text message if water is detected by sensor..how?

Started by borg, September 30, 2007, 04:02:34 PM

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borg

Hello,
  I have an aquarium and want to be notified by a text message sent to my cell phone if water is detected on the floor. I found these 2 sensors on another site  Water/Moisture Sensor Closes Contacts to Trigger X10 Powerflash Module & WaterBug Water Sensor - WB-200 on - both seem to work using X10 but i don't have a clue to how to make this work. Seems to me "something" would have to notify my PC when the sensor detects water - then a program would have to sent the text via email?
Can anyone tell me what equipment/program I would need to do this? Yes, I'm technology challenged.

Thank in advance

Puck

In order to have email / test message capabilities, you will need ActiveHome Pro with the MyHouse plug-in. The cheapest package usually contains all the software plug-ins (incluing MyHouse).

KDR

I purchased one of those sensors but have not hooked it up yet. Be carefull they are polarity sensitive.

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borg

Thanks for the quick response Puck, I'm trying to read as much as possible.

KDR, Which brand did you buy?

KDR

Mine says "X10 Water Sensor, CR1" Purchased from SmartHome

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