{"product_id":"bluelab-lockout-alarm-box-overdose-protection","title":"Bluelab External Lockout and Alarm Box","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBluelab External Lockout and Alarm Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dosing system with no way to stop itself is a liability waiting to happen — a float switch failure or empty nutrient tank can mean overdosing before anyone notices. The Bluelab External Lockout and Alarm Box solves this by connecting external switches directly to your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-pro-controller-wifi-multi-nutrient-dosing\"\u003eBluelab Pro Controller\u003c\/a\u003e, automatically putting it into lockout mode to stop dosing the moment a problem is detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire in an external lockout sensor, such as a float switch on a reservoir or nutrient tank, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-pro-controller-wifi-multi-nutrient-dosing\"\u003ePro Controller\u003c\/a\u003e halts all dosing until the issue is resolved and the system is reset — protecting your plants from system failure or low nutrient levels. The unit supports both 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch types, and you wire in your switch options yourself for a setup tailored to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond lockout, the box lets you integrate your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-pro-controller-wifi-multi-nutrient-dosing\"\u003ePro Controller\u003c\/a\u003e with an irrigation controller to automatically pause dosing during feed-out cycles, and add an external alarm, such as a horn or flashing light, for an audible alert whenever the system needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .features-grid-container{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;padding:2rem 0;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin:0 auto;max-width:1240px;}\n  .feature-card{background-color:transparent;padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;flex:0 1 240px;box-sizing:border-box;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🔒\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eDosing Lockout\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eInhibit \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-pro-controller-wifi-multi-nutrient-dosing\"\u003ePro Controller\u003c\/a\u003e dosing using external switches for added control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🛟\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eExternal Sensor Support\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect a float switch to stop all dosing automatically for plant safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eIrrigation Integration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003ePause dosing during feed-out by pairing with your irrigation controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eFlexible Switch Wiring\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eSupports 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🚨\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eExternal Alarm Output\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eAdd a horn or flashing light for an audible or visual alert system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the External Lockout and Alarm Box do?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt connects external switches, such as float switches, to your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-pro-controller-wifi-multi-nutrient-dosing\"\u003eBluelab Pro Controller\u003c\/a\u003e, automatically stopping dosing to prevent overdosing if a problem is detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat kind of switches can I use with it?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt supports both 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch types, and you wire in the switch options yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan I connect this to my irrigation controller?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Integrating with an irrigation controller lets you pause dosing automatically during feed-out cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when the lockout is triggered?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-pro-controller-wifi-multi-nutrient-dosing\"\u003ePro Controller\u003c\/a\u003e stops all dosing until the issue is resolved and the system is manually reset, keeping your plants protected during a system failure or low nutrient levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan I add an audible alarm to my system?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can connect an external alarm, such as a horn or flashing light, for an audible or visual alert when attention is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluelab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52483224535256,"sku":"PROEXBOX","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/Bluelab_External_Lockout_Alarm_Box.webp?v=1789662161","url":"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/products\/bluelab-lockout-alarm-box-overdose-protection","provider":"Trimleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}