How to monitor tank level at remote bush..no electric?
Alright, looking for a creative way to keep an eye on my tank level ....with no electricity available.
I have two remote woods- one is 3/16 natural vacuum but about 6 miles from sugar house. Sometimes the tank is overflowing sometimes not even enough for full load. I have been trying to figure out a way to use my cellular trail camera to keep an eye on the tank level. The camera needs motion to trigger a picture though
Anyone have anything creative they use to try and save trips
Thanks
Mike
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/j...Sugar%20shack/
Do you ice fish? I wonder if a flag on a tip up rig would trip the camera motion sensor, then you just need a float on the bottom of the tip up ...
What model trail camera? Some have a time lapse mode.
Or, a big pile of corn by the tank and let the critters constantly trip it
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2015 - Small operation. 25 buckets. One excited 5 year old and one 35 year old that feels 5 again.
2016 - One year older. New Homemade 2x4 Arch, Smoky Lake Pan and looking at 52 maples, 17 box elders and 2 walnut trees.
2017 - Shurflo 4008 hooked to 42 stingy silver maples and a few Norways. A couple buckets on sugars and Norways. 10 box elders.
2018 - ...a few more taps.
2019 - ...more taps on 3/16 gravity. This spiral is heading downward in a hurry.
2020 - 4x400 RO - RB20 (uh-oh!)
If the budget allows you could use a smartrek system or comparable brand that has a tank level sensor. They are amazing for calming your nerves and simple to use, usually a set of batteries lasts all season if not more.
I have talked to all the manufacturers and no one has anything that doesnt require electricity since all are based on sonar which needs alot of current.
Unfortunately my Spypoint camera does not have a time lapse feature
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/j...Sugar%20shack/
We use small battery powered wireless security cameras from Reolink. A small solar panel keeps a 12 volt battery charged for the camera and a hotspot. Live video is available 24/7 from our phones, tablet or laptop. Saved us on a number of occasions from the tank overflowing.
Last edited by bill m; 01-08-2020 at 06:45 PM.
12 volt battery ,Zomodo camera and smarttalk hotspot
2x6 RAISED FLUE PANS
by WF MASON
650 taps on vac.
100 on bags
I use this camera, https://www.ebay.com/itm/720P-WIFI-W...5-8c5b316b728d with a hotspot and deep cycle 12 volt. A solar panel helps.
William
950 taps
3 X 12 Thor pans on a Brian Arch
CDL 600 expandable
Thanks all. I am not familiar with hotspots. Is there a monthly charge or do you have to align it with your phone carrier or can it be independent? Anyone better than another?
Thanks
Mike
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/j...Sugar%20shack/
My hotspot device was $90, I own it. $10 a month added to my cell phone bill, unlimited usage.
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