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Francois posted a new activity comment 8 years ago
What model of sensor (provider) do you use for this purpose ?
Do you have an idea of the cost ?
Thanks
Francois -
Francois replied to the topic Remote Water Quality System for Stream in the forum Infrastructure and Equipment 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi Kevin
Your project is very interesting.
I am myself a surfer and i think that foam shaping solution could be used for cheap floating housing (instead of float buoys). I will investigate and get back to you.
Did you get any feedback regarding the turbidity sensor and ph accuracy compare to traditional costly solution? I cannot find any spec on…[Read more] -
Francois replied to the topic Sensor for water quality. Reuse water in the forum Environmental Sensors 8 years, 11 months ago
Neilh
Thanks for your response. Interesting EPA chalenge..
Regarding the turbidity sensor one could find alternative solution from dishwashers applications: http://amphenol-sensors.com/en/products/temperature/turbidity
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Francois became a registered member 9 years ago
What’s shown in the photo is a basic analog-output pressure transducer made by Keller-America. It’s been awhile since I checked the price on them, and the ones we used were part of a deeply discounted surplus lot. I think they are usually around $300 or higher, depending on the precision and type of output signal.