Sonin 00700 Water Alarm with Remote Sensor

by Sonin

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sonin 00700 Water Alarm with Remote Sensor detects leaks and sounds alarm. For early warning of leaks that may cause damage. Although it will not stop leaks, it is an early warning that leaks need tending. It gives you time to move valuables out of the path of the leak. Helps protect against costly water damage. Warns of leaks and overflows in bath, kitchen, laundry, furnace or computer rooms. Alerts user within hearing range that water has reached desired level when used to monitor the filling of pools, tubs, sinks, aquariums and more. An ideal accessory for sump and bilge pumps in residential, commercial and marine applications. Requires one 9-Volt battery (not included). One year limited warranty.

Product Description

Sounds an 85dB alarm when a leak is detected. Requires one 9-Volt battery. Recommended Use: Alarm, Senses: Water, Decibel Rating: 85, Power Supply: Battery, Battery Type: 9V, Battery Included: No, Compatible With: Sump and bilge pumps, Low Battery Indicator: Yes, Mount Type: Table, shelf, or wall mounted, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, Single, Pair, or System: Single

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 1 x 3 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004W4B4
• Item model number: 700
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,268 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Scanners & Testers > Moisture Meters
  • #82 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Household Sensors & Alarms

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great product if it only worked., November 1, 2004

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Ivan Shepperd (Richardson, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sonin 00700 Water Alarm with Remote Sensor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this about 2 years ago to detect a leak from my water heater. Well, today I noticed wet carpet outside the closet where the water heater is but no alarm had gone off. I pressed the test button and it went off as expected. I then set the sensor in a pool of water and nothing. I Replaced the battery and tried again. Nothing. So the product doesn't do the one thing it's designed to do. Look elsewhere.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sonin 700 Water Alarm - failed in first month, December 13, 2003

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This review is from: Sonin 00700 Water Alarm with Remote Sensor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the Sonin 700 last month. Before I started using the unit, I tested it and it correctly sounded the siren. This month I tested it again and the siren now emits a weak and useless clicking sound (even after replacing the battery). My take - beware the Sonin 700 is 'false security'.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea - Awful quality!, November 9, 2003

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J. Weaver (Plymouth, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sonin 00700 Water Alarm with Remote Sensor (Tools & Home Improvement)

We got one of these for the basement after our humidifier occasionally leaked all over the floor (about 6 months ago). I'd test it regularly and replaced the battery at least once. Recently, my wife called me at work to say the washer had leaked some water on the floor. When I asked her if the alarm went off (it was located very near the washer and on a downgrade from the washer toward the floor drain), she said it was wet but hadn't alarmed. Later, I replaced the battery and neither water nor the test button generated any alarm. Great idea, but useless if the mean time to failure is so much shorter than that for the devices whose failures you're trying to detect...