Saw on u tube, homemade leak detector, made with pipe, styrofoam cup and a stethoscope, I'll try anything at this point.

I would dig it up myself but the line runs near an oak tree and under a 2 car concrete driveway with patio paver extensions. To run a new line, its the same problematic terrain. Where it needs to connect on the other side of the driveway, 4 foot wide pavers all the way up to where the line enters the garage, it was plumbed inside a concrete block wall

Any suggestions appreciated

Probably have much better luck posting to terry love forums or similar...