Tankbolt is now refusing to provide service, they say that tankbolt battery is non replaceable and need to buy new tankbolt, as battery life is about two years
The dry run is detected by monitoring the change in level of water rising in overhead tank while motor is on. If the motor is on and the level doesn't increase for some time, it turns it off to prevent Dry Run.
It only works to monitor the overhead tank. I have seen other devices which have two sets of sensors one for the tank above and other other for the sump. It would always keep the top tank filled and would stop the motor if the sump is empty. You will not get a mobile app though. amzn.to/3LNcuXV
I am a bit confused abt how to turn a pump switch into a socket... Our pump is in the ground floor.. whr as our switch is on the 2nd floor.. As far as my knowledge goes.. the switch will only have a live wire... if we convert it into a socket we'll also need a neutral line, right?
Sometimes motors are connected directly to a switch, the tankbolt needs a plug to be connected directly through it to be able to control it. The motor plug is plugged into the tankbolt and the tankbolt is inserted into the power socket and is left on. A two prong connector also works, as mine is only two prong. This is why you will need a wall socket to plug the tankbolt into.
The tankbolt system doesn't seem to be available anymore.You will need to setup the app for the first time and set the limits.oncd that's done it will do it automatically without the need for mobile to be present.
@@TalkingstuffNet how to save from wetness, water will get evaporated and corrode the system. Anyways I got what I wanted dear... You have replaced sensor less than 1 year... Which is quite not a reliable solution Thanks for the review and prompt feedback.
You need to install in a section of the tank where no water would splash, and I also set the max height of the tank to 30 inches lower than full, so the water stays away.
@@TalkingstuffNet I'm making one myself with direct probes which doesn't require any kind of maintenance... Let me finish and share with you for review... In 6 months... ;)
It's got problems now and seems to be missing from most e-commerce sites other than Tata cliq. It was a great product, but I wouldn't suggest it now. I actually have a video coming up in which I make a replacement. But that didn't work out well too. 😅
I do not want to use Automatic filling option, what I I do not plug in the Motor socket to keep it manual ? Will it work ? By this way can we use it just for monitoring purpose ?
My query is that I I never come to know that fresh water has started. I my area there is no certain time for government fresh water supply.Sometimes water comes in night, sometimes early morning. So no proper timing. Does this device can help me to get to know that water has started?
You will need to connect the plug for the pump to the oakter smart plug. The sensor is for the overhead tank and not for the one below. If you don't have a standard switch you will need to get it converted.
The listing is deactivated due to the lockdown, once the lockdown is lifted the product will be available again. Nothing other than essentials are available on amazon at present.
It seems to have been discontinued for some reason, can't find it anywhere other than Tata cliq. But I feel they have stopped the server as mine is not working now. It was a fantastic solution, but the ultrasonic sensor kept getting damaged.
How do you fill both tanks, if it is using a single motor, with one overflowing into the the next then one should work. But if you have two separate motors then each one needs to have a tankbolt.
Yes, I have set the on/off level very low so that it doesnt turn on automatically. This allows me to manually turn the motor on (via app) when required. There is no option to completely turn off auto filling.
Yes it will as the socket monitors the level using the readings from the ultrasonic sensor. You don't need the socket to be connected to WiFi too for it to monitor and auto turn off.
Purchase the extension wire available as 100 feet extensions(link in description). Measure how much is required and also contact the customer support before ordering to know if it will work at that length.
I purchased off Amazon website, it should be available via oakter website too. Tatacliq seems to have it too www.tatacliq.com/oakter-tank-bolt-dry-run-protection-automatic-app-based-water-level-controller-white/p-mp000000008304668
Manually, the only way would be to turn the switch to the plug off. I would have liked a small switch on the plug too like how I had on the tplink plug I used before, but there's no button on the plug itself.
My motor is on ground floor whereas the water tank is on 4th floor. We stay on 3rd floor. If the controller/smart plug is installed next to the motor on ground floor, can it provide the live data regarding water level in the tank on 3rd floor?
Yes it can, but you will need to purchase an extension cable for the sensor wire. As it's only reading the level of the tank on top it will work with no problems.
I think I am not clear with my question. I will try to re-phrase it for better clarity. Does the smart plug installed on ground floor needs to be connected with wifi all the time in order to get the updated data on app on 3rd floor? Or it can work offline also?
It can work offline , but to control it via the app and to view the tank level it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi. If it's offline it will still turn off automatically when the tank is full.
I use a 1.5 hp motor with this smart plug. It works perfectly. Not sure about the power ratings of a submersible pump but it should mostly work. Best to contact oakter customer care for details.
It's quite simple, search for the oakter skill on Alexa app on your phone. Login to oakter skill using the same credentials as you had on the tankbolt app. It is now available in devices list and can be activated/deactivated via voice. Similar process for Google home app.
