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Collection: Leak Protection
Quick Answer: Leak protection in Canada works best as a system: leak sensors + automatic main shutoff + an outage plan. When a sensor detects water, an automatic shutoff closes the main line to reduce unattended flow and limit damage. Limitation: Local shutoff can still occur, but remote alerts/remote control generally require Wi-Fi/internet/app access.
Start with the core system: EcoNet Controls (Bulldog + ELS). Prefer hub-based Z-Wave sensors? See Enbrighten by Jasco.
Compatibility (Read Before You Buy):
- Clamp-on shutoff robots are intended for lever-handle quarter-turn ball valves (90° turn).
- Not intended for many multi-turn wheel-handle valves (commonly gate/globe style) or butterfly valves.
- STOP: If you cannot locate the main shutoff, or it won’t turn reliably by hand, stop and call a plumber before relying on any automation.
Use the photo + clearance workflow: DIY water shutoff install checklist (Canada).
Shop shutoff systems & leak sensors (Canada)
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Automatic main shutoff (EcoNet Bulldog):
- Matter over Wi-Fi: Bulldog EVC400-MW (ecosystem-friendly control path).
- Wi-Fi “Just Works”: Bulldog EVC300 Wi-Fi Starter Kit (3 sensors) (simple DIY starting point).
- Z-Wave (hub control): Bulldog EVC200 controller (hub required; power plan matters).
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Integrated-valve kits (plumbing required):
- 1″ NPT Z-Wave kit: Bulldog EVC200-IV.
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Leak sensors (place where water starts):
- EcoNet sensors (multi-pack): ELS100 Leak Sensors (3-Pack) — start at laundry, water heater/mechanical room, and kitchen.
- Z-Wave sensor (hub-compatible): Enbrighten JascoPro leak sensor (81018) with detachable probe (hub required).
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Outage resilience (recommended where storms/outages are plausible):
- EcoNet backup option: BB3K battery backup (supports continuity planning for the shutoff system).
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Relay / dry-contact (panels & automation systems):
- Bulldog relay-contact controller: EVC200-RC-HC2LXL.
How leak protection works (3 steps)
- Confirm valve type: compatible clamp-on shutoff robots require a lever-handle quarter-turn ball valve.
- Detect water: place sensors at high-probability leak points (laundry, water heater/mechanical, kitchen).
- Stop unattended flow: when water is detected, the system can close the main line to limit damage (outage planning is part of reliability).
Why it matters for Canadian homes, rentals, and cottages
- Limits damage severity: automatic shutoff reduces the “hours of flow” problem when nobody is home.
- Improves incident response: sensors + documentation make it easier to act quickly and explain what happened.
- Retrofit-friendly options: clamp-on robots often avoid pipe cutting; integrated kits exist when the valve must be replaced.
Guides (Canada): choose correctly and reduce risk
FAQ
Will a clamp-on shutoff fit my main water valve?
Clamp-on shutoff robots are intended for lever-handle quarter-turn ball valves. They are not intended for many multi-turn wheel-handle valves (commonly gate/globe style) or butterfly valves. Confirm clearance before ordering.
Do I need a smart-home hub?
No for Matter/Wi-Fi options; yes for Z-Wave options. Choose based on your ecosystem and your outage plan for the router/hub and controller.
Does it work without internet?
Local shutoff can still occur, but remote alerts/remote control generally require Wi-Fi/internet/app access. If outages matter, plan power continuity for your controller and (if used) hub/router.
How many leak sensors should I start with?
Start with three sensors at the highest-probability leak points (water heater/mechanical room, laundry, kitchen), then expand to every sink/toilet zone and any finished-basement mechanical areas.
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