pool/spa temperature sensor for VeraLite???

[callagga]

Any advice/directions regarding how implementing pool/spa temperature sensor for my VeraLite?

I stumbled across mysensors.org and then https://github.com/mysensors/Vera but I still bit confused. Is the mysensors project something that could solve what I'm after, and what would the solution look like? i.e. would I need an Arduino board + temperature probe, plus some Arduino software from mysensors.org, plus then a VeraLite plugin from code from https://github.com/mysensors/Vera? Wonder how complicated it all would be.

thanks

[gregl]

i have a pool controller i built around an arduino and have nearly finished rebuilding around mySensors and Vera for instrumentation, datamine and pump control.
Ive been wanting to do a writeup about it...but not got there yet.

But to answer your question, yes you will need a temp sensor in the pool plumbing. I made mine by drilling out a 1/4 BSP stainless steel bolt in which i embedded a temp sensor.. this bolt is then insterted into the pvc pipe....

here's a pic

This then connects to the controller which does a bit more, but could just be as simple as the example.... http://www.mysensors.org/build/temp

[Anticimex]

Vera, Arduino, wiring, gateway etc. is covered by the examples.
Gateway selection
Vera
Temperature sensor
MySensor library

The temperature example also suggest a waterproof sensor. Should be enough to get you started :)

[callagga]

@Anticimex - thanks, starting to understanding things now

@gregl - Which sensor did you use?

I just googled "waterproof DS18b20" and got waterproof versions coming back like http://www.adafruit.com/product/381 . So I guess with one of these (in place of the one mentioned in the example) everything should work?

PS. Is there a way to get a "email notification" for any updates to a forum topic here? Haven't found how to do this yet...

PSS. The temperature reported into VeraLite would then be accessible by any LUA code I write/use within VeraLite then? (haven't got this far, but I'd like to use the temperature to control other devices)

[Anticimex]

You can connect your forum account to Pushbullet to receive notifications. Works like a charm!

[hek]

@callagga said:

PSS

Yes.

[gregl]

@callagga Yes DS18B20 - really easy to use!

[callagga]

ok - thanks guys