That relay looks like exactly what I was after. Thanks Chuck! On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 1:51 PM <[email protected] wrote:
> > https://www.amazon.com/ezOutlet2-Internet-Enabled-Android-Controllable/dp/B0792S1DGZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543178785&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ethernet+controlled+relay+switch&psc=1 > > Or, > > https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13015 use the POE to turn it on > > *From:* Jeremy > *Sent:* Sunday, November 25, 2018 1:42 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Subject:* [AFMUG] Simple way to power cycle AC power remotely? > > This is actually a issue with my boiler, but I know that we as WISPs have > been coming up with creative ways to power cycle devices for as long as > electronic gear has locked up (since the beginning). > > So, I have a boiler for my hydronic heat system which is intermittently > locking up due to issues with the pressure in the propane system (the > underground main is 3/8" soft copper.....another project for next Spring). > When it locks up it needs to be reset in order to restart or the remote > location gets cold and pipes can potentially freeze. The boiler has an app > and a router deal that will notify me when the boiler errors out, but it is > lacking the 'reset' functionality that is available on the local panel. > > I have Ethernet to the boiler, and a Netonix in the same room. I thought > about using the Netonix POE to trigger a relay to cycle the AC, but I'm not > sure what relay to use or if this is even the best bet. Perhaps there is a > simple network-connected din-mount device or something that works well for > this also. I could throw in a Tripp-Lite power controller, but I'd prefer > something smaller, and the AC is currently connected inside of a junction > box. I don't really want to bring the power out of the box to install an > outlet and to put a power end on the cable, so I am looking for a way to > connect a device in-line that can interrupt the AC main in the junction box. > > Anyone have any ideas for something like this? I imagine that you have > all done this a hundred different ways, so let's hear 'em! > > Thanks! > > ------------------------------ > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >
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