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Get advance notice of potentially hazardous water leaks in your home or office with a system that alerts you when water buildup is detected. The Waterbug 800 8-Zone Water Sensor Alert Kit can monitor up to eight supervised or 16 non-supervised zones; four supervised sensors are included, additional WaterBug Surface Sensors are available separately. The sensors detector work by forming a conductive bridge between two electrical contacts when it senses the presence of non-flammable conductive liquids. When water or moisture has been detected the main unit will alarm or trigger a relay on virtually any alert/security system such as EnviroAlert or automation system such as INSTEON that accepts a dry contact closure. This water sensor kit is ideal for bathrooms, laundry rooms, basement sump pumps, drain areas, computer rooms, document storage areas, warehouses and sprinkler systems.

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It’s not always convenient to get power to your surveillance cameras in remote locations. This 150 Foot Siamese Surveillance Camera Cable is an 18-gauge wire that delivers power and carries video to your monitor, multiplexer or recorder up to 150 feet from the camera. Please note: Due to voltage loss over extended ranges, this cable is not recommended for use with IR or high-current cameras.

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Control your home’s temperature simply by speaking! Every button talks on the Kelvin Voice Activated Talking Programmable Thermostat, so setting up and adjusting this thermostat is always clear. You can even control the thermostat using just your voice. If you have a loved one who is visually impaired, disabled, elderly or otherwise has difficulty using a standard thermostat, the Kelvin Talking Thermostat is a small investment that can enhance the quality of life and increase independence. This thermostat is powered through your HVAC wiring and by four AA batteries, sold separately.

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If there are areas inside your home that could use more light, but you don’t want the hassle of wiring or plugging something in, look no further. The Battery Powered Motion Activated LED Sensor Light is the ideal solution for adding a light almost anywhere for convenience, safety, and security. The light is powered by batteries and includes a mounting bracket, which means it can be attached virtually anywhere using the included hardware or double sided tape and nor wiring is required. What’s more, a built-in motion sensor will automatically turn the LEDs on in the dark when motion has been detected. The four LEDs will remain on for a period of 20 seconds, or will continue to remain on until no motion has been sensed. The LEDS are built on a directional platform that will adjust to direct the light where you need it most. A photocell prevents the LEDs from turning on when the area is already lit, which helps to extend the life of your batteries. With over 100,000 hours of life expectancy for the LEDS, you should never need to replace this product. It is the perfect way to add some light to the stairs, hallway, laundry room, closet, cabinet, attic, storage or crawl spaces. It is even great to have when the power goes out as the light easily slides off of the bracket and can act as a flashlight. This product requires the use of three AAA batteries, sold separately.

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