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im confused, what do you want to achieve?
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im confused, what do you want to achieve?
2 things... Doing this would mean less wiring down the conduit to a light switch, and also many light switches only have one live input for common - limiting your lightswitch options.
Anyone else here using Sonoff Mini's on Tasmota and getting unreliable switching when using a physical switch connected to S1 and S2? I have 3 mini's all next to each other, 2 of them are working fine and one is unreliable... sometimes switches on, sometimes not. It always works via HA and Tasmota web gui, but the physical switch is the issue.
Seems I'm not the only one, when looking at forums:
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Seems I'm not the only one, when looking at forums:
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Sonoff mini · Issue #6022 · arendst/Tasmota
is the new mini compatible with tasmota? I ordered it 4 weeks ago and it was shipped 2 weeks ago should be here every day and i need a pulse function so anyone already tested it and provide a info ...
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This might fix your problem?Anyone else here using Sonoff Mini's on Tasmota and getting unreliable switching when using a physical switch connected to S1 and S2? I have 3 mini's all next to each other, 2 of them are working fine and one is unreliable... sometimes switches on, sometimes not. It always works via HA and Tasmota web gui, but the physical switch is the issue.
Seems I'm not the only one, when looking at forums:
Support
Sonoff mini · Issue #6022 · arendst/Tasmota
is the new mini compatible with tasmota? I ordered it 4 weeks ago and it was shipped 2 weeks ago should be here every day and i need a pulse function so anyone already tested it and provide a info ...
Going to give it a shot yeah.. need to find a walk-in place that sells capacitors near me in CPT.This might fix your problem?View attachment 855997
Not going to place an order or delivery for like R5 worth of stuff
This seems to be the correct capacitor?This might fix your problem?
Z5U0104M55
Hitano Z5U0104M55 Capacitors Ceramic Dipped Z5U Multilayer Capacitor • Lead Space: 5mm • Radial • 100nF • ±20% • 50V Downloads Datasheet - Z5U Additional Information Device Capacitor Type Ceramic Highlights Multilayer | Dipped Dielectric Ceramic | Z5U Capacitance 100nF Tolerance ±20% Rated...
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Got my capacitors at Communica, will revert back on whether it improves the situation.This seems to be the correct capacitor?
Z5U0104M55
Hitano Z5U0104M55 Capacitors Ceramic Dipped Z5U Multilayer Capacitor • Lead Space: 5mm • Radial • 100nF • ±20% • 50V Downloads Datasheet - Z5U Additional Information Device Capacitor Type Ceramic Highlights Multilayer | Dipped Dielectric Ceramic | Z5U Capacitance 100nF Tolerance ±20% Rated...
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Anyone thought about fully automating their pool.
Basically use a raspberry pi to control
- filtering
- lights
- chlorine level with dispensing.
- temperature
- rinse, backwash and waste
- heating
Shouldn't be too difficult to build
You can use solenoid valves to control the different filter functions , but at R1k each it's pricey . The pi should be able to do the rest
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Basically use a raspberry pi to control
- filtering
- lights
- chlorine level with dispensing.
- temperature
- rinse, backwash and waste
- heating
Shouldn't be too difficult to build
You can use solenoid valves to control the different filter functions , but at R1k each it's pricey . The pi should be able to do the rest
GitHub - segalion/raspipool: Swimming Pool Automation Systen with Raspberry Pi + Home Assistant
Swimming Pool Automation Systen with Raspberry Pi + Home Assistant - segalion/raspipool
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Anyone thought about fully automating their pool.
Basically use a raspberry pi to control
- filtering
- lights
- chlorine level with dispensing.
- temperature
- rinse, backwash and waste
- heating
Shouldn't be too difficult to build
You can use solenoid valves to control the different filter functions , but at R1k each it's pricey . The pi should be able to do the rest
GitHub - segalion/raspipool: Swimming Pool Automation Systen with Raspberry Pi + Home Assistant
Swimming Pool Automation Systen with Raspberry Pi + Home Assistant - segalion/raspipool
filtering (running) and lights are simple.
not sure i would want to manage backwash and rinse that way. Chemical dispensing could be difficult and prove to be risky. the temp/heating issue imo isnt a factor, even if it was i would hazard a guess ti would be solar, which imo you dont have that much control over other than maybe shutting off a valve.
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Yea I have the pump and light running on Shelly's.
I always forget to backwash. Perhaps also pressure sensors to give an indication when baskets are full.
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Pressure sensor could indicate a full basket or need to backwash. More likely backwash. You need to unplug creepy to backwash anyway so there is still manual intervention. Imo whilst the idea sounds good, in practise it isn't worth it
With a robotic pool cleaner, there is no need to unplug the creepy.
Let us know if it improves.
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This has the basics covered with I think.Anyone thought about fully automating their pool.
Basically use a raspberry pi to control
- filtering
- lights
- chlorine level with dispensing.
- temperature
- rinse, backwash and waste
- heating
Shouldn't be too difficult to build
You can use solenoid valves to control the different filter functions , but at R1k each it's pricey . The pi should be able to do the rest
GitHub - segalion/raspipool: Swimming Pool Automation Systen with Raspberry Pi + Home Assistant
Swimming Pool Automation Systen with Raspberry Pi + Home Assistant - segalion/raspipool
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This has the basics covered with I think.
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Has anyone got one of these ?
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why? it isnt about the type of cleaner but rather the filter?
Both this smart pool chemical thing and the smart water meter on takealot use sigfox, I know HA has a sigfox plugin - but I wonder if that requires backend access to sigfox, which end users of these devices won't have.
I only want stuff I can get into HA.
I only want stuff I can get into HA.
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I have never unplugged the creepy. Perhaps I should try it
Pool has been blue now for a year, am running a salt chlorinator so I think that helps.
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ok so then at least chlorination isnt an issue for you. You should really unplug it, if the pool is clean its no big deal i guess, but it does restrict water flow and make the pump work harder
A robotic cleaner has its own filters that you have to clean. It is not connected to the weir. Therefor the weir basket doesn't have to be cleaned that often. Depending on the amount of leaves you get in your pool, you could easily go a month without cleaning the weir basket.