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For those who are worried about leaky tanks...

Started by Nerine, February 16, 2011, 10:56:28 PM

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Nerine

February 16, 2011, 10:56:28 PM
Lee Valley carries a monitor that warns you of water leaking!!! It's pretty neat :)
Think maybe might invest in one!
55 Gallon: Zamora Woodcats, Gold Gourami, Severum, Convicts
Misc tanks: Glo Light Tetras, Harlequin Tetras, Danios, Platies, Guppies, Otto cats
Breeding: Platies, Guppies, Convicts

Darth

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February 17, 2011, 10:52:47 AM
how does this work? do you just put it on the floor?

Nerine

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February 17, 2011, 11:37:32 AM
55 Gallon: Zamora Woodcats, Gold Gourami, Severum, Convicts
Misc tanks: Glo Light Tetras, Harlequin Tetras, Danios, Platies, Guppies, Otto cats
Breeding: Platies, Guppies, Convicts

Fortix

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February 17, 2011, 12:18:51 PM
Would have to turn that thing off during water changes.  Just in case.

Doesn't seem too reliable either, especially on larger tanks.  A leak could come from any corner and usually the floor is pretty level, placement would be iffy.

Still, I could see people interested in it.

FocusFin

#4
February 17, 2011, 12:34:16 PM

I have one. You can daisychain several sensors together to cover a wide area.

They're not really designed to sense minor puddles (although they can) but are better as an early warning for catastrophic situations. Relatively inexpensive when you consider the cost of replacing a section of hardwood or carpet.
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lonereefer

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February 17, 2011, 04:38:53 PM
lol...... as a plumber i see tons of stuff like this ,its a water alarm people install them by theyre sewage and sump pits just incase of pump failure. you can pretty much get them at any big hardware store
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