Cool thanks for the info. Man i have same problem, i also want something to have a siren so if it goes out when im sleeping it will wake me. The only thing i could think of is using a spare apple phone and leaving it plugged in and setting up an “shortcut automation” where when the phone ‘disconnects’ from charging it will then sends a sms or rings your main phone.
Yeah you can make a battery powered alarm easily enough. Just use a relay off the battery that will connect to a buzzer if the trickle charger/power loses power
Hello, I bought one of these isocket recently. I have a question regarding how to enable the power alert system. I tried following the manual. I followed step by step but after I enable "POWER ALERT" and when I pull out the isocket just like you did I'm not getting any notification. I hope you can help me with this. Thank you
@@ParkersReef yes i have setup the sim. Im getting notifications for other commands such as temperature rise/drop. but I'm not getting notifications for power alert.
Do you know if this type of equipment exists in a power board format? I spent a long time looking into home automation options with the idea that if any socket or board could provide live data on power being pulled/used, it could help identify issues like broken pumps, stray voltage underpowered or broken heaters. Best I found was live data for "on/off" status which is basically what you've just shown without the sim card
How are they alerted though? It must connect via phone line or internet no? Also, if just the circuit your tank is on trips (from say a bad pump) do they alert you then?
This was a great video. I have a Tesla Battery for the fish tank (my wife thinks it is for the fridge etc). I am going to think about how I could have the outage advise my apex to turn off some non-essential devices such as the lights. This would extend the duration of the Tesla battery and perhaps allow me to reduce the battery % I have reserved for an outage. Thanks for the great advice!
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As a fellow Aussie that is such a helpful video - wasn’t sure where to start with this problem but all my homework is already done. Thank you!!
Sensational, glad I could help mate!!
Hey Sam, never thought of having something notify me if the power went out. Cool idea with the phone, you were ahead of the curve on that one.
Yeah the phone was a great solution as Newley everyone has one laying about. Shame google pulled the app :/
Nice arm swap for the watch. 🤭 It’s the little things you do that make your videos great. Great bits of equipment by the way.
Hahaha you’re too cluey if you’re noticing things like that 😛
Cool thanks for the info. Man i have same problem, i also want something to have a siren so if it goes out when im sleeping it will wake me. The only thing i could think of is using a spare apple phone and leaving it plugged in and setting up an “shortcut automation” where when the phone ‘disconnects’ from charging it will then sends a sms or rings your main phone.
Yeah you can make a battery powered alarm easily enough. Just use a relay off the battery that will connect to a buzzer if the trickle charger/power loses power
Great informative video as usual. Thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
You sir, are amazing & thankyou!
This is my option 100%, I may just bug you when I get it though 🤣
Cheers Sam
Haha no worries Matt, thought it might suit your needs well :)
@@ParkersReefso well its already ordered 😉
Hello, I bought one of these isocket recently. I have a question regarding how to enable the power alert system. I tried following the manual. I followed step by step but after I enable "POWER ALERT" and when I pull out the isocket just like you did I'm not getting any notification. I hope you can help me with this. Thank you
Have you setup the sim card?
@@ParkersReef yes i have setup the sim. Im getting notifications for other commands such as temperature rise/drop. but I'm not getting notifications for power alert.
You might need to enable that setting. I can’t remember how but it is on the settings
I use a Samsung s5 but the newer Samsung's don't support the app so I might have to get 1 of these
Ah just saw further in your video I have 2 spare s5 for that reason
Amaysim is another good one
Will check out amaysim as I haven’t looked much into them, thanks for the heads up 👍🏻
Do you know if this type of equipment exists in a power board format?
I spent a long time looking into home automation options with the idea that if any socket or board could provide live data on power being pulled/used, it could help identify issues like broken pumps, stray voltage underpowered or broken heaters. Best I found was live data for "on/off" status which is basically what you've just shown without the sim card
Yeah there are boards and sockets that will give you power consumption (both live and for the day/week), but not with SIM cards built in
Hey Sam, I would be interested in one of your Diy battery backup systems if you are able to make more of them?
You bet mate, shoot me a message with what you need to run :)
Sam are you making battery back ups? May I PM you
@@michelleconabere7063 I am yes, feel free to PM me your requirements :)
A back to base monitored security system let's you know of a power outage.
Been using that for 20 years.
Via internet? Or via a device like this? How does it detect your power is out?
I get a phone call from control centre. 24/7
The mains power fails ..... the security system switches to battery and alerts the security company.
How are they alerted though? It must connect via phone line or internet no?
Also, if just the circuit your tank is on trips (from say a bad pump) do they alert you then?
Phone line years ago, today via 4g.
This was a great video. I have a Tesla Battery for the fish tank (my wife thinks it is for the fridge etc). I am going to think about how I could have the outage advise my apex to turn off some non-essential devices such as the lights. This would extend the duration of the Tesla battery and perhaps allow me to reduce the battery % I have reserved for an outage. Thanks for the great advice!
No worries at all, glad it could help!
great except Telstra is shutting down 3G in Australia mid-2024 :(
See how we go
Sooner or later you gonna go for apex mate! 😆
Apex doesn’t do what I want or need ;)
to much chit chat
Sorry to hear, thanks for the feedback