Pulse probe for Elster V100 watermeter

Post by **Jeroen Bartels** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:28 am

I've been trying to get a pulse probe for my Elster V100 watermeter.
My watermeter is pulse ready but I have a hard time findig a reed probe for it. I bought a normal reed contact for it but that's not working properly.
This watermeter sold over 50 million pieces worldwide so the probe should be sold seperately somewere...
Has anyone of you bought one?

Post by **Sooty** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:14 pm

I think this is the right one although you would have to check with them to be sure.

http://www.mytub.co.uk/product_informat ... uct=367424

Seems a bit expensive for a reed switch. I got a pulse unit for my Elster gas meter from these people.

If you would like me to check if it's the right one and / or help with the purchase / postage, just let me know.

Paul..

Post by **DJF3** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:51 pm

JayBee,

Did you manage to find it? Have you talked to Mytub.co.uk?

I have the same watermeter, looking for the same thing.

/DJ

Post by **Jeroen Bartels** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:40 pm

I finally managed to do it with a normal reed contact. Bought it at Conrad.
Bestnr.: 502036 - 89
It's a really small one and therefore you have to place it in the right spot.
I do get a pulse now every ,5 liter and I will order the RFX meter set tomorrow.

Post by **Pieterpaul** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:59 pm

Can you tell me how & where you place the reed contact? With a picture maybe? Do you think it would work for the one in http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1385 as well?

Thanks, PP

Post by **Jeroen Bartels** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:23 am

If you look at the picture above you see a black dot left and up from the serial number. That's a hole that is ment for the reed relais. That watermeter is pulse'ready'.
I didn't have to take anything apart.

Post by **Pieterpaul** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:26 am

Too bad, even though mine is claimed to be pulse ready, it doesn't have a hole [:(]

Post by **Jeroen Bartels** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:43 pm

And making a hole in your watermeter would not be a good idea. [:p]

Post by **Pieterpaul** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:38 pm

I can always try [:o)]

Post by **Herbus** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:45 pm

Hi Jaybee,

I'm lucky. Checked my meter and it seems to be the same.
Did you remove the black plastic cap or did you place the reed contact on it?

Jos

Homeseer 2.2.66
ACT TI203, DooNetwork

Post by **Jeroen Bartels** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:28 pm

Just remove it. it's just a cap (but its tight).
The reed contact is suposed to go in the bigger hole.

Post by **Herbus** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:24 pm

Good suggestion! Works fine. Good and cheap solution.

Homeseer 2.2.66, HSTouch
ACT TI203, DooNetwork, RFXCom, RFXMeter (gas, electricity, water), Oregon THGR 228 N