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Forget to Turn Water Off

By: the Editorial Team.  Updated: September 17, 2021.

 

Forget to Turn Water Off

Problem description

As people grow older they often become somewhat forgetful. We start to worry about questions like:

"Did I leave the water running?"

How do we make it so these sorts of questions are not things that we need to worry about?

 

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This is part of a series of "Problems" and DIY Technology "Solutions" to the challenges faced by older adults, by Frank Engelman. 

 

 

Suggested Solutions

Auto Shut Off Faucet and Leak Sensor

I was worried about water leaks and about forgetting to turn off the water, so I installed an auto shut off faucet and a water leak sensor. Here is how to do it.

Read: "Auto Shut Off Faucet and Leak Sensor"

 

 

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Topic(s): 
Aging in place, Safety, Lifestyle
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Everyday Objects, Gadgets and widgets