Leak Detectors: Do you have them for your reef tank....have they ever had to ALERT you?

[revhtree]

You'll never need a leak detector for your reef aquarium, until you do!

How many of you have leak detectors and have they ever had to "alert" you?

Also are you using an aquarium brand detector or something else?

 

[Gtinnel]

I don’t but really should install some because my feet have got wet as I walk past the tank a few times.

 

[Reefer Matt]

I don’t, but my Apex temperature probes are in the top section (4-6”) of the tanks. If the temp falls below a certain point (knock on wood), then there is a loud siren in the room, and I will get a notification on my phone.

 

[Dburr1014]

Yes and no.
Yes I have them and no, never been alerted.

 

[jimfish98]

No leak detectors, I think if a tank starts spraying, the alarm just lets you know your screwed faster. Other devices like your ATO would start beeping if you were losing too much water. I figure if it happens, let it happen and save what I can. Insurance can write me a big check and I will have fun redoing things. They pay out contractor rates and I can DIY so all of the house damage money beyond materials goes into the new tank.

 

[Doctorgori]

yes but Neptune and Red Sea for the tank… I had that Watchdog near my water tank and dehumidifier

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

I placed the one I had for the washing machine under the overflow drains. Set my video cam to detect smoke alarms. So ATO, Heater, leak detector alarms will alert the camera. Even if power goes out since I have the wifi (and return pump) on UPS. no leaks though.

 

[Paul B]

I build my own grom GFCI receptacles. They are under my tank and domestic water heater.

I take the neutral wire from the GFCI and a ground wire and lay it under my tank. If they get wet, it turns off my pumps and skimmer. I easily can make it alert me.

I'm sure it isn't legal, but I am an electrician and don't care.

 

[ca1ore]

I have a bunch of the neptune ones. They have detected water/moisture on many occasions.

 

[Jasonak]

I have two one for my hydros and one for my Apex.........both new in the bag and never installed LOL I should prob sell them or at least install them

 

[lagatbezan]

Yes I use this one: YoLink great price and has other items you can add to the system which can be used to monitor sump water level as well.
It works amazingly and has already saved me a few times with a leaking bulkhead.

 

[exnisstech]

I use the cheap battery operated ones. I don't travel so I don't need alerts. Only time they have alerted me is when I've spilled water.

 

[MarsReefer]

I have two Neptune ones on my apex. They’ve saved the tank twice by alerting my phone. Probably the best investment I’ve ever made.

 

[vetteguy53081]

You'll never need a leak detector for your reef aquarium, until you do!

How many of you have leak detectors and have they ever had to "alert" you?

Also are you using an aquarium brand detector or something else?

I have two neptune leak detectors