A question about Insteon leak sensors ...

[gweempose]

I just picked up a bunch of leak sensors (2852-222). I noticed there is a clear plastic film on them from the factory. Is this supposed to be removed before deploying the sensors, or is it there to protect the electronics from moisture?

[Techman]

I just picked up a bunch of leak sensors (2852-222). I noticed there is a clear plastic film on them from the factory. Is this supposed to be removed before deploying the sensors, or is it there to protect the electronics from moisture?

 

You'll need to remove the film. The two metal contacts on the bottom of the sensor need to be able to make contact with water.

[stusviews]

The clear plastic film is there so the the device appears very new when you get it. It doesn't matter if you leave it on or take it off as long as the contacts are exposed.

[gweempose]

You'll need to remove the film. The two metal contacts on the bottom of the sensor need to be able to make contact with water.

 

The film doesn't actually cover the sensors. I tested the unit, and it works fine with the film on.

[gweempose]

The clear plastic film is there so the the device appears very new when you get it. It doesn't matter if you leave it on or take it off as long as the contacts are exposed.

 

That's what I figured. I doesn't peel off that easily, though, so I thought I was perhaps trying to remove something that wasn't meant to be removed.

[Teken]

All 12 of mine still have the plastic cover on the units as I didn't see any harm vs benefit in leaving it in place. In a few places like the sump pit I didn't want any kind of random debris hitting the unit and staining it etc.

 

Then again it probably made no difference considering two units I got came with a yellowish antenna?!?!?

[larryllix]

I just know from the last leak I had to open the LS and shake and pat the excess water out of the inside.

 

If the liquid is deeper than 1/8" the LS will have moisture inside it that may play havoc with the PCB and/or the battery contacts, oxidizing them badly and ruining the LS for the next time.

 

The case needs all the breathing holes it can get to dry out excess moisture after a leak detect.

[Teken]

In some places I continue to use the new open-close (Trigger Linc) with heart beat as the leak sensor. Doing so allows me to extend the grid sensor(s) where ever and mount the PCB up high for the best range while avoiding any possible water contamination.

[stusviews]

SH will replace a leak sensor that get damaged due to a leak.

[Scottmichaelj]

Use a open/close sensor with a water sensor on the reed. Then use double-sided tape to mount it higher.

[Teken]

SH will replace a leak sensor that get damaged due to a leak.

 

Stu,

 

Can you offer a little more insight about that as I have never read or heard about that offer? Is there a reference link a consumer can read about such a replacement policy?

In some places I continue to use the new open-close (Trigger Linc) with heart beat as the leak sensor. Doing so allows me to extend the grid sensor(s) where ever and mount the PCB up high for the best range while avoiding any possible water contamination.

 

 

Use a open/close sensor with a water sensor on the reed. Then use double-sided tape to mount it higher.

 

LOL . . .

[stusviews]

Stu,

 

Can you offer a little more insight about that as I have never read or heard about that offer? Is there a reference link a consumer can read about such a replacement policy?

 

 

 

LOL . . .

 

I don't see the offer on the sales page anymore.