will this work for detecting water leak from washing machines? Thanks! :)
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Yes it will,if you have it close enough. I have mine right by my sump pump.
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I tested my leak detector before installing behind my refrigerator to warn me of a leak. I found the metal probes do have to get wet but it did not take long for the alarm to go off. As I recall about 30 seconds. It is a loud alarm as well. I would say that it will warn you long before you otherwise would detect a leak without it.
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I am not sure. My sensor is only 1 foot away and it turns itself on. It also senses moisture in the humid northeast and will sometimes turn on when it is raining outside and the windows are open. It probably will sense moisture from shower, but it may take awhile to work it's way over to the sensor.
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Should work . Husband even used it to check for heat / coldness of our house windows for drafts . Bit, the main use in our house is temp of oil for chicken wing and deep fryer for Turkey . When he gets it he's checking temps all over even my boobs... Donna lol lol
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For sure it works anywhere on the floor when it senses dampness. I think the sensor would work on any surface that becomes wet. It is independent of the sump pump. It is however wired to the unit ( about 12 feet), but the directions tell you what gauge to use, should you wish a longer length.
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It states it is for damp and wet areas , we had a water leak and used it to draw the dampness and it worked great , we were surprised how much water it pulled out.
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It can detect a small staple in a piece of 1x6 lumber. I can't speak to your exact use case, but I wouldn't bet my life on it. The item is very sensitive, though... you might just buy one and test; send it back if it doesn't do what you want.
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I am not sure. This is probably a question for the manufacturer. However, I am venturing to guess "No" because this device has garden hose connection. It is probably meant for the washer only.
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There is a wire from the alarm itself that goes to a probe that can be placed in things like a sump pump but I do not use that; that wire comes with the alarm. I set the alarm on the floor where I am at risk and then hook up my own phone line from the alarm to the wall jack so it will call me if water is detected. phone wire is not supplied but I have tested the process and it works well so I am confident that I will know if a problem develops
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Probably, but you will have to do some hacking. It is a simple two wire connector from the rain sensor and rain sensor open circuits when it detects rain.
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I'm pretty sure that this isn't designed for spotting the air itself, it is designed for testing the temperature of the surface area itself. So you would be able to spot where the wall is colder, but not where the actual leak is coming from. I think you are right, you need a thermal camera.
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This device is intended to measure the temperature of surfaces, as walls, floors, ceilings and such. IF you had a warm wall with cold water leaking behind it, OR a cold wall with hot water leaking behind it, the device may be able to detect that, but I certainly wouldn't want to guarantee that. If you have water leaking behind a wall, it would seem as you should see some puddling, weeping, or evidence of water in the area ??Russ Pratt, Webster, MA
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From the way you stated your question I take it that you plan to connect the Campbell valve directly to the output of your washing machine drain hose. If that's true and from what I've read about the spring pressure requiring 1/2 pound pressure to open the valve it may work if the valve is connected close to the washing machine. I would think the further away the valve is connected you would loose pressure due to possible air in the drain line. However the valve is designed for use with a sump pump. To be certain contact Campbell Mfg or buy one and give it a go. Good luck.
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This would not be the best to check for heat escaping a window. It does not detect air temperature, only object temperature. Escaping air *might* affect the temperature of that part of a window frame, and that possibly could be detected with this, but I overall I do not think it would be a very good way to check for window leaks. I agree you might want to research about thermal cameras and see how those work (I don't know myself).
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Not sure how you'd determine what detected heat was a water leak and not just heat conduction from the pipe.A good moisture sensor might work, or a pressure test of pipe sections.
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Doubtful - you might be better off finding someone with high frequency detectors or possibly a mechanics stethoscope to pinpoint source of leak like that. Good Luck. Pressure testing also seems a reliable option.
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If the water is coming to the surface you would notice the leak as water on the flow. This meter only shows you differences in temperatures.