Product Information
Basic Auto / Model Turns off your water automatically, if pipes burst, freeze, or taps left on.
Supplied with 3/4 " BSP male threads each end of the valve.
Supplied with three pin UK 13 amp 240 volt ac power supply.
The Auto unit has the following functions. It will turn off your water if :-
1/ TIME OUT There is a burst pipe or taps let water run continuously longer then the time period you have set as normal for your home. The time can be set between 10 and 40 minutes.
2/ FREEZE PROTECTION If the air temperature where it is installed goes below 3deg Celsius.
3/ EXCESS FLOW if there is a sudden unusual, or abnormal demand on the water at you home ( for example and complete pipe rupture
4/ NON USE .If you go away for the weekend, OR VACATION, and use no water at all , after 24 hours the Floodcheck will turn off your water safely until you return.
The standard unit comes complete with power supply, there are three version available. UK EURO AND USA power supplies. (make sure you order the correct model. valve with integral sensor, 15mm powerful rare earth ring magnet to protect against lime scale,There is 3 meters of low voltage lead for connecting the power supply to the valve.
SEE ALSO THE AUTO KITS WHICH HAVE ALL THE ACCESORIES YOU MIGHT NEED.
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If you have the optional Remote switch accessory shown here, you can also turn the water on or off by pushing a button, and you can also put the Floodcheck into Bye pass mode.
This will turn off the protection and the limitations for one hour, so you can wash the car , water garden , fill the pool etc.
After the 1 hour has passed, it will return to the normal protection mode.
To install the Floodcheck to your water system,you need to remove about 4 inches of pipe just after the main stopcock. Then you use our easy to use Tectite push fit our pipe connectors to join it to your pipes. There are two sizes connectors available. 15mm and 22mm. Make sure you order the correct size to fit your pipes. see "accessories." to order these.
Our pipe connectors are recommended as they provide ease of fitting and removal in the case of any servicing needed to the unit.
What about POWER CUTS? WOULD I LOSE MY WATER SUPPLY?
Floodcheck products have now been manufactured for over 8 years . and tested by water research companies and found to be very reliable, and is approved and recommended by them.
Many thousand have been installed.The reliability is very very high. However..as with anything,.a failure or problem could occur. It is designed that in the event of a power failure the Floodcheck will remain in the mode it was in prior to the power cut.
As a back up we also offer an optional EMERGENCY LEAD. You will also need a small PP3 battery available from us or your local store. In the event of a power failure replace the power supply with this small lead and battery After 20 seconds it will restore your water supply. Once the water is back on you refit the power supply and when the power comes back on you have your protection restored as before.
Please note: The time out, excess flow and non use for 24 hours can all be disabled if not wanted.Ask for details.
Please make sure you have the correct size for your pipes.
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0800 357 97 98
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