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This circuit indicates the level of water in an overhead tank through LEDs and provides an alarm when the tank is full. As the tank fills with water, the LEDs light up gradually to show the water level. When the tank is full, a transistor is activated, turning on a buzzer to alert the user. The system provides both visual indication of the water level through LEDs and an audio alarm to warn when the tank is full.

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This circuit indicates the level of water in an overhead tank through LEDs and provides an alarm when the tank is full. As the tank fills with water, the LEDs light up gradually to show the water level. When the tank is full, a transistor is activated, turning on a buzzer to alert the user. The system provides both visual indication of the water level through LEDs and an audio alarm to warn when the tank is full.

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INTRODUCTION: This circuit not only indicates the amount of water present in the overhead tank but also

gives an alarm when the tank is full. The circuit uses the widely available CD4066, bilateral switch CMOS IC to indicate the water level through LEDs. When the water is empty the wires in the tank are open circuited and the 180Kresistors pulls the switch low hence opening the switch and LEDs are OFF. As the water starts filling up, first the wire in the tank connected to S1 and the supply are shorted by water. This closes the switch S1 and turns the LED1 ON. As the water continues to fill the tank, the LEDs 2 , 3 and 4 light up gradually. The no. of levels of indication can be increased to 8 if 2 CD4066 ICs are used in a similar fashion. When the water is full, the base of the transistor BC148 is pulled high by the water and this saturates the transistor, turning the buzzer ON. The SPST switch has to be opened to turn the buzzer OFF. Remember to turn the switch ON while pumping water otherwise the buzzer will not sound! WORKING PRINCIPLE: One electrode probe is with 6V AC is placed at the bottom of tank. Next probes are placed step by step above the bottom probe. When the water/liquid comes in contact with the electrode tip, a conductive path is established between the sense electrode and the tank wall/reference electrode, which in turn makes the transistors conduct to glow LED and indicate the level of water. The ends of probes are connected to corresponding points in the circuit as shown in circuit diagram. Insulated Aluminum wires with end insulation removed will do for the probe. Arrange the probes in order on a PVC pipe according to the depth and immerse it in the tank. AC voltage is use to prevent electrolysis at the probes.

This circuit not only indicates the amount of water present in the overhead tank but also gives an alarm when the tank is full. This worthy device starts ringing as soon as the water tank becomes full. It helps to check overflow and wastage of water by warning the customer when the tank is about to brim. The system provides visual water level indication with audio alarms at desired levels. It also provides automatic control of pumps at a remote location. Now no need to go on the roof to look the water level. It shows the water level in your room like 1/4 tank, 1/2 tank, 3/4 tank and full tank. Alarm starts ringing as soon as tank becomes full. Suitable for every tank

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