ELK-WSV and flood sensors

[dudu_georgescu]

I am trying to install one ELK-WSV. Apparently ELK does not manufacture any flood sensors, was wondering if you guys know who does and where can I purchase them from.

Thanks!

[DEL Installations]

I've always used Winland waterbugs, but GRI, Flair and Tane also make units.

[dudu_georgescu]

Anyspecific reason why you prefer Winland? Also, how long can the probes be (for the Winland waterbugs)?

Also, I was wondering where do you place the probe? For instance in the kitchen, would you place it in the cabinetry, or would you place it in the open space? Do you place the probes on the floor (tiles, baseboard) or a tad higher?

Thanks!

George

[DEL Installations]

I've used them because they work and really don't false, as well as have their unit to trip a relay to fault a panel's zone.  I've seen undercarpet units and similar as well.

Personally, I wouldn't install anything where it couldn't be accessed or serviced, and the winland units are about the size of a pack of cards with 4 terminals on them that need to be bridged for an alarm.

There's other ways to go about this, such as conductive wiring and also flow based devices and units like a WaterCop, just depends on the budget, but most people won't get involved with the conductive cabling or a flow, but the perk of the Elk would be to use a rule and a flow alarm to trigger the WSV.