Water Tank Overflow Alarm to Save Water.

Water is the most precious gift of nature. It has no taste, no smell and no colour. It is found everywhere and the other its other name is life. We find it in tanks, ponds, wells, rivers and springs. We know that almost three-fourth of the earth is water. Now it is time to focus on saving water to protect the environment and to ensure adequate supply of water for our future generation.

For our daily usage, we use overhead tank to store water so that it can be used during the day as per requirement in Kitchens, Toilets, bathrooms, Gardens etc. Generally,  we use electric motor to send the water into overhead tank but we could not know that how much water level is there in the Tank during filling up the tank so that we could switch off the motor before overflowing. When water level is reached at top level of the tank, the water is overflowed through overflow pipe but before we switch off the motor, we would have been already witnessed wasted of much water. Now, we can save water using "Water Tank Overflow alarm" which is available on online seller like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Shopclues etc.

I have installed following Overhead Water tank overflow alarm at my home and it is working fine. Generally, I  love to search on net to compare the products available with different online sellers and after visiting all the popular sites I had finally ordered "Overflow Alarm" from Amazon which I believe is the value for money and it is durable product. 

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 (Prize Around Rs.250/- only)

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Installation of water tank overflow Alarm:

I have enough knowledge of Electrical Circuits and Electrical equipment, therefore, I had installed it myself.

I advise you to get it fitted & installed by local electrician known to you if you have no basic knowledge of Electrical Circuits & Equipment. But you can do it your self if you have basic knowledge of Electrical wiring & circuits. 

For those who are interested to install it, I would try to explain it in simplest terms as follows :

Task : To Install Overhead Water Tank Overflow Alarm.

Material Required : 

1. Water Tank Overflow Alarm (You can buy it here). 
2. Strong insulated Twin Wire of length from top of your overhead tank to Pump Motor starter or switch location.
3. Insulation Tape to cover joints.

Tools Required :

1. Phase Tester or Screw driver
2. Wire Cutter/Pliers.
3. Hammer & Screw.
4. Medium duty Drilling Machine with 4-5 mm drill bit or Wall Punch. (This is required only in case you need to install Alarm set on Wall) 

Financial Implication/Cost : Rs 400 to 500 Depending upon distance of your motor SW/Starter to overhead tank and quality of Wire used.

Execution/Procedure :

1. Select a suitable place near your Pump Motor starter/switch and fix the alarm unit on the wall with guitty & screw.
2. Join one end of wires to be taken to water tank with two (Short length) wires coming out of alarm unit properly and insulate with tape. 

1. Cut the plug from the AC input wire of Alarm unit and remove 4-5 inch of outer insulation of both the wires. Connect Red wire with starter MCB top connection or top. If your motor is operating without starter then no need to cut the alarm plug rather just connect it using Multi Extension Plug (see the picture above).
2. Connect black wire with the neutral which is generally available in starter motor or switch board as the case may be. Please ensure to switch off the mains supply before carrying out these activities.
3. Just for checking the right connectivity & serviceability, switch on your pump motor. A Red Light will glow at alarm unit indicating availability of power supply to Alarm unit. Now short or join other end of two wires to be taken to top and Alarm. It should start sounding the warning for water overflow which indicates right connectivity. Switch Off the Pump Motor.
4. Switch Off the Pump Motor and route the wires from Alarm unit to the top of your over head water tank by taking the shortest and safe route. In case of Plastic Tank, you can make a two holes top on the tank to insert the wires hanging inside the tank just below the overflow pipe so that alarm can be worked before overflowing the tank. In case of cementing tank, your can do it accordingly.

Testing :

The water over flow alarm is installed now and we can test it by switching On the Pump motor. A red light will glow on the Alarm unit indicating that the gadget is On. As soon as the water tank is filled till the open ended wires level, a short/connection will be extended to the Alarm unit and it will start giving an audio warning to switch off the water pump. When we switch off pump by MCB or switch the supply to the Alarm will also be switched off and it will stop the warning sound. 

Advantages: Saving Water, Stop damaging walls & terrace.  

Problem in setting up Yahoo Mail, Gmail?, What is POP, POP3 and IMAP When I Setup My Email Account in Mobile Device?

“What is POP3?

Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is a standard mail protocol used to receive emails from a remote server to a local email client. POP3 allows you to download email messages on your local computer and read them even when you are offline."

"What is IMAP?

The Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is a mail protocol used for accessing email on a remote web server from a local client. IMAP and POP3 are the two most commonly used Internet mail protocols for retrieving emails. Both protocols are supported by all modern email clients and web servers."

"Main difference between IMAP and POP3:

The POP3 protocol assumes that there is only one client connected to the mailbox. In contrast, the IMAP protocol allows simultaneous access by multiple clients. IMAP is suitable for you if your mailbox is about to be managed by multiple users."

"What is SMTP?

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard protocol for sending emails across the Internet. SMTP uses TCP port 25 or 2525 and sometimes you can have problems to send your messages in case your ISP has closed port 25 (How to check if port 25 is open?). To determine the SMTP server for a given domain name, the MX (Mail eXchange) should have more information."

"When setting up:

• POP - choose POP and the incoming server port will default to 110
• IMAP - choose IMAP and the incoming server port will default to 143
• All other settings are the same.
• Username = user@yourdomain.com
• Password = the password you set up when you configured your mail box
• Incoming Mail Server = mail.yourdomain.com
• Outgoing Mail Server= smtp.yourdomain.com
  • Outgoing Server Requires Authentication (typically found in advanced options or settings)
  • Do NOT check "Log on Using Secure Password Authentication"
  • Use the same Username and Password as Incoming or select "Use Same Settings as Incoming"
  • Outgoing Server Port= 2525 or 587
    • This is subject to change based on the individual preferences of your ISP"

Note - Substitute your actual domain name for "yourdomain.com" and substitute the first part of your email address for "user."

  

Email Ports
For networks, a port means an endpoint to a logical connection. The port number identifies what type of port it is. Here are the default email ports you may find in your device in which may facing problem setting up email.     

• POP3 - port 110
• IMAP - port 143
• SMTP - port 25
• HTTP - port 80
• Secure SMTP (SSMTP) - port 465
• Secure IMAP (IMAP4-SSL) - port 585
• IMAP4 over SSL (IMAPS) - port 993
• Secure POP3 (SSL-POP) - port 995.

  

Set Up POP or IMAP E-Mail on an Android Device with following steps.

1. From the home screen, tap Applications > Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account> Manual setup.

1. On the Incoming settings screen, in the Protocol drop-down menu, select IMAP or POP3. We suggest you select IMAP because it supports more features.

1. In the Email address and Username text boxes, enter your full e-mail address, for example tony@contoso.com, and then select Next. Your user name is the same as your e-mail address.

1. In the Password text box, enter your password.

1. In the IMAP server or POP3 server text box, enter your IMAP or POP server name. For information about how to look up the server settings you need to complete this step and other steps in this procedure, see “How do I find the server settings” later in this topic.

1. In the Security type drop-down menu and Server port text boxes, specify the POP or IMAP settings that you looked up in step 5, and then tap Next. Your e-mail application will check your IMAP or POP settings.

1. On the Outgoing server settings screen, the Login required option should be selected for you, and the Username and Password text boxes should be filled in.

1. In the SMTP server text box, enter the SMTP server name you looked up in step 5.

1. In the Security type drop down menu and Server port text box, specify the SMTP settings that you located in step 5, and click Next.

1. In the Account name, text box, enter a name for your account (for example “Office 365 email” or “Work email”). In the Your name text box, enter the name you want displayed when you send e-mail to others (for example “Tony Smith”), and then select Finish Setup.

What else do I need to know?

If your e-mail account is the type that requires registration, you must register it the first time you sign in to Outlook Web App. Connecting to your e-mail account through a mobile phone will fail if you haven't registered your account through Outlook Web App. After you sign in to your account, sign out. Then try to connect using your mobile phone.

Settings to setup email in your mobile device (or in computer) are as under:

Yahoo.com: 
POP3: pop.mail.yahoo.com Port 995
SMTP: smtp.mail.yahoo.com Port 465
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: YES
User name must not include the @yahoo.com

Yahoo.co.in: 
POP3: pop.mail.yahoo.co.in Port 995
SMTP: smtp.mail.yahoo.co.in Port 465
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: YES
User name must not include the @yahoo.com

GMail:

POP3: pop.gmail.com Port 995
SMTP: smtp.gmail.com Port 465
ESTMP should be enabled
SSL: YES

AOL:

IMAP: imap.aol.com Port 143
SMTP: smtp.aol.com
SSL: NO

ATT World Net:

POP3: ipostoffice.worldnet.att.net Port 995
SMTP: imailhost.worldnet.att.net Port 465
SSL REQUIRED for Incoming and Outgoing

Cox:
NOTE: With Cox you can only use their SMTP servers while on their network.

Central
POP3: pop.central.cox.net
SMTP: smtp.central.cox.net
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO

East Cost
POP3: pop.east.cox.net
SMTP: smtp.east.cox.net
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO

West Cost
POP3: pop.west.cox.net
SMTP: smtp.west.cox.net
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO

Comcast:

POP3: pop3.comcast.net Port 110
SMTP: smtp.comcast.net Port 587
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO
User name must NOT include @comcast.net

Comcast SMART ZONE:

POP3:  sz-pop.mail.comcast.net Port 995
SMTP: smtp.compcast.net Port 587
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO
User name must NOT include @comcast.net

Earthlink:
POP3: pop.earthlink.net Port 110
SMTP: smtpauth.earthlink.net Port 587
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO
User name must include @earthlink.net

  

Hughes Net:

POP3: mail.hughes.net Port 110
SMTP: smtp.hughest.net Port 25
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO
User name must include @hughes.net

Metrocast:

POP3: pop.va.metrocast.net Port 110
SMTP: smtp.va.metrocast.net Port 25
ESMTP should NOT be enabled
User name MUST be full email address
SSL: NO

MSN:

POP3: pop 3 . live. com  port #995.
SMTP: smtp.live. com port #25
SSL: YES
ESMTP: should be enabled
User name must have the full email address

NetZero:

POP3: pop.netzero.com Port 110
SMTP: smtpauth.netzero.com Port 25
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO
User name must include @netzero.com

Verizon:
POP3: incoming.verizon.net Port 110
SMTP: outgoing.verizon.net Port 25
ESMTP should be enabled
SSL: NO

The following information is according to a forum comment at the bottom of this webpage concerning HOTMAIL and mail server settings:

Additional information from this website has not been confirmed or validated as of yet but it does include additional information or perhaps corrected information. If the above steps do not fix the problem with setting up an email account for the HP Apps then read on:

• Yahoo! Mail Settings
  Yahoo Mail offers standard POP3 access for receiving emails incoming through your Yahoo mailbox, by using your favorite email client software. To setup your email client for working with your Yahoo account, you need to select the POP3 protocol and use the following mail server settings:
•  
• Yahoo Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.mail.yahoo.com (port 110)
• Yahoo Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.mail.yahoo.com (port 25)

POP Yahoo! Mail Plus email server settings

Yahoo Plus Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com (SSL enabled, port 995)

Yahoo Plus Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com (SSL enabled, port 465, use authentication)

· Google GMail Settings
The Google GMail service offers email client access for retrieving and sending emails through your Gmail account. However, for security reasons, GMail uses POP3 over an SSL connection, so make sure your email client supports encrypted SSL connections.

Google Gmail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.gmail.com (SSL enabled, port 995)

Outgoing Mail Server - use the SMTP mail server address provided by your local ISP orsmtp.gmail.com (SSL enabled, port 465)

 MSN Mail Settings
The MSN email service allows you to use the MSN POP3 and SMTP servers to access your MSN mailbox.

MSN Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop3.email.msn.com (port 110, using Secure Password Authentication - SPA)

MSN Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.email.msn.com (select "My outgoing server requires authentication")

 Lycos Mail Settings
The Lycos Mail Plus service allows you to use POP3 and SMTP servers for accessing your Lycos mailbox.

Lycos Mail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.mail.lycos.com (port 110)

Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.mail.lycos.com or use your local ISP SMTP mail server

 AOL Mail Settings
The AOL email service is a web based system, designed for managing your AOL mailbox via HTTP IMAP access. Unlike Hotmail, you can use any email client to access your AOL mailbox, as long as it supports the IMAP protocol.

AOL Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) - imap.aol.com (port 143)

AOL Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.aol.com or use your local ISP SMTP mail server

 Mail.com Mail Settings
The Mail.com email service allows you to use POP3 and SMTP servers for accessing yourMail.com mailbox.

Mail.com Mail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop1.mail.com (port 110)

Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server

 Netscape Internet Service Mail Settings
The Netscape e-mail system is web-based, which means you can access their e-mail from any Internet connection. Netscape Internet Service also supports AOL® Communicator, Microsoft® Outlook, Microsoft® Outlook Express, and other POP3 e-mail software. The outgoing mail server needs SSL support, so make sure your email client software supports SSL connections over the SMTP protocol.

Netscape Internet Service Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.3.isp.netscape.com (port 110)

Netscape Internet Service Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.isp.netscape.com (port 25, using a secure SSL connection)

Tiscali Mail Settings
The Tiscali email service allows you to use POP3 and SMTP servers for accessing your Tiscali mailbox.

Tiscali Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.tiscali.com (port 110)

Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server

Freeserve Mail Settings
The Freeserve email service allows you to use POP3 and SMTP servers for accessing your Freeserve mailbox.

Freeserve Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.freeserve.com (port 110)

Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server

Supanet Mail Settings
The Supanet email service allows you to use POP3 and SMTP servers for accessing your Supanet mailbox.

Supanet Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.supanet.com (port 110)

Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail se

AT&T SMTP IMAP Server
smtp.att.yahoo.com SSL Port 465	imap.att.yahoo.com SSL Port 993

Music System for Car (Hyundai EON)

Hi Friends,

I am writing this blog to help you out choosing Music system to be fitted in Carr. Before finalizing Music system and speakers I searched on internet and youtube but did not find any review or any video for music system installed particularity for Hyundai EON car. Therefore, I decided to visit local car accessories vendors who could help me to selecting music system for my EON car. 

After visiting some vendors, I decided to go with Sony make music player and speakers. My budget was around Rs. 10,000/- to Rs.11,000/- for whole music system. After comparing specifications of various music players, I chose Sony make music player Model No. is CDX G1150U which I purchased from snapdeal at Rs.4000/- but for speaker I purchased them from local vendor as I was confused about whether it was 4” or 6” speakers slot provided in EON door speakers.  After opening the door cover by mechanic I got to know that it is 6” slot provided in EON Car. 6” front door speakers cost me at Rs.2400/- Model No. SX-GTF16382 and Rear speaker cost me Rs.3000/- and its model No. is XS-GTF69382 – which has 450W capacity. These both speakers price are quoted including installation charge. Moreover, I also had to purchase wooden support plate to install rear speakers which cost of Rs.700/-. 

The whole system cost me at Rs.11000/- only which includes music player, speakers, a wooden plate and installation charge. The bass and treble are very clear superb sound. 

So guys, if your budget is around Rs.11000/- then this is the best combination for you. This combo can be installed in any Car. This is the cheapest combo with superb sound quality.

For review video click on: Music System for your Car

I hope this blog would be helpful to you.

Thanking You
Mahesh Bariya