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  1. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Hop I do apologize for my primitive explanations and drawings sorry
  2. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Yes there is only one 3 way valve which intern is operated by one actuator. The actuator is operated by a little internal motor and 2 micro switches and cams. so it turns one way to open the valve and the other to close the valve Below is a breakdown of the parts of the actuator...
  3. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    This is my very basic line diagram
  4. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Is this what I would be looking for?
  5. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Would this be the same as how a smoke alarm works. When the 9v battery gets low and requires replacing it sets off an audible chirp and a red led light flashes?
  6. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Absolutely Hop Im quite determined to see this thru its interesting and a challenge for me. Brings back memories of wjhen i was designing electrical control panels and systems for Heat trace applications. Ive been out of that field for 18 years and oh boy whether its a mid life crisis or not im...
  7. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Hop you are awesome Would you help me find a battery power supply for the transmitter side please? I was hoping to get something small to fit inside the waterproof box with the transmitter and float switch termials in
  8. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    How about a security gate and garage door opener like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/850LM-LiftMaster-Security-Gate-and-Garage-Door-Opener-Universal-Receiver-/190962226268
  9. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    hevans1944 Are there kits on the market like the one i brought off ebay but use a different frequency that i can legally use?
  10. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Thanks for your input hevans1944 I've attached a few PDF of drawings i have done that might give you a better idea of it The float switch is a multi level unit that will mount directly into the pool skimmer lid itself. It will also have what they call a slosh guard around it to prevent the...
  11. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Originally I was going to hard wire between the float switch and control device but it would be cosmetically and probably physically impractical
  12. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Yes I'm trying to build something for myself initially, which was prompted by one of by customers I have a pool care service and one of my customers an elderly lady has a real hard time emptying her pool after a heavy rain because she suffers with arthritis Also she recently went on vacation...
  13. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    So could you point me in the right direction please
  14. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Thanks Hop ......just glad i didnt complete it YET...many thanks
  15. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Thanks Dave...Ebay a good place? and what terminology should i use Many thanks
  16. Gorhad

    Newbie Question......Suitable power supply

    Hi guys Firstly I have no knowledge whatsoever of Electronics and RF, my background back in the UK was electrical but I specialized in the manufacture design and installation of Electric Heat Trace Systems for tanks pipe lines etc I recently purchased...
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