
How to Find a Leak in a Sprinkler System
A hidden sprinkler system leak wastes an average of 6,300 gallons monthly while adding $50-$200 to water bills. Yet, most homeowners remain unaware of
DIY Install: Save an average of $500 on plumbing.
Gallons don’t hit your wallet—dollars do.
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Catch irrigation problems early—before water bills spike or landscapes are damaged.
Bluebot monitors your irrigation system every time it runs. Installed on any accessible irrigation pipe, including inside an irrigation valve box or on the main water line, Bluebot learns normal water use and alerts you immediately when water goes off track.
Identify broken pipes, stuck valves, popped emitters, and zone failures—before they become costly problems.
Answer (2) quick questions to find the best Bluebot for your application.
Bring your phone to the Bluebot install location and check Wi-Fi.
One(1)+ bars Wi-Fi signal = Yes, Bluebot works.
No Wi-Fi signal? Select No Wi-Fi for long-range options.
Tip: Set up Bluebot on strong Wi-Fi first—it will reconnect at the install spot with one(1)+ bars of signal.
Most homes use 3/4” to 2” pipe.
To check size, wrap tape around the pipe and measure its length to find the outer diameter (OD). A typical 2” pipe is about 2.5” OD (≈6.4cm). So, 2.5″ or less, answer Yes.
If your pipe is over 2.5” OD select No, It’s Bigger—we have great options up to 4”.
Bluebot allows you to customize your alerting parameters, enabling you to receive alerts according to your definition of a leak. You can set thresholds for flow rate or usage and choose the type of notification you prefer. We believe in giving you full control, so we don’t pre-define what constitutes a water leak. Once you’ve set your alerting preferences, Bluebot will use its flow data to detect any events that match your criteria and promptly send you the chosen notification, empowering you to take action and avoid costly water damage.

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