Thanks to its powerful battery and low energy consumption, the EcO Smart Water Monitor has a minimum lifespan of three years without needing to be recharged. In practice, most of our EcOs function up to 4 years before requiring replacement.
In addition to the battery, and like all pool probes, especially pH and ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential) probes, they have a limited lifespan due to several factors:
Material degradation:
pH probes: The sensitive part of the pH probe is made of a very delicate glass electrode. Over time, the glass deteriorates and the internal electrolyte can deplete or become contaminated, reducing measurement accuracy.
ORP probes: The electrode of the ORP probe is often made of platinum or gold, and these materials can also deteriorate or become contaminated, especially in the presence of chemical or biological contaminants in the pool water.
Fouling and contamination:
pH and ORP probes can be fouled by mineral deposits, algae, oils, and other contaminants present in the pool water. These deposits can alter measurements by creating a barrier between the electrode and the water.
Operating conditions:
Temperature fluctuations, extreme pH, chemicals (such as chlorine), and aggressive environmental conditions can accelerate the degradation of probes.
This is why, at iopool, we guarantee our probes for two years, but the sensors and the battery will need to be replaced after 3 to 4 years of use.
Importance of regular calibration
Calibrating probes is crucial to ensure measurement accuracy.
In summary, the limited lifespan of pool probes is due to material degradation and fouling, while regular calibration is necessary to maintain measurement accuracy and ensure effective water treatment.
Is EcO thrown in the trash?
Concerning your old probe, we invite you not to throw it away in the traditional waste garbage can, but to bring it to your nearest waste disposal center or sorting center so that it can be treated in the best way to reduce its environmental impact. (more)
How to change my EcO?
You will have to buy a replacement iopool module (99€).
The replacement module is only available in the iopool app store for users who already have an EcO.
Learn more about the parameters followed by EcO, the connected pool wizard.