I use two optocouplers on my clack reader esp32 PCB’s
Any plans to convert this to ESPHome? 
Which optocouplers do you use in the version 2 of your board and the resistance values? Will be hard to get the shipping of your boards to my place. My question on esphome can be discarded as i’ve finally read a disclaimer. Maybe make it bigger? Excellent work
I have made now a newer design of my Clack Reader with some improvements (V4)
- connect to the clack flowmeter and count the pulses (pulse per liter can be set)
- L/min and a waterflow leakage alarm after delay
- determination of regeneration steps by measuring the power of the drivemotor
- history of the last regeneration cycle times and used water and days in service
- salt measuring, only measure lower levels (so no water will be measured during fill
- Date of salt fill, last regeneration, resin cleaner date (count down timer) etc.
Suitable for Clack WS1 (branch ws1 on github) and Clack WS PI (Disc valve) (branch main on github)
Only for 15 VDC clack power supply (not 12 VAC)
fonske/clack-reader-v4 (github.com)
More pictures in the readme directory on github
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Which Clack is the preferred model? WS1 or WS PI
I and going to replace my Fleck BINRUN head, it doesn’t store the programming so it is lost after power outages…
@Brad_Ford
I asked Aqmos if the WS PI can be delivered only as head, but thats not possible.
also some internal parts are difficult to get. (like the ceramic discs and wheels)
So the Clack WS1 CI is fine also. (downflow brining, wet or dry salt tank possible)
And parts can be ordered… Look at [sinegroup]( WS1 CI, TC Clack residential valve (sinergroup.net)) if you have a business account. Although shipment from itally is also expensive.
I ordered recently a clack WS1 (injector C for 8" vessel), with DLFC from clack (017) and a riser tube.
15010301-019 (7e) Clack WS1CI / WS1TC DLFC 017 (1.7 gpm) for 3/4" - vessel 8" softener
Powersupply is 15 VDC (and not 12 VAC as mentioned)
Look at the materials.
I am not sure if you need to order seperately:
15010301-033 (2e) Clack WS1CI / WS1TC Drain line insert tube
15010301-034 (3e) Clack WS1CI / WS1TC Drain line elbow nut 3/4"
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thanks for that, I am looking to see if I can source them at the moment (Thailand)… Please nobody buy the BINRUN it needs to be in the BIN and then RUN…
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This is definitely the best option for Clack softener I could find. Now can monitor salt level, regen stage and even block / force regen remotely. Watermeter is a bonus. For sure can recommend @Fonske kit / ESPhome integration.
https://github.com/fonske/clack-reader-v4
If you choose to get premade kit - it’s installation is absolutely strait-forward and all needed wires/connectors are included. Just use manual for wiring and add device to HA. Thats almost all you need to do.
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