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[Badmunkie]

I have a water pressure boost pump that is outside under an insulated box.  I want to have a heat bulb that will come on only when the temp is below 32 degrees F to help keep the lines from freezing.  I found a module called a Freeze Clik that is used in the irrigation industry to turn irrigation pumps off in freezing conditions.  This item closes a set of contacts above 38 degrees F.  There is supposedly a Freeze Clik Reverse available but I have not been able to find one.

I want to connect this to a PF284 Powerflash to send a code to turn on the boost pump heat bulb below 38 degrees F.  The problem is that this configuration works in reverse of what I need.  It turns the bulb OFF below 38 degrees F.

I'm new to the AHP but do have the CM15A controlling some functions in my home.  How can I create a MACRO that will reverse the actions of the freeze detector and the Powerflash so that the boost pump heat bulb will turn ON when the contacts of the freeze detector are open?

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

'munkie

[Knightrider]

munkie, a macro can be triggered either through and off signal or an on signal.  Your problem can be solved through programming and not extra hardware.

[steven r]

I haven't found it yet (I'm still looking.) but I've seen a simple plug in device that switches on whatever is plugged into it on when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. It could turn on the bulb and or whatever is plugged into it.

[Noam]

I have a water pressure boost pump that is outside under an insulated box.  I want to have a heat bulb that will come on only when the temp is below 32 degrees F to help keep the lines from freezing.  I found a module called a Freeze Clik that is used in the irrigation industry to turn irrigation pumps off in freezing conditions.  This item closes a set of contacts above 38 degrees F.  There is supposedly a Freeze Clik Reverse available but I have not been able to find one.

I want to connect this to a PF284 Powerflash to send a code to turn on the boost pump heat bulb below 38 degrees F.  The problem is that this configuration works in reverse of what I need.  It turns the bulb OFF below 38 degrees F.

I'm new to the AHP but do have the CM15A controlling some functions in my home.  How can I create a MACRO that will reverse the actions of the freeze detector and the Powerflash so that the boost pump heat bulb will turn ON when the contacts of the freeze detector are open?

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

'munkie

Here's how I would do it:
Connect the Powerflash to the temperature sensor unit.
Set the Powerflash code so that it is DIFFERENT from the lamp code.
Create two macros, set to the Powerflash house and unit code.
The "On" macro sends the command to turn the light off.
The "Off" macro sends the command to turn the light on.

--Noam

[steven r]

Found it!



This item might help!
"Plug your appliance into the cold weather Thermo Cube and plug it into the wall. When the temperature drops below 35° the Thermo Cube will turn your appliance ON. When the temperature raises up past 45° it will turn your appliance OFF. Each unit has two receptacles for use with more than one device. Can operate loads up to 1800 Watts, 15 Amps, 120VAC."

Simply plug in your bulb, small heater, pump and / or just about anything else and they will turn on at 35° and back off at 45°.

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

steven r,

Thanks!  Very helpful and timely!

I've been looking for just such a device myself to protect my water shed!