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ReefSense – Leak Detector – Red Sea

Name: ReefSense - Leak Detector - Red Sea - Coral Farm
SKU: R35824
Price: 40.00 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

SKU: R35824

Red Sea Fish is a renowned brand in aquaristics, offering premium equipment, aquariums, and supplements for reefs and marine fish.

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Description

What Is the ReefSense Leak Detector by Red Sea?

The ReefSense Leak Detector is a digital water-leak sensor designed for reef aquariums.
It’s part of Red Sea’s ReefSense probe ecosystem, which integrates with their ReefControl system and the ReefBeat app for smart monitoring & automation.

Technical Specs of ReefSense Leak Detector

Titanium Probes
- Uses titanium sensor pins (probes) to detect moisture.
- These are “REEF-SPEC” — meaning they are resistant to both reverse osmosis (RO/DI) water and saltwater.
- Because they’re digital, the probe is immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from pumps, lights, and other equipment.
Integration with ReefControl / ReefBeat
- Connects to ReefControl Lite or Pro controllers.
- When a leak is detected, it can trigger “Emergency Quick Actions” via the ReefBeat app — for instance, turning off return pumps, skimmers, or other devices to prevent further water loss.
- Sends real-time mobile notifications via the ReefBeat app when water is detected.
- You can connect multiple leak detectors to a single controller for broad coverage (e.g., one under the sump, one near plumbing, one on the floor).
Reliability & Safety
- Highly sensitive: capable of detecting the full range of water from very pure RO/DI water to full-strength saltwater.
- Compact and low-profile: small enough to place in risk zones like the base of a sump stand, near return lines, or under the cabinet.
- Automatic safety shutdown: upon detecting a leak, it can disable ATO (auto top-off) systems, which helps avoid adding more water to a leaking area.
Durability & Build
- Designed to handle humidity and occasional splashes — but not designed to be fully submerged.
- Because of its titanium probes and digital design, it’s more robust than many simple analog or contact leak sensors.
Installation
- Mounts on a flat surface — often placed where leaks are likely to first appear (under the tank, near plumbing, in the sump cabinet).
- The cable connects to a dedicated leak-sensor port on the ReefControl controller.
- No complicated external power needed (beyond the controller) — the probe works through the ReefControl unit.
User Interface / Feedback
- In the ReefBeat app, you can enable or disable the leak detector.
- You can also customize whether an audible buzzer alarm sounds when a leak is detected.
- Event logging: you can view a history of leak detection events in the app.

Use Cases of ReefSense Leak Detector

Peace of Mind: A leak in a reef system can be catastrophic — saltwater leaks can damage electronics, wood cabinets, and flooring. This detector gives proactive protection.
Automation: Rather than just alerting you, it can trigger automated actions (e.g., shutting off pumps) to reduce damage, especially useful when you're away.
Modular & Scalable: Because you can use more than one per controller, you can cover multiple “risk zones” in your aquarium setup.
Precision & Reliability: Using titanium digital probes means fewer false alarms (compared to cheap conductive leak strips) and better longevity in a saltwater environment.

Things to Be Careful About

Not submersible: must be placed on surfaces where water may pool, not in flowing water.
Requires a ReefControl (Lite or Pro) to work — it’s not a standalone WiFi sensor.
Depending on placement, might need adhesive or screws; ensure correct mounting so the probes make contact with a leaking surface.
Some delay on confirmation: the system “waits a few seconds to confirm the leak persists” before raising an alarm, to reduce false triggers.

Related Devices

This is not the same as a “float-type” ATO sensor — it’s strictly for leak detection.
It complements Red Sea’s ATO+ system, which includes its own leak detection as part of the ATO module.
Within the ReefSense family, there are also other probes (e.g., temperature, pH, salinity, ORP) — all of which use the same digital interface and connect to ReefControl.

Summary of ReefSense Leak Detector

The Red Sea ReefSense Leak Detector is a smart, digital leak sensor built for reef aquariums.
It uses titanium probes to detect any type of water (RO or salt) with high sensitivity.
Integrates into Red Sea’s ReefControl + ReefBeat system for real-time alerts and automated shutdowns.
It’s compact, robust, and scalable (you can use more than one per controller).
Great for preventing damage and giving you peace of mind, especially when you're not around.