Filter alert

elaviel · 09-29-2005, 07:14 AM

I'm creating a timer which will let you know when you need to change the pads for the filter. it will just be a simple box with lights which light when the pads need changing. the timer can be kept separate from the aquarium and put in a visible place. the desighn will allow for up to 3 time ranges for, aka 3 months, 1 months and 1 week. if produced the product would cost under £10 and would simple to use.
please leave me feed back on your opinions on the idea.
Im an electronics student researching into making a very basic electronics product. i want the product to be able to be completely detachable from the aquarium unlike many others avalible. meaning that you dont have to have it anywhere near the aquarium to make it work. This is a project on a limited budget and time constrained. your feed back is helpful in allowing me to put together my report, Thank you. keep the feed back coming.
id like to include your comments in my report and if thats ok could people please let me know. thanks
elaviel

fishn00b · 09-29-2005, 07:22 AM

You wouldn't need to keep it on the aquarium at all... just run the circuit with a pot on it moved to the date you want to change it. I don't understand why you can't just look at the filter pads though.

flynngriff · 09-29-2005, 08:58 AM

Hrm... I'm not sure I understand what you're designing. It it something that senses when your filter is becoming clogged, or is it simply a timer you can set for 1 week, 1 month, or 3 months?

If it's simply a timer, you'll probably never sell one. A calender is much cheaper.

Good luck, though!

-Flynn

Georgia Peach · 09-29-2005, 09:32 AM

personally, its not something that I would spend any money on. It might be helpful to someone who has alot of tanks, i.e. fish store or breeder or so forth. there are alot of people who are really crappy at keeping records and Im sure they find it hard to remember when the filter has been changed unless they do them all at the same time. People buy all kinds of stuff that others find useless. Good luck!

DavidDoyle · 09-29-2005, 09:38 AM

I have been cleaning my filters weekly for years. I do not understand the purpose/value of this product.

elaviel · 09-29-2005, 10:50 AM

aybe i am just the only one with a bad memory then lol
thanks guys keep them coming

ron v · 12-02-2005, 08:37 AM

What I need is something that will clean my filters while I watch the ballgame. Design that and I'm interested.LOL.

fishn00b · 12-02-2005, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron v

What I need is something that will clean my filters while I watch the ballgame. Design that and I'm interested.LOL.

I'd buy it.

CVV1 · 12-02-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron v

What I need is something that will clean my filters while I watch the ballgame. Design that and I'm interested.LOL.

have a sink with a glass bottom and under the glass bottom put at flat screen TV!!!!

09-29-2005, 07:14 AM	#1
elaviel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 4	Filter alert I'm creating a timer which will let you know when you need to change the pads for the filter. it will just be a simple box with lights which light when the pads need changing. the timer can be kept separate from the aquarium and put in a visible place. the desighn will allow for up to 3 time ranges for, aka 3 months, 1 months and 1 week. if produced the product would cost under £10 and would simple to use. please leave me feed back on your opinions on the idea. Im an electronics student researching into making a very basic electronics product. i want the product to be able to be completely detachable from the aquarium unlike many others avalible. meaning that you dont have to have it anywhere near the aquarium to make it work. This is a project on a limited budget and time constrained. your feed back is helpful in allowing me to put together my report, Thank you. keep the feed back coming. id like to include your comments in my report and if thats ok could people please let me know. thanks elaviel

09-29-2005, 09:32 AM	#4
Georgia Peach Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gray, Georgia Age: 42 Posts: 1,581	personally, its not something that I would spend any money on. It might be helpful to someone who has alot of tanks, i.e. fish store or breeder or so forth. there are alot of people who are really crappy at keeping records and Im sure they find it hard to remember when the filter has been changed unless they do them all at the same time. People buy all kinds of stuff that others find useless. Good luck! __________________ *Cichlids have more personality than most people I know !*

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09-29-2005, 07:22 AM	#2
fishn00b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 401	You wouldn't need to keep it on the aquarium at all... just run the circuit with a pot on it moved to the date you want to change it. I don't understand why you can't just look at the filter pads though.

09-29-2005, 08:58 AM	#3
flynngriff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 34 Posts: 443	Hrm... I'm not sure I understand what you're designing. It it something that senses when your filter is becoming clogged, or is it simply a timer you can set for 1 week, 1 month, or 3 months? If it's simply a timer, you'll probably never sell one. A calender is much cheaper. Good luck, though! -Flynn

09-29-2005, 09:38 AM	#5
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	I have been cleaning my filters weekly for years. I do not understand the purpose/value of this product.

09-29-2005, 10:50 AM	#6
elaviel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 4	aybe i am just the only one with a bad memory then lol thanks guys keep them coming

12-02-2005, 08:37 AM	#7
ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	What I need is something that will clean my filters while I watch the ballgame. Design that and I'm interested.LOL.

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