TRV’s will NOT work. They’re not integrated fully. Will get them added next week
I mean the definition of the binding log setting, I understand about the TRV, I will remove it again
Yeah the definition is correct for the trv handler ![]()
teh log handler setting seems to be hit or miss, no error or unknown handler, if specified incorrectly
off topic, refrigeration Ive a beer chiller rig ( brewpi monitored, openhab gui ) that only chills when the motor is cool, does it need re gas ing ?
Would need to see some full examples of where you think it’s wrong.
By motor, you mean the black pot (compressor) yeah?
The smaller pipe coming off this, does it get got (pretty quick not just heat transfer), and the bigger pipe, does it get cold (a little away from the compressor as will warm up with the heat of it)
Send me a pic of the back of the unit so I can see the setup (there’s many different types)
the log handler, it may be me specifying the log:set TRACE org. … … incorrectly maybe
re the compressor, I watch the Amps then drop out a relay so it does not sit there all day at high start amps, it chills the tank down well when cool
I’m still not sure what your referring to as being wrong though
What relay? On the compressor itself?
Should switch in less than a second from its start windings (high amps) to run windings (low amps)
And the amps drop? If so sounds like comp gone or just the relay/capacitor
re the TRACE addition to the logging , it maybe me incorrectly adding the binding.thing.incorrectly
ive added a relay on over current to my beer line chiller as it sits there pulling high amps and not starting when its hot
its low amps when its cool may be 3 max.
the cap Farads seems correct, its when the compressor is hot. i assist it all by adding cooling
How hot is the compressor getting.. can you hold your hand on it?
Could be the actual compressor relay (about £20), sounds like it’s not switching over to run when it’s hot and then the comp goes off on its internal thermal protection, common fault.
Assuming you’ve made sure the condenser (looks like a car radiator if you don’t know) is clean all the way through? If not can use compressed air or wash it (obvs make sure you don’t get the electrics
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Defo not a refrigerant issue of it works when cool. One of above
If you let me know the comp model I can get you a price on the relay
compressor very hot , hand ish just.
there is no relay. i guess thermal protection , hence my relay controlled fan helps a bit.
its all very clean, its a CALYPSO 9 beer chiller
thankyou very much for your assistance
Yes of course, a starter & thermal ? , In a guess which mine always does trip off when its hot
had to add another relay for extra fans to try to cool it down. Bet you could suss it
Replace them both plus cap.
I’d rather work on one device at a time, get that fully working, then move on to the next.
Dimmer a good starting point as this was nearly/if not finished integration. Need to know whats working, what’s not, and the logs that accompany the bit not working.
I’ve fixed you not being able to add your TRV in this though, was a typo on the channel name. Its not going to do anything as I have no details of what comes back at the moment (this is what I need form logs): openhab-lightwaverf-compiled/org.openhab.binding.lightwaverf-2.5.13-SNAPSHOT_chod_1.jar at main · delid4ve/openhab-lightwaverf-compiled · GitHub
totally, one device at a time, My openhab is reloading everything intermittently, Ill knock out some functions see if it calms down,
I’ve just started with OpenHAB, and LightwaveRF is one of the major automation components in my house, so critical to my deployment. I’m still learning the basics of the system.
I’m running OpenHAB 3.0.2 as the latest release from the Debian stable repository. I downloaded the add-on version org.openhab.binding.lightwaverf-3.1.0-SNAPSHOT_3.10.jar as there doesn’t appear to be a match for 3.0.2. I placed the file in the add-on directory at /usr/share/openhab/addons/ and fixed permissions. If I set logs to debug I see OpenHAB pick up the file, install it, and it is listed on the console as an active binding. However it still doesn’t show in the UI.
Do I have to upgrade to the testing branch in order for this add-on to work, or am I getting something basic wrong?
I think I probably need to recompile for you as the build system all changed due to bintray closing. Can do tomorrow for you.
Btw are you running gen1 or gen2 equipment?
Gen2 all the way! Thanks!
Is the problem due to me using 3.0.2 or something else? Genuinely curious.
Will this binding make it in to the official list?
Yeah I compiled before it’s release so won’t work (had same problem with my Sonoff binding)
I do plan on merging but need to get the gen1 side done and have limited users to debug/test. I am keeping my eyes open on eBay tho for some cheap gear.




