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Underground Tank Level Monitoring

Apr 9, 2026

Overcome the challenges of underground tank level monitoring with the PTLevel. Designed for harsh environments, it delivers reliable, accurate readings in cisterns, wells, and buried tanks even through concrete lids and tough conditions.

Overcoming the challenges of underground tank level monitoring with the PTLevel

Range Challenges from Cement Lids and Earth

Underground installations often reduce wireless range due to dirt, rock, concrete walls, and sealed lids. However, with a typical range of up to 1 km, the Long Range PTLevel is designed to perform reliably in these conditions.

Engineered specifically for underground cisterns and tanks, our system continues to improve through ongoing testing and design enhancements. In real-world testing, our antenna has achieved ranges of over 2 km in lightly forested environments.


Harsh Air Quality and Liquids

Underground tanks and wells present challenging conditions, including high humidity, hard water, gases, and biological contaminants.

The PTLevel transmitter is rated IP65, making it weather-resistant (not waterproof) and capable of handling humid and harsh environments. For accurate readings, the transmitter must be installed where it can measure atmospheric pressure and should not be placed in a fully sealed tank.


Installation Challenges

Installing equipment in underground tanks can be difficult, but the PTLevel is designed for simple, DIY installation.

Just power the device, follow the step-by-step setup in the app, connect the tubing to the pressure chamber, and lower it into the liquid. It’s a straightforward process that most users can complete in minutes.

Monitoring solutions for off-grid cabins and remote ranches

Remote monitoring is crucial for managing liquid levels in remote tanks. Whether you collect rain water for your homestead, have ponds for farm or household use, or rely in rivers for your water source; knowing the level and history can help you manage your usage.

Off-Grid Cabins and Homesteads

As long as you have a WiFi signal within 1 km, you can remotely monitor any of your liquid levels including cisterns, chemical tanks, and more.

Mountain Ranches and More

No need to climb or drive to tough tank locations!

Install your Long Range Wireless PTLevel receiver where you have WiFi, then install the battery powered transmitter up to 1km away.

Mountain Water Storage Monitor

Long Range Monitoring

Up to 1km, 0.62 miles range

Even with some WiFi disruptions, the PTLevel boasts a range of up to 1km!

Things that can reduce the range include: heavy electrical equipment, cements walls and ceilings, metal structures like vehicles and buildings.

To achieve the longest range possible:

  • install above grade where possible

  • don’t park vehicles between the Receiver and Transmitter

  • install the Receiver in a high location (eg upstairs of the house to get the best signal range to the transmitter)

What happens if the PTLevel doesn't work for my situation?

With the provided long-range antenna system, we are confident the PTLevel will work for your scenario, but…

We have a 30-day money back guarantee!
Just contact us to arrange a product return.

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