Andrew Butler
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As usual not the best of descriptors from me!
Looking to add a discrete probe/sensor to my AIO (All In One) aquarium; just as an added safety feature really.
I'm just looking for a bit of extra info and mainly anyone with some suggestions for a probe I can use for the project and suggestions of systems are welcome. Discretion is the word so something that acts instantly, is small, compact, I could hide easily etc is key for the probe so rule float valves out straight away; I'm also not keen to have something with a light on the sensor as my AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro has.
I know there's a few types of option but interested to hear what people have to put forward and given the initial idea is nearly 10 years old now, things have probably changed with product choices and possibly affordable technology. (I'm not looking to spend hundreds on a sensor)
Simply when/IF the water was to reach a level very close to the rim it would power out the pump; whether this be the 240 supply or something I can feed 240 straight into and it outputs the controlled requirements of the pump. The supplied power adapter is 24V 1.75A and the pump is a Jecod DCP-2500 if that helps at all.
(unsure if positive/negative etc makes a difference with this kind of project?)
The video goes in hand with a website that's down but there's pointers towards a discussion it originated from in the links too:
https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/water-sensor-power-shutoff-urgent-help-needed.50227/
https://hackaday.com/2011/04/15/aquarium-overflow-sensor-saves-your-fish-and-your-floors/
https://reefs.com/2011/04/21/diy-prevent-overflows-in-your-reef-tank/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=9q7LxGms3DM&feature=emb_logo
Many thanks
Andrew
Looking to add a discrete probe/sensor to my AIO (All In One) aquarium; just as an added safety feature really.
I'm just looking for a bit of extra info and mainly anyone with some suggestions for a probe I can use for the project and suggestions of systems are welcome. Discretion is the word so something that acts instantly, is small, compact, I could hide easily etc is key for the probe so rule float valves out straight away; I'm also not keen to have something with a light on the sensor as my AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro has.
I know there's a few types of option but interested to hear what people have to put forward and given the initial idea is nearly 10 years old now, things have probably changed with product choices and possibly affordable technology. (I'm not looking to spend hundreds on a sensor)
Simply when/IF the water was to reach a level very close to the rim it would power out the pump; whether this be the 240 supply or something I can feed 240 straight into and it outputs the controlled requirements of the pump. The supplied power adapter is 24V 1.75A and the pump is a Jecod DCP-2500 if that helps at all.
(unsure if positive/negative etc makes a difference with this kind of project?)
The video goes in hand with a website that's down but there's pointers towards a discussion it originated from in the links too:
https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/water-sensor-power-shutoff-urgent-help-needed.50227/
https://hackaday.com/2011/04/15/aquarium-overflow-sensor-saves-your-fish-and-your-floors/
https://reefs.com/2011/04/21/diy-prevent-overflows-in-your-reef-tank/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=9q7LxGms3DM&feature=emb_logo
Many thanks
Andrew