Sous Vid Project Low Water Sensor

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lordkiwi
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Sous Vid Project Low Water Sensor

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I would like to integrate a low water sensor such as this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vertical-Stainl ... 3a7f2d2436 into a Sous Vide setup, to shut the unit down What do you think would be the best way to accomplish it?
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I would put it in series in the control signal line from the PID controller to the SSR. That switch has kind of an awkward arrangement for your use -- I would look for one that has a double-throw switch or one that is closed when the level is high and opens when the level is low....
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richiem wrote:I would put it in series in the control signal line from the PID controller to the SSR. That switch has kind of an awkward arrangement for your use -- I would look for one that has a double-throw switch or one that is closed when the level is high and opens when the level is low....
I found these choses also http://www.ebay.com/itm/PP-Side-Mount-H ... 460f0f1ce7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Liquid-Wate ... 4ab84fbf7f

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The first one can be normally open or normally closed, so that's a good choice. The second doesn't say whether it is normally open or normally closed, so I can't tell if it's suitable or not. Go with the first one.
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