The product literature for both the water heater and the valve will describe what’s required. Using plumber’s thread tape, tighten ... or metal-sheathed flex connector. In some cases, the ...

can be problematic because you’ll now need a female connector on your main water line, so that the sensor can be installed ahead of the smart valve. For me, this entailed a trip to the hardware ...

The lower price tag is attractive, but there are pluses and minuses to using discrete sensors versus a true smart valve to protect your home from water damage. Water leaks aren’t a home safety ...