Bidirectional tidal flow

[golf nut]

How did I edit your post?

[MitchM]

Originally Posted by golf nut

How did I edit your post?

Maybe because we're in the Vendor forum?


Mitch

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by golf nut

How did I edit your post?

haha, get that out of there! I can't remove it

BTW that still wouldn't work as simply as you think. Once the switch makes contact and shuts off the movement what then tells it to move on? You still need a smart relay. And you can't run a cam, is it not sealed to prevent water leakage, it would think it would have to be magnetism which wouldn't react properly with the magnets already present.

[lastlight]

Oh shoot didn't realize we were in a vendor forum. Not sure my links are appropriate here. Also forgot golfnut = paul lol.

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by sphelps

haha, get that out of there! I can't remove it

BTW that still wouldn't work as simply as you think. Once the switch makes contact and shuts off the movement what then tells it to move on? You still need a smart relay. And you can't run a cam, it's sealed to prevent water leakage, it would have to magnetism which would react properly with the magnets already present.

It is running on my desk as we speak

I am sensing the motor shaft which is directly related to the magnets on the other side of the membrane.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by golf nut

It is running on my desk as we speak

I am sensing the motor shaft which is directly related to the magnets on the other side of the membrane.

So how does it work with a smart relay?? I think you'll have to post a video.

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by sphelps

A reed switch works on magnetism, same type of switch you'd find on windows and doors for alarms. Problem is the OM has a thick plastic casing and you'd need pretty powerful switch to work properly and you would have to enclose one end within the drum which offers will space. Plus you'd need two switches for the two positions meaning you'll also need a smart relay to understand the two switches and control the system accordingly. It's certainly not as simple as described and the cost would be beyond $39.

Monsieur MitchM wants 2 directions only, which means he needs one sensor and 2 magnets 180 degrees apart, the timer falls off, the motor turns, the sensor sees the magnet and the timer turns on again, he can drop a small cam onto the upper mag unit if he wishes and install a micro switch in the underside of the motor mount, there are many ways to do it.

[MitchM]

Originally Posted by golf nut

He wants 2 directions only, .....

"He" has a name you know......






(sorry, couldn't say that with a straight face for long...)


Mitch

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by MitchM

"He" has a name you know......






(sorry, couldn't say that with a straight face for long...)


Mitch

My apologies... fixed!

[schroeder]

I have not checked into this but maybe there is another valve type that you could use.

I do service work on commercial dishwashing equipment. These machines sometimes use a valve that has a servo actuated diaphram to close 1 outlet (say the outlet to the wash arms) while opening the other (the drain).

They typically have cast ABS or PVC bodies but I cannot attest to the materials used inside the valve. I can however guarantee that they are under $250 and usually operate on 120V.

I'll try to get some contact info at work tomorrow and post if I find anything out.