Review on 💦 FloodStop Water Heater Prevention Valve, FS3/4NPT, V4 Controller, Water Damage Avoidance by Steve Jones

A few weeks ago my neighbor almost got kicked out of the house because a clumsy washing machine was left unattended. I've seen contractors come and go, ripped up floors, moved fans and dehumidifiers, and utterly wrecked people's lives, and these events have provided me with a powerful reminder of how a relatively small problem can quickly become a major disaster. Three weeks and they still can't go home. So, with fresh thoughts, I set out to find something. anything to reassure me that this isn't going to happen to me. That's when I came across the Floodstop system. I know this particular valve and regulator was only designed to protect a water heater, but like many people (check it out on YouTube) I chose to install it directly on my plumbing. Luckily I had a GE whole house carbon filter installed a few years ago and it was connected to the water heater with flexible water lines. This made adding them a relatively easy task. I screwed a 3/4" compression adapter into the inlet side of the valve, connected it to my inlet line, and screwed the existing flexible line that feeds the filter into the valve's outlet. I placed the controller on the garage wall, close by, but then I had to run sensor cables to 9 different locations leaving only the attic to work in. Up the attic and down the inside of the walls, sticking out near the baseboard to 3 sinks, 2 toilets, my dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, Ice maker and water heater out.The attic ends of these wires were soldered in parallel at a convenient location.Square with a final wire that goes to the garage and down to the controller.strong electrical and electronic background so I was able to base these sensors on that Originally made with 8 pieces 2" x 4" hole plates and 16 3 1/2' long bare 22 gauge tinned copper wires to deliver. After soldering the sensors to the various drops, I carefully tested each of them several times, watching the electric valve constantly close and the controller sounding an alarm with each test. than just hot water protection. In my opinion, however, the planning and effort was worth it. After running the system for about a week, I feel that the overall quality of the valve and some of the fairly advanced features this controller offers (monthly valve self-test without any action on my part, full battery backup, etc.) was an investment of time and worth money. Of course, nothing in life is a guarantee, but at least I believe the Floodstop system will tip the odds in my favor when it comes to avoiding the headaches of my neighbors and others I know, and at a price from 1/8. my insurance deductible.