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A system for early detection of water leaks at particular locations in any water-dependent appliance and apparatus used in buildings such as homes, townhouses, apartments, mobile homes, and offices. A central control apparatus electrically interconnected with a plurality of circuits which enable wat

A system for early detection of water leaks at particular locations in any water-dependent appliance and apparatus used in buildings such as homes, townhouses, apartments, mobile homes, and offices. A central control apparatus electrically interconnected with a plurality of circuits which enable water leaks to be accurately detected in a diversity of devices including air conditioners, compressor coils, hot water appliances, and pipes, and for communicating the severity of the water-related problem. A plurality of water sensors are incorporated into specially designed probes of the preferred embodiment of the present invention wherein water leaks may be accurately and reliably detected in a diversity of water-dependent appliances and devices. A fiber glass cloth means functions as a probe for sensing water leaks via its built-in plurality of sensors constructed from a corresponding plurality of conductive wires enables the location and extent of a water leak to be ascertained. The apparatus is designed to be easily installed and to be inherently devoid of any safety hazards. Specially color-coded wires enable particular appliances and pipes to be properly interconnected wherein water leaks may be detected early enough to prevent consequent water-damage. A telephone interface enables early warnings and alerts of water leaks to be communicated via conventional telephone lines.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a building having a plurality of water-dependent appliances and water-carrying pipes, a water leak detection apparatus providing warning of a water leak in at least one of said plurality of water-dependent appliances and said water-carrying pipes, said water leak detec

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a building having a plurality of water-dependent appliances and water-carrying pipes, a water leak detection apparatus providing warning of a water leak in at least one of said plurality of water-dependent appliances and said water-carrying pipes, said water leak detection apparatus comprising:a plurality of flexible probe means for determining the location and extent of said water leak in one of said plurality of water-dependent appliances and said water-carrying pipes;each of said probe means of said plurality of probe means configured for attachment to at least one of said plurality of water-dependent appliances and said water-carrying pipes;a central control housing means configured for installation in said building for housing a circuit means and having multiconductor cable means for electrically interconnecting said plurality of water-dependent appliances and said water-carrying pipes with a plurality of sensor means encased within said plurality of probe means,each of said plurality of sensor means coded corresponding to each conductor of said cable means;said central control housing means having a plurality of display means electrically interconnected with said circuit means for indicating the location and extent of said water leak in said building; andelectrical power means interconnected with said central housing means for driving said circuit means.