tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post3067472054818994396..comments2024-03-28T00:14:10.834-07:00Comments on Ben Krasnow: DIY automatic water top-off system for home aquariumsBen Krasnowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234629396863486242noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-88058421364884902352016-03-02T00:57:17.629-08:002016-03-02T00:57:17.629-08:00Great project Ben, can you maybe advice me on the ...Great project Ben, can you maybe advice me on the following?<br /><br />I am trying to create the same but without ARDUINO (as I havent tried it and dont want to complicate)<br />I have the following<br />1) magnetic float (item #281866719818)<br />2) optical sensor (item #400934780805 )<br />3) Electric Solenoid Valve Normal Closed 12v (item #271754139788)<br /><br />I am looking for a CONTROLLER that can hook those 3 together and a 12v power supply<br /><br />The use case is simple - When water drops below the level of the 2 sensors, activate the Solenoid valve to open the water flow, once one of the contact points (magnetic float or optical) is wet or shut close the Solenoid valve .<br /><br />Where can I find such a controller or an applicable solution?<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080539399750152165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-26679632939019074212012-08-06T09:48:08.010-07:002012-08-06T09:48:08.010-07:00George, I'm glad that you like this design. Un...George, I'm glad that you like this design. Unfortunately, I am incredibly busy, and don't have time to build another top-off system. If you decide to build one yourself, I'd be happy to answer your questions. -BenBen Krasnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234629396863486242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-9557521512738562222012-08-05T21:01:01.381-07:002012-08-05T21:01:01.381-07:00Ben,
That's incredible, I am working w a nano...Ben, <br />That's incredible, I am working w a nano like yourself but w even more limited space. I have a 29 gallon however it sits on my kitchen counter so if I put underneath it would be an eyesore. I would have to put in the cabinet w the rest of my plugs timers etc. <br />Not to mention your design is few that would fit in my sump. I understand time is money. Would please give me a price on what you would charge to build this. <br /><br />Thanks George <br />Outlets710@aol.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508096732766101509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-28950780502704844602009-04-02T10:14:00.000-07:002009-04-02T10:14:00.000-07:00I've added some more detail here:http://benkrasnow...I've added some more detail here:<BR/>http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-detail-for-diy-auto-top-off-system.html<BR/><BR/>I don't really have formal plans...Ben Krasnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234629396863486242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-25641158971516317182009-04-02T04:34:00.000-07:002009-04-02T04:34:00.000-07:00Awesome idea :)I would be interested in the build ...Awesome idea :)<BR/><BR/>I would be interested in the build plans too, maybe you can post them online for others too?<BR/><BR/>If not, my mailadress is tsjatter at gmail dot com<BR/><BR/>best regards,<BR/><BR/>JanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113098655150295015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-45457883771801016372009-03-25T15:59:00.000-07:002009-03-25T15:59:00.000-07:00oh hey my email address is colin.mockery@gmail.com...oh hey my email address is colin.mockery@gmail.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739402040413367920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-64467150619385589102009-03-25T15:51:00.000-07:002009-03-25T15:51:00.000-07:00That would be great if you could give me the plans...That would be great if you could give me the plans. And no i have never really built anything like this.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739402040413367920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-21110210806192963892009-03-24T18:44:00.000-07:002009-03-24T18:44:00.000-07:00Hi, I'm glad that you like the design. Unfortunat...Hi, I'm glad that you like the design. Unfortunately, I am pretty busy with work, and I'd have to charge "work prices" instead of "hobby prices" to build one of these. I'd be happy to give you plans, advice, etc, though. Have you built anything like this before?Ben Krasnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234629396863486242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401164737462963207.post-59144734149951750602009-03-24T18:01:00.000-07:002009-03-24T18:01:00.000-07:00Hey could you build me one of these?Hey could you build me one of these?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739402040413367920noreply@blogger.com