{"product_id":"reefsense-leak-detector","title":"ReefSense Leak Detector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatches a leak before it becomes a flooded cabinet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea ReefSense Leak Detector is a contact sensor that plugs into a ReefControl Lite or Pro controller: the moment its contacts touch water, ReefBeat fires an alert to your phone, and — paired with a ReefControl Power outlet — it can shut the offending pump off automatically. It needs a ReefControl controller to work; it is not a standalone alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant contact alert\u003c\/strong\u003e — fires in ReefBeat the moment water touches the sensor, not after it has pooled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pump shutoff\u003c\/strong\u003e — paired with a ReefControl Power outlet, it can cut power to the pump causing the leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall-mount or lay flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits under the sump, behind the cabinet, or below plumbing fittings, wherever water actually ends up first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo calibration, no wear parts\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing to replace or recalibrate; wipe it dry after a trigger and it's ready again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Red Sea ReefSense sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for the ReefControl ecosystem, not a generic float switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact-based water leak sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA9029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnects via\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReefSense port on ReefControl Lite or Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAutomation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan trigger automatic pump shutoff via a connected ReefControl Power outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReusable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — wipe dry and reset after an alert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ Not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box: one ReefSense Leak Detector sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot included, and required for it to do anything: a \u003cstrong\u003eReefControl Lite or ReefControl Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e controller, which provides the ReefSense port it plugs into and runs the ReefBeat app connection. Automatic pump shutoff additionally needs a \u003cstrong\u003eReefControl Power\u003c\/strong\u003e outlet unit. This detector cannot alert on its own — it has no built-in alarm, screen or Wi-Fi of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for any marine or reef system already running, or being built around, a Red Sea ReefControl Lite or Pro controller — sumps, cabinets, under-tank plumbing, ATO reservoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a standalone leak alarm, and not suitable if you don't run ReefControl — there is no dedicated app or receiver for this sensor outside that ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo routine servicing. After the sensor triggers, dry the contacts and the surrounding area; the alert clears once the contacts are dry and it's ready to detect the next leak straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReefControl Lite or Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e — required host controller for this sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReefControl Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — lets the detector cut a pump automatically instead of only alerting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReefSense Magnetic 4-Probe Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you're adding probes alongside the leak detector, this keeps them tidy at the same mounting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Red Sea's 24-month warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Small, lightweight item — standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this work without a ReefControl controller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ReefSense Leak Detector only communicates through a ReefControl Lite or Pro controller's ReefSense port — it has no independent alarm or connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it turn a pump off by itself?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if it's paired with a ReefControl Power outlet unit. On its own it sends an alert through ReefBeat; the automated shutoff needs the Power unit in the loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to replace the sensor after it's triggered?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Wipe the contacts dry and it's ready to detect the next leak — Red Sea builds it with no wear parts to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere should I place it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere water collects first if something goes wrong: under the sump, behind the display cabinet, or directly below plumbing joins and unions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242223714595,"sku":"BA9029","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/reefsense-leak-detector-3010082-1600.jpg?v=1782291752","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/reefsense-leak-detector","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}