Information is power! With flow meter, you have the power to automate and manage water consumption and leak detection in your home or building. This is an integral part to a complete water management solution! Flow meter tracks water usage and reports in gallons. Track your households water usage! Drill into reports and find out where your peak consumption is and make changes to reduce your water bills. Flow meter also tells you if water is flowing or not. It knows if the flow is small (like a toilet running) or large (a garden hose left on). This can be used to detect leaks, faulty appliances, or fixtures left on. To add to it's capabilities, flow meter checks the temperature of the nearby surroundings to make sure the pipes don't freeze by sending you temperature reports. There's also a backup battery just in case power is interrupted. You wont have to worry about lost data or a lack of leak monitoring. Plumbed on the water main, flow meter is sure to be a valuable part of your home automation & leak prevention system.