Configurable leak detection threshold
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Would like a feature to adjust the leak detection threshold from the default of 2 per 10 minutes.
I get a lot of false positives on the leak detection due to the flow meter being install upstream of the master valve. They coincide with other taps being used in the house. See here for the same issue: https://support.rainmachine.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/360029483274-Leak-notification
In my log for the last 2.5 days I get leak detection numbers up to 17 but my flow sensor is about 16 ml per click. Basically the threshold needs to be based on volume not clicks as the litres per click can vary greatly amongst different manufacturers sensors.
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I agree as I also get daily false leak detection alerts right after normal watering. My flow meter measures 0.1 of a gallon for each click, so I suspect RainMachine triggers the alerts when my valves take a few seconds to close normally. It would also be great to add a user configurable delay after a zone stops before starting the leak counter.
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Have you configured the Rain Machine accordingly? You do set what a click represents.
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Yep, sure have and the RainMachine accurately records the correct number of gallons used. That setup doesn't control the leak detection logic or the 2 clicks in 10 minute threshold mentioned above.
I assume the leak detection was tested with flow meters that are 1 gallon per click. I'm sure it works fine in that case since you have to leak 2 full gallons of water before being alerted.
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