Hi,

I am working on this leak detector project. I am just learning and don't know much about it. Maybe someone has an idea of how to correct the problem. It seems like it might be something very simple, but I just can't seem to figure it out yet.

Here is a video!

Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zmqrh0HprU&feature=youtu.be

 

We need a schematic of your circuit and part numbers to be of assistance.

Can you attach one in this thread?

hgmjr

 

Thanks!

It is a simple circuit. I found by moving the probes very close to each other my problem is solved, but it looks like crap. I would like to make my own sensor, but I don't know what parts to use or what parts are in the one that I purchased.

New Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWn1fRGftw8

 

Pure water is an insulator. Salty water and acid rain conduct a little.
Why not amplify the tiny current with a transistor?

 

Hello,

There is stated the liquid must be conductive:

Features
Ideal anywhere water damage could occur
Will detect any conductive non-flammable liquid
Automatic Reset
6 foot jacketed lead standard
Available in gray only 6 foot jacketed lead standard
Custom lead lengths available

This quote is from this page, where I also could download the manual.
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/gri/Item/GRI2800/manual/

Bertus

 

Thanks,

Does anyone know what transistor that I would use for this simple 9 volt circuit? I have no clue. I am totally new to all of this stuff.

 

Hello,

You could have a look at these "rain detector" schematics:
http://www.techlib.com/electronics/raindetectors.htm

They will work on lower voltage that your 9 Volts.

Bertus