How-To Maintain your  Leak Detector

If the LED is found to not flash when moisture is applied to the copper sensor lines, the button cell battery is probably flat. Try a new button cell. Also check that the Copper Sensor Lines are clean and free of corrosion or oxide build-up. (see Copper Sensor Lines - below)
A new Button Cell is provided with each Underwater Camera Housing Leak Detector, this should last for approximately one year. But always test the Leak Detector before using it after storing for more than a week without use. If the LED is not as bright as when it was new, then replace the battery.
Only fit a 3 Volt (*See Note Below) Button Cell to your Leak Detector, other size/voltage batteries will either not work, or damage the Leak Detector's electronic components. The + (positive) side of the battery must face UP in the battery holder on all models. The top of all batteries is marked with the + sign.
* Note: Depending on the model/age of your Leak Detector, you may have one or two batteries in the unit. Replace your flat battery/s with exactly the same battery/s as were supplied to you with the unit when it was new. This may be one (or two on some models) of the following battery types:
CR2016, CR2025, CR2032, or CR1220. If you are not sure how many batteries or which battery type fits your particular Leak Detector model, then please check the notes on the  photos on the right or Contact Us first.
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If your Leak Detector has a black plastic battery holder, you can use a CR2032, CR2025, or CR2016 3 volt battery.
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If your Leak Detector has a shiny metal battery holder (NOT black plastic) and it looks like this, you need a CR1220 Battery.
Copper Sensor Lines
The copper sensor lines on the Underwater Camera Housing Leak Detector are designed to be at the lowest part of your housing and facing the bottom of the housing, so that any moisture/water will touch the copper lines. This is what starts the Leak Detector flashing, warning you of a problem.
The opposite side of the copper sensor lines has a sticker (UWleakdetector.com) on it, this sticker should be facing upwards in the housing.
Every six months the copper sensor lines should be polished gently with ‘Brasso’ or a similar product used for polishing brass/copper objects - applied with a soft cloth. This will keep the copper strips sensitive to moisture, by removing any oxides.

  • Sanitary Napkins
It is a good idea to install a ladies sanitary napkin (Slim-Line) at the lowest point of your camera housing to contain and absorb water in the event of a housing leak (if there is room for these?). This will help to stop water moving around the housing and perhaps ruining your camera and lens. If a sanitary napkin is utilised in the housing, the copper sensor lines on the Camera Housing Leak Detector should be installed under the sanitary napkin, but still with the copper lines facing downwards. If the room available in your housing under the camera is limited. You may need a 'Slim Line' style - ask the assistant at your local supermarket for help in selecting the style to best fit your housing!
For more information and photos on using Sanitary Pads in your Housing Click Here

  • Installation of your Leak Detector
Installation of your Camera Housing Leak Detector is simple, we provide you with photos of the location of the Leak Detector components in your particular housing. We also provide detailed instructions at the time of purchase to help you with installation, as well as details of battery replacement and general use of the Underwater Camera Housing Leak Detector.

  • Support & Warranty
We take pride in offering complete customer support for our Leak Detector. We offer a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase, this warranty covers any faulty workmanship or parts used in the Leak Detector. Our warranty does not cover water immersion (fresh or salt water). Although we water-proof as much as possible in our circuit there are some components like the battery and battery holder that will corrode when immersed in water. The Leak Detector is made to warn in the event of a small un-noticed leak, but any parts of the Leak Detector that are damaged by the leak are not covered by warranty.
We manufacture our own products and know best how to fix problems that may arise. So if you are having problems:
  •     First send us the exact details of the problem via this link.
  •     We will advise by return e-mail, what you should do with your Leak Detector and what we will do to help rectify the problem.