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!
>
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