Anyone use home water monitoring/leak detection auto shut off valve and have an RODI system?

[SFREEF3R]

Moving into a new home and thinking of getting an auto shut-off valve (that automatically detects leaks) for the home water line to get the insurance reduction (and peace of mind).

Anyone have experience using one of these valves with a RODI system? I was wondering if they are compatible as I could imagine the continuous flow associated with making a large batch of water could appear like a leak.

 

[SFREEF3R]

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[Buckeye Hydro]

Yes we sell a lot of them.

LeakBlock Sensor

At Buckeye Hydro we specialize in providing the highest quality water filtration systems and accessories for every potential need.

www.buckeyehydro.com

We recommend them is any instance where a leak would cause damage.

 

[Doctorgori]

yeah you can monitor leaks at the RO with a Neptune Apex and a Leak detector … I had a similar setup
( with the Apex you can couple it with equipment shut off)
And You can extend that leak detector modules cable, I think it’s just a 3 conductor 1/4” jack … maybe 5mm …erh sumthin

 

[SFREEF3R]

Yes we sell a lot of them.

LeakBlock Sensor

At Buckeye Hydro we specialize in providing the highest quality water filtration systems and accessories for every potential need.

www.buckeyehydro.com

We recommend them is any instance where a leak would cause damage.

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually use something very similar under my kitchen sink and at my laundry machine. This model is actually much more affordable so I'll have to keep this in mind for future applications.

I think I wasn't very clear though - I meant one of these type of systems that monitors your water usage at the main and then shuts off the water if it thinks there is a leak:

Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff (2nd Gen)

Phyn Plus uses patented, high-definition pressure wave analysis to alert you the second a leak is detected, mitigate costly damage through automatic water shutoff and teach you about your water use. Important: Adapters not included. Depending on your plumbing, a 1″ Female NPSM to male NPT...

phyn.com

Meet Flo Smart Water Shut Off | Smart Water Monitor | Moen

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I wasn't sure if it would work as I could imagine the constant flow to make a big batch of water would probably look like a leak and cause it to trigger.

 

[shcrimps]

my leak detection is somebody coming and telling me i flooded the garage with at least 1-5 gallons of water

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually use something very similar under my kitchen sink and at my laundry machine. This model is actually much more affordable so I'll have to keep this in mind for future applications.

I think I wasn't very clear though - I meant one of these type of systems that monitors your water usage at the main and then shuts off the water if it thinks there is a leak:

Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff (2nd Gen)

Phyn Plus uses patented, high-definition pressure wave analysis to alert you the second a leak is detected, mitigate costly damage through automatic water shutoff and teach you about your water use. Important: Adapters not included. Depending on your plumbing, a 1″ Female NPSM to male NPT...

phyn.com

Meet Flo Smart Water Shut Off | Smart Water Monitor | Moen

Learn more about Flo, a smart water device by Moen. Get leak protection for your entire home with smart water solutions from Moen. Shop now!

shop.moen.com

I wasn't sure if it would work as I could imagine the constant flow to make a big batch of water would probably look like a leak and cause it to trigger.

Is there a way to configure these? I am just wondering if laundry, dishwasher, sprinklers and someone running bath water would trip it.

 

[SFREEF3R]

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Is there a way to configure these? I am just wondering if laundry, dishwasher, sprinklers and someone running bath water would trip it.

Not sure...that's why I was hoping someone could chime in with more info/experience.

I like the idea of having water sensor based cutoffs at the valve for places where I know there is a high risk of leak (like dishwasher and laundry), but something like this seems like it would be pretty great to safeguard against general leaks or if a pipe bursts somewhere when you're on vacation.

I actually have my water mixing station in the garage near my water main cutoff, so I could probably install one of these devices downstream, but I have an unused laundry closet right near my tank I was hoping to move to in the future, just not sure that will actually work with one of these installs.

 

[tevin1323]

i work pretty closely with both of those auto detection devices you mentioned and have set up/troubleshooted both an id recommend the phyn over moen just based off of the set up.

so basically to stop it from constantly shutting it off during regular use will be to use it more often to make batches (the reverse osmosis) during the “break-in period”(auto shut off). the first 2 weeks it will closely monitor all your use an it will have too sense water going through for a certain amount of time to it doesn’t come up as irregular flow . so for safety in that area (wherever your moving station is) you’ll get a couple of their “leak pucks” so it can shut off the water in case something drips or starts to leak (tubing,pump,reservoir)