Does anyone know of an automatic water adjustment/testing monitoring system? I was just wondering. I know I should be keeping up on the tank myself. But I was just wondering. I was actually going to design something.
My ideas was: PC, sensors for PH, Nitrate and ammonia, some kind of chemical dosing system or an alert (maybe across my network or to email me). I know it's probably overkill, but I am sure someone has done it already.
I can program the software myself or have one of the guys work on it. It should be simple. The sensors are available commercially. I am kind of wondering what is available for the water makeup changes.
I could have a makeup take and do water changes that way. What would be the best way to change PH?
an automated water change is also an option.
I may just have the pc log and email me the tests daily or unless the water makeup is out of spec (hi or low)
Any ideas from you guys that have been around this stuff awhile.
How about water alarms? I do have stuff we use for automation/security systems. What if a canister filter body failed? You would have a large amount of water on the floor. I have clients with water sensors installed at a water heater tank, washing machine; that shut off main water to the house if those sensors detect water, also reports to our central station.
A floor system could be designed (catch basin) that actually recycle the lost water back into the tank, through filter, a high volume float controlled system (like a sump pump)
I know it's all overkill and maybe I won't even do it. I was just thinking.
Years ago no one thought a safe room would be practical in a home. Now it seems like we sell one a month.
My ideas was: PC, sensors for PH, Nitrate and ammonia, some kind of chemical dosing system or an alert (maybe across my network or to email me). I know it's probably overkill, but I am sure someone has done it already.
I can program the software myself or have one of the guys work on it. It should be simple. The sensors are available commercially. I am kind of wondering what is available for the water makeup changes.
I could have a makeup take and do water changes that way. What would be the best way to change PH?
an automated water change is also an option.
I may just have the pc log and email me the tests daily or unless the water makeup is out of spec (hi or low)
Any ideas from you guys that have been around this stuff awhile.
How about water alarms? I do have stuff we use for automation/security systems. What if a canister filter body failed? You would have a large amount of water on the floor. I have clients with water sensors installed at a water heater tank, washing machine; that shut off main water to the house if those sensors detect water, also reports to our central station.
A floor system could be designed (catch basin) that actually recycle the lost water back into the tank, through filter, a high volume float controlled system (like a sump pump)
I know it's all overkill and maybe I won't even do it. I was just thinking.
Years ago no one thought a safe room would be practical in a home. Now it seems like we sell one a month.
