LeakBot 4+

LeakBot told us we had a small leak which I was reluctant to believe. No obvious signs of a leak anywhere and I didn’t feel confident in my installation of the device in all honesty.

Having not checked in on the device until we had a leak warning, I could see clearly our water usage and more info on how the device works and how it found the leak. After a search around the house, we found that the washing machine was leaking water and dragging up our wooden kitchen units!

LeakBot to the rescue!

I found the first installation process very time consuming by system failure to detect my Network settings via WiFi . So I carefully re-checking every step in detail and realised I had incorrectly read the last digit of the ID number, by misreading H for an N, The font type made them easy to confuse with each other. So I completely deleted the App and reinstalled it with correct ID, but it only partially connected to Leakbot HQ and could not verify my Account details, despite many attempts. This necessitated the batteries being temporarily removed to reset the Leakbot device. Problem was there were no instructions on how to access the batteries? By experiment and some damage to the case I eventually discovered that the Face plate required to be slid downwards and clipped off. An easy process, but only if you know how. I temporarily removed the batteries for 10 secs or so. Once the batteries had been properly re-inserted and face plate firmly installed. I repeated the entire installation process and Downloaded the App again on my phone, as previously and was able to connect to my Router. I connected to my Account immediately without need for further input and fitted Leakbot device in the correct position on my Mains water input. So I can only assume the problem was caused by a simple error in misreading the ID number. So be careful to read it correctly.

I fitted this device and then forgot all about it until I had a notification advising I had something dripping. Not badly but obviously these things don’t get better. I followed the instructions and found the gadget that regulates the toilet cistern refilling was dripping. Got a new fitted. No drip now.

I thought that was pretty impressive as I hadn’t expected it to do anything. Especially as I had been offered the LeakBot for free.

Don’t suppose it will save me a fortune on my metered water supply but every little helps now.