[Hello,
I am in the process (if all goes ok) of designing a flood control device. I want to see if anyone would be interested since the cost will be about $50 give or take $10.
Here's the plan
I see on the internet a Time delay relay controller for about $15-$20. I also saw a float switch for about $10 (I've never used this float swich but any suggestions or your opinion on a good cost effective switch welcome). The relay controller runs off of 12vdc and can be triggered by 12v so this means only 12v will run through the float. The relay can switch 5 amps at 120vac. I can add a secondary relay if the load will be higher for about $10 for those who use large pumps. This relay comes with an adjustable time delay 1 second to 60 min hence the flood control use (cut off pump and prevent quick cycling) but this can also be used as a float switch if you need it to. I can get a 12vdc power supply for about $10 and use it to power the relay and float switch (draw very little only relay and float use the 12v power). I can use a electrical box to house all the components for about $10 and hopefully have enough room to add a dual receptacle outlet (or use pvc box for components plus outlet box for the outlets but this willadd about $10 more to cost). This way all you do is plug the cord into the wall and the pump to the outlet on the box and put the float switch in a convenient location (maybe marc can build one of those hang/mount brackets like lifereef for the float switch or just a simple L bracket). I'll also need about $10 in wiring costs.
time delay Relay $20
Pwr supply $10
float switch $10
Enclosure $10
wiring $5
(optional extras $20 pvc enclosure, exc)
Would anyone be interested in such a device ?
Also do any of you have a preference for float swich or one you consider highly reliable and sources? any suggestion you may have to help better my design or maybe something better that you know of let me know please. If there is already something cheaper that does this (pump controll/float swictch) please let me know so I can move on hehe. Most importantly feel free to correct me or point out any errors.]
I am in the process (if all goes ok) of designing a flood control device. I want to see if anyone would be interested since the cost will be about $50 give or take $10.
Here's the plan
I see on the internet a Time delay relay controller for about $15-$20. I also saw a float switch for about $10 (I've never used this float swich but any suggestions or your opinion on a good cost effective switch welcome). The relay controller runs off of 12vdc and can be triggered by 12v so this means only 12v will run through the float. The relay can switch 5 amps at 120vac. I can add a secondary relay if the load will be higher for about $10 for those who use large pumps. This relay comes with an adjustable time delay 1 second to 60 min hence the flood control use (cut off pump and prevent quick cycling) but this can also be used as a float switch if you need it to. I can get a 12vdc power supply for about $10 and use it to power the relay and float switch (draw very little only relay and float use the 12v power). I can use a electrical box to house all the components for about $10 and hopefully have enough room to add a dual receptacle outlet (or use pvc box for components plus outlet box for the outlets but this willadd about $10 more to cost). This way all you do is plug the cord into the wall and the pump to the outlet on the box and put the float switch in a convenient location (maybe marc can build one of those hang/mount brackets like lifereef for the float switch or just a simple L bracket). I'll also need about $10 in wiring costs.
time delay Relay $20
Pwr supply $10
float switch $10
Enclosure $10
wiring $5
(optional extras $20 pvc enclosure, exc)
Would anyone be interested in such a device ?
Also do any of you have a preference for float swich or one you consider highly reliable and sources? any suggestion you may have to help better my design or maybe something better that you know of let me know please. If there is already something cheaper that does this (pump controll/float swictch) please let me know so I can move on hehe. Most importantly feel free to correct me or point out any errors.]