SEN0204 won't work through thick HDPE

Hi, My SEN0204 v1 non-contact liquid sensor will not sense water through ¼ inch HDPE though the spec says it should be good to 15 mm. I've tried adjusting the sensitivity and I've tried powering it with 12V. Any ideas?
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