Does Water Cop help me qualify for a discount on my homeowner's insurance premiums?

Protecting your home from possible flooding increases your insurability. Contact your insurance agent directly to see if they offer discounts for emergency water shut-off systems or security system enhancements such as the Water Cop system.

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Can the Water Cop work with my security or home automation system?

Water Cop systems are equipped with auxiliary input/out contacts and can easily be wired into your existing home security network with simple low voltage wiring (wiring not included). Please consult your security system manual or installation professional for details on other systems.

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How much water must be present for a flood sensor to sense a leak?

It literally only takes a few ounces of water to activate the system, assuming that the sensor is correctly placed in an advantageous location to detect leaks and puddling at the earliest possible moment.

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Do I need a plumber to install the Water Cop system?

Absolute Automation recommends that the Water Cop control valve be professionally installed by a locally licensed plumbing contractor. Please ensure that Water Cop valve is installed in the water supply line in accordance with all local plumbing codes.

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Where should I install the Water Cop control valve?

The Water Cop control valve should be installed on the main incoming water line, upstream from where the system begins to branch off to other appliances. It is also important to mount the valve so that the homeowner has easy access to the face of the Water Cop in order to reset the system in the event that it has been tripped.

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Can the Water Cop system be installed outdoors?

The Water Cop control valve and sensors are designed to be installed indoors, in crawl spaces, basements, garages, attics, or other locations away from the elements.

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How many Water Cop sensors can I use?

Each Water Cop system can support an unlimited number of flood and temperature sensors. Place sensors near or under washing machines, water heaters, ice makers, dishwashers, humidifiers, sinks, toilets, and other areas that are most likely to be the source of water leaks.

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How long will the batteries in my sensors last?

A pair of standard AA alkaline batteries should operate a single sensor for about one year, assuming that the system was never tripped by a leak. A sensor will sound a low battery warning for approximately five to seven days prior to the batteries going completely dead. A/C adapters are available.

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What is the maximum range between the sensors and the Water Cop control valve?

The Water Cop system has to a maximum transmission range of 200 feet. The effective working range may vary from home to home. WaterHound signal repeaters will be available soon to increase range if necessary.

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Does the Water Cop protect against frozen or burst pipes?

Although the Water Cop system cannot prevent your pipes from freezing, optional temperature sensors can shut off your water in the event that the ambient indoor temperature near pipes equipped with the temperature sensors drops below a preset temperature (approx. 38°F +/- 2°F).

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How can I turn off my water supply manually using the Water Cop?

You could use the control buttons on the face of the Water Cop control valve or you could use the existing manual shut-off valve to turn off your water for needed repairs. Our water control wall switch allows you to turn off your water from a convenient location with just the push of a button.

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What happens to the Water Cop during a power outage?

The Water Cop control valve will remain in the position that it was in when the power failed. When power is restored, the system will remain in the position it was in prior to power failure and reactivate to standby ready mode. You can manually override the valve during any power failures.

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