reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.

[Cary]

Thanks​

 

[Cary]

Did you cut both sides of the rails for each plug..except the one that are not controlled?

 

[Ryan115]

By both sides do you mean the (L)hot and (N)neutral bars, black and white?
If so, then no. I only separated the L side of the outlets (the small bar on the plug).

 

[Cary]

By both sides do you mean the (L)hot and (N)neutral bars, black and white?
If so, then no. I only separated the L side of the outlets (the small bar on the plug).

I guess I will have to look at you picture on mycompurt..large. thanks again

wow, I really can't text

 

[Ryan115]

Here is a quick schematic.
Sorry it's not the easiest to follow. I made some attempt to keep it in the relative orientation it would be in.

 

[Cary]

Here is a quick schematic.
Sorry it's not the easiest to follow. I made some attempt to keep it in the relative orientation it would be in.

Ryan, I don't think the schematic uploaded. Thanks

 

[Ryan115]

Removed image from last post, this is slightly better and doesn't have the error that was in the other one.

 

[Cary]

Removed image from last post, this is slightly better and doesn't have the error that was in the other one.

Thanks

 

[AshwinRavi]

hello everyone, has anyone given any thought into a small UPS kind of deal for their pi? I noticed if pi has to lose power and restart, we lose reef-pi till it's opened again. I am looking for a guy battery pack or small UPS to over come this, just curious to know if any one has already done this or given this a thought.

 

[Cary]

I noticed that too, but didn't think of a backup unit. I thought of asking Ranjib if reef-pi could automatically re spawn itself. Battery backup is a great idea.

 

[AshwinRavi]

I noticed that too, but didn't think of a backup unit. I thought of asking Ranjib if reef-pi could automatically re spawn itself. Battery backup is a great idea.

I was thinking of respawing too, my worry is it won't work for folks that have multiple OS trying to boot at startup. I don't have that issue, but not sure if that's a good long-term solution.

 

[Cary]

It might also be a lot of coding work to make that happen.

 

[AshwinRavi]

It might also be a lot of coding work to make that happen.

that's true.

 

[marspeed]

There are a lot of battery backup options for the pi

 

[marspeed]

There are a lot of battery backup options for the pi

 

[Brad Cox]

I currently have my whole tank on a ups.
I have a automatic generator so i only need 10 seconds before my power comes back.
With the heater and everything on one ups i get plenty of time off before the gen kicks on.

 

[marspeed]

good timing guys I get home and we are having a power failure guess I need to look into a back up powers been off for about an hour

 

[Cary]

good luck @marspeed

 

[marspeed]

powers back on
Thanks Cary

 

[AshwinRavi]

glad you got power back. l am still researching on what's a good route, ups or battery back up for pi. let me know what you come up with..