datBme150 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Hello All, I need some help on a DIY project. I am trying to put together a system not really aquarium related to where if a leak is detected a valve can be shut off. Here's the kicker and all without a controller or access to wifi. A float valve won't work in this situation either. So I am looking for a solid by cheap leak detector and some sort of an actuated valve (for regular polyethylene tubing) and a way for the one to trigger the other. Any thoughts out there or ideas? I am sure this has been done before, but i can't seem to find it on my searches. Thanks, Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 First you need to find a always open solenoid the the tubing will fit into. Then you need a sensor pad and something for the sensor to report to, which will shut off the solenoid.. I dont have time to look for a cheap solution today. But im sure there is something out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datBme150 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 That helps a ton. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 they have some that dont even require electricity. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/flow-lok-leak-detector-for-rodi-systems.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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