kotters Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Any tips, suggestions on what innovative things can be done with relay? Obviously we could use it to automate blinds. But what else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Local/remote temperature. What is it you are trying to achieve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotters Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well, I dont have an actual use for it at present, I got it as a "freebie" when I exchanged a faulty controller I didnt need. So really trying to come up with a use. otherwise maybe I should just sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Use it as a Zigbee repeater. Has it been updated to the latest rev.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotters Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 hmmm. not bad idea, but dont have any range issues at the moment. You think there is way to use to turn off a small water heater like the heavy duty controller does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotters Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 yes, its on 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 ^^wouldn't bother with that- there is already high-current product to do that work. How much you want for it, I got another toilet that needs automating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Programmer Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 There are many many things you can use it for...The most common off the top of my head...-Fireplace-Garage Door works better if you have a sensor input as well, but not required.-I use one to automate the hot water pump in the on-demand hot water heater-Irrigation for your lawn-Using a series of relays you could manage power to high power electric systems. Think about your car. Your ignition switch control's the starter relay that handles the high amperage so it doesn't go through the steering column.-They can be setup as a single pole double throw relay for some applications. Only used this setup for blinds, personally.-If you were handy and had a remote starter for you car...Basically look around your home and see what you could control by a switch of some sort, and you can make it work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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