popular Posted by VampyreMike • 3d ago
Mar 29, 2025 12:49 AM
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popular Posted by VampyreMike • 3d ago
Mar 29, 2025 12:49 AM
YoLink Smart Home Starter Kit: Hub & Water Leak Sensor 4-Pack, SMS/Text, Email & Push Notifications, LoRa Up to 1/4 Mile Open-Air Range, $49.99
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They seem to work fine in my full-time house so not sure if the internet connection in the condo is wonky (it's a cellular router) or there is some interference in the development so just carefully check your system within the return period..
My Phyn is inline (requires plumbing changes) and uses an ultrasonic measurement device to sense very low flows, can measure pressure and temp, and also a ball valve that shuts off every night and measure pressure drop or shuts off if there is a leak detected. It can even detect a pinhole leak or a flapper open that is very slow because of the shutoff and measurement period (e.g., 60psi will drop fast when the ball valve is shut and there is a tiny leak). It can also detect a very low flow like 0.1gpm for extended times and alert you.
Another one is Flume which attaches to your water meter outside, and doesn't require a plumber which is nice! It only does volume of water read from the meter (it couples to it) and isn't as sensitive, but over time would notice that gallons of water are slowly leaking and alert you.
Flume actually has an integration with YoLink, as I also use their water shutoff bulldog motor (yes I have ALL of these, I don't mess around with water!). You just set up in Flume a link to YoLink, and if it detects a leak it'll shutoff the valve! I have the bulldog one that just clamps on to my existing valve, but they also have inline options for a ton of different sizes (3/4", 1", etc) but those take a plumber or a DIY handy person.
HTH avoid bills, mold, etc!
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My Phyn is inline (requires plumbing changes) and uses an ultrasonic measurement device to sense very low flows, can measure pressure and temp, and also a ball valve that shuts off every night and measure pressure drop or shuts off if there is a leak detected. It can even detect a pinhole leak or a flapper open that is very slow because of the shutoff and measurement period (e.g., 60psi will drop fast when the ball valve is shut and there is a tiny leak). It can also detect a very low flow like 0.1gpm for extended times and alert you.
Another one is Flume which attaches to your water meter outside, and doesn't require a plumber which is nice! It only does volume of water read from the meter (it couples to it) and isn't as sensitive, but over time would notice that gallons of water are slowly leaking and alert you.
Flume actually has an integration with YoLink, as I also use their water shutoff bulldog motor (yes I have ALL of these, I don't mess around with water!). You just set up in Flume a link to YoLink, and if it detects a leak it'll shutoff the valve! I have the bulldog one that just clamps on to my existing valve, but they also have inline options for a ton of different sizes (3/4", 1", etc) but those take a plumber or a DIY handy person.
HTH avoid bills, mold, etc!
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But the greatest benefit to the Yolink sensor system is if you install a Yolink shutoff valve in your main water line that automatically shuts water off to the house when a leak is detected. Great for if you're out of town, out shopping etc. and your speaker sensors or hub are announcing a leak but no one's around to shut off the water. Prevents coming home to find your house floating away..... Works with or without internet.
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