PumpSpy PSO1000 WI FI Sump Pump Smart Outlet
WIFI Sump Pump Smart Outlet Collects Any Brand Primary Sump Pump Data
Warns Of At Least 8 Abnormalities Before Basement Flooding
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Finally, WIFI Sump Pump Smart Outlet collects any brand primary sump pump data to warn of at least 8 abnormalities before basement flooding. We give the details.
This Smart Outlet is known as the PumpSpy PSO1000 WIFI Sump Pump Smart Outlet. It is known as a Smart Outlet because it has an embedded data chip which collects data from the wattage used by the primary-pump in your home which is plugged into the Smart Outlet as it performs its routine activities. It is a WIFI device because it is connected to your WIFI network and it sends its data from your home through cable or phone line which has been enabled by your internet service to a PumpSpy monitoring service center.
The Outlet is whitish in color and lights up with a green circle around the upper receptacle when the power is on. The voltage must be 120V. The Smart electrical outlet is a socket that connects an electrical device to an electricity supply. The electrical device is for the primary sump pump which is plugged into the upper receptacle of the Smart Outlet. If a battery backup sump exists it is plugged-into the bottom receptacle. Even though the battery backup pump may be plugged-into the outlet, the water level in the pit will raise the float switch which will activate the battery backup pump.
Currently this WIFI outlet is the only device which has 24 x 7 x 365 monitoring service for at least eight primary sump pump problems. The monitoring service center collects watt usage for many pumping situations. The different wattage uses are recorded. Each time the pump runs, new data is generated and it is analyzed by the service center computer which determines if it is abnormal based on previous run activity.
Abnormal activity is identified by change in pump cycles, running time, amp draw and other parameters during activities such as AC power failure, primary switch failure, impending pump failure, end of useful pump life, blocked or frozen discharge line, broken check valve, jammed pump impeller, air locked pump, high water and others. When these abnormalities occur a detailed alert is sent via email, text message, or push notifications via the PumpSpy App to your Smart phone. If the pump fails for any reason except for power outage, you will not be able to remotely start the pump.
Anytime of the day when you are wondering if the primary-pump is working, you can open the PumpSpy app from a Smart phone and see real-time status information. Anywhere you have access to WIFI, the status can be checked. There is no need to get up from a sound sleep and go to the basement when you are awakened by heavy rains, just check your phone.
Competitors only monitor when the battery backup sump-pump activates because its float switch sensed water which means for some reason the primary-pump failed. The alert is sent after the primary-pump has already failed.
Ten items are required to use the WIFI Smart Outlet.
Installation is easy and fast. Here are thirteen quick steps.
The Outlet has no capability to keep the primary-pump operating if the electricity fails. The Outlet stores only enough power to keep working for several seconds after the power goes out and send a "tripped breaker/power fail" message. If two minutes pass and the device does not make contact with PumpSpy's monitoring system an alert will be sent. If your WIFI network has backup power, the device will continue to work even though the primary-pump will not. In such a case, an alert will be sent indicating the primary-pump is not working because it has no electricity.
The most helpful feature is that even though the power goes out and you are not home, when the electricity comes back on, the PumpSpy Outlet will automatically re-connect to your WIFI and sent an alert stating the power is restored.
The PSO1000 will do nothing with a Battery Backup System. It will not monitor it. It will not relay alrets from another product. It will monitor only pumps that run on 120V. The backup-pump can be plugged-into the lower receptacle; however this receptacle is only a 120 V pass through outlet which means that the backup adapter is only using the receptacle as a place holder and does not draw electricity from the outlet.
If your backup system requires the primary-pump to be plugged into it, changes will need to be made. The primary-pump must be plugged into the PumpSpy PSO1000 top receptacle. The backup pump can be plugged into the bottom receptacle which non-monitoring. A high water sensor should be mounted on the discharge pipe just below the point where the battery backup system turns on.
New technology always has a higher price tag. Research and developments cost need to be recouped in some manner. The computer equipment monitoring the system also requires financial support. The monitoring cost is built into the cost of the product. Remember, there is no additional monitoring fee once you buy the product. Monitoring service is FREE.
Compared to the potential damage that can occur from a failed primary-pump which causes a flooded basement, the cost is minimal. The issue of potential mold makes the Smart device worth every penny. Mold is a hazard to one's health. Once it starts growing it is nasty to get rid of. In addition anything that is on the basement floor will get ruined. Depending upon height of the flooded water, appliance and furnace motors can also be ruined which is a much greater expense that a couple hundred dollars.
The warranty is three years.
It does not cover use of the product in a nonresidential or outdoor application, improper installation and/or improper maintenance of the product. If the product should fail, PumpSpy does not do pick up, deliver or make house calls. If you mail the product when still in warranty you pay for the shipping cost to PumpSpy, but they will send the repaired or replace unit with no shipping charge. The warranty is honored only if the product is purchased from a party that is an authorized retailer, dealer, or distributor.
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Video Brief Explanation Of PumpSpy PSO1000 From The Manufacturer
The PumpSpy PSO1000 Sump Pump Outlet is very innovative. Finally there is a product that will monitor data from your primary sump pump and send alerts when the pump is not functioning properly. Since the data includes pump cycling frequency, amp draw and other data, more than power outage can be alerted to you.
Image getting an alert that tells you the primary-pump motor is failing or the pump is working extra hard because of check valve failure. Of course the most treasured alert is notification the electricity is out. Even during the stressful event of power outage, the good news is that Pump Spy Will automatically re start the primary-pump with the power is restored.
It is reassuring to know PumpSpy is committed to dependable, responsive customer service and adding enhancements to its already effective product. Many enhancements have already been made since its initial offering.
Know peace of mind when PumpSpy SPO1000 is installed and ready for action to protect you and your belongings from damage because of a primary sump pump failure.
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