Watts Floodsafe™ Water Detector Shutoff

No One Can Predict When Your Water Heater Will Leak! Install Peace of Mind.

Protect your home or building from excessive water damage due to water heaters leaks or malfunctions. The FloodSafe™ Water Detector Shutoff is designed to detect the presence of water beneath the water heater and automatically shut off the cold water supply and power source to the water heater, protecting your investment from catastrophic water damage.

Watts believes in quality, safety and reliability. That’s why they’ve created the most complete water detection and shut off solution available. The FloodSafe™ Water Detector Shutoff provides total protection in the event of water heater leaks, for total peace of mind.

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Watts Floodsafe™ Water Detector Shutoff Features

The FloodSafe™ Water Detector Shutoff is engineered to ensure top performance and reliable operation.

• Not only shuts off the water supply to your water heater, securing the leak, but further protects the home or business by shutting off the heater’s power source.
• Audible & visual alarm alerts occupants to water heater leaks.  Can also be connected to remote monitored alarm services.
• Testable and Resettable: Not a one-time use device. The FloodSafe™ Water Detector Shutoff can be easily reset by the contractor, home or business owner or plumbing inspector to assure proper operation. It can be tested and reused as many times as needed.
• Superior detector pad design provides longer life and greater sensitivity.
• Easy to install cables can only attach to one location on the control unit, preventing incorrect installation on new or existing water heaters.
  • No special piping is required.
  • Supplied with a Water Dam for concrete, linoleum, tile or other hard surface fl ooring.
  • Sized for 3⁄4" or 1" water supply lines.
  • Secure interlocking connector cables are unique to each connecting device.
  • Powered by a safe low-voltage Power Supply that plugs into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet and is wired using standard thermostat cable.
  • No electrician required for gas and oil installations.
• Full flow valve meets plumbing code requirements, does not restrict flow to water heater during normal operation.
• Employs state-of-the-art water detection technology (no terminals to corrode or impair operation).
• Power Cutout Modules for the standing pilot gas fired water heaters retain thermocouple circuit in the event of momentary power outage.
• Optional battery backup keeps unit operational between 36 and 48 hours in the chance of a power outage.
• Designed to operate years from the date it is installed without any maintenance.

Watts Floodsafe™ Water Detector Shutoff - How It Works

The Control Unit, which houses the circuitry, alarm lamp, audible alarm, alarm silence button, and connector sockets, is installed on the cold water supply piping to the water heater. Upon detection of as little as 1⁄16" of standing water, the FloodSafe™ Control Unit initiates the alarm and shutoff sequence. Shuts off the water supply to the water heater. Closes the cold water supply to the water heater to minimize water leakage and preventing significant water damage. Removes the source of power to the water heater. If the water detected is from the discharge of a temperature and pressure safety relief valve under emergency conditions, power to the water heater must be removed immediately. This protects your home or business against the danger of explosion Energizes an audible alarm and remote alarm contacts. The Series WDS has an internal alarm to alert the homeowner. It also has contacts that can be connected to monitored alarm systems, to provide 24/7 notification to a home or business security service.

Ensure Piece of Mind

Water heaters can on occasion malfunction by overheating the water inside and creating super-pressurized hot water.  To protect against this danger, water heaters come with a temperature and pressure safety relief valve.  This valve is designed to release water from the tank when it becomes overheated, preventing excessive energy build up that can lead to a water heater explosion.  

FloodSafe™ upon sensing the discharge from the temperature & pressure valve shuts off both the water and power supply to the water heater.  This not only stops the flow of water, but provides additional protection from the continued heating and pressurization of the water heater to avert a potential disaster.

Cutting-Edge Design

The FloodSafe™ uses solid-state technology and is triggered by contact with as little as 1/16th inch of water on the floor beneath the heater. Its printed circuit water detector pad is vastly superior to electrical contacts that can rust or corrode, rendering them ineffective.

The FloodSafe™ Water Detector Shutoff is re-settable; allowing it to be tested at any time to ensure proper operation.

Why Watts Floodsafe™ - About Water Damage

Protect Your Home and Investment from Catastrophic Water Damage

When a leak occurs, water will start as a drip and eventually flows out in a constant stream.  Water pressure supplied to the water heater is usually between 30 and 80psi.  Flooding can occur quickly if a leak is not detected. Water damage can be significant for a home or business and can lead to long-term problems including mold, corrosion and structural property damage.

Added Protection Against  Water Damage

In addition, all water heaters are equipped with a temperature and pressure safety relief valve.  This valve is designed to discharge water from the water heater to prevent a dangerous or explosive condition.  If this should occur, shutting off only the water supply could result in a dangerous or potentially explosive condition.  The FloodSafe’s ability to shut off both the supply of water and energy to the water heater prevents this danger.

The Result

Homeowners and businesses need to protect themselves. In recent years insurance companies have become less willing to cover certain types of flood damage. The need for the protection provided by the FloodSafe™ Water Detector Shutoff is more essential than ever.

Choosing the right Watts Floodsafe™ Water Detector Shutoff

There are several different models of the Watts Floodsafe™ Water Detector Shutoff for the different types of water heater power supplies.

	Standing Pilot Gas Valves
* Thermocouples used on some manufactures' gas valves use a left-hand thread instead of the more common right-hand thread, Watts has models for each design. Check to be certain that you have the correct model before beginning yourinstallation.
	Spark Ignition / Oil Fired
	220VAC Electric

Watts Floodsafe™ Water Detector Shutoff Additional Documentation

Product Brochure
Specification Sheet
Gas Installation Instructions
Electric Installation Instructions