Introduction
Teardown of the IoT salt monitor by EZsalt. This device uses an infrared sensor to monitor salt levels and reports low salt levels via either a push notification through the EZsalt application for Android or iOS, SMS, or email. This device is sold under a number of private labels through various plumbers and water softener dealers as well as online directly from the manufacturer.
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Using an iFixit Jimmy or other similar tool, pry open the casing. It should come off relatively easy.
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TAKE CARE TO NOT DAMAGE THE INFRARED SENSOR (Circled here in red)
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To protect the PCB from damage by static shock, use an ESD safe material whenever the PCB is out of it's casing.
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