Input needed.... read this......

[DJ88]

ok, here is the scoop. I need to know what everyone would prefer in a tank controller system.. within reason of course. I am not gonna make something to clean the glass for you, you lazy twits..

I am looking at designing a controller for my tank and if there is interest will build a few more.

As it stands now this is what I have planned so far;

<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>- Temperature controller. Set up so that it heats and COOLS the tank. A small plate will be secured to the glass somewhere which will do both. A temp probe or multiple probes will be used to run this part of the system. This will take the cost up a fair bit but will negate the need for heaters(which break) and chillers(to a degree), which for the most part we don't use here on the lower mainland.

<LI>- up to four powerhead controller. Completely randomizes flow in the tank. As well will work in conjunction with the multiple temp probes in the tank. If the water temp is highly varied within the tnak due to lack of flow powerheads will be turned on to mix the water and keep the temp constant. PH's will turn on and off for random durations completely independantly.

<LI>- DC cooling fan controller. Working in conjunction with the temp controller to keep water temp ideal.

<LI>- Temp gets too high MH's turned off, Even higher, VHO, PC's or NO's turned off.

<LI>- Alarms for out of range temp problems. Audible and visual. ie extreme temps. say 94 deg F.
[/list]I can build this as it stands now. Is there anything else you would be interested in? Or would like to have? Once again.. WITHIN REASON! [img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

[ 08 November 2001: Message edited by: DJ88 ]