Toolbox: Device halts running toilet

August 18, 2009 at 9:16PM
The H2Orb Water Management System from AquaOne Technologies attaches to the fill valve and stops water from flowing to the toilet in the event of a leak or overflow.
The H2Orb Water Management System from AquaOne Technologies attaches to the fill valve and stops water from flowing to the toilet in the event of a leak or overflow. (Mct/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Device halts running toilet A new device can keep water waste and bills in check by sensing when a toilet runs excessively and shutting off the water supply.

The H2Orb Water Management System from AquaOne Technologies attaches to the fill valve and stops water from flowing to the toilet in the event of a leak or overflow. It also sounds an alarm to alert you and indicates the source of the problem.

The device can be ordered for $127 at www.theh2orb.com.

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The plan is $10.95 and comes with step-by-step instructions, photos, full-size traceable patterns, diagrams, a shopping list and cutting schedule, and a toll-free help line for questions.
The plan is $10.95 and comes with step-by-step instructions, photos, full-size traceable patterns, diagrams, a shopping list and cutting schedule, and a toll-free help line for questions. (Mct/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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