Automated Herbie Valve

[maartenvr]

I have a 100 gallon setup with a "Herbie" overflow system. After much adjusting, I wanted an automated way.

With the help of a friend, I now have a prototype that will keep the overflow water level at the exact level you set it to, without noise, and without fail.

Is there any interest if I get a number of these made? The cost will be no more than that of a gate valve.
If interested, what size drain pipe are you using?

 

[Watchm@n]

I have a 100 gallon setup with a "Herbie" overflow system. After much adjusting, I wanted an automated way.

With the help of a friend, I now have a prototype that will keep the overflow water level at the exact level you set it to, without noise, and without fail.

Is there any interest if I get a number of these made? The cost will be no more than that of a gate valve.
If interested, what size drain pipe are you using?

UK shipping?

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[maartenvr]

UK shipping?

Yes no problem

 

[Watchm@n]

Sent u a pm

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[maartenvr]

Thanks. I can't seem to reply. Let me see if I can get that fixed.

 

[andrek787]

I would be interested. How about a picture of your setup?

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[maartenvr]

I'll get some pictures and a little video together.

 

[Watchm@n]

Excellent! Keen to see this in action

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[cinnamongirl]

Following

 

[Ron Reefman]

This sounds like an interesting project. I'll follow and good luck to you.

 

[ClownNut]

i am up for a few, maybe more.

 

[maartenvr]

Might take a few more weeks to show the pictures. Need to make sure it works with many different flows inside the overflow box.

 

[ca1ore]

I'd need to understand a little more about what you propose. I've thought about self regulating siphons before and come up with no solutions I thought would work. Perhaps you are just cleverer than I.

 

[fixmgood]

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[Mjm376bh]

Following - interested


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[karsco]

Yes interested in a couple.

 

[Harry Muscle]

Is the plan to offer these for sale as a commerical product you'll make money on? If that's the case then it's understandable why you're not wanting to share details yet.

However, if you're planning on sharing this idea/design and allow others to make their own I would recommend sharing as much details as early on as possibly ... we're all very curious about your idea and would love to start copying it as well as providing feedback and ideas for improvement, if any.

Thanks,
Harry

 

[Harry Muscle]

Any update?

Thanks,
Harry