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Thread: project 'power cut'
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12-07-2012, 03:48 PM #21
Also...I bet you had a smile on your face when you received the call
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12-07-2012, 03:57 PM #22
Hiya
The feeder timer is the most likely cause at the moment, closely followed by the submersible sump pump, they have a limited life and this one is well over that.
Without the call it would only have been a few hours, so wouldn't have been a problem. The best thing is that despite knowing something is not quite right and I'm likely to get another trip, I can relax about it, knowing that if a trip occurrs I'll get a call, so can get on with life.
Dave
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12-07-2012, 04:04 PM #23
If the sub pump is old it will be pulling more wattage on the initial start up, depending on the RCD rating it may just have tipped over the rating causing the trip. Easy enough to rule that one out by trying it.
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12-07-2012, 06:14 PM #24
Hi
Glad it worked, mine is all boxed up and running. Though if the power failed yesterday like yours I would have been none the wiser. As my phones are on the O2 network, enough said.
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12-07-2012, 06:51 PM #25
i am 02 and not had any problem with it, looks like its was just the old phone's that stopped working.
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12-07-2012, 07:19 PM #26
Yep it was somewhat satisfying getting a call from "I need you now"
Second failure whilst I was sitting by the pond, wouldn't have noticed if the phone hadn't rung.
Still not 100% but looking like it's the feeder.
Dave
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12-07-2012, 07:47 PM #27
best bet is to take it out the loop you will know it's the feeder if it stays on
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12-07-2012, 07:54 PM #28
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16-09-2013, 08:29 PM #29
Was out yesterday with the South East Club - Dinner was interrupted by a call on the phone to say the power at home had tripped.
Sorted what seems to be the fault on my return home, shower pump on the growing on system.
Dave
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16-09-2013, 09:05 PM #30
All new pond owners and even those of us who do not have this little gizmo set up. Should fit one, as it will call you sooner or later.
Mine has called me a few times since installing it. Once when I was away and on one occasion whilst I was at work.
It might just save your fish and a lot of heartache.
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18-10-2013, 09:34 PM #31
I would like to make one of these, and already have a float switch on my pump (I'm pump fed) so in theory it should be simple to set it up. What sort of relay would I need given its mains voltage, and how and where would I put a fuse to prevent an overload? I've done a bit of electronics in the past and I can solder but I'm no expert at these things. I don't want it all to go on fire even though it would be an outdoor one!
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05-11-2013, 09:47 PM #32
That's a great idea ..love stuff like this that you can do and it only
Takes a little work and time but not a lot of money .Brilliant!!!!!
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11-11-2013, 12:41 PM #33
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11-11-2013, 06:14 PM #34
Hi Stu
Mains fed float switches leave me very nervous.
If I am looking at a float switch operation controlling a pump I use a purpose built arrangement such as one of Deeter electronics that is low voltage DC controlled with AC relays. Deeter are very helpful and will set up the controller for you to suit requirements Dual Level Controller | Deeter Electronics Ltd. - Level Sensors, Float Switches, Explosion Proof Sensors
It can be done using a mains fed float switch but personally its not something I would offer on line suggestions on.
Moving on;
To operate as a simple power cut, low or high level alarm then its simple and can be done at low voltage DC.
Phone will need its charger /DC transformer power source that will plugged into a socket. When the power to the socket goes down the DC supply from the charger does also.
Piggy back into one of the wires from charger to phone take this to one of the switch wires and take the other switch wire to one of the relay inputs.
Connect the other side of the relay input to the other wire from charger to phone.
Relay will trigger and dial you if the power goes down or if the float opens.
I detailed the source of my DC relay in post 18.Handy SPDT 5A Mains Relay Board 12Vdc | Quasar AS8043-6-12-24KT
Dave
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14-11-2013, 06:06 PM #35
I started work on my nokia 6021 today.
Set it up to speed dial my mobile on number 5. Tested it ok.
Stripped it down, soldered twin speaker wire to the number 5 copper connection. Put it all back together, replaced the battery and booted the phone. Now looking at the first post, if you touch the two pieces of wire together it should activate the speed dial right?. I wanted to test this before moving on to the relay.
so I was all excited stood there with 1 piece of the speaker wire in each hand and touched them together expecting fireworks.
nothing.... am I being dumb and need to add current first or something?
My electronic skills are about as good as my Showa's knitting skills.
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14-11-2013, 06:23 PM #36
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14-11-2013, 06:33 PM #37
ARRRRHHHH.
I just soldered them in the middle.
Just seen a picture on the net. I'll try again
I think I may have to start again using a different number lol. The number 5 is covered in a big lump of solder now
The picture above is how it should be done. Mine is not like that it has one lump of solder covering the whole thing
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14-11-2013, 07:05 PM #38
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15-11-2013, 12:10 AM #39
All sorted, now works a dream
Will get a relay and housing tomorrow and set it up.
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15-11-2013, 10:58 PM #40
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