“Has anyone tried enhancing the contacts so they can extend down into a wet area? For example, soldering copper wire to the two contacts so they reach down into a sump pit. Longer sensor leads could prevent flooding sensor and allow an earlier warning.”
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I haven't but I plan to zip tie it to the pipe I'd rather lose a 35 dollar Sensor than flood my basement again.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Why go thru that effort ? I have Aeotec by Aeon Labs DSB45 Water Sensor & it works great . It already has leads with water Sensor
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have not tried this, but I have a leak sensor from utilitech that has several feet of cord leading to the sensor, and it maybe could be used for such a purpose. I use mine to get behind the washer.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thats not a bad idea, that way we dont risk losing the sensor as soon as water hits. Ill have to try that when i have some free time. Also it would be nice if we can use the temperature data that the sensor transmits.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, but it's a good idea.
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