Here is my initial impressions and review of the new Truma LevelControl devices for reporting the level of gas in your bottles.
Configuratiom
Truma iNet System, 2 x 6kg Gaslow refillable LPG cylinders, 2 x Tuma LevelControl devices, Truma iOS iPhone App
I recently replaced my gas setup of 2 x standard replaceable butane bottles (Calor type) to 2 x GasLow LPG Refillable bottles after finding it impossible to get replacements while in France. We got quite low at one point. I had seen the Truma LevelControl devices and felt they were a worthy investment.
https://www.truma.com/int/en/products/truma-caravan-rv-gas-fittings/truma-levelcontrol.html
Out of the Box
Packaging is excellent and the required 2 x AAA batteries were supplied in the box. The instructions are clear and simple and the devices feel solid but are quite light. With the magnetic mounting method this lightness is a benefit but they look and feel a quality product.
Power Up and Setup
The fitting of the batteries is easy and not too fiddly. The battery compartment is accessible once the cover screw is removed. Once done, you open up the App on your phone and press the button on the LevelControl device. It's very simple to get the devices connected to the App by navigating to the recognised Devices and selecting it. Once done you can choose your gas bottle type from the standard although limited list and name it to what you want. I used "Front Cyl" and "Rear Cyl" respectively. I chose to pick a bespoke 6kg bottle of no particular make. No reason other than there was no 'GasLow' to select from the list. No issue.
Attaching to the Bottle
I positioned each device under the respective cylinders (as per the instructions) which magnetically attached with a strong pull. They are very well designed to fit the curvature of the bottle underside. The width of the devices was excellent with no overlap or protrusion beyond the width of the bottle or the underside floor line. Meaning they don't touch the floor. There are metal bottle labels (again magnetic) that you stick on the side of the bottles to remind you (or a service engineer) the LevelControl devices are in place. Very useful too if you use replaceable bottles rather than refillable!
If you have aluminium bottles, there are some clips to attach the devices to this bottle type. Also there are some risers for use with some certain other bottle types (probably alu and non-uk types) to stop the devices standing proud.
App Status
Once the devices are attached to the bottles the App shows both devices in the Status screen. Very clear and as you use some gas, it shows the level drops accordingly. I believe the app will send you a message when the bottles get to a low level. But of course you can see the level whenever you refer to the Status screen.
The level representation is clear and it seems to try and predict how many days/hours of gas you have left. I'm not sure yet how accurate that is yet though.
When you go into the Status screen, sometimes the level reading is not showing - only the scale bar is there. But if you go back in again it comes up every time. I think thats just a bluetooth thing and going into the Status screen before it's had time to read the device.
Battery Utilsation
I've had the devices for a couple of months. I think the batteries will last about 12 months in total with good quality batteries. The ones that come in the box are not necessarily high quality but are non leak and certainly good enough to get you going. I'm still using the originals and they are lasting ok.
Resillience
I had a look at the devices after a while after installation and some really wet weather driving. They seem fine and are still working well. My bottles stand in the gas cupboard with a 'mesh' type floor and are therefore open to the elements. Therefore, so are the LevelControl devices.
Conclusion
I think these devices are well made, resilient and accurate. They are a great addition to your piece of mind and work well with the Truma iNet system and the Truma App. Recommended.
Configuratiom
Truma iNet System, 2 x 6kg Gaslow refillable LPG cylinders, 2 x Tuma LevelControl devices, Truma iOS iPhone App
I recently replaced my gas setup of 2 x standard replaceable butane bottles (Calor type) to 2 x GasLow LPG Refillable bottles after finding it impossible to get replacements while in France. We got quite low at one point. I had seen the Truma LevelControl devices and felt they were a worthy investment.
https://www.truma.com/int/en/products/truma-caravan-rv-gas-fittings/truma-levelcontrol.html
Out of the Box
Packaging is excellent and the required 2 x AAA batteries were supplied in the box. The instructions are clear and simple and the devices feel solid but are quite light. With the magnetic mounting method this lightness is a benefit but they look and feel a quality product.
Power Up and Setup
The fitting of the batteries is easy and not too fiddly. The battery compartment is accessible once the cover screw is removed. Once done, you open up the App on your phone and press the button on the LevelControl device. It's very simple to get the devices connected to the App by navigating to the recognised Devices and selecting it. Once done you can choose your gas bottle type from the standard although limited list and name it to what you want. I used "Front Cyl" and "Rear Cyl" respectively. I chose to pick a bespoke 6kg bottle of no particular make. No reason other than there was no 'GasLow' to select from the list. No issue.
Attaching to the Bottle
I positioned each device under the respective cylinders (as per the instructions) which magnetically attached with a strong pull. They are very well designed to fit the curvature of the bottle underside. The width of the devices was excellent with no overlap or protrusion beyond the width of the bottle or the underside floor line. Meaning they don't touch the floor. There are metal bottle labels (again magnetic) that you stick on the side of the bottles to remind you (or a service engineer) the LevelControl devices are in place. Very useful too if you use replaceable bottles rather than refillable!
If you have aluminium bottles, there are some clips to attach the devices to this bottle type. Also there are some risers for use with some certain other bottle types (probably alu and non-uk types) to stop the devices standing proud.
App Status
Once the devices are attached to the bottles the App shows both devices in the Status screen. Very clear and as you use some gas, it shows the level drops accordingly. I believe the app will send you a message when the bottles get to a low level. But of course you can see the level whenever you refer to the Status screen.
The level representation is clear and it seems to try and predict how many days/hours of gas you have left. I'm not sure yet how accurate that is yet though.
When you go into the Status screen, sometimes the level reading is not showing - only the scale bar is there. But if you go back in again it comes up every time. I think thats just a bluetooth thing and going into the Status screen before it's had time to read the device.
Battery Utilsation
I've had the devices for a couple of months. I think the batteries will last about 12 months in total with good quality batteries. The ones that come in the box are not necessarily high quality but are non leak and certainly good enough to get you going. I'm still using the originals and they are lasting ok.
Resillience
I had a look at the devices after a while after installation and some really wet weather driving. They seem fine and are still working well. My bottles stand in the gas cupboard with a 'mesh' type floor and are therefore open to the elements. Therefore, so are the LevelControl devices.
Conclusion
I think these devices are well made, resilient and accurate. They are a great addition to your piece of mind and work well with the Truma iNet system and the Truma App. Recommended.
