Watts IntelliFlow Valves have been featured on TV

You may have seen the Watts IntelliFlow(tm) Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valves on TV, IntelliFlow Valves have been featured on a number of popular television  shows.

The Hometime Show, hosted by Dean Johnson, has featured the Watts Intelliflow flood stopper on the The Autumn Woods House Project. Hometime is the popular home-improvement television show broadcast on public television PBS and The Learning Channel.

Also featured in the online article "Low-Risk Laundry Room" on the website of This Old House Online.

      Richard Trethewey, Plumbing and Heating Expert on Ask This Old House.  

Watts IntelliFlow Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valves were also featured in a segment of  "Ask This Old House" Season 1, Episode 117 and another segment of, "Ask This Old House",  Season 4, Episode 402.

Intelliflow - Automatic Washing Machine Water Shutoff Valve Surface Mount

A2C-M1  IntelliFlow™ by  Watts - The Washing Machine Shut-off Valve / Flood Stopping Device - as seen on TV

The Hometime Show, hosted by Dean Johnson, has featured the Watts Intelliflow flood stopper on the The Autumn Woods House Project. Hometime is the popular home-improvement television show broadcast on public television and The Learning Channel.

Eliminate the chance of disastrous water damage with Watts IntelliFlow™

Many homes are destroyed every year from plumbing water leaks caused from washing machines and thier supply fill hoses. Now you can protect your home from flooding and water damage. The IntelliFlow by Watts will stop the leaks and ruptured water supply hoses before they cause extensive damage. Watts IntelliFlow system is UL listed, complies with recognized building codes, and is recommended by insurance companies as a loss prevention measure for protecting property from water damage.

Reduce Liability with IntelliFlow Washing Machine Automatic Shutoff Valves.

If you live in a shared residence building your building management may demand that you use a fully automatic washing machine shutoff valve. Insurance companies may now offer credits or premium discounts to homeowners who install IntelliFlow Washing Machine Automatic Shutoff Valves to stop a flood before it happens.

IntelliFlow (tm) - now even More Intelligent!

The Watts IntelliFlow (tm) product line has just undergone a modernization to make IntelliFlow (tm) truly more intelligent!

New washers often have features that utilize chip technology, digital and led displays that are designed to constantly function and/or display; even when washing machines are in their "off" mode. New washing machines are designed so that they require and allow a constant but tiny trickle of electric energy to flow to this type of on-board circuitry.

First generation IntelliFlow devices were originally designed to only recognize electrical current as fully on or fully off. That simple design method was found to be no longer workable with modern washing machines using higher technology. So Watts put a team of engineers on the project to reengineer the IntelliFlow (tm) products, the result is a truly more intelligent, high-tech IntelliFlow. In fact, new IntelliFlow devices actually "learn" the unique electrical characteristics of each brand and model of washing machine during a learning period. Once IntelliFlow learns the pattern of the electrical current of the washing machine, IntelliFlow then creates a program to monitor the electrical current within the learned parameters.

The modernization of IntelliFlow (tm) required extensive reinvention of the electronics of the Watts IntelliFlow (tm). The design work, engineering, fabrication of prototypes and testing has all been done and a successful proven 2nd generation product is currently available to you.

It's All Automatic!

The Watts IntelliFlow (tm) Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valve uses a state-of-the-art electronic control device that senses the washing machine current flow. When the washing machine is turned on, the controls detect the current flow to the washer, opening both hot and cold water inlet valves to allow water to flow to the washing machine. When the washing machine completes the full cycle the device senses the lack of current and closes the water inlet valves. These valves remain closed until the machine is used again. The IntelliFlow's (tm) automatic operation and floor mounted leak sensor protect against catastrophic water damage should a washing machine inlet hose burst while the machine is in use.

Following is a Link to more information about The Watts IntelliFlow, (Please Note: This is a link to the manufacture's website - The IntelliFlow valves ARE offered for sale there too. BUT THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE (List Price). Please return to our site - because we offer you the best pricing on the web for Watts IntelliFlow Flood Stopping Valves - Link to:  Installation and Operation Manual

Why Intelliflow? Washing Maching Leak and Flood Protection!

Architects, Custom Home Builders and Plumbers - your client would love an upstairs laundry!

Upstairs laundry rooms make good sense, they add value and convenience and they are here to stay.

We Pros know something that home owners may not be aware of!

As building and construction professionals, we are all aware that an unforeseen problem exists within the design of an upstairs laundry room.

Washing Machine Leaks and Floods  & Damage Control

The same burst washing machine supply hose that can wreck havoc in a basement can really cause some big problems when it lets go upstairs. Think about the first floor and upper floor and laundry situations you may already have, with adjacent rooms and floors of precious living space and client belongings below. The Watts IntelliFlow device helps to minimize the catastrophic flooding, damage and liability resulting from a leaking laundry washing machine or water supply hose failure no matter where it is.

Do The Right Thing - give them a chance - give them IntelliFlow to stop washing machine floods!

When your clients look to you to deliver an upstairs laundry on the project, responsible pros know it's time to talk IntelliFlow. Specify and build Watts in IntelliFlow on your jobs - it's insurance you'll ALL enjoy.

The Small Footprint of the New Breed of Stackable Washer Dryers have also expanded the usage of washing machines in apartments.

Now many apartment dwellers are also beggining to enjoy the valuable convenience of a small laundry combo in their living unit. With expanded use of stackable washing machines is expanded risk of leaking and flooding.

Manage and Control Property Damage of Multi-Tenant, Residential Buildings.

Professional property managers know that they need to protect their tenants from flood damage. Whether an apartment house, condo, resort, or private community, property managers and building maintenance pro's know all too well about floods caused by leaking washing machines and burst washing machine supply hoses and the liability created by such problems. Many multi-tenant buildings are now requiring the use of IntelliFlow.

As a property manager or tenant you can protect yourself...

...your neighbors and tenants from flooding and the damage and mold that result from washing machine leaks and failed and burst hoses. Make your propertys floodsafe with a Watts IntelliFlow (tm).

About Washing Machine Hoses

Reality Check - Hot Water, Cold Water, Pressure, and the shock effect of quick-closing washing machine solenoid valves take its toll on flexible washing machine hoses and they do break! We hate to tell you this - and we wish it wasn't true - but we tell you from experience, even a brand new stainless steel braided washing machine supply hose can and do fail! By "Fail" we mean Burst and Leak, and the result is flood water damage.

Please understand - we recommend the Stainless Steel Braided Hoses, because as far as we know this type of hose is currently the best washing machine hose that we know of available, but by the nature of design, a washing machine hose is the, "Weakest Link in the Chain".

Of course older washing machine hoses fail and cause floods much more frequently than new hoses. As many apartment owners, condo associations, property management and building maintenance professionals know all too well.

Constant pressure causes hose fatigue and one failure causes many problems.

Consider Watts IntelliFlow - a smart, low cost, one time investment, and safeguard against one of the most damaging and expensive problems that commonly occurs in multi-tenant buildings - a laundry washing machine water supply hose failure, which can result in flooding, water damage, property loss and mold.

Leak sensor is included with each IntelliFlow.

Used in conjunction with the A2C-M1 or A2C-WB-M1, is the A2C-LS leak sensor. A Leak Sensor is included with each Watts IntelliFlow Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valve. The leak sensor provides the maximum level of protection. Should water be detected at the leak sensor at any time, the water flow to the washing machine hoses will be cut off immediately. This protects against catastrophic water damage regardless of the operating cycle of the washing machine.

For more information the IntelliFlow A2C-M1, by WATTS please click here.

A2CM1 Features & Specifications, Installation / Operation & Brochure

Features of Watts A2CM, Intelliflow - Automatic Washing Machine Water Shutoff Valve  - Surface Mount

• Easy installation
• Silent reliable operation
• Replaceable internal strainer screen
• Free Leak Sensor included
• The new Intelliflow™ Models include a leak sensor. The water leak sensor is placed on the floor behind the washing machine. Upon detection of water at the sensor, the IntelliFlow automatically shuts off the water supply to the washing machine. This provides an additional level of security, should a hose burst while the washing machine is in operation.
• Mechanical
• Maximum Pressure: 150 psi (10 bars)
• Maximum Temperature: 180 degrees F (82 degrees C)
• Electrical
• 115 VAC, 15A, 60Hz Cord: 5 ft.
• Current draw (with appliance off): 20mA Maximum appliance current rating:
• 15A Circuit breaker requirement: 15 amp. GFI

Note: It is suggested that the electrical power source be ground fault protected.

During a power Outage the Watts Intelliflow will remain in whatever position it was in before the power outage. It will not change position with a power failure.

If your are designing a project then you may want to use the specifications of Watts A2CM, Intelliflow - Automatic Washing Machine Water Shutoff Valve Surface Mount for your project, here they are.

Specifications: The contractor shall install an electrically actuated washing machine shutoff valve on the hot and cold water supply as indicated on the drawings. The electrically actuated washing machine valve shall be normally closed. The electrically actuated washing machine valve shall contain an integral electrical outlet capable of receiving a standard three-prong 115 VAC washing machine power cable. The valve shall actuate both the hot and cold water valves simultaneously upon detection of current flow at the integral electrical outlet which shall remain actuated until the detection of the interruption of current flow at the integral electrical outlet.

The valve shall be equipped with a 5 foot 14 AWG power cable. The valve shall be rated for 115 VAC, 60 Hz with a maximum standby current draw of less than one (1) ampere and a maximum appliance current draw of 15 amperes. The valve shall have a maximum pressure rating of 150psi (10 bar) and a maximum temperature rating of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). The valve shall be UL listed for appliance controls. The electrically operated washing machine shutoff valve shall be equipped with a leak sensor. Upon detection of water at the leak sensor, current flow to both the hot and cold water valves shall be immediately interrupted. The valve shall be a Watts Intelliflow (tm) Model A2C-M1 surface mount unit or Model A2C-WB-M1 wall box unit.

If you are considering installing a Watts A2C-M1, Automatic Washing Machine Water Shutoff Valve then you will want to review the Installation and Operation Manual.

Here are some Important Links about  Watts Intelliflow Washing Machine Shut Off Valves:

(Please Note: The links that follow here are to the manufacture's website - The IntelliFlow valves ARE offered for sale there too. BUT THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE (List Price). Please return to our site - because we offer you the best pricing on the web for Watts IntelliFlow Flood Stopping Valves - Link to:  

Installation and Operation Manual for Watts Intelliflow Washing Machine Shut Off Valves

Product Brochure  Watts Intelliflow Washing Machine Shut Off Valve Specifications