WATER SHUT OFF HELPED ME PREVENT A FLOOD TODAY

Friday, March 8, 2013

WATER SHUT OFF HELPED ME PREVENT A FLOOD TODAY

While sleeping last night, my ice maker broke and the flo-n-stop floor sensor sounded an alarm and it shut the water off in my entire apartment, saving a water flood all over my wood floors.

I am so happy that the leak from the ice maker did not cause a flood or ruiun my floors.

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Water Damage Facts : ( Statistics from Insurance Information Institute )

1 out of every 13 Homes has suffered a water damage claim with an average of $ 4,025 per claim every year leading to nearly $ 7 Billion in total damage last year.

Every year washing machine hose failure accounts for more than $150 Million worth of damage, 5 Million hot water heater ruptures have also caused Millions in damage.
The leading causes of water damage result from frozen broken pipes, ruptured washing machine hoses, water heaters, dishwashers, faulty plumbing, and refrigerators with icemakers.
Studies show that water damage can lead to Toxic Mold Infestation in as little as 48 hours. Toxic Mold Remediation has become a huge business totaling over $3 Billion on its own last year.
* You could be home asleep, at work, or away on vacation. The leak could be slow or a real gusher. Our complete system will protect your property and give you peace of mind 24 hours a day, 365 days a year *

It is not a matter of if you will have water damage but, where you will be when it does occur. The facts show that a refrigerator ice maker water line which is the smallest line in the property has a flow rate of 1 gal/min. A burst washing machine hose has a flow rate of 6 gal/min. and a burst hot water heater can leak more than 10 gal/min. If you are at work or asleep in bed for 8 hours you will have :

Refrigerator Ice Maker- 1 gal/min. x 8 hours = 480 gallons
Washing Machine Hose- 6 gal/min. x 8 hours = 2,880 gallons
Hot Water Heater - 10 gal/min. x 8 hours = 4,800 gallons

That is a lot of water to flow through your home and it can cause a devastating amount of damage to your home and all of your possessions.

These facts make it clear how nearly $ 7 BILLION in water damage occurred last year !!!

New - Patented Remote Controlled Water Security System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Protect Your Home From Water Damage” with FLO n STOP ™

September 7, 2007 Boca Raton, FL – A new Remote Controlled Water System developed by Millennium International Development Corporation can prevent damage to property and can save homeowners water and money. The patented FLO n STOP™ system is easy to use...just touch the OFF button at your front door when leaving home and water pressure to all plumbing fixtures will be SHUT OFF. Upon returning, push the ON button, and all water will be restored. It’s that simple.

FLO n STOP™ when activated will prevent water damage from leaks and floods from sources such as broken pipes, burst hoses, overflowing toilets and leaks from dishwasher lines.

How it works: A Wireless Transmitter ON/OFF switch is installed by the entry door. The push of the ON/OFF button will wirelessly signal the Transceiver switch that is connected to the Solenoid Valve in the main water supply line. FLO n STOP™ provides a convenient way to easily turn off the main water supply line when leaving home. Turning off the main water supply line in the dwelling will prevent uncontrollable water damage from bursting hoses or ruptured pipes while the home is unattended.

FLO n STOP™ is designed for single homes and can be programmed for multi-family and condominiums with over 250 units in a single building.

FLO n STOP™ when activated conserves water by stopping the water in unoccupied dwellings that may have leaking faucets and running toilets which makes this an eco-friendly product.

Wireless Remote Water Security System ...........FLO-N-STOP - Patented

Friday, March 8, 2013