Cheapest Method- Float Switch to GSM SMS alart

[Boat-renovation.com]

Hello all I'm fairly new to the forum I'm writing a post about cellphone bilge alarms on my website.

I want to use a GSM device relay to send a message when my float switch is activated on my boat.
All I can find is devices that send SMS messages to open doors etc- I want the opposite.

Is there a simple and cheap device out there that I can connect to my float switch to send a SMS message when its on.

Thankyou for your help - I will credit any contribution

 

[Rpa07]

I taking that it's not enough that the automatic bilge is automatic? Are you wanting to know how often it bilges to access the extent of your leak?
I personally can't help but read a post on a very early thread about van security where the poster set up an SMS messaging system for when the van was a' rockin' and it was successful for him. You may be able to PM (private message) him if he's still around.
Others will also come up with ideas.
Welcome to the forum Bristol!

 

[Rpa07]

I have designed and built a SMS warning system from a very old phone 3 quid as soon as the gits start tampering i get an SMS message easy built and great peace of mind

Mayfair was last around on 16 Dec but is in alacante in Spain - PM him and see if you get a reply.

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

I taking that it's not enough that the automatic bilge is automatic? Are you wanting to know how often it bilges to access the extent of your leak?
I personally can't help but read a post on a very early thread about van security where the poster set up an SMS messaging system for when the van was a' rockin' and it was successful for him. You may be able to PM (private message) him if he's still around.
Others will also come up with ideas.
Welcome to the forum Bristol!

Basically the idea being that when your away from your boat you would be notified if it's sinking haha!
That would most likely be what I'm after - just something that sends as opposes to receive. ill take a look now

 

[Rpa07]

You could always set up another automatic bilge as the chances of them both not performing is slim, especially if they have separate or backup power supplies (PV and battery)

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

You could always set up another automatic bilge as the chances of them both not performing is slim, especially if they have separate or backup power supplies (PV and battery)

Yeh I like to always have two.
Can I show you the article so far- I think it gives a good idea of what I'm trying to do.
Cellphone Bilge Alarms - Boat Renovation People - http://www.boat-renovation.com/cellphone-bilge-alarms/

 

[Rpa07]

Plenty of old phones around to have a mess about with - not sure which one best. Try you tube but stay away from key words like "det0nati0n" in case you get the FBI knocking on the port side to find you with a soldering iron, a dozen mobile phones and fuel containers - I think I watch too much NCIS!

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

Plenty of old phones around to have a mess about with - not sure which one best. Try you tube but stay away from key words like "det0nati0n" in case you get the FBI knocking on the port side to find you with a soldering iron, a dozen mobile phones and fuel containers - I think I watch too much NCIS!

hahahaha
You've got a very good point that wouldn't look so great. My picture of Trump with a dart through his head wouldn't do me any favours ethier

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I like to build my own electronic stuff but at £57 I'd probably opt for this ready-made device or equivalent: A5 GSM Alarm Auto-Dialer and SMS Sender - https://www.adventcontrols.co.uk/products/gsm-alarm-auto-dialer-sms-sender-for-burglar-alarm-dvr
The two inputs could be used for Pump Running (normal float sw) and High Level (auxiliary float sw). The return channel could be used to force the pump on if a float switch fault is suspected.

 

[Rpa07]

Worth every penny of £57 I say - the number of applications that it can be used for is great. Be a fun project making the adaptable enclosure as well. I may go out and buy me a leaky boat!

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I prefer my boat the way it is. I don't have bilge. Any stern tube leakage is collected in a plastic crate and pumped from there at the end of a day's cruising. It only drips when running so it doesn't have a float switch. The only time the bilge pump gets a drink is when I pull it up and drop it in a bucket of water to test it.

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

I like to build my own electronic stuff but at £57 I'd probably opt for this ready-made device or equivalent: A5 GSM Alarm Auto-Dialer and SMS Sender - https://www.adventcontrols.co.uk/products/gsm-alarm-auto-dialer-sms-sender-for-burglar-alarm-dvr
The two inputs could be used for Pump Running (normal float sw) and High Level (auxiliary float sw). The return channel could be used to force the pump on if a float switch fault is suspected.

I think this is what I'm after! - looks like it does everything I'd want - Nice one!

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

Worth every penny of £57 I say - the number of applications that it can be used for is great. Be a fun project making the adaptable enclosure as well. I may go out and buy me a leaky boat!

I've got plenty of leaky boats.

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

Plenty of old phones around to have a mess about with - not sure which one best. Try you tube but stay away from key words like "det0nati0n" in case you get the FBI knocking on the port side to find you with a soldering iron, a dozen mobile phones and fuel containers - I think I watch too much NCIS!

Had to add that to the post it made me laugh !

 

[Boat-renovation.com]

Finished the article so thankyou both for your contribution I've credited you at the bottom.
Long story short and for the forum you can easily do this using a A5 GSM Alarm Auto-Dialer and SMS Sender
You can read the full tutorial here. DIY GSM Cellphone Bilge Alarm - Cheap Option - Boat Renovation People - http://www.boat-renovation.com/cellphone-bilge-alarm/


http://www.boat-renovation.com/cellphone-bilge-alarm/

 

[mack3rs]

Hello all I'm fairly new to the forum I'm writing a post about cellphone bilge alarms on my website.

I want to use a GSM device relay to send a message when my float switch is activated on my boat.
All I can find is devices that send SMS messages to open doors etc- I want the opposite.

Is there a simple and cheap device out there that I can connect to my float switch to send a SMS message when its on.

Thankyou for your help - I will credit any contribution

hi pal

this is exactly what you are looking for and extremely reliable as i have fitted 50+ and they are flawless. all it requires is a 12v trigger.

A5 GSM Alarm Auto-Dialer and SMS Sender - https://www.adventcontrols.co.uk/products/gsm-alarm-auto-dialer-sms-sender-for-burglar-alarm-dvr