Power outage notifications?

[JDJP]

I do have all my return pumps on a battery backup but...

I was wondering if anyone uses something that sends them notification of a power outage?

Im assuming an apex can do it, but if the power goes out theres no wifi. How does that work?

Anyone have suggestions?

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

https://www.amazon.com/PumpAlarm-co...sr=1-1&tag=pump0a9-20&linkId=P7HYFLTRF4PF6573

Found this little doodad upon some research. Unsure of apex as I don't have one.

 

[Salty1962]

Any controller is going to require the router to be on a ups to send out a message. I have an APEX and I have it on a power supply with it and my router on a small ups so I'll know when there is a power outage. Otherwise I won't know until after the fact and that's a day late and dollar short

 

[justingraham]

Any controller is going to require the router to be on a ups to send out a message. I have an APEX and I have it on a power supply with it and my router on a small ups so I'll know when there is a power outage. Otherwise I won't know until after the fact and that's a day late and dollar short

Isn't there a way with a cell phone or iPod as well??

 

[Salty1962]

Isn't there a way with a cell phone or iPod as well??

Not that I know of but I admit I don't know everything.

 

[justingraham]

Not that I know of but I admit I don't know everything.

Lies u know all
So back to the ups how big is it? Where u have it hidden?

 

[Salty1962]

Lies u know all
So back to the ups how big is it? Where u have it hidden?

It's a 500 watt and I have it under a cabinet that's near my tank. I run one EB8, my router and cable box through it. Got it on sale and Office Depot for something like $60.

 

[justingraham]

It's a 500 watt and I have it under a cabinet that's near my tank. I run one EB8, my router and cable box through it. Got it on sale and Office Depot for something like $60.

O that's not bad at all might have to look into that

 

[puffy127]

Any controller is going to require the router to be on a ups to send out a message. I have an APEX and I have it on a power supply with it and my router on a small ups so I'll know when there is a power outage. Otherwise I won't know until after the fact and that's a day late and dollar short

Can you describe how you programmed the apex to know when the power cuts out and goes to the ups?

 

[LParker480]

Our local utility company has an app that you can get that will tell you when you've lost power and when its estimated to be restored.

 

[TheKyle]

Old thread, but Pingdom is a free app/website that can notify you when you lose internet. Essentially you can set up intervals to ping your router/modem. In the event you’re power goes out you will lose internet and will receive a notification on your smart phone instantly.