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Any Electronic Guru's Out There??

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reptilemanmark

It`s possible to with a plc but not for a $100! The plc alone is going to cost $150 + the cost of the valves and float switches and containers. To really do this right I would say the cost is going to be in $400 range if you do the programming your self. Where I work we use Cutler Hammer PLC`s and the software is free for download. You dont need any relays the inputs and outputs will handle small 120volt loads. Everything would be setup in ladder logic step by step. Its not a bad idea I could do it I`m just to lazy.
Mark reptilemanmark@netscape.net
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NEWSALT

NEWSALT

I talked to an Instrument and Controls engineer where I work. He's going to take a look at it. We use Automation Direct PLCs. Automation Direct makes a Micro PLC for $99. We already have the software, so that's a freebee. For valves I was thinking about using sprinkler valves. They're plastic and not to expensive in the sizes I'm looking at. Obviously, if this is cost a ton of money I'm not doing it. I'll what the controls engineer comes up with.
 
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