Hey water savers! We here on Team Pleco have some good news to share! First, we have implemented a new feature that allows users to download their water usage data through our website. Just login to your account at nudgesystems.com and select start and end dates to download total water usage, as well as water … Continue reading “Earth Day Sale 2021!”

Smart home devices are on the rise in a big way, smart lights, smart doorbells, motion detectors, smart thermostats, and more, are all becoming increasingly affordable and available. We realized that most homes water meter technology is out dated. Water is our most precious resource and the first step to conserve it is to understand … Continue reading “Why did we Create Pleco?”

With Pleco you will know where, when and how you are using water and will have the information to make smart decisions on to best use your water and reduce your water bill. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov), homeowners can save 10% on their water bills by fixing leaks. Pleco’s leak detection … Continue reading “Does Pleco Pay for Itself?”

When you buy Pleco, there’s more in the box than just a sensor! Every box comes with: Sensor Shell Display Calibration Container Instruction Manual Display Charger and cable The sensor attaches to an existing water meter, makes precise measurements of water flow, detects different kinds of water usage, detects leaks and sends the data to … Continue reading “What’s in the Box?”

We worked hard designing the app, ensuring that it is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. You can see water use in multiple ways, find the screen that you like the best! Referring to the picture above and starting from the left: Screen 1 is the home screen: See your overall water use and … Continue reading “A Look at the App”

In the United States we are used to measuring water in Gallons or Cubic Feet (cu. ft.), while Europe uses the metric system (liters and cubic meters). Converting between these units is not complicated but, in most cases, requires a calculator. As shown in the figure, these units represent very different volumes with 1 m3 … Continue reading “What units can Pleco read?”

There are different variations to what a smart home can be. But they all include new technology in energy, heat, electricity, security, or water. The smart home of the future will be equipped with a car charger, security cameras and sensors on all the entries/exits, solar panels, and a rain barrel. Other smart devices include … Continue reading “What’s a Smart Home?”

Set up should be straightforward and not take longer than 15 to 20 minutes. No tools are required, nor is a contractor. You do it yourself! Pleco has two main components the Sensor and the Display. Connect the display to the external charger, power it up and follow the instructions on the screen. After you … Continue reading “How Do I Install Pleco?”

Leaks are big deal because they waste water, our most precious resource, they can increase your water bill and they can cause water damage leading to expensive repairs. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov): Homeowners can save 10% on their water bills by fixing leaks. 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 … Continue reading “What’s the big deal with leaks?”

See water use as it happens. Our smart algorithms can detect different kinds of water usage in real-time and with live updates you will see the water use as it happens. Just touch the central circle on the app home screen and the real-time flow-rate screen comes up showing the various water usage events identified … Continue reading “Pleco provides live water use updates”

Drought is defined as “a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water” by Merriam-Webster. Essentially, when an area isn’t getting as much freshwater through rain as it is needs. Wildlife only really needs water for drinking, we as humans need water for much more. Especially agriculture and manufacturing. In recent … Continue reading “Drought is a Worldwide Problem”

Of all the water on Earth, only about 2.5 percent is fresh water. Most of the freshwater is inaccessible to humans as it is in the form of glaciers or snow fields. Approximately 2 billion people live in a country with some form of drought or problem regarding water and its distribution/management. Water is naturally … Continue reading “Why is Water so Important?”