Water leaks can cause serious damage to your home and belongings, proving expensive and time consuming to replace or repair. This Faithfull portable alarm can be used to protect your house and can be placed anywhere in the home where a water leak presents a potential risk; near to sinks, baths, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters, refrigerators, aquariums, tanks, sump pumps and in garages and basements or low areas were water may gather with the potential of causing damage.A loud 80 decibel alarm will sound when this unit is in contact with water, providing an audible warning that a leak has begun and alerting the homeowner, so that preventative measures can be taken to protect their home and belongings. Features: Portable and easy to set up and use.Loud 80 decibel alarm.No wiring required.1 x 12V 23A alkaline battery included. Placement: Place the unit in a desired position with its buzzer hole facing upwards, otherwise water may enter into the unit. When a water leak is detected by the sensor, the unit\'s alarm will sound.