Vertical level switches - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T01:30:31Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/vertical-level-switches?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A212570&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello there!All this is the D…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-17:4778851:Comment:5866502014-11-17T04:10:07.213ZNick Darkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/NickDark
<p>Hello there!<br></br>All this is the DIY. A good regulator water level with safety is not always easy to find. This appliance hangs on an electric pump to turn it off automatically. These are equipped with new electronic control system very efficient checking the entire system. I wanted to realize a water level sensor for my pool. The goal is to automatically trigger a valve to add water if needed. I found a kit that seems to meet this need…</p>
<p>Hello there!<br/>All this is the DIY. A good regulator water level with safety is not always easy to find. This appliance hangs on an electric pump to turn it off automatically. These are equipped with new electronic control system very efficient checking the entire system. I wanted to realize a water level sensor for my pool. The goal is to automatically trigger a valve to add water if needed. I found a kit that seems to meet this need <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.directindustry.com/industrial-manufacturer/float-level-switch-87074.html" target="_blank">http://www.directindustry.com/industrial-manufacturer/float-level-s...</a><br/>Good luck!<br/><br/></p> Thanks all for the wonderful…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2141272011-09-13T18:18:36.815ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
<p>Thanks all for the wonderful options coming through. I recently (only a few days ago) started talking to a local engineering firm about help on some of the kits I want to produce and I'm sure they will be able to look at the options put forward here and help me get it right!</p>
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<p>Thanks again to all that responded.</p>
<p>Thanks all for the wonderful options coming through. I recently (only a few days ago) started talking to a local engineering firm about help on some of the kits I want to produce and I'm sure they will be able to look at the options put forward here and help me get it right!</p>
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<p>Thanks again to all that responded.</p> Here is the kind of low tech…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2141262011-09-13T18:10:01.429ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Here is the kind of low tech float switch I figured might be appropriate.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/d4/d4bf6baa-90fc-4936-aaec-5276f49f8c09_300.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/d4/d4bf6baa-90fc-4936-aaec-5276f49f8c09_300.jpg"></img></a> When the float hits the bottom of the rod, it pulls the switch down and when the float hits the top of the rod it pushes the switch up. Now I don't know if this particular model is easy to flip around to change if up means on or off but the one I have I think I…</p>
<p>Here is the kind of low tech float switch I figured might be appropriate.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/d4/d4bf6baa-90fc-4936-aaec-5276f49f8c09_300.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/d4/d4bf6baa-90fc-4936-aaec-5276f49f8c09_300.jpg"/></a>When the float hits the bottom of the rod, it pulls the switch down and when the float hits the top of the rod it pushes the switch up. Now I don't know if this particular model is easy to flip around to change if up means on or off but the one I have I think I could flip the switch part over under the housing so it could turn a pump on when the float hit the bottom and then turn the pump off when the float got to the top. I have already done things like replace the rod with a different length before.</p>
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<p>Biggest problem with this sort of float switch is the Gross Mechanical Nature of it. You need to allow the float to move freely up and down but also make sure it doesn't float out to the side (mine runs up and down in a gravel guard that is wedged in place.) They can certainly fail or become entangled so make sure overflows are in place in case of failure.</p>
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<p>If you were to just get the switch part and do your own basic wiring and make your own float and stuff, I'm sure this could be fairly cheap.</p> I dont know if these are of s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2140202011-09-13T15:17:46.254ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>I dont know if these are of some help...</p>
<p><a href="http://www.netram.co.za/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=Off&vmcchk=1&Itemid=93">http://www.netram.co.za/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=Off&vmcchk=1&Itemid=93</a></p>
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<p>I dont know if these are of some help...</p>
<p><a href="http://www.netram.co.za/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=Off&vmcchk=1&Itemid=93">http://www.netram.co.za/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=Off&vmcchk=1&Itemid=93</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.fort777.co.za/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=800_1234">http://www.fort777.co.za/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=800_1234</a></p>
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<p>Netram sells the Arduino UNO for 270R and you wont have to deal with customs ;)<br/> <br/>
<cite>Kobus Jooste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/vertical-level-switches?xg_source=activity&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A211414&page=2#4778851Comment214117"><div>Thanks Vlad. IF I was able to get it here at exactly that price, it would translate into a top of the range modification for the system, which is what I am hoping for. A base model without full timer control and a top end with it.<br/><br/><cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite><blockquote><div><p>Kobus, </p>
<p>I don't know if this qualifies as 'low cost enough', but a one channel relay for an Arduino micro processor costs $3.50USD, while the microprocessor is $25.00USD</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11">http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11</a></p>
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<p>2-4 and 8 channel relays can also be had for a few dollars more (allowing you to control your pump, lights, a wall outlet, etc...in addition to your float switch)...</p>
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</blockquote> Sorry Kobus,
Here http://www.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2142152011-09-13T14:47:56.371ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Sorry Kobus,</p>
<p>Here <a href="http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/productDetails.aspx?SKU=49553">http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/productDetails.aspx?SKU=49553</a></p>
<p>Sorry Kobus,</p>
<p>Here <a href="http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/productDetails.aspx?SKU=49553">http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/productDetails.aspx?SKU=49553</a></p> Thanks Harold - was there a l…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2141202011-09-13T14:26:18.272ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
Thanks Harold - was there a link with the previous post as there are none made with your reference here though.<br></br><br></br><cite>Harold Sukhbir said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Kobus,</p>
<p>This is a float pressure switch. Works like a toilet valve with stem and ball to turn on the pump at high level and shut off at lower arc of the ball arm( be careful if ordering as there are 2 types-top shut off or bottom shut off) . When I was looking at these I realized that this type of operation will…</p>
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Thanks Harold - was there a link with the previous post as there are none made with your reference here though.<br/><br/><cite>Harold Sukhbir said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Kobus,</p>
<p>This is a float pressure switch. Works like a toilet valve with stem and ball to turn on the pump at high level and shut off at lower arc of the ball arm( be careful if ordering as there are 2 types-top shut off or bottom shut off) . When I was looking at these I realized that this type of operation will not be ideal for our conventional submersible pumps(they wear with repetitive on/off) but will be more suitable for regular in-line pumps. This one cost approx USD $40.00 and is super reliable but the links I sent you previously, with the DIY are far less costly. </p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Vlad. IF I was able t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2141172011-09-13T14:24:51.762ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
Thanks Vlad. IF I was able to get it here at exactly that price, it would translate into a top of the range modification for the system, which is what I am hoping for. A base model without full timer control and a top end with it.<br></br><br></br><cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Kobus, </p>
<p>I don't know if this qualifies as 'low cost enough', but a one channel relay for an Arduino micro processor costs $3.50USD, while the microprocessor is $25.00USD…</p>
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Thanks Vlad. IF I was able to get it here at exactly that price, it would translate into a top of the range modification for the system, which is what I am hoping for. A base model without full timer control and a top end with it.<br/><br/><cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Kobus, </p>
<p>I don't know if this qualifies as 'low cost enough', but a one channel relay for an Arduino micro processor costs $3.50USD, while the microprocessor is $25.00USD</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11">http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11</a></p>
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<p>2-4 and 8 channel relays can also be had for a few dollars more (allowing you to control your pump, lights, a wall outlet, etc...in addition to your float switch)...</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Kobus,
This is a float pre…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2142122011-09-13T13:20:47.819ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Hi Kobus,</p>
<p>This is a float pressure switch. Works like a toilet valve with stem and ball to turn on the pump at high level and shut off at lower arc of the ball arm( be careful if ordering as there are 2 types-top shut off or bottom shut off) . When I was looking at these I realized that this type of operation will not be ideal for our conventional submersible pumps(they wear with repetitive on/off) but will be more suitable for regular in-line pumps. This one cost approx USD $40.00…</p>
<p>Hi Kobus,</p>
<p>This is a float pressure switch. Works like a toilet valve with stem and ball to turn on the pump at high level and shut off at lower arc of the ball arm( be careful if ordering as there are 2 types-top shut off or bottom shut off) . When I was looking at these I realized that this type of operation will not be ideal for our conventional submersible pumps(they wear with repetitive on/off) but will be more suitable for regular in-line pumps. This one cost approx USD $40.00 and is super reliable but the links I sent you previously, with the DIY are far less costly. </p> Kobus,
I don't know if this…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2140062011-09-13T11:16:13.907ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Kobus, </p>
<p>I don't know if this qualifies as 'low cost enough', but a one channel relay for an Arduino micro processor costs $3.50USD, while the microprocessor is $25.00USD</p>
<p><a href="http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11">http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>2-4 and 8 channel relays can also be had for a few dollars more (allowing you to control your pump, lights, a wall outlet, etc...in addition to…</p>
<p>Kobus, </p>
<p>I don't know if this qualifies as 'low cost enough', but a one channel relay for an Arduino micro processor costs $3.50USD, while the microprocessor is $25.00USD</p>
<p><a href="http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11">http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=11</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>2-4 and 8 channel relays can also be had for a few dollars more (allowing you to control your pump, lights, a wall outlet, etc...in addition to your float switch)...</p>
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<cite>Kobus Jooste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/vertical-level-switches?xg_source=activity&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A211414&page=2#4778851Comment214001"><div>Jon, this is the "low cost" option that I am working with now. I wanted a reservoir with water containing a pump filling the holding tank, which would then drain into the different planters of the unit. without a timer swith of "affordable" specs, it will have to have a return flow drain to the reservoir, fill for the 15 minute cheap timer cycle, and then flood the beds as you described (roughly in any case). This is a soil based design still (I'm slowly building people into aquaponic concepts step by step) thus there are no need to worry about fish health or anything. It is simply a self-contained soil garden that only needs the main reservoir filled periodically. The more expensive option would have the vertical switch in the overhead tank to simply switch the pump off when it is full. </div>
</blockquote> Jon, this is the "low cost" o…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-13:4778851:Comment:2140012011-09-13T07:17:24.066ZKobus Joostehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KobusJooste
Jon, this is the "low cost" option that I am working with now. I wanted a reservoir with water containing a pump filling the holding tank, which would then drain into the different planters of the unit. without a timer swith of "affordable" specs, it will have to have a return flow drain to the reservoir, fill for the 15 minute cheap timer cycle, and then flood the beds as you described (roughly in any case). This is a soil based design still (I'm slowly building people into aquaponic…
Jon, this is the "low cost" option that I am working with now. I wanted a reservoir with water containing a pump filling the holding tank, which would then drain into the different planters of the unit. without a timer swith of "affordable" specs, it will have to have a return flow drain to the reservoir, fill for the 15 minute cheap timer cycle, and then flood the beds as you described (roughly in any case). This is a soil based design still (I'm slowly building people into aquaponic concepts step by step) thus there are no need to worry about fish health or anything. It is simply a self-contained soil garden that only needs the main reservoir filled periodically. The more expensive option would have the vertical switch in the overhead tank to simply switch the pump off when it is full.