How long does it take for an Insteon leak detector to return to "wet off"

[raymondjiii]

So I had a small leak. Found the leak detector that was triggering the alarm - everything worked perfectly.

I cleaned the contacts of the leak detector but 1) could not figure out how to reset it that it was no longer wet - I guess you can't. 2) I saw no way in IoX to reset or query anything. Eventually I got the "wet" status to go from On to <blank>

I deleted this sensor, re-linked it, added it back as a controller for my sirens. Is there an easier way to do this? Is it just a matter of waiting a period of time maybe?

 

Thank you

[paulbates]

I shows the last status change and that can take a while.  "Blank" probably means the eisy was reset.

Did you try pulling the battery after drying it with the towel and letting it sit an hour?

[raymondjiii]

2 minutes ago, paulbates said:

I shows the last status change and that can take a while.  "Blank" probably means the eisy was reset.

Did you try pulling the battery after drying it with the towel and letting it sit an hour?

I definitely did not reset the eisy. But when I did not see the "wet off" status (kept seeing "wet on") - then I pulled the battery, put it back waited a bit but nowhere near an hour. I guess next time, I will let it "sit". I just wanted to make sure the sirens didn't go off again during my zoom call. I could have ran around the house unplugging them I guess but I'd rather just learn how they reset automatically or if I need to do anything manually.

[paulbates]

I have several these directly linked to an Insteon chime/siren and with Notification plugin messages to pushover.

One of them went off once near the well, I had placed it too close. I cleaned the sensor like you did, pulled the chime module out of the wall to shut it up for a while and plug it back and replaced the sensor on the floor a little further away.

[Techman]

Once it's no longer in water you have to press the set button on the leak detector to reset the status to dry.

[jkmcfadden]

Having to manually reset the Insteon leak detectors is why I moved on to other options.  Many of mine were in inconvenient locations and having to reset them any time it triggered became a non-starter for me.

[JSchumann]

1 hour ago, jkmcfadden said:

Having to manually reset the Insteon leak detectors is why I moved on to other options.  Many of mine were in inconvenient locations and having to reset them any time it triggered became a non-starter for me.

What other options are you using?

[jkmcfadden]

JSchumann - I have been using Z-wave detectors.  I found one I really liked that could be plugged in and not require batteries. I like them because they located in a not easy to reach crawlspace so no worries about dying batteries.  They also use a flexible mesh cord to detect moisture as opposed to the "prong" method on most detectors.  Unfortunately, it has since become unavailable.

ZLINK Z-Wave Plus Water Leak and Freeze Detector with S2 and SmartStart, Amazon Alexa Ready - ZL-LD-100 - Amazon.com

Most recently I installed Aeotec sensors to monitor for any water accumulation in my attic AC pans.  They do require batteries, so I just have a yearly calendar reminder to replace them.

PRO Version ZWave Water Sensor: Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro, with Flood, Temperature, Humidity Sensor, SmartThings Sensor Compatible, Z-Wave Plus, S2, SmartStart, ZWave hub Required - Amazon.com

Edited December 12 by jkmcfadden

[Lore]

The Insteon leak detectors I have latch the wet state.  I have to clear the water and quickly tap the little button to send the all clear update.

[JSchumann]

On 12/12/2024 at 7:13 AM, jkmcfadden said:

JSchumann - I have been using Z-wave detectors.  I found one I really liked that could be plugged in and not require batteries. I like them because they located in a not easy to reach crawlspace so no worries about dying batteries.  They also use a flexible mesh cord to detect moisture as opposed to the "prong" method on most detectors.  Unfortunately, it has since become unavailable.

ZLINK Z-Wave Plus Water Leak and Freeze Detector with S2 and SmartStart, Amazon Alexa Ready - ZL-LD-100 - Amazon.com

Most recently I installed Aeotec sensors to monitor for any water accumulation in my attic AC pans.  They do require batteries, so I just have a yearly calendar reminder to replace them.

PRO Version ZWave Water Sensor: Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro, with Flood, Temperature, Humidity Sensor, SmartThings Sensor Compatible, Z-Wave Plus, S2, SmartStart, ZWave hub Required - Amazon.com

JKM - Thanks for the info!  I really would like a battery free one that will reset without local intervention......Will review the Aeotec though.

Thanks,

John