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Thanks for the response shannong, the zwave route is an interesting option. I'm in a somewhat similar boat as you. I'd like to add an ELK M1 for security in the future, but I'm currently still saving up for it (the cameras and smoke/leak sensors were a higher priority for me). So it appears I can either add zwave and have both insteon and zwave leak sensors or wait for my ELK and have both insteon and GE or Honeywell leak sensors (since I already have insteon ones).

I have an ISY 994i/ir Pro set up to send me a text if a leak is detected. I plan on having my router and ISY on an UPS (along with a computer and PoE port for my cameras), so sending the message shouldn't be a problem as long as the internet is up. I just need to find a way to get the signal from the leak sensors. I have read a small number of users have placed the PLM on the end of a FilterLinc. While the other end is attached to the UPS. This causes the PLM to send and receive via RF only. This may allow you to accomplish having the PLM backed up and powered. My personal experience is that the PLM's RF strength varies a great deal. I personally would not have my system configured this way because there is just too much risk. The whole Insteon dual band technology is still work in progress in my mind. If you're interested in another method to monitor your sump pump via Wi-fi outside of the Insteon environment I can provide you another option. Teken . . . Thanks for the response Teken. I agree, relying on RF only for the PLM might be more risk than it's worth. I'm open to other suggestions, so I'd like to hear about your alternative option. Thanks!

I have an ISY 994i/ir Pro set up to send me a text if a leak is detected. I plan on having my router and ISY on an UPS (along with a computer and PoE port for my cameras), so sending the message shouldn't be a problem as long as the internet is up. I just need to find a way to get the signal from the leak sensors.

Thanks for the response Brian. Yes the leak sensors are close enough to communicate with the PLM directly (I disconnected my other devices just to confirm and I was still able to get a "wet-on" signal).

Hi guys, I've read plenty of threads here stating that you shouldn't plug your PLM into an UPS because it will interfere with the powerline signal. Is there any way around this problem? I ask because I live in a house with a basement sump pump. One of our main concerns is that if we lose power, our battery backup sump pump won't work. I currently have several 2852-222 leak sensors down there in case the pump breaks when power is on or our well pipe breaks, but in a power outage, I'd lose communication with the sensors. Any idea to solve this problem, or have any of you faced something similar?