Some similar systems that protect against gusts of water have already been described on the pages of the site, for example, Hydrolock and Aquastorage. There was also a review of the Neptune leak protection system. However, progress does not stand still, and new sets, even more convenient to use, have appeared in the line of the god of the seas. It’s about the Smart line. It includes Neptun Smart and Smart+.
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We will not focus on how this device works, since it is identical to those already described. The purpose of using these devices is to automatically prevent flooding of premises in case of breaks in water supply and heating systems and notify the owner of a malfunction by means of sound and light signals, and in this case also display a PUSH message on the phone screen or e-mail.
The main difference between these kits is the new Neptun Smart control module. Let’s take a closer look at how the new modules differ from earlier versions.
Differences of the new system
Previous models of the protection system Neptun Aquacontrol, Base, ProW, etc. differed from each other in terms of the diameter of the taps, the number of connected sensors and taps, the power supply of the system, and the battery life.
The Neptun Smart and Smart+ kits differ from earlier models not only in an improved design, but also in a more thoughtful control module. All system components interact through the module’s central controller. It implements the possibility of increasing the functions of the device by connecting expansion cards.
Smart and Smart+ are different from each other. Neptun Smart implies the use only wired sensors. An improvement on the assembly of the Neptun Bugatti Smart, and the name comes from the use of Neptun Bugatti Pro 12 V electric ball valves made in Italy.
The second set – Neptun Smart + (Neptune Smart plus) – an improved version of Neptun Profi Smart. Installed additional expansion boards allow you to connect not only wired sensors and taps, but also wireless. This is very convenient when installing the system in an apartment or house where repairs have already been made and it would be highly undesirable to install wiring along the walls.
Each of the kits contains a minimum of necessary devices for monitoring leaks, so if you need to increase the number of controlled places, you need to buy them yourself.
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What these leak protection systems have in common is that they can be connected to a variety of pipe diameters, half inch (1/2), three quarter (3/4) and inch sizes.
Features of the new Neptune Smart line:
- a new, integrated approach to the implementation of tasks for consumers;
- the ability to organize two independent zones while maintaining functionality;
- improvement of Wi-Fi connection, which prevents malfunctions, as well as improved software (software) that excludes problems with connecting to the “cloud” (cloud data storage);
- improved backup power, which assumes the use of a remote battery, which eliminates the problems associated with the use of batteries;
- the use of a new chip from LoRa (Long Range) increases the radio communication distance and its stability;
- the frequency has been changed from 433 MHz to 868 MHz, which is allowed in the EU, and given its low prevalence in the Russian Federation, switching to it minimizes interference;
- the ability to install a LAN expansion board, which makes it possible to connect the Neptun Smart system to a router via a twisted pair cable if wireless communication is not available (purchased separately);
- the use of the RS-485 expansion board makes it possible to combine many Neptune water leakage protection systems into a single network (the RS-485 board is purchased separately).
What the Smart Leak Protection Kits have in common is that they can connect to pipes of various diameters, half an inch (1/2), three quarters (3/4) and inch, as well as be controlled using a smartphone with various operating systems.
More information about what can be implemented using the Neptun Smart control module in the instructions. You can download it here.
Security management
As already mentioned, the system can be controlled using a smartphone. To do this, you need to download and install the SST Cloud application from the App Store or Google Play services. The application runs on different operating systems – Android, iOS (iPhone).
SST Cloud allows you to manage the system and its elements individually, as well as create and manage multiple Neptun Smart systems. At the same time, several persons can have access to protection management.
In addition, through the application it is possible to control additional devices purchased from this manufacturer. For example, control the temperature in the room by remotely regulating heating radiators, heating devices or through the underfloor heating function. In addition, all devices can be programmed for a week ahead.
To properly configure Neptune Smart + protection, you need to read the instructions for the application. You can download it here. Video on setting up SST Cloud:
Reviews
Neptun Smart/Smart+ leak protection kits have proven themselves in the Russian market as reliable and quite affordable for self-installation and configuration if you have the necessary skills. Here is one of the reviews from the Internet:
Neptun water leakage system. Reliably. Now the best in Russia. 09.06.2020/31/XNUMX Review recommended: XNUMX ADVANTAGES: Will protect at a flood, it is reliable, 6 years of a guarantee. LIMITATIONS: It closes for 20 seconds, not sure if this is a plus or a minus.
In January of this year, I heard about this system from a friend, became interested, watched a video about how it breaks pencils, just studied it, but decided that I would not buy a system, I didn’t need it. After 2 months, a heated towel rail began to drip, I rewound it, stopped. A month later, he jerked at me, since I was at home, he quickly turned off the taps, but decided that it was necessary to put up protection. I studied the competitors, I realized that everything is nonsense, if you don’t open the taps manually (if something happens to the module, goodbye water to the plumbers), and the guarantee is much less (here is Bugatti, 6 years old).
Positive feedback from real owners is the best recommendation for a device. Your apartment will be under reliable protection. If something is unclear or does not work out with the installation of Neptune Smart Plus, then you can contact the consultants at the support service or entrust the installation and commissioning to specialists.
You can buy the Neptun Smart or Neptun Smart + system at the sales office or on the official website. Delivery is carried out throughout Russia by TK SDEK, Boxberry or Russian Post of your choice. Keep in mind that delivery to the point of issue of CDEK or Boxberry is cheaper.
Use the promo code STROYCHIK to get a 15% discount on the entire line of Neptun products when buying on the official website.
The price of the Neptune water leakage protection system will be formed depending on which kit you choose, on the diameter of the pipes and, of course, if you use delivery, then transport costs.