Where did you come up with the name Pleco? Pleco is a freshwater fish commonly found in South America. Plecos are a kind of “sucker fish” which will find a nice spot on a rock or wall of an aquarium and and suck up algae and other plant matter to eat. We named the device … Continue reading “Commonly Asked Questions”

Article reposted with permission: Reducing Water Waste In The Kitchen: Tips For Sustainable Living Do you care about how your home impacts the environment? We all contribute to the nation’s carbon footprint through the way we use water, especially in the kitchen. Fortunately, there are some easy changes you can make in your kitchen to … Continue reading “Torva: Reducing Water Waste In The Kitchen: Tips For Sustainable Living”

Pleco the Smart Water Watch is an accessory device. This means that it can not function properly without something else. In Pleco’s case, the sensor needs an existing water meter to attach to so it can get water use readings. There are several different kinds of water meters, and some homes do not even have … Continue reading “Where’s My Water Meter?”

According the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov) the average household’s leaks account for nearly 10,000 Gallons of wasted water every year and 10% of the homes have leaks that waste 90 Gallons or more per day. Also, commons types of leaks found in homes are easy to fix, such as worn toilet flappers and dripping … Continue reading “Learn About Leaks Early!”

Image via Pexels Writer: Ron Kane with winterguys.com Water conservation is something each of us should care about. We rely on clean water for eating, drinking, bathing, growing our food, and protecting our ecosystems, but the earth’s water supply is limited — and we need to act fast if we’re going to reduce water loss … Continue reading “Eco-Friendly Landscaping Tips for Water-Conscious Households”

Photo via Pexels Author: Ron Kane of winterguys.com The world needs more business owners who care about the planet. Businesses play an essential role in responsible resource utilization and the protection and preservation of our natural environment. Becoming an ecopreneur is a great way to get involved in your community, support the environment, and do … Continue reading “Tips and Resources for Launching an Eco-Friendly Business”

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (www.usgs.gov) the average water use per person is 80 to 100 Gallons per day. As a result, a family of four uses on average 320 to 400 Gallons of water per day. The Pleco home screen shows live updates of the total daily water use and compares it to … Continue reading “Track Your Water Use in Real-time”

While there are similarities, Pleco Smart Water Watch is not the same as a smart water meter. PSWW is a smart home device, with a sensor which needs an existing water meter to attach to for the device to work correctly. Smart water meters are beginning to be more common across the United States and … Continue reading “Comparison: Pleco And A Smart Water Meter”

Are you a member of the press? A journalist focusing on technology, computers, iot, sensors, or smart home devices? Are you a social media influencer who reviews and discusses these sorts of topics and devices? Pleco sample units are available! Just visit our website to learn more about Pleco and how we can send you … Continue reading “Sample Units Available to Press and Influencers”

Pleco Smart Water Watch has been featured by many online magazines and influencers. We are proud to have been spotlighted by IEEE Spectrum, GadgetFlow, Gizmogrin, Techgig, MensGear, TrendHunter, and more! Be sure to follow us on social media @PlecoWaterWatch where we repost and share articles and blogs where we are featured. As well as share … Continue reading “Where has Pleco been featured?”

Every home and every water meter can be a bit different. Fortunately, we have made Pleco successful with nearly every type of water meter installation. If you are still unsure if Pleco will work with your water meter, you can always contact us and send a photo of your water meter. For best results, your … Continue reading “Will Pleco work in my home?”

When you get your Pleco it comes in a white box. Use scissors or a box cutter and gently cut along the line to loosen the packaging tape. Inside you’ll see the Pleco components neatly stored in the calibration container. Green foam components have been added to hold the display and antenna in place and … Continue reading “The Pleco Experience”

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?”