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Disclaimer: The project discussed under this topic uses lethal AC voltages and should not be attempted by those who are not properly experienced. Proper safety precautions must be adhere to at all times. I will not be held responsible for your actions. Use at own risk.
Once again a very simple project to indicate when power is restored after a loadshedding period by Eskom or a normal power outage. My YL insisted that I come up with a power indicator. Some might say but this is really a stupid idea to publish such simple projects. To those I say they must remember that we are not all electrical- or electronic engineers!
I trust that this project might be of some use to all the loadshedding sufferers out there.
Parts required:
- 2 x 40mm PVC End Caps
- 1 x 6cm length of 40mm PVC Pipe
- 1 x 6mm Rubber Grommet
- 2 x Cable Ties
- 1 x 40mm PVC Pipe Clamp-on bracket
- Length of 2 core Power Cable with plug
- 1 x 220V AC 22 mm Red or Green Pilot Light
Build:
I am not going to describe the build here as the images explain the build.
Use:
Just plug the unit into a power socket and as soon as the power returns the pilot light will be illuminated. If it does not then power has not yet returned.
Photos:
(Click on images for larger view.)
PS - Need to tidy the wires above the rack!
