Neptune Leak Detector - single use?

[blstravler]

So - just spilled some water and it hit one of my leak detectors. I’ve dried it really well and it is still showing as sensing water - are they single use?

 

[GabeM]

How long did you wait before trying again?

 

[blstravler]

Maybe 30 minutes at the most?

 

[TheHarold]

So - just spilled some water and it hit one of my leak detectors. I’ve dried it really well and it is still showing as sensing water - are they single use?

if it’s soaked, might need to open it up and dry it off in rice or something.

 

[blstravler]

if it’s soaked, might need to open it up and dry it off in rice or something.

Ok so unscrew it the make sure it’s dry and put in rice if needed.

 

[TheHarold]

Ok so unscrew it the make sure it’s dry and put in rice if needed.

That’s what I’d recommend. When you open it up, you’ll notice it is a “dumb” circuit; just two wires connected to a circuit board that zig zags. There is no electronic component to break (though it can rust a bit over time with repeated exposure to salt water). Literally just checks if there is conductivity between the traces (water) :)

In addition, I always put my leak detectors on a napkin to avoid false positives due to condensation or humidity,

 

[blstravler]

That’s what I’d recommend. When you open it up, you’ll notice it is a “dumb” circuit; just two wires connected to a circuit board that zig zags. There is no electronic component to break (though it can rust a bit over time with repeated exposure to salt water). Literally just checks if there is conductivity between the traces (water) :)

In addition, I always put my leak detectors on a napkin to avoid false positives due to condensation or humidity,

Will definitely do the napkin - great idea!

 

[ca1ore]

Leak detectors are not single use. It is a very good idea to put them onto a napkin or paper towel.