AUDIBLE AND VISUAL Moisture Alarm

Hi,

I have been after a moisture alarm that will give a AUDIBLE AND VISUAL alarm for some time. I know there are lots of post on this subject and flood prevention or mitigation is close to all our hearts. I am therefore pleased to share my recent find from a company in the UK.

The Aquaphoto leak detector runs from a coin cell (size 2032) and utilizes a high intensity LED and peizo sounder (70db). When activated it flashes and beeps alternately.

The LED is extremely effective, in my Ikelite it’s bright enough to illuminate most of the casing, while the sounder is annoying enough to attract even my fish orientated attention. (Thankfully it’s only ever had to work on the pre dive wet finger test and never needed in anger.)

The main unit is 30mm dia and 12mm high. The fly lead is a very thin ribbon cable approx 150mm long with a 4 conductor flat sensor 7 by 5mm. The main unit and the end of the fly lead both come with double sided adhesive all ready fitted for easy mounting.

There was plenty of room in my DSLR housing and I assume most SLR or video users would not have any problems. Also good news for those non SLR shooters with housed compact camera’s they are also working on a smaller version for you.

Available from :-

KMR Photographic / AquaPhoto

Tel / Fax : 0044 1621 868805

Web Site : www.aquaphot.net

Email : aquaphot@email.com / information@aquaphot.net

Contact : Kevin Reed

Price : GBP £ 42.50 +vat +P&P

(And no I don’t work for / with or have any other association with them, I'm just pleased with the find.)

Cheers,

Richard B.

I believe Aquatica has one coming out really soon also.

Aquactica used to have one a long time ago-All my f-3 housings have them. The newer Aquactica's do not make noise. Sound and lights is good. Mark

Looks like a pretty neat unit to me - nice one.

Paul C

The newer Aquactica's do not make noise. Sound and lights is good. Mark

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TADA! the noise is back, current moisture alarm from Aquatica are noisy, flashy and get your attention if you would so need it .

TADA!  the noise is back, current moisture alarm from Aquatica are noisy, flashy and get your attention if you would so need it .

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Now you're talking!? <_<

Too late, I looked for that few months until I found other solution

Ummm, i wonder if it'll fit inside my Ikelite D70 housing. The iTTL conversion circuit doesn't leave much space inside this housing.

Viz'art - i looked at the photos of aquatica's moisture alarm on B&H. The moisture detector/led cables look a little bit short in the photo. Do you have a photo showing the alarm installed in one of your housings?

Thanks.

Maybe make a full sized model of the alarm from some corugated cardboard and piece of wire.

You can then see exactly where it will fit without the expense.

Cheers,

Richard B.

Maybe make a full sized model of the alarm from some corugated cardboard and piece of wire.

You can then see exactly where it will fit without the expense.

 

Cheers,

Richard B.

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Nice idea. Now all I need is the measurements...

"I have been after a moisture alarm that will give a AUDIBLE AND VISUAL alarm for some time. I am therefore pleased to share my recent find from a company in the UK."

 

I migrated from another manufacturer to my first Seacam back in '99 and starting with that unit all my Seacams have come with factory fitted dual signal alarm. I never really study other people's gear, particularly their moisture alarms, so I'm surprised to hear some alarms are audible only.

Nice idea. Now all I need is the measurements...

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The Aqua photo is 30mm diameter anD 12mm high.

I'm sure Jean Bruneau will be able to tell you specification for the new Aquatica.

Cheers,

Richard B.