Dueport Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Does anyone know of a propane or natural gas detector that can be integrated into C4? I had the Heiman Zigbee Gas Detectors when I was using ST but they aren't compatible (I don't believe) with C4. They worked great otherwise. Key use case here is to have propane detectors in rooms with gas appliances (ie gas range/oven and fireplaces) so they will detect any gas leak before things become extremely dangerous. Standalone detectors are fine because they make a sound and, if you're home, you can respond. I prefer them being connected so I can be notified if the leak occurs when no one is home. Even better is to have them integrated into the control system so C4 could shut off the gas if a leak is detected...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Africa C4 user Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Following with interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I asked 3 years ago before a whole home renovation. I went far into the rabbit hole. I never found a solution not a help but just letting you know my lack of answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Thank you - hoping something's been developed in the last 3 years. I've been digging around for a while too though and not finding anything. Very strange considering how critical this is - seems like there's a story at least once a year of an undetected gas leak destroying a home or business. Shame that C4 only supports Zigbee Pro (as I understand it) - then at least could commission a driver for the Heiman Zigbee Gas Detector..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 another way for possible integration is via an alarm system. Control4 is not a replacement for an alarm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Yes via MQTT after flashing it with Tasmota and use Berto.io drivers set ... AliExpress filled with these 4 months back ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I was also trying to monitor gas flow to know if I left on an appliance my alarm company - DSC - didn’t offer a residential product for liability reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Following. Gas flow would be nice. I wouldn't mind a 60 minute gas timer, that's rated for indoor use, to keep us from leaving the fire starter burning up our propane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 This was the ad at the bottom of this thread for me. Google is watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 19 hours ago, Amr said: Yes via MQTT after flashing it with Tasmota and use Berto.io drivers set ... AliExpress filled with these 4 months back ... Sorry I’m not familiar with these terms (still new) could you please expand on this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 22 hours ago, msgreenf said: another way for possible integration is via an alarm system. Control4 is not a replacement for an alarm! Funny you should suggest this today - I had the same thought when I signed a new alarm monitoring contract for our Vista panel today. The contract referenced gas sensors. I had looked into this earlier but didn’t find any residential Honeywell gas sensors. I’ll update this thread if the alarm company has something I don’t know about. That would definitely be the best way to go - propane sensor on the monitored Honeywell panel that integrates to C4........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dueport said: Funny you should suggest this today - I had the same thought when I signed a new alarm monitoring contract for our Vista panel today. The contract referenced gas sensors. I had looked into this earlier but didn’t find any residential Honeywell gas sensors. I’ll update this thread if the alarm company has something I don’t know about. That would definitely be the best way to go - propane sensor on the monitored Honeywell panel that integrates to C4........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 12 hours ago, msgreenf said: That. Looks. Perfect. Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Dueport said: Sorry I’m not familiar with these terms (still new) could you please expand on this? Thanks! Stick with Vista, much simpler, MQTT more of an DIY extension to C4 an u probably will not like this route ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 There is Shelly Gas now that u can use with Chowmain driver for Shelly’s as an available option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Amr said: There is Shelly Gas now that u can use with Chowmain driver for Shelly’s as an available option. Very cool hadn’t heard of that thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Dueport said: Very cool hadn’t heard of that thank you! I have that integrated now with Chowmain driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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