Would this work for a low water alarm in an aquaponics pond? Is it fish safe? would there be a way to set up a remote alarm to house?
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It can be set up as a low water alarm, but the remote alarm application would require a modification not intended by the manufacturer...which doesn't make it impossible, but you'll have to do it yourself, and potentially void any warranty.
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Yes it would work and it is plastic so that is not a problem but the cable length would probably have to be extendedyou need to see if you can find a 110 volt bilge alarm or a basement alarm because you could then run what ever cable length you needI used mine in a septic tank and you have an audiable alarm so if it goes off you will hear it when you go outside
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The best way to utilize this device is to place the sensor on a paper towel, that way the paper towel will "grab" the water and soak the towel which will trigger the alarm. This works great under a sink or in a metal water heater pan (since the pan itself conducts electricity and would trigger the alarm immediately, but not with a paper towel between it and the sensor). If your concern is that water might flow past/around the sensor, the paper towel is an easy way to ensure a larger area of coverage.
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There is an anchor rod that fits into a hole drilled into your deck. Ideally the hole is 3 inches from the edge. At two inches you will have about an inch between the side of the pool and the alarm but this should still work.About half of the vertical arm needs to be under water for the alarm to function properly. This translates to about 4 inches from the top of your deck to the water level. Hope this helps!
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Yes. We use ours for a fish tank and it comes on everyday at 8 am and goes off at. 9 pm. It works like a charm!
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yes ,this system is a alarm with a basic dialer,just install your number (s) you want called. its a great system easy to set up I use it for water notification in basement.
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The sensor you are referring to is actually the switch itself. If you require an alarm, you may have to buy one and integrate it to the float switch wiring to provide the additional functionality.
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Unfortunately yes. That is one way to vlear the unit after an alarm. According to the manufacturer when you plug it back in the alarm (which is different from the wetness alarm) indicates that it is active. Hope this helps.
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The alarm will work. The alarm has a deafening high pitched alarm. I use it in combination with a full alarm system but I started off with this one. Once the criminals found out it was just a noise maker I was forced to buy an alarm system, cameras and contract a security company.
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Dear Paul,Thank you for contacting us. This alarm can be used for either self monitoring or for professional monitoring. It just needs to be connected to a land line or voip phone service.Sincerely,Andrew
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I placed mine in a little box that looks like a bird house. I also pointed it at the drive and not across it. This keeps the false alarms down. It will pick up tree and flower movement. I also hooked it up to a door bell for a while but the eight second closure on the relay made it very annoying. We use it for people coming up our long drive so we know when someone comes. Don't bother calling Dakota, they won't help but they did replace the unit under warranty.
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Yes. I have a large pond and frequently can't find the transmitter but it reads ok. Very convenient.
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There is a wire from the alarm itself that goes to a probe that can be placed in things like a sump pump but I do not use that; that wire comes with the alarm. I set the alarm on the floor where I am at risk and then hook up my own phone line from the alarm to the wall jack so it will call me if water is detected. phone wire is not supplied but I have tested the process and it works well so I am confident that I will know if a problem develops
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Yes it works great and does not hurt the fish. I have used it yearly for 11 years to kill the weeds. We swim and fish and have dogs in it , no problem. Mine is large 3/4 acre and 25 feet deep. Just do half of the pond at a time if you have fish as it sucks the oxygen out of the water, and make sure you don't get it on anything else, as it will kill it.
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Your best defense is a back up battery system for your sump pump. Power seems to go out during storms rendering your sump pump ineffective and that's when you get the most water in your holding tank. Your alarm box also needs electricity to sound off, so you may not get the warning you desire.
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Their is no alarm built into the switchYou could possible add an alarm thru a contact block. This is a 16 volt switch that simply breaks the connection if water is presentThe switch is designed for shuting down a furnace or AC unit if water is present. I have mine connected to a motorized valve that shut off my city water if water is present Good luck
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The 15 ft tethered float switch itself is rated for wet installation, so yes, it can go outdoors. The alarm module will need to be installed indoors or in a weather/wet tight box if you intend to use it outside. If you will use it in that manner be sure the power receptacle is weather protected in the same weather/wet tight box. On a related note make sure the alarm module is located where it can be heard. Mine is in the lowest level of my condo in a room below the stairs, but I can still hear it on the third level when I tested the system. It works quite well. Bill, (end user and Mechanical Engineer) The 15 ft tethered float switch itself is rated for wet installation, so yes, it can go outdoors. The alarm module will need to be installed indoors or in a weather/wet tight box if you intend to use it outside. If you will use it in that manner be sure the power receptacle is weather protected in the same weather/wet tight box. On a related note make sure the alarm module is located where it can be heard. Mine is in the lowest level of my condo in a room below the stairs, but I can still hear it on the third level when I tested the system. It works quite well. Bill, (end user and... » Read More The 15 ft tethered float switch itself is rated for wet installation, so yes, it can go outdoors. The alarm module will need to be installed indoors or in a weather/wet tight box if you intend to use it outside. If you will use it in that manner be sure the power receptacle is weather protected in the same weather/wet tight box. On a related note make sure the alarm module is located where it can be heard. Mine is in the lowest level of my condo in a room below the stairs, but I can still hear it on the third level when I tested the system. It works quite well. Bill, (end user and Mechanical Engineer) « Show Less
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We have a 4lb and 5lb chiuahuah and the alarm works fine. However, placement on the pool, water level, and wind are all factors that can affect performance. Follow the directions closely. An occasional false alarm seems normal.