smokegrub

Actually that is electrical tape that was not cut and smoothly trimmed. I went back and checked just to be certain. You have good eyes. After two cornea transplants and cataract surgery I do not have the vision of my youth!

The reason I did not see this option is that I was unaware that I needed to scroll to the bottom of the screen! Thanks, Stu.

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I changed the wait to 10 and the system is performing flawlessly. Before I did that I got 2 On and 2 Off notifications when the pump started. Now, as planned, I get the appropriate notifications. Final setup: Outdoor Module plugged into a 110v outlet (used the outdoor module because of high humidity in the cellar). A SynchroLinc is plugged into the Outdoor Module. This setup allows me to remotely control the On/Off status of the pump and to receive a notification when the pump turns On and Off. I also have programming to send a notification if the pump runs for more than 5 minutes. That would let me know if a major break has occurred or someone has left a hose bibb, etc. on. I am pleased with the outcome and very much appreciate the invaluable help received here.

Completed the replacement yesterday and all went smoothly.

I changed holdoff to 10 seconds (defaulted to 9 point something) and the problem was solved, i.e., both programs ran and an On notification was sent followed by the Off notification. The actual time lag between the two notifications reflected the time it took for the pump to refill the tank and cut off. Thanks all.

Thanks.

I will try that.

I have the SynchroLinc installed and this is what I got: Trigger Threshold Watts: 9 Holdoff (Secs) 1.34 Hysteresis (Watts) 5 I wrote two quick programs to send a notification when the pump turns on and when it turns of. The problem is that I got 2 On and 2 Off notifications when the pump started. I don't know the significance of these data and especially hysteresis (what is that!) so I don't know how to proceed with troubleshooting. I posted this as part of my original post but that is so far down that I feared no one would see it.

I have the SynchroLinc installed and this is what I got: Trigger Threshold Watts: 9 Holdoff (Secs) 1.34 Hysteresis (Watts) 5 I wrote a quick program to send a notification when the pump turns on. The problem is that I got 2 notifications. I don't know the significance of these data ans especially hysteresis (what is that!) so I don't know how to proceed with troubleshooting.

Won't know until I return there next Monday. I will check it out and post a photo.

stusviews: No, the pressure switch cannot be manually manipulated. The water must be turned on in the house and/or at an outside hose bibb until the pressure falls to the cut on setting.

It is 110v.

The pump is plugged into an outlet. I plan to plug the Outdoor Module into the outlet, the SynchroLinc into the Outdoor Module and the pump into the SynchroLinc. Your program will address long pump run times. I will use simple on and off programs to give me data on frequency. All programs will be enabled when we are away from the location.

stusviews: The pump is pressure activated. The pump is controlled by a pressure switch and pumps into a storage tank with a bladder. It activates at about 25 psi and cuts off at about 42 psi. In normal residential use it cycles on and off minimizing wear to the pump. We are away from the location most of the time and I plan to use a motion-activated water sprinkler to deter deer. The sprinkler operates briefly and resets for the next event. The sprinkler will be supplied by a hose from an outside hose bibb and will be activated only during the gardening season. When we are away from the location I am interested in knowing when the pump turns on and off. If those incidents are infrequent all is well. A simple program that sends me an email when the pump turns on and another when it turns off will give me data as to pump run frequency and since the emails have time indicated I will know approximately how long the pump ran. If I get the first email but not the second or the second comes much later than the time needed to fill the tank, I will know I have a serious problem and use the Outdoor Module to turn off the pump until I can investigate. I will place these programs in a folder activated by a device controlled on my MobiLinc or the Admin Console. Xathros: That information is most helpful.

I understand about Insteon and wifi. I was referring to being able to use my computer at that location to access the Admin Console. Sorry I wasn't clear. By the way, I may have found a reference to pump amperage. One source said 7.1/3.6. I take that to likely mean that 7.1 is the startup amperage and the running amperage is 3.1 or that is the amperage range for the pump depending on the lift distance. At any rate, install, setup and programming is apparently going to be a challenge. I hope I can continue to look to you folks for help.

The problem is measuring the off state, leaving the cellar and turning the water on elsewhere. Running back to the cellar and getting the power ON reading. To further complicate maters I may not have wifi in the cellar. Sounds like the ammeter is my best choice.

I came to the conclusion that I needed both a SynchroLinc and the Outdoor Module. I have installed the Outdoor Module and the pump is running fine. I will finish the installation with the SynchroLinc in a week or so when I am on location. The setup of the SynchroLinc is going to be made difficult because of the need to have the device measure power ON requirements during setup. Can I somehow avoid this step using the software?

I must be one of the 10 since I had to reboot my ISY following a recent power outage. : )

Thanks, LeeG.

ISY instructions state: "Both devices have to be the same type of device in order for the new device to be displayed in the replace menu." Are the subject devices "of the same type"?

fryfrog: My thinking is that the timing of the notifications will provide the timing of ON/OFF. Candidly, when we are away the pump should run very rarely. It is the catastrophic event, e.g., hose break, failure of the motion-activated sprinkler or a pipe break that I want to be able to identify and control. Teken: Safety measures such as redundancy in programs will definitely be included. Will let the board know how this goes. My sincere thanks to all.

Thanks. I understand that load sensing is not useful in my application. However, I am somewhat confused. Today, I ordered an Outdoor Module (2634-222) thinking that was a better fit for my application than the SynchroLinc. Notifications for when the pump turns On and Off will give me a reasonable estimate of pump run time. If I do not get the Off notification in a reasonable time I may have a break and the pump is continuing to run. The Outdoor Module will allow me to check if the power is on and turn it turn off or just have it turn off by program. If the interval between runtimes is shorter than expected for my applicatiion I can again turn the pump off until I can have the situation assessed. Have I made a poor decision regarding the module?

I looked at the specs for the 2634-222 Outdoor Module (Dual-Band) and it looks like a great fit for this application. 120v, 15 amps, 85% humidity. Also has load sensing, although I am not yet understanding that feature. Thoughts?