Power Control Panel Build

rghering

rghering

Cleaner Shrimp
#1
#1
Not really a DIY but I thought I would share my work on my Power Center Controller.
Its simple really but I found it needed. Problem 1 was I have a bad back and hate to bend over to unplug anything below the tank. So the solution was a power controler.

Below is a few pics of the build and all.. Plus my snazzy new thermostat for my heaters. :)









It had the added benefit that I am able to clean up the wires down below. As you can see I still have work to do, need to build another door and then fix up some the the drywall work, which I will do tomorrow. Ohh yea and get a label maker from work to label the switches correctly.

But it was fun and will make my life easier.. Hope yall enjoyed..

Ry
:cigar:
 
chrislorentz

chrislorentz

Dolphin
M.A.S.C Club Member
#2
#2
very nice
 
KhensuRa

KhensuRa

Dolphin
M.A.S.C Club Member
#3
#3
That is cool...

you should have hooked up a clapper to the lights...
 
rghering

rghering

Cleaner Shrimp
#6
#6
I had to make a big hole in the side of the wall, and I haven't cleaned up the cables and all yet. Doors will be back on plus new door for the new access on the side will be put on tomorrow. Yay! for drywall work!! lol

 
tlsrcs

tlsrcs

Dolphin
M.A.S.C Club Member
#11
#11
Could you post the US dealer you found?? I need one of these lol. Also how many heaters do you run off of yourS?
 
tlsrcs

tlsrcs

Dolphin
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#15
#15
hhmmm nice do you have the diagram i think ill order one. ill use a 150w and a 300w on it so for 20 bucks thats not bad.... oh So just i got this right one of the heaters i have has a broken thermostate so doesnt running a controller mean you turn the heaters up and then the controller shuts them down when temp max is reached?
 
dirtefish

dirtefish

Angel Fish
#16
#16
US Seller in Far with probe. Way more expensive than the imports though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIGITAL-TEM...893?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c23d96485

Not sure if buying in the US is worth it, components are the same. Specs are the same.

Canada Seller, Listed that temp is in Far but pic shows cel. Emailed em but no answer back yet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120860533893?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Hong Kong Listed One, Listed as Far not Cel as well and cheap
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190641952354?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

One last thing to keep in mind, these have been the standard for diy heat controllers for a while. Good name US seller and awesome diy guides on em.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ranco-ETC-1...374?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a693726
 
tlsrcs

tlsrcs

Dolphin
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#19
#19
I sent the seller a message we will see. I think the 220 means it can take to 110v loads???? maybe well i asked so we shall see
 
dirtefish

dirtefish

Angel Fish
#20
#20
No clue, I dont know squat about converting things or even the basics of electrical. Lemme know what ya find out, I wanna get one and wire it up as well. Maybe we can get a group discount for buying 2 :)

I wanna test out these minis pretty soon. Then will need 2 more of the damn things when I finish my 75g and my pico plans. Btw found an amazing supplier for LED and wavemakers been talking with em for a bit.
http://www.aquastyleonline.com/categories/DIY-LED-Lighting/
If your looking at any upcoming diy led Id check em out.
 
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