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A client has asked if I can have an indication (from within the house) of when the septic tank pump is running, just for the peace of mind that they know that it does actually work!, I can't see anything obvious in terms of an off the shelf product, I'm thinking I would require a type of current monitoring device and a simple light indicating the pump is 'on' or even a figure confirming the amps being drawn. Any suggestions appreciated.

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0 mapj1 over 3 years ago

if you know the current it takes then a low votlage lamp of the same current and any low voltage would be the traditional method.

With LED lamps and so on it gets harder, but it is still possible - for example if the motor takes 5A then a 3V 5A transformer in series will step up to 240v when loaded with a 15 watt mains lamp.

Or a traditional moving iron AC ammeter in a box.

Not that expensive

The slow step is making the hole in the adaptable box the right size.....

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0 mapj1 over 3 years ago

if you know the current it takes then a low votlage lamp of the same current and any low voltage would be the traditional method.

With LED lamps and so on it gets harder, but it is still possible - for example if the motor takes 5A then a 3V 5A transformer in series will step up to 240v when loaded with a 15 watt mains lamp.

Or a traditional moving iron AC ammeter in a box.

Not that expensive

The slow step is making the hole in the adaptable box the right size.....

Mike
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