Connecting the Ecovacs Deebot X1 OMNI to the sewer and water supply

Hello to all readers of this site! In this review, I'll explain how to connect a robotic vacuum cleaner to the sewer and water supply. Ecovacs Deebot X1 OMNIFor these purposes, I ordered a special module for connecting to utility networks. It is also compatible with the Deebot X1 Pro OMNI and the flagship Ecovacs Deebot T20 Pro. This module costs $220 if purchased in Russia. I've provided a link to a trusted seller at the end of the review. So, let's get started!

Equipment

The module for connecting to utility networks came in a box like this:

The package includes:

1. Plastic pipes for connecting the station to the water supply and sewerage system.
2. A perforated hose in which you can hide the tubes from the station.
3. A magnetic control unit through which water flows from the water supply to the station.
4. Angle adapter for connecting tubes to the station.
5. Straight through branch from 1/2 inch to plastic 1/4 with ball valve.
6. Plastic pipe fittings.
7. John Guest type corner connectors.
8. A set of screws for fixing the module in the station.
9. Documentation in Chinese.

Appearance

Let me briefly explain what the module itself consists of. It's a container with three compartments: one for clean water, one for dirty water (with a coarse mesh filter), and one for detergent, which is automatically mixed in the correct proportion with clean water when rinsing the wipes and refilling the tank inside the robot. The design is standard, just like similar units.

Connecting the module

Let's move on to the connection process itself. It's important to note that not all X1 Omni stations are compatible with this module. For example, the version I reviewed was compatible. Determining compatibility is very simple. If the station has a cover on the back that hides the holes for connecting it to the water supply and sewer system, it's compatible. If there's no cover, unfortunately, connecting the station won't work. If you're considering purchasing the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni, at the end of this review I've included a link to a seller in Russia who sells the version of the robot that's compatible with the utility module.

A detailed video tutorial on connecting the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni to the water supply and sewer system has already been published on the channel:

So, here we go. Open the top cover of the station, remove the tanks and the box between them. Remove the two rubber plugs. Install the module itself. Screw it to the station with a screw from above, and close the cover.

Now remove the cover on the back wall and install the angled adapter for connecting the tubes to the station. Attach it with the two screws included in the kit.

Now we connect the tubes to the angled adapter. We measure the correct length to accommodate the angled connectors at the bottom.

Place the station in a suitable location near the sewer and water supply connections. Install a through pipe. I already have one installed, as I use a robot that's connected to the utility lines. Connect the magnetic control unit to the pipe with tubing. An arrow indicates the direction of water flow from the water supply to the station. Be careful not to confuse this direction.

I've made a temporary drain for now, just to demonstrate the module in operation. But ideally, I'd buy a sink trap with a branch pipe running from the station.

We open the tap on the outlet, and water begins to pump into the station. Now we can start the wipes rinsing function and check that everything is working. Clean water has been pumped into the corresponding reservoir, and the level gradually drops as the wipes rinse. After this, the water drains from the station's tray through the drain pipe, which is also clearly visible. The module is working correctly. I strongly recommend adding a branded detergent to the central compartment to improve the quality of the wipes' rinsing and the quality of the floor cleaning, as well as to minimize streaks on the floor.

That's basically the entire connection process. This module is definitely worth considering, as it increases the robot vacuum's battery life and significantly simplifies maintenance. Occasionally, you'll need to rinse the mesh in the dirty water compartment, clean the tray in the station, and don't forget to maintain the robot vacuum itself. This is a very cool feature, which will be available on most flagship models in 2023.

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That's all from me. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping. Bye!