Thanks, like that, it's simple, and does the job. :) I use a similar on the UPS for my standby generator, 120 VAC holds power to the power, the NC contact goes to battery backup. Timothy J. Weber wrote: > Carl Denk wrote: > >> Reason for the light, there is a GFCI on that circuit, sometimes if >> there is lightening nearby, the breaker opens. There is also on the same >> breaker, 200 feet of underground plastic conduit with 120 VAC going to a >> natural gas well. The fence power is just an old 2 conductor 100 foot >> extension cord laying on the grass. >> > > A different solution that might be interesting - I use a buzzer wired to > a NC relay for notification when a GFCI opens on my sump pump. > > Circuit and images: > Far too many details: > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist