Fan Controller

jhnrb · 04-23-2005, 12:34 AM

I will have two 4" 120 v fans to exhaust the canopy. I am in need of a temperature sensing device that will control the fans and turn them on and off at preset temperatures. anyone have an idea on equipment that will accomplish this and where to find. fans will be installed in top of canopy and sensing probe will be from top also.

proud2bcanadian · 04-23-2005, 01:31 AM

Maybe it would be easier to just have them on timers.
Or keep them on for the time that the high-output lights are on.

Just a thought...

Woodstock · 04-23-2005, 07:30 AM

The 2 4" fans in my Hamilton plug-n-play fixture are wired to come on/off when the MH turn on/off. I would MUCH prefer the fans to turn on when the PC's came on instead.

For additional cooling, I have my 6" sump fan plugged into the same timer as the MH. This really helps to keep the water temp down!

Woodstock · 04-23-2005, 07:33 AM

here is a similar thread that may help: Temperature regulated timer

NaH2O · 04-23-2005, 11:24 AM

jhnrb - I'm looking at getting a controller to do the same on the fans in my sump (among other things). Fortunately for me, Premium Aquatics is my LFS, and they sell these affordable controllers. Take a peek at it....here's the description for additional temperature control: (Neptune Aquacontroller Jr)

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Additionally, the AquaController Jr has many more features for temperature control. For example, if the temperature of the tank exceeds a preset value, the AquaController Jr can turn on a fan to cool the tank. If the temperature rises higher, an additional fan or chiller can be enabled. If the temperature rises even higher, lights can be shut off. There is really no limit to the number of ways that the AquaController Jr can control the temperature.

Hope it helps!

jhnrb · 04-26-2005, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the input NaH20, Woodstock, I'll check it out.

Tarasco · 04-26-2005, 06:36 PM

There's also the Reefkeeper, which has had good reviews as well.

jhnrb · 04-27-2005, 05:32 PM

Thanks all for your imput. after considering the reefkeeper which is very affordatble, i decided to go with the Neptune aquacontroller jr. and 3 DC4 for direct wire. the cost is considerably more but the additional features made the cost acceptable and the reef keeper limited to 8 outlets where the aquacontroller jr is 12.

NaH2O · 04-27-2005, 05:34 PM

Keep us posted on what you think of it. I'll be picking one up for myself very soon.

jhnrb · 05-01-2005, 01:48 AM

I recommend to go with the direct wire. you can go with the x10 moduals and do wireless but the possibility exists for interference. i used the standard dc4 since i am using max. 250 w mh but recommend the heavy duty dc4's. about 40 dollars more each than the standards and a must for ice cap ballast or 400 w mh. hope this helps

jhnrb · 05-12-2005, 01:35 AM

well Ive had a chance to read the literature on the aquacontroller jr. very impressive. will control lights as a timmer, will control fans based on temp probe, will shut down lights etc at predetermined temp and turn back on. will simulate winter and summer light periods once set up automatically. im just really impressed. will be one of the best purchaces i have made.

corvettephreek · 05-12-2005, 03:42 AM

wow.... I like this.... about how much does the entire controller unit and modules go for?

jhnrb · 05-31-2005, 11:06 PM

I paid appx. 165.00 for the controller and 150.oo each for the three dc4 rated 10 amps total ( not recommended for the ice cap 400 watt balasts) for a total of some 680 dollars or little less. there is also a dc4 rated at 15 amps for about 190.oo each which will handle the start up surge of the bigger halides. i bought mine direct from neptune. since a temperture controller is about 130 dollars for the equipemnt shed exhaust fan, i may purchase another controller for out in the equipenment shed havent decided yet.

sandman3467 · 07-20-2005, 03:19 AM

I just now noticed this thread........jhnrb...if i'd of seen this when you first posted it I could of told you how to diy a computer fan controller for use in your setup for alot less than 680 bucks.Maybe i'll get off my duff and post it in the diy thread.

Woodstock · 07-20-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sandman3467

I just now noticed this thread........jhnrb...if i'd of seen this when you first posted it I could of told you how to diy a computer fan controller for use in your setup for alot less than 680 bucks.Maybe i'll get off my duff and post it in the diy thread.

Please do Sandman!

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jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fan Controller I will have two 4" 120 v fans to exhaust the canopy. I am in need of a temperature sensing device that will control the fans and turn them on and off at preset temperatures. anyone have an idea on equipment that will accomplish this and where to find. fans will be installed in top of canopy and sensing probe will be from top also. Last edited by jhnrb : 04-23-2005 at 12:36 AM. Reason: spelling

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proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 709 View Gallery Karma Komment	Maybe it would be easier to just have them on timers. Or keep them on for the time that the high-output lights are on. Just a thought... __________________ David Liles

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The 2 4" fans in my Hamilton plug-n-play fixture are wired to come on/off when the MH turn on/off. I would MUCH prefer the fans to turn on when the PC's came on instead. For additional cooling, I have my 6" sump fan plugged into the same timer as the MH. This really helps to keep the water temp down! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	here is a similar thread that may help: Temperature regulated timer __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	There's also the Reefkeeper, which has had good reviews as well. __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

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jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the input NaH20, Woodstock, I'll check it out.

04-27-2005, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks all for your imput. after considering the reefkeeper which is very affordatble, i decided to go with the Neptune aquacontroller jr. and 3 DC4 for direct wire. the cost is considerably more but the additional features made the cost acceptable and the reef keeper limited to 8 outlets where the aquacontroller jr is 12.

04-27-2005, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Keep us posted on what you think of it. I'll be picking one up for myself very soon. __________________ ~Nikki~

05-01-2005, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	I recommend to go with the direct wire. you can go with the x10 moduals and do wireless but the possibility exists for interference. i used the standard dc4 since i am using max. 250 w mh but recommend the heavy duty dc4's. about 40 dollars more each than the standards and a must for ice cap ballast or 400 w mh. hope this helps

05-12-2005, 01:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	well Ive had a chance to read the literature on the aquacontroller jr. very impressive. will control lights as a timmer, will control fans based on temp probe, will shut down lights etc at predetermined temp and turn back on. will simulate winter and summer light periods once set up automatically. im just really impressed. will be one of the best purchaces i have made.

05-12-2005, 03:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
corvettephreek Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: northern california Posts: 562 View Gallery Karma Komment	wow.... I like this.... about how much does the entire controller unit and modules go for? __________________ Will (aka Willy Stylez) Will Foley Rolling Audio Sacramento, CA Mobile audio and security solutions Advanced level MECP installer

05-31-2005, 11:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	I paid appx. 165.00 for the controller and 150.oo each for the three dc4 rated 10 amps total ( not recommended for the ice cap 400 watt balasts) for a total of some 680 dollars or little less. there is also a dc4 rated at 15 amps for about 190.oo each which will handle the start up surge of the bigger halides. i bought mine direct from neptune. since a temperture controller is about 130 dollars for the equipemnt shed exhaust fan, i may purchase another controller for out in the equipenment shed havent decided yet.

07-20-2005, 03:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
sandman3467 Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	I just now noticed this thread........jhnrb...if i'd of seen this when you first posted it I could of told you how to diy a computer fan controller for use in your setup for alot less than 680 bucks.Maybe i'll get off my duff and post it in the diy thread.

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