Oakter Tankbolt Unboxing and Review
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Ever wish you could monitor your water tank levels, and turn your motor on/off right from your phone? The Tankbolk from @OyeOakter helps you do just this. Let's check it out.
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Tankbolt is now refusing to provide service, they say that tankbolt battery is non replaceable and need to buy new tankbolt, as battery life is about two years
Amazing idea though never used, definitely would like to use
Do not buy Oakter Stuff. Their cloud-based products lose network connectivity specifically after the warranty period is over, more frequently.
Wonderful
1.5 hp submarsible pump on of
I use a 1.5 hp motor with this smart plug. It works perfectly. Not sure about the power ratings of a submersible pump but it should mostly work. Best to contact oakter customer care for details.
I am a bit confused abt how to turn a pump switch into a socket...
Our pump is in the ground floor.. whr as our switch is on the 2nd floor..
As far as my knowledge goes.. the switch will only have a live wire... if we convert it into a socket we'll also need a neutral line, right?
Sometimes motors are connected directly to a switch, the tankbolt needs a plug to be connected directly through it to be able to control it. The motor plug is plugged into the tankbolt and the tankbolt is inserted into the power socket and is left on. A two prong connector also works, as mine is only two prong. This is why you will need a wall socket to plug the tankbolt into.
Good
No dry run protection? No sensor inside sump to know whether water is available before the motor turns on?
The dry run is detected by monitoring the change in level of water rising in overhead tank while motor is on. If the motor is on and the level doesn't increase for some time, it turns it off to prevent Dry Run.
@@TalkingstuffNet I did not know that it was detecting dry-run by detecting water level rise. Awesome & thanks.
@@TalkingstuffNet Sir as this is a year old video, how is the experience now, are all features working normally? especially the dry run one??
Can it be used in sump for detecting water levels, so we can stop the motor if the sump is out of water?
It only works to monitor the overhead tank. I have seen other devices which have two sets of sensors one for the tank above and other other for the sump. It would always keep the top tank filled and would stop the motor if the sump is empty. You will not get a mobile app though.
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Great Video Sir... please guide regarding connecting the device with alexa and google assistant
It's quite simple, search for the oakter skill on Alexa app on your phone. Login to oakter skill using the same credentials as you had on the tankbolt app. It is now available in devices list and can be activated/deactivated via voice. Similar process for Google home app.
Hi bro.. are you using regularly?
I feel ultrasonic sensors are not reliable in over head tanks... ;)
It's working well, and I'm still using it. Make sure the sensor doesn't get wet, they did replace my sensor when I complained it was not working.
@@TalkingstuffNet how to save from wetness, water will get evaporated and corrode the system. Anyways I got what I wanted dear... You have replaced sensor less than 1 year... Which is quite not a reliable solution
Thanks for the review and prompt feedback.
You need to install in a section of the tank where no water would splash, and I also set the max height of the tank to 30 inches lower than full, so the water stays away.
@@TalkingstuffNet I'm making one myself with direct probes which doesn't require any kind of maintenance... Let me finish and share with you for review... In 6 months... ;)
I made one with an ultrasonic sensor
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I do not want to use Automatic filling option, what I I do not plug in the Motor socket to keep it manual ? Will it work ?
By this way can we use it just for monitoring purpose ?
Do not buy Oakter Stuff. Their cloud-based products lose network connectivity specifically after the warranty period is over, more frequently.
So my pump is on ground floor and i have 2 tanks one at 1st floor and second one is on 3rd floor. So how i am going to connect both the tanks?
How do you fill both tanks, if it is using a single motor, with one overflowing into the the next then one should work. But if you have two separate motors then each one needs to have a tankbolt.
Will it work on below sceneio?
I want to start pump everyday only @ 7 AM and stop automatically once tank is fill. No other time it shouldn't start even the tank is empty.
Will it work ?
There is a schedule option where you can set the time and also days it should run. But it also has a minimum level which is 10% at minimum to auto start. If the tank is above 10%, it won't start automatically, but this cannot be turned off.
Iam using it from 2 years very nice product
I think I want to ask how can I set @80%
Automatic start as 60% is last option
Hi, I don't think you can set a custom level and the dev's at Oakter would need to add that option in the app.
Does the glue works on concrete lids? we have a concrete water tank .
It should, it's rubber cement.
@@TalkingstuffNet ok, thanks for reply.
How can it work with submersible pump where there is a push button.
You will need to connect the plug for the pump to the oakter smart plug. The sensor is for the overhead tank and not for the one below. If you don't have a standard switch you will need to get it converted.
It's not available on Amazon anymore...pls send another link and also the price
You can directly purchase from tankbolt.com or you can call on 7575040506 directly
The listing is deactivated due to the lockdown, once the lockdown is lifted the product will be available again. Nothing other than essentials are available on amazon at present.
My query is that I I never come to know that fresh water has started. I my area there is no certain time for government fresh water supply.Sometimes water comes in night, sometimes early morning. So no proper timing. Does this device can help me to get to know that water has started?
It can help keep the overhead tank full if it reaches below a certain level, but it cannot detect if water supply has started.
Last 3 yrs.back this product was not available,now it's available?
Be careful as it's not available on amazon and shows out of stock on their website too. It stopped working that's why I changed it.
will this socket switch off the pump when my phone is away and not connected to internet??
Yes it will as the socket monitors the level using the readings from the ultrasonic sensor. You don't need the socket to be connected to WiFi too for it to monitor and auto turn off.
I have a 10storeyed building and wire is small. What to do. Please tell
Purchase the extension wire available as 100 feet extensions(link in description). Measure how much is required and also contact the customer support before ordering to know if it will work at that length.
@@TalkingstuffNet OK thank u
Can I get this function with gsm management water operating system to monitor water level and message me of tank full with dry run or all functions
You can control it via mobile data too.
Is it possible to Turn Off Submersible Pump Automatically without mobile integration?
The tankbolt system doesn't seem to be available anymore.You will need to setup the app for the first time and set the limits.oncd that's done it will do it automatically without the need for mobile to be present.
Can we use this just for monitoring the tank water level, and not switch on/off pump
Yes, I have set the on/off level very low so that it doesnt turn on automatically. This allows me to manually turn the motor on (via app) when required. There is no option to completely turn off auto filling.
@@TalkingstuffNet if we do not plug the motor into its socket then ?
Will it work for just monitoring?
Yes
If there any automatic refresh option
While checking tank level you need to refresh manually.
Hey Is it still working or not and also do you still suggest it in 2023
It's got problems now and seems to be missing from most e-commerce sites other than Tata cliq. It was a great product, but I wouldn't suggest it now. I actually have a video coming up in which I make a replacement. But that didn't work out well too. 😅
Why this tankbolt mobile app is not working here in bhutan
There seem to be problems, the company seems to be shut down.
Is there an option to turn it on & off manually? Like in case we require fresh water.
Manually, the only way would be to turn the switch to the plug off. I would have liked a small switch on the plug too like how I had on the tplink plug I used before, but there's no button on the plug itself.
How can i buy tankbolt water level controller ?
It seems to have been discontinued for some reason, can't find it anywhere other than Tata cliq. But I feel they have stopped the server as mine is not working now. It was a fantastic solution, but the ultrasonic sensor kept getting damaged.
How to order and which websites can we get
I purchased off Amazon website, it should be available via oakter website too. Tatacliq seems to have it too
www.tatacliq.com/oakter-tank-bolt-dry-run-protection-automatic-app-based-water-level-controller-white/p-mp000000008304668
Which computer is behind in your background?????
The white laptop in the background?, that's my first laptop a Packard bell 386 DX laptop with
2mb RAM and a 40 mb HDD. 😁
@@TalkingstuffNet What Seriously
Just using it as a backdrop now as it looks cool. 😁
Ye kb aega stock me
Not sure , oakter company ke upar hai.
Aap ko kab lena ha mere pas ha
How much cost ?
It was around Rs 2,500 .
My motor is on ground floor whereas the water tank is on 4th floor. We stay on 3rd floor. If the controller/smart plug is installed next to the motor on ground floor, can it provide the live data regarding water level in the tank on 3rd floor?
Yes it can, but you will need to purchase an extension cable for the sensor wire. As it's only reading the level of the tank on top it will work with no problems.
I think I am not clear with my question. I will try to re-phrase it for better clarity. Does the smart plug installed on ground floor needs to be connected with wifi all the time in order to get the updated data on app on 3rd floor? Or it can work offline also?
It can work offline , but to control it via the app and to view the tank level it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi. If it's offline it will still turn off automatically when the tank is full.
Do not buy Oakter Stuff. Their cloud-based products lose network connectivity specifically after the warranty period is over, more frequently.
Great Video Sir... please guide regarding connecting the device with alexa and google assistant
You just need to login into tankbolt skill on the Alexa app and it should connect.