2024-06-16

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In this episode of DIY or Buy, we will have a closer look at a very niche project. I have a cistern in my garden that stores all the rain water from my roofs. Only problem is that I have no idea how much water is in there meaning I need some kind of water level sensor. But the Buy options for such a "niche" application are not that great. That is why I came up with my own DIY solution that might be better ;-) Let's get started!

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0:00 The Buy Options Suck!

1:26 Intro

2:21 Buy Option 1 (Hydrostatic Sensor)

3:32 Buy Option 2 (Ultrasonic Sensor)

5:23 DIY Solution

8:40 WiFi DIY Solution

9:43 Final Assembly

10:34 Verdict