Hi there. I need a device that informs me when a pond / rain water tank / etc drops below a specific water level. I first thought about a water level device, but there do not seem to be affordable and/or devices without tinkering
Now I was thinking about simply attaching a water leak sensor (like Aqara), attach it at the desired height and simply create an automation on “if no water leak detected”.
Only thing is: The IP Rating does not indicate that this device should be under water all of the time.
Is there any other HASS-Compatible device that offers that functionality? Preferably Zigbee? Maybe attaching wires to the screws of the Aqara (and putting the sensor itself into a waterproof case) should work? Anyone ever tried that?
In addition: If a leak is detected does the device go amok? Keeping pushing notifications and draining (no pun intended) the batttery or is the batterylife with water detected as good as with no water detected?