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    Automation controled aquaponic systems

    Just had a question about automation. Does anybody know where you can piece together a system instead of buying the one on line.(Kijani Grows Smart Aquaponics kit.) I think that system is going for about 5 or 600 for the kit. Just wondering if there was a way to do it for ourselfs. I would like to know the flow , ph, temp, simple things..

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    I think it was a Smart Aquaponics Arduino Shield board they were using. I dont know which board they were using

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    I don't know which board they were using
    I must have missed it...I didn't see a board or a computer being used, but then I've been up for 17 hours. In answer to your other question about a DIY system, Google for it...that's the only advice I have.
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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    Thanks Again. Get some rest lol

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    How much work and programming do you want to put into it?

    There are ways to diy it. Can you or are you will to learn to program an arduino? They are the most cost effective. Are you willing to do some electrical and electronic tasks?

    I believe all that you want can be diy'd. The flow may not be measuring flow rate, but you should be able to get flow confirmation. There also ways to have the system alert you of alarm conditions via text message, email, etc.
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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    eBay sells digital flow meters for water.
    At what point did our government cease to be of the people, by the people, and for the people?

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    This topic is very interesting to me...
    The more I think about starting a business the more I want to automate as much as possible.
    I think my business slogan will follow the LMI model....







    The Lazy Man's Initiative!!!
    let automation do most of the work and let me reap the benefits (food = eating good AND $$$)
    Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable - Zig Ziglar

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    That sounds like a plan to me. i have an IT guy that could help me with the programming and i like to wire things up. i was wondering where to find all the sensors for each job.

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    Before you dive into a project like this, it might be helpful to look at the documentation and product offerings from some "retail" products - Apex from Neptune Systems is what we have but there is also the ReefKeeper from Digital Aquatics, and probably a host of others.

    If you see what features they have and what sensors they use, you might get some ideas for what you really want/need?
    It's all about the fish, dude.

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    Re: Automation controled aquaponic systems

    Thanks again I will look into it. That stuff is way over my head. Lol. I luv to learn though.

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