Automatic Pool-pump switch

[collardgreens]

Hello I am new to electronic circuits, PIC and such. I haven't had a lot of time to read throught the posts but would appreciate a point in the right direction. I have a pump i want to run water in and out of the pool for heating. I bought and automatic timer switch with 24 settings a day. However that it only kicks on and off every hour. I want to know if it is possible to operate a switch with a computer or laptop to run the pump say,.. every 15 minutes for 2 minutes. There is not a switch i can buy with such increments. Am I in the right place to research such a thing?

Thank You

 

[RadioRon]

I think you will find the necessary switch and remote control hardware at smarthome.com. For example, here is one type of remote controllable switch that seems suitable for small motors/pumps:
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and there are many timer products that they offer to control this switch from simple tabletop ones to computer interfaces and windows software.

 

[Rajaneesh]

RE Pool switch

You can buy an adjustable timer switch in which you can program the ON time and OFF time independantly ........... That will solve your problem i believe. If you dint get that stuff ,,, go for a simple PLC .... KEYNCE..

Thanks

Hello I am new to electronic circuits, PIC and such. I haven't had a lot of time to read throught the posts but would appreciate a point in the right direction. I have a pump i want to run water in and out of the pool for heating. I bought and automatic timer switch with 24 settings a day. However that it only kicks on and off every hour. I want to know if it is possible to operate a switch with a computer or laptop to run the pump say,.. every 15 minutes for 2 minutes. There is not a switch i can buy with such increments. Am I in the right place to research such a thing?

Thank You