The aquaHALT ICE is a battery-operated automatic shut-off valve for a refrigerator ice maker feed, fitted under the kitchen sink with 1/4" connections. It runs on 2 AA batteries for up to 5 years and closes the water to the ice maker when the hardwired sensor behind or beside the refrigerator detects a leak. No Wi-Fi, hub, app or subscription.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application | Refrigerator ice maker feed, installed under the kitchen sink |
| Water connections | 1/4". The included 1/4" x 1/4" hose runs from the device to the existing ice maker adapter tee, and the existing ice maker feed connects to the other side of the device. |
| Fitting size | Designed for use with a 1/4" hose for the ice maker |
| Power | 2 x AA batteries, included |
| Battery life | Up to 5 years |
| Battery indication | 3 LEDs blink = full power, working normally. 2 LEDs blink = reminder to change the batteries, still working normally. 1 LED blinks = low power. |
| Alert | An audible alert sounds when the sensor detects water or the battery is low. The manual's instruction is to press "close", then change the batteries and dry off the sensor. |
| Controls | POWER button (hold 3 seconds to turn on), plus "open" and "close" buttons |
| Sensor | Hardwired leak detection sensor on a cable, plugged into the sensor connection port on the bottom of the unit |
| Sensor placement | The sensor must touch the flooring to detect water. It can go on the bottom rear wall behind or next to the ice maker, or on the bottom of the refrigerator near the base. The housing has an adhesive pad, and the sensor can be removed for cleaning or replacement. |
| Connectivity | None. The device is hardwired and battery operated, with no wireless communication. |
| Mounting | Installs firmly to the wall under the sink. To remove, turn off the supply valve under the sink, take the hoses off, then twist the device to release it. Do not pull it off the wall. |
| Water exposure | Must not be submersed or installed under water |
| Restoring the water | Dry the sensor, then press "open" to supply water to the ice maker again |
| Patent | Patent No. 10,895,068 |
| Origin | Assembled in the USA under license from Water Automation LLC |
| Manual | aquaHALT ICE installation manual (PDF), English and Spanish |
Tools you need, not included: a small adjustable wrench and a small level.