The Toilet
Overflow Alarm & Control Valve comes with (1) a Main
Control Unit (the motorized valve), (2) a toilet bowl overflow
sensor and (3) low tank water alert. It is an electronic water stop
valve that attaches directly to the existing water stop valve at
the toilet. By itself, it is an electronic water shut-off
valve that combines with a toilet bowl overflow sensor and a flush
tank sensor that can sense any water flow event or issue in the
toilet flush tank.
- Battery Life
– has been tested to a 3 year life on a single 3V lithium battery
and an average of 20 flushes per day (assuming no alerts). In
addition it alerts to low battery life up to 45 day prior to need
for replacement. Upon full battery degradation, it uses capacitors
to hold enough power to shut the valve until battery replacement is
implemented.
- Disconnect –
Immediately closes the valve in case of cable or sensor disconnect.
Severed, broken, or loose connections will immediately result in
water shut off eliminating potential for loss.
- Color: White
(will match most standard white toilets)
What we
like best about this product:
It works like a dream and addresses one of the most difficult
issues caregivers face.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
- Do I need a
plumber to install The Toilet Overflow Alarm & Control Valve?
Though most people would be more comfortable having a plumber
install it, installation is actually quite easy – any handyman (or
handywoman) can install it. All you do is turn off the water (by
turning the valve knob) and follow the directions. Installation
typically takes only about 15 minutes.
- What happens
when an overflow is sensed? If the water in the bowl rises high
enough to touch the sensor, the motorized valve is triggered and
turns off the water supply to the toilet tank. The beeping alarm
will then sound for 60 seconds. To turn the water back on and
refill the tank -- press the "Open Valve" button, you'll hear the
motorized valve turn and the water begin to fill the
tank.
- How loud is
the alarm? The alarm is 79 Db – loud enough for most people to hear
from outside of the bathroom.
- How long does
the water remain turned off? In the event of a detected overflow,
the water supply remains turned off with the red light flashing
until it is reset.
- How do I turn
the water back on? Just press the "Open Valve" button on the Main
Control.
- How do I turn
off the alarm beeping? The alarm will sound for only 60 seconds.
then it goes off automatically.
- Will I still
be able to use the sink if the water is turned off? Yes, only the
water going to the toilet is affected.
- Are tools
needed to install the product? You may need a wrench to loosen your
existing fittings, however, the manufacturer says, "Use of tools is
not recommended."
- Does
The Toilet
Overflow Alarm & Control Valve have to plug into the wall?
No, it is powered by four AA batteries (included)
- Will
The Toilet
Overflow Alarm & Control Valve work on all toilets? The
Toilet Overflow Alarm & Control Valve will work on virtually
all standard tank style toilets.
- Where does
The Toilet
Overflow Alarm & Control Valve go? The Main Control fits on
the water supply line underneath the toilet, the bowl overflow
sensor attaches to the rim of the toilet rim, and (if you choose to
use it) the low tank water alert goes in the water tank behind the
toilet.
- What else
will The
Toilet Overflow Alarm & Control Valve do? The unit also
comes with a water leak alert that goes in the toilet tank to sense
a flapper that will not go down. If, when the toilet is flushed,
the water level remains too low for more than six minutes (an
unseated flapper), the Toilet Overflow Alarm & Control Valve again
goes into action and turns off the water.
- Can I use the
same water supply line that's already on my toilet? In our test of
The Toilet
Overflow Alarm & Control Valve we found that it was best to
replace our rigid straight pipe with a flexible water supply pipe
(available at any hardware or home improvement supply store).
- Does the
Alzheimer's Store guarantee that there will be no toilet overflows
if I install The Toilet Overflow Alarm & Control Valve? We wish that
we could, but no product in the world is perfect! We can tell you
that we have found this product to be very reliable and are proud
to offer it in The Alzheimer's Store.
- My toilet
won't flush, what's wrong? This is a signal indicating that
The Toilet
Overflow Alarm & Control Valve may have detected a problem
and cut off the water supply. As such, the toilet water tank is
probably empty and therefore nothing happens when you flush the
toilet. In this case, First check the bowl for any obstructions.
Then press the "Open Valve" button to turn the water back on and
fill the tank. Your toilet should be back to normal in just a few
minutes.
