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kntryhuman

I need a water leak alarm

kntryhuman
13 years ago

Well, I didn't think I needed a water leak alarm since I haven't THAT problem in 37 years.

We gutted and renovated a 100+ year old house. I put Brazilian Cherry hardwood throughout the house except in the laundry and 1 bath.

We've been living here 6 months and last week I started noticing that 6 butted boards between the kitchen and dining area were cupping really bad. DH said I was seeing things. Last night, he finally realized I was right.

I went under the house and the foam insulation was dripping under the kitchen area but only in an area about 8x10.

Long story short, the ice maker tubing had started leaking behind the refrigerator. If I would have had an alarm, my 6 month old floors wouldn't be ruined. The water never came out from under the refrigerator.

I've looked on line but I'm not sure what to buy. I remember reading about these here when I was building.

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