water leak sensor

Flood alert device

A water leak sensor is a device that detects the presence of water where it shouldn't be—near water heaters, under sinks, in basements.

Most use electrodes that trigger an alarm when water completes a circuit between them.

Smart versions send alerts to phones: The water leak sensor caught the washing machine overflow before it ruined the floor.

Related

drip tray · flood · basement · pipe · frozen pipe · alert · smart · smart home · humidity · puddle · plumbing · burst · valve · WiFi · warning · appliance · dishwasher · washing machine

Opposites
detection vs. prevention/action

water leak sensorplumbing repair

Fixing water system issues

flood barrier · sump pump · drain plug

sensing vs. causing/releasing

water leak sensorsprinkler head

Water-dispersing fixture cap

faucet · hose nozzle · water outlet · drain · spigot

Family

water, leak, sensor, waters, watery, leaks, leaked, leaking, leaky

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G