Re: Emergency Water Turn-Off?

["wkearney99" <wkearney99@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> it's still possible for a dishwasher to run wild while you're in
> Barbados.

If you know you're going to be away for a week then just turn off the
supply.  That and get a second valve and/or meter for exterior irrigation.
Then you can just kill water to the interior and eliminate the worry.

> What happens if a hose bursts and the washing machine stays on with the
> solenoid valves stuck open, waiting for the tank to fill and trip a float
> valve?

Anything's possible but at some point the costs of preventing it greatly
exceed the potential risk.  Insurance and proper drainage in the washer area
are often good enough.

That said, a current sensing valve does seem like a very good idea.  One
that supported an external moisture sensor would be perfect.  That way even
if current was being pulled it'd refuse to work if water got to the sensor.