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“Extended Plumbing Check recommended” warning

Phyn Plus (1st + 2nd Gen)

“Extended Plumbing Check recommended” warning

Last updated on 30 Jan, 2026

You may see the warning message:

“Phyn Alert for your Home: An Extended Plumbing Check is recommended.”

This message means Phyn detected something during a manual Normal Plumbing Check that needs a closer look, but it could not confidently confirm a leak.

Why this message appears

The warning is sent when all of the following are true:

  • A Normal Plumbing Check is run manually from the Phyn app

  • The Normal Plumbing Check detects some pressure loss

  • The system cannot determine whether the pressure change is caused by a very small (pinhole) leak

Because of this uncertainty, Phyn recommends running an Extended Plumbing Check.

What to do next

An Extended Plumbing Check:

  • Runs longer, typically 10–13 minutes

  • Is more sensitive than a Normal Plumbing Check

  • Can detect smaller or more subtle leaks

Running the Extended Plumbing Check helps Phyn gather enough data to determine whether a leak is present.

Important notes

  • This warning only appears for manual Plumbing Checks

  • It is not sent for scheduled or automatic Plumbing Checks

  • The warning is triggered when a pressure drop of at least 1.5 psi is detected during a Normal Plumbing Check (about 3 minutes)

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