Optical Imputs

[ianward]

Hi I am thinking/planning on getting the 3pro.
I will need to use the controller to top off my sump when it gets low, can I use an optical sensor like the tunze osmolator or am I stuck with the float style?
Thanks

 

[szwab]

I would think you could use an optcal sensor as it is basically just a switch. You could hook it into one of the inputs.
I am curious to the answer as well

 

[revnull]

Tagging along for the answer.

 

[bpiermat]

me too

 

[ianward]

Me Three

 

[Carlos]

Hope you dont have a cat or dog that will go in there and create havoc with the optical switch!

Carlos

 

[ianward]

Don't have a cat (shudder) but have a dog, I dont see how she is gunna mess with it though.

 

[gweezpie]

Anyone get an answer to this?

 

[jnfallon]

i'm curious too. where do you get the optical? Salvage an osmolator?

Someone needs to start a home business making cool add-ons to these toys.

 

[szwab]

Most online electrical component stores carry them and suprisingly enough they are not that expensive.
Try digikey.com

 

[laurentm]

For submerged water level sensors, I use parts of the SpectraPure top-off control module. It has a pressure activated relay that you can wire either as a top-off or pump-saver switch.

For high water level detection, I use float switches. I bought mines from http://www.aquahub.com . Their mold-a-holder is great for attaching the switch to the tank.