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Posted: **Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:27 am**

We have built the circuit but would like to test the pump. Is there a way to just run the water pump to make sure it works?

Thank you

Posted: **Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:01 am**

Hi - you can just connect the pump directly to a battery (without the Arduino) to confirm that it works. It should turn on immediately.

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