This project has been suffering from a complete lack of effort and resources on my part. Which has basically resulted in little obvious progress for the last couple of years. Which is not ideal.
There have been many factors that have caused this and if you would like to read on, then please do so below:
Most ‘electronic’ rain gauges used these days for rain monitoring for the IoT world, use a ‘tipping’ bucket see-saw mechanism. If you are using one of these with the original display, then that’s fine, nothing to do.
If on the other hand, like me, your weather station electronics have died, then you maybe reconsidering ‘up cycling’ the actual rain sensor for your latest IoT project. In this case, you will need to ‘calibrate’ your tipping bucket sensor so you know how much rain has passed through it.
There are several articles on the Internet for doing this, so why write another? Well most are written and miss off some of the important stages and processes, making it difficult to achieve. So I have tried to be a little more helpful and complete….
ThreeOrbs are now pleased to be able to offer fully stainless steel air-sourced heat pumps to Orkney residents. These are an ideal choice for the harsh Orcadian weather, for either new systems, replacements, upgrades or complementation use. They come with a full 5 year warranty and have an expected operational life of around 20 years. Output capacities from 6.8KW through to 500KW. Installed prices from £2,500 (+VAT)*.
This project is progressing well. I have been seeking funding channels to get a bunch of pre-production ‘sweet-spot’ units built, along with microprocessor control boards in order to evaluate the ‘sweet spot’ controlling on boilers and heat pumps.
My prototype control circuitry for a cheap proportional hydronic central heating diverter/blender valve is progressing well.
The MkI version worked well with just mechanical switches. Producing a valve which can be set and held in any position of its normal rotational path. This now allows me to produce a CT (Constant Temperature) valve and control unit for well under £100. A significant saving on current units,which sell for several hundred pounds.
I am now offering all tasks concerning Heating & Hot Water Systems, Oil Boilers and Heat Pumps.
Get your system installed, repaired or serviced at our very competitive rates. Or get your system optimised to save you money and get you a warm and toasty for winter……
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