Electronics Gurus--Off Topic Question

[MossRoad]

You wouldn't need a long power extension cord for that appliance device, you'd just need to extend the sensor wires, which appear to be just two-wire. Simple lamp cord would suffice.

 

[MossRoad]

There's also a device called the Water Cop. It shuts off ALL WATER to the house if a leak is detected.

 

[Diggin It]

You wouldn't need a long power extension cord for that appliance device, you'd just need to extend the sensor wires, which appear to be just two-wire. Simple lamp cord would suffice.

I'd go with an appliance rated cord. Or do you mean for the sensor?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Big fan of SSRs. I have been meaning to put our water pump on one so I can remotely control it from the house. No appreciable loss. Relays use power and burn up.

 

[MossRoad]

I'd go with an appliance rated cord. Or do you mean for the sensor?

Go back and re-read my post... I said the sensor wire.

 

[npalen]

Thanks again, WVBill, for the link to the WaterWatcher. That sure "cleans up the act". Will just lengthen the sensor leads per MossRoad. I thought about that but wasn't sure if it might affect the sensor "sensitivity".

 

[WVBill]

Sorry, but after seeing your pictures I have to ask. It would appear you are you draining the washing machine into the basement footer drain/sump pump. Why is the washing machine drain fed into the basement floor drain?

 

[npalen]

Good question. The other half of the basement if finished and that's where all the plumbing is. It would be difficult to plumb over the furnace ducts and thru the joists to the finished side. Access is very limited but not saying it couldn't be done.
By the way, the floor drain is still functional. I used an inverted toilet flange to let "surface water" drain thru the slots in the flange. The basement is always dry but want to keep it that way.

 

[Diggin It]

Sorry, but after seeing your pictures I have to ask. It would appear you are you draining the washing machine into the basement footer drain/sump pump. Why is the washing machine drain fed into the basement floor drain?

I didn't really look at the pictures or think about the extra tank mentioned. Why? Because I thought it was typical to dump the washer into the laundry tub and the OP was concerned about that overflowing if the drain clogged. I've had that happen.

So, OP, do you have a laundry tub beside or near the washer?

 

[npalen]

We presently have no laundry tub after moving the washer and dryer upstairs to a spare bedroom from the basement.
We're getting older and carrying the laundry up and down the stairs was becoming an issue.