Aquarium Automatic Top Off System

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i have been searching , not finding having done want do.  not sure if better suited project arduino or pi seeking little guidance. dumb version simple , have worked out already.  4 switches, dual relay board, dual output power supply , 12v dc pump.

two switches in series aquarium itself.  1 water level normal open, closes when water level drops.  second closed , above first...it opens water touches prevent on fill should primary switch fail open again @ normal water level.

in top off reservoir there 2 more switches @ same level.  1 normal closed , in series 2 above , 4th switch solo , closed.  reservoir empty opens 1 of 3 prevent pump running dry.  4th closes , sets off flashing led , chirping alarm.

all of simple enough, done, tested , functioning. 

where "smarts" come in notification , data gathering.  have 0 idea how or done. 

  • in addition basic alarm described above 4th switch trigger text alert phone and/or email.  either device on wifi network or drop network cable.  stop here , happy why stop right?
  • it nice set time run limit on pump secondary safety upper switch.
  • monitor how pump runs , how long.
  • if timer or upper switch kills pump send alert , maybe keep offline till manually.
  • what water temp , ambient air temp when pump runs...and maybe measure humidity well.



so, thoughts?

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