This circuit can be used with 220 volt house power.
Power on delay circuit for refrigerator.
As such it is best if a refrigerator is on its own circuit.
The alarm would need a delay when power was applied so the alarm module could be placed.
General electrical best practices end up shaping the way a kitchen is wired for electrical power.
This simple refrigerator protector circuit is actually a delay on timer circuit which makes sure that whenever a power failure occurs or in case abrupt power fluctuations take place the refrigerator is never allowed to switch on instantly rather after a delay of a few moments.
I wanted to add a latched led flashing type to indicate that the alarm had been triggered.
Most refrigerators run between 3 to 6 amps the unit of measurement for electrical.
When 220 volt power input to the circuit the lower the voltage to 220 volts to 15 volts with r1 r2 c1 and c2 current limiting it to about 41 milliamps.
Power on delay circuit for refrigerator.
Power on delay circuit for refrigerator.
This safeguards your food too.
Power on delay circuit for refrigerator.
Refrigerator amps may vary but typically can spike around 15 amps.
Ok i am still working on the refrigerator alarm.
Power on delay circuit for refrigerator.
The simple delay turn on the monitor circuit.