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Cheryl Wahbah (MN)
I need a way to see behind a stacking washer/dryer that is in a small closet area. There is no way to get around them since the area is very tight. The washer is attached to the water and drain hoses, but we need to check periodically to be sure no water damage occurs due to hoses getting loose, etc. These units are in rental properties, so we have to be especially careful.
Is there some way to check these periodically, be it a special type of camera or other means?
I appreciate any advice you might have for me.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
What about a mechanics mirror ? They are mounted on a long adjustable arm . They are designed to let you see in cramped tight areas.
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KCRoto (MO)
Another option if you have to do this frequently could be a fiber optic camera. Also, if you have drain pans under the washer, it should catch any slow drips that may start.
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WC (VA)
Cheap easy insurance.
A 9 volt battery water sensing alarm is available. There are several types. IMO the better one has sensors attached to wiring which can be separated (if desired) from the sound unit. The sensor can be placed on the floor and the sound unit can be located several feet away - on a outside wall etc. The entire unit can just be set on the floor if wanted. It can detect a very small amount of water even on a bare floor. Of course it would be better if a drip pan is also used.
These units are cheap and can be placed under sinks or above the "normal" water level in basement sumps etc.
Everyone (ESPECIALLY all renters) should be made aware that it is a water detecting alarm --- NOT a fire alarm. Calling the fire dept at 2 AM would not be good.
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packy (MA)
speaking of fire department...
4-5 years ago i installed one of those fancy/shmancy toto combo toilet/bidet units.
after you used the toilet, the bidet portion would wash you, blow dry your butt with warm air and even play music for you. it had an automatic opening and closing seat. you walked into the bathroom and the seat opened.
well, one night while the owners were away their smoke detectors went off. the condo manager called the fire dept and 2 engines showed up. the manager open the door and 5-6 firemen walked around looking for a fire. there was no fire only a faulty detector.
one of the firemen walked into the bathroom and lo and behold, the toilet seat opened. scared him half to death. when he figured out what was happening he called in the other men to see the 'magic' toilet.
god bless these firemen who who will risk their lives to protect us but on this one night they got to laugh and enjoy themselves.
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