We go Full Clive on a PUR Water Filter

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[@DavidTipton101]

Complex for a water filter 😀 we used to have a facet outlet aerator that changed the colour of the water via a LED depending on the temperature. It only had a service life of a couple of weeks but was fun for the Grandkids while it lasted.

[@alpcns]

That certainly was entertaining. Amazing where we find computers (microcontrollers) these days, even in simple devices. The disassembly was indeed most satisfying with Clivesque rigor and perseverance. "Give it to Clive, let him bleed" ~ hilarious. With Clive there's a possibility of some adult beverages and mild profanities, as well 🙂

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

Good evening, Excellent kinetic disassemble Clive will be very please you have investigated this device and made a good fist of it. My suggestion for removing rusty screws from plastic, touch screw with your ' Sol - der - ing ' iron until loose then unscrew. Lithum primary cells last about five years with circuits like this which go to sleep. Do explore more stuff your video edit was on point . Radio mech > Glasslinger Shango66 . Best from the Brits who have been soddering longer than Americans.

[@kevtris]

I wouldn't doubt it's measuring flow. their pitcher style water purifiers used to have an interesting mechanical thing inside that measures how much water has flowed through it to determine when it's time to change it. there could be a second hall effect sensor soldered to the pcb on the back side to pick up the turbine pulses. they also could be doing some timing as well, so that once a new filter is installed it will start a timer and "expire" it after 6 months or whatever in addition to measuring flow. it probably sleeps and only wakes up once a second or so to test the hall sensors to save power and will power up fully when it sees a change in the sensors.

[@theradiomechanic9625]

The unit comes on when the flow starts, but goes to sleep after 6 blinks no matter how long the water is on. I just change them every 4 months.

[@pizzakuuluuananakseen]

I'm from Finland and yes, I know Red Green 😀