About Zircon
Zircon brings Silicon Valley technology to tools — 50+ years of easy-to-use, affordable, high-performance tools.
Confidence Starts Here
For more than 50 years, Zircon has built easy-to-use electronic tools that help people start projects with confidence.
Our goal is simple: make what’s hidden easier to understand, reduce guesswork, and design tools that feel natural in your hands. That commitment guides every product we create — and every project you take on.
Reliability by Design
Every Zircon tool begins with real-world testing. Our engineers prototype, calibrate, and stress-test each design to ensure consistent results where it matters most.
From quality checks to final inspection, we focus on dependable operation and clear feedback — so you can trust your readings and keep working without interruptions.
Tools That Protect Your Home
Walls can hide studs, wiring, and pipes — and mistakes can get costly. Zircon tools give you clear guidance with simple controls, helping you hang, install, and repair with confidence.
With Zircon Stud Finders and Leak Alert Water Detectors, you get early warnings that help protect your home, prevent damage, and keep projects on track.
What does Zircon specialize in?
Zircon designs electronic scanners and detectors that help users locate what’s hidden behind walls — quickly and confidently.
Who are Zircon tools made for?
Zircon tools are built for homeowners, DIYers and professionals alike, combining simple operation with dependable performance.
How long has Zircon been innovating tools?
Founded in 1975, Zircon has over 50 years of experience creating trusted electronic detection tools.
Zircon Leak Alert
Minimize serious water damage in your home with the help of the Leak Alert water detector. This self-contained battery-powered unit will sound a loud alarm the second it gets wet, alerting you to a potential water leak.
Be Alerted of Leaks Before the Damage is Done
Zircon
A Tool for Every Job
- Stud Finders
- Metal Detectors
- Circuit Breaker Finders
- Water Detectors
- Drill Guides
- Water Level
The Zircon Advantage
Zircon’s mission is to provide accurate, affordable, and easy-to-use scanning and detecting solutions for DIYers and professional contractors alike.
Zircon’s team of Tool Pro Experts provide superior support. We know the ins and outs of tools, construction, and the challenges DIYers and professionals face. So rest assured, at Zircon, you can reach live, knowledgeable, honest people who want to work with you.
Zircon Leak Alert
Perfect for Any Room, Apartment, Home, Office, or Work Place
Undetected water can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Place a Leak Alert water detector anywhere the potential for flooding or leaks exist.
The Leak Alert WiFi provides a loud audio alert to homeowners, renters, business owners, and property managers alike. Be alerted to water leaks as soon as one is detected.
No Wires. No Hassle.
The Leak Alert has two external metal sensing contacts running a mild electrical current. When both strips get wet, through a plumbing leak, flood, or surrounding moisture condensing on the surface, the electrical circuit will complete, and the alarm will sound.
The Leak Alert detector is not a one-time use device. Each time the sensing contacts make contact with moisture and the alarm sounds, simply dry the contacts. Return the detector to its location or choose a new location as needed.
All that is needed to operate the tool is a fresh 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
How it Works
1. Install the Battery
Install a new 9V alkaline battery in your Leak Alert. Just like your smoke detectors, the battery in a Leak Alert should be changed on an annual basis at minimum. For additional security, the unit will chirp if the battery is running low and will float in the event of a flood.
2. Placement
Place a Leak Alert in any location where there is a potential for water damage and flooding such as in the:
- Bathroom
- Laundry Room
- Kitchen
- Basement
- Garage
3. Respond to Alarm
Lay the Leak Alert flat with the metal contacts facing down and touching the surface. When the Leak Alert's metal sensing contacts come into contact with water, a loud 90 dB alarm sounds for up to 72 hours. The alarm is as loud as your standard smoke detector. In the event of a severe flood, the Leak Alert floats and continues to sound an alarm until the battery is depleted. To minimize property damage, respond to the alarm as quickly as possible.
The Key to Success is the Battery
The installation of a fresh battery with an extended expiration date is required to steadily power the Zircon Leak Alert water detector. Always be sure to install a brand new 9V alkaline battery.
zircon, water-detector, flood sensing, sensor, moisture alarm, sump pump, sumppump, basement
Question: Do I need to plug the Leak Alert into an outlet?
Answer: No, The Leak Alert only requires a brand new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
Q: Are the Leak Alert water detectors reusable once they’ve been activated?
A: Yes, they can be reused after the two exterior metal sensor contacts are fully dried. Be sure to remove the battery, wipe the detector’s contacts, and let it air dry for minimum of 24 hours.
Q: My basement and garage can get very cold during the winter. Will my Leak Alert still function in that environment?
A: The tool operates between 20° and 105°F and can be stored, when not in use, between 20° and 150°F.
Q: How loud is the alarm?
A: The alarm is 90 dB, which is the same volume, or louder a standard smoke detector.
Q: Does the Leak Alert work on damp carpet?
A: Yes, if the spacing of the carpet fibers are close enough and the two exterior metal sensing contacts are in direct contact with the wet carpet, the detector should sound its alarm.
About Zircon
Zircon brings Silicon Valley technology to tools — 50+ years of easy-to-use, affordable, high-performance tools.
Confidence Starts Here
For more than 50 years, Zircon has built easy-to-use electronic tools that help people start projects with confidence.
Our goal is simple: make what’s hidden easier to understand, reduce guesswork, and design tools that feel natural in your hands. That commitment guides every product we create — and every project you take on.
Reliability by Design
Every Zircon tool begins with real-world testing. Our engineers prototype, calibrate, and stress-test each design to ensure consistent results where it matters most.
From quality checks to final inspection, we focus on dependable operation and clear feedback — so you can trust your readings and keep working without interruptions.
Tools That Protect Your Home
Walls can hide studs, wiring, and pipes — and mistakes can get costly. Zircon tools give you clear guidance with simple controls, helping you hang, install, and repair with confidence.
With Zircon Stud Finders and Leak Alert Water Detectors, you get early warnings that help protect your home, prevent damage, and keep projects on track.
What does Zircon specialize in?
Zircon designs electronic scanners and detectors that help users locate what’s hidden behind walls — quickly and confidently.
Who are Zircon tools made for?
Zircon tools are built for homeowners, DIYers and professionals alike, combining simple operation with dependable performance.
How long has Zircon been innovating tools?
Founded in 1975, Zircon has over 50 years of experience creating trusted electronic detection tools.
Zircon Leak Alert
Minimize serious water damage in your home with the help of the Leak Alert water detector. This self-contained battery-powered unit will sound a loud alarm the second it gets wet, alerting you to a potential water leak.
Be Alerted of Leaks Before the Damage is Done
Zircon
A Tool for Every Job
- Stud Finders
- Metal Detectors
- Circuit Breaker Finders
- Water Detectors
- Drill Guides
- Water Level
The Zircon Advantage
Zircon’s mission is to provide accurate, affordable, and easy-to-use scanning and detecting solutions for DIYers and professional contractors alike.
Zircon’s team of Tool Pro Experts provide superior support. We know the ins and outs of tools, construction, and the challenges DIYers and professionals face. So rest assured, at Zircon, you can reach live, knowledgeable, honest people who want to work with you.
Zircon Leak Alert
Perfect for Any Room, Apartment, Home, Office, or Work Place
Undetected water can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Place a Leak Alert water detector anywhere the potential for flooding or leaks exist.
The Leak Alert WiFi provides a loud audio alert to homeowners, renters, business owners, and property managers alike. Be alerted to water leaks as soon as one is detected.
No Wires. No Hassle.
The Leak Alert has two external metal sensing contacts running a mild electrical current. When both strips get wet, through a plumbing leak, flood, or surrounding moisture condensing on the surface, the electrical circuit will complete, and the alarm will sound.
The Leak Alert detector is not a one-time use device. Each time the sensing contacts make contact with moisture and the alarm sounds, simply dry the contacts. Return the detector to its location or choose a new location as needed.
All that is needed to operate the tool is a fresh 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
How it Works
1. Install the Battery
Install a new 9V alkaline battery in your Leak Alert. Just like your smoke detectors, the battery in a Leak Alert should be changed on an annual basis at minimum. For additional security, the unit will chirp if the battery is running low and will float in the event of a flood.
2. Placement
Place a Leak Alert in any location where there is a potential for water damage and flooding such as in the:
- Bathroom
- Laundry Room
- Kitchen
- Basement
- Garage
3. Respond to Alarm
Lay the Leak Alert flat with the metal contacts facing down and touching the surface. When the Leak Alert's metal sensing contacts come into contact with water, a loud 90 dB alarm sounds for up to 72 hours. The alarm is as loud as your standard smoke detector. In the event of a severe flood, the Leak Alert floats and continues to sound an alarm until the battery is depleted. To minimize property damage, respond to the alarm as quickly as possible.
The Key to Success is the Battery
The installation of a fresh battery with an extended expiration date is required to steadily power the Zircon Leak Alert water detector. Always be sure to install a brand new 9V alkaline battery.
zircon, water-detector, flood sensing, sensor, moisture alarm, sump pump, sumppump, basement
Question: Do I need to plug the Leak Alert into an outlet?
Answer: No, The Leak Alert only requires a brand new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
Q: Are the Leak Alert water detectors reusable once they’ve been activated?
A: Yes, they can be reused after the two exterior metal sensor contacts are fully dried. Be sure to remove the battery, wipe the detector’s contacts, and let it air dry for minimum of 24 hours.
Q: My basement and garage can get very cold during the winter. Will my Leak Alert still function in that environment?
A: The tool operates between 20° and 105°F and can be stored, when not in use, between 20° and 150°F.
Q: How loud is the alarm?
A: The alarm is 90 dB, which is the same volume, or louder a standard smoke detector.
Q: Does the Leak Alert work on damp carpet?
A: Yes, if the spacing of the carpet fibers are close enough and the two exterior metal sensing contacts are in direct contact with the wet carpet, the detector should sound its alarm.