Monitor hot-tub temperature while away? any solutions beyond upgrading my system?
November 22, 2012 10:57 AM Subscribe
Monitor hot-tub temperature while away? any solutions beyond upgrading my system?
I have a old hot tub that sometimes malfunctions - I think it would be very useful to have some kind of remote monitoring device to see the current water temperature.
I know there are systems out there for this but they are a significant upgrade $$$ to buy / install.
Perhaps is there a way to get a waterproof thermometer that has WiFi-connecting properties ect?
I have a old hot tub that sometimes malfunctions - I think it would be very useful to have some kind of remote monitoring device to see the current water temperature.
I know there are systems out there for this but they are a significant upgrade $$$ to buy / install.
Perhaps is there a way to get a waterproof thermometer that has WiFi-connecting properties ect?
You could make a monitoring/alerting system with this sensor, an arduino, and a computer with a basic script to tweet/email status information.
If you already have a computer you can use, it should cost <$50. You could use a Raspberry Pi with an ethernet dongle, which would push the cost closer to $125.
This tutorial should get you most of the way there.
posted by clearly at 1:59 PM on November 22, 2012
If you already have a computer you can use, it should cost <$50. You could use a Raspberry Pi with an ethernet dongle, which would push the cost closer to $125.
This tutorial should get you most of the way there.
posted by clearly at 1:59 PM on November 22, 2012
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