Automatic spill power cuttoff??

[rrome]

Hi all. I am looking for a device that, when it detects a spill:

1) Sounds an alarm

2) Turns power to an outlet off.

I2R makes this gizmo that will cutoff power if a spill is detected:

http://www.i-2-r.com/water_flow_mon...onepage/sp1.htm

But, It costs about $500.00 (it is aimed at the scientific market)

Does anyone know if a 'hobbyst' (cheaper) version is available. Just the alarm is not good enough, as I want the power cut if a spill is detected (no-one is home- etc)

Thanks.

 

[complexbooger]

why dont you just use the "screamer" ( a water detector for pretty cheap) and a GFCI?
i couldnt use the link cant see whats on it. sounds like a good idea but sounds pricey Goodluck

 

[rick s]

May we ask why? Turning the power off won't stop many types of leaks.

 

[smleee]

I'm curious too. I would like one for the event of something clogging the overflow, durso, etc. and the sump pump proceeding to empty it's contents to the overflowing display.

Does the screamer trip a GFCI?

eee

 

[Entropy]

You could use a float switch in your sump. If the water level drops below a certain point you could have it turn off your return pump. That would at least stop the flow to the tank and prevent a bigger spill.

 

[smleee]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6916683#post6916683 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Entropy
You could use a float switch in your sump. If the water level drops below a certain point you could have it turn off your return pump. That would at least stop the flow to the tank and prevent a bigger spill.

Is that what you did after the two snail episodes? I like that idea. How often would you recommend replacing them?

eee

 

[cmhollis]

Or alternatively you could purchase an ACIII and the water sensor. Very easy to program it to shut off one or more outlets, and it can e-mail you the alarm status.

Plus it will control all the things attached to your tank for you as well.

Mike

 

[rrome]

Corrected link

Corrected link

Here's the correct link

http://www.i-2-r.com/water_flow_monitors_protection/l_water_flow_protection/p_onepage/sp1.htm

While this will not stop all kinds of leaks, it would shut off a pump (for example, going into a HOT refigium) before the spill gets out of hand.

Just the screamer is not good enough, in case no-bopdy is home.

I could use a float swich, but I want to detect any other spills...

Thanks all for you suggestions.

 

[complexbooger]

i think Cmhollis has a good product idea. Cm have you any expierence with the ACIII? sounds like something i would invest in.