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Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012 BRAE | Dec. 31, 2011 BRAE | Dec. 31, 2011 TWVC | Dec. 31, 2012 North America | Dec. 31, 2011 North America | Dec. 31, 2010 North America | Dec. 31, 2011 France | Dec. 31, 2011 Asia | Dec. 31, 2010 Asia | Dec. 31, 2012 Europe | Dec. 31, 2011 Europe | Dec. 31, 2010 Europe | Dec. 31, 2010 2007 Actions | Dec. 31, 2010 2009 Actions | Dec. 31, 2012 2010 Actions | Dec. 31, 2011 2010 Actions | Dec. 31, 2010 2010 Actions | Dec. 31, 2012 2010 Actions North America | Dec. 31, 2011 2010 Actions North America | Dec. 31, 2012 2010 Actions Europe | Dec. 31, 2011 2010 Actions Europe | Dec. 31, 2012 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2011 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2010 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2009 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2012 2011 Actions | Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Actions | Dec. 31, 2012 2011 Actions Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Dec. 31, 2012 2011 Actions Asia Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Actions Asia Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Dec. 31, 2012 2011 Actions Europe Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Actions Europe Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Dec. 31, 2012 Other Actions | Dec. 31, 2011 Other Actions | Dec. 31, 2010 Other Actions | Sep. 30, 2010 Facilities consolidation 2010 Actions U.S. item | Dec. 31, 2012 Facilities consolidation 2010 Actions U.S. | Feb. 28, 2010 Facilities consolidation 2010 Actions France item | Dec. 31, 2012 Facilities consolidation 2010 Actions France | Dec. 31, 2012 Facilities consolidation 2011 Actions Europe | Dec. 31, 2012 Facilities consolidation 2012 Actions North America | Dec. 31, 2012 Severance 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2011 Severance 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2010 Severance 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2009 Severance 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2012 Severance 2011 Actions Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Dec. 31, 2011 Severance 2011 Actions Danfoss Socla S.A.S | Sep. 30, 2011 Severance 2011 Actions North America | Dec. 31, 2011 Severance 2011 Actions North America | Dec. 31, 2012 Severance 2012 Actions North America | Dec. 31, 2012 Asset write-downs 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2011 Asset write-downs 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2010 Asset write-downs 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2012 Facility exit and other 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2011 Facility exit and other 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2010 Facility exit and other 2010 Actions Europe and North America | Dec. 31, 2009 Facility exit and other 2010 Actions Europe and North America
Restructuring and other charges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Original estimate of expected costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 6.4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 4.9 |  | $ 12.5 |  |  | $ 2.2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1.7 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net after tax charge |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.8 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.5 |  |  |  | 1.3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reduction in non-direct payroll cost (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Severance charge |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net restructuring costs and other charges | 5.3 | 10.0 | 14.1 |  |  |  | 1.3 | 1.2 | 4.1 |  | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 8.6 | 9.2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Income related to contingent liability reduction | (1.0) | (1.2) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Less: amounts included in cost of goods sold |  |  | (1.5) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net pre-tax restructuring charges | 5.3 | 10.0 | 14.1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 11.1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.1 | 3.1 |  |  |  |  |  | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0.2 |  |  |  |  | 4.0 |  |  |  | 4.9 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Tax charge related to restructuring | 1.1 | 0.3 | (1.7) |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net tax benefit realized in connection with the disposition |  |  |  |  |  | 3.7 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total restructuring and other charges, net | 4.3 | 8.8 | 12.6 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.6 | 3.3 | 11.1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.3 | 1.5 | 4.9 |  | 1.1 | 3.1 |  |  |  |  | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 4.5 |
Total estimated cost (pre-tax) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 19.6 |  |  | 2.5 |  | 17.1 |  | 19.6 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.2 |  | 4.0 |  |  |  |  |  | 2.5 |  | 17.1 |  |  | 10.9 |  |  |  | 4.2 |  |  |  |  | 2.2 |  |  | 6.5 |  |  |
Costs incurred through date |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 19.0 |  |  | 2.5 |  | 16.5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.2 |  | 2.9 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Costs incurred |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.6) |  |  |  |  | (0.6) |  | (0.6) | (3.3) | (11.1) | (4.6) |  |  |  |  |  | (1.1) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (0.3) | (1.5) | (4.9) | (4.2) | (1.1) |  |  |  |  |  | (0.5) | (1.7) | (0.3) | (1.3) | (4.5) | (0.4)
Number of operating facilities included under restructuring program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of manufacturing facilities to be shut down |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of facilities after consolidation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Expected pre-tax training and pre-production set-up costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reduction in anticipated earnout payment |  |  |  | $ 1.0 | $ 1.2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the gain (loss) on final settlement of amount receivable, resulting from the sale of a business component. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the percentage of reduction in charge against earnings for estimated costs of termination benefits provide to current employees that are terminated under a restructuring plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the expected pre-tax training and pre-production set-up costs by the entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The number of operating facilities after consolidation under the restructuring program. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The number of operating facilities included under the restructuring program. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the number of manufacturing facilities to be shut down under the restructuring program. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The original estimated cost of the restructuring program prior to any revisions. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Amount after tax charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The total net amount of restructuring and impairment charges incurred during the period including those amounts included in cost of goods sold. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The total gross amount of restructuring and impairment charges incurred during the period including those amounts included in cost of goods sold. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | wts_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
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- Definition Represents the amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period, which is included within cost of goods sold in the statement of operations. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
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