What is the battery life of the
water leak detectors?
The battery life of the WL4200, WL4200S, WL4210S*, WL4200C and WL4210C* water leak detectors depends on the system to which they are connected and the type of batteries used.
The Sinopé water leak detector comes with 2 AAA lithium batteries** that can last for up to 10 years in regular use when paired with the VA4220WF valve.
*The WL4210S and WL4210C water leak detectors are only compatible with the 2nd generation Sedna valves and the Zigbee gateways such as our GT130 hub.
**Note that lithium batteries are preferred because they not only have a longer life, but also because they are not likely to leak like alkaline batteries, which can ultimately damage the device.
Device | Battery type | Battery life (normal use) |
2nd generation Sedna valve (VA4220WF/VA4221WF) | Lithium | 10 years |
Alkaline | 5 years | |
1st generation Sedna valve (VA4200WZ/VA4201WZ) | Lithium | 8 years |
Alkaline | 4 years | |
GT130 gateway or other Zigbee gateways | Lithium | 4 years |
Alkaline | 2 years |
2nd generation Sedna valve (VA4220WF/VA4221WF) | ||
Battery type | Battery life (normal use) | |
Lithium | 10 years | |
Alkaline | 5 years | |
1st generation Sedna valve (VA4200WZ/VA4201WZ) | ||
Battery type | Battery life (normal use) | |
Lithium | 8 years | |
Alkaline | 4 years | |
GT130 gateway or other Zigbee gateways | ||
Battery type | Battery life (normal use) | |
Lithium | 4 years | |
Alkaline | 2 years |